It's really interesting that I used to have that old .DAT video file, a TV video report from the early 90's. : ) Anyone remember the old BJ Hub on Dc++ in 2001? Anyway, this TV report showed the guys in the studio with Bob Rock. In a small part from that report they showed about 10-15 seconds performance from the recording sessions. The song was Blame it on the love or Little bit of soul. I can't remember exactly which one of those two. Anyway, I just wanted to say that Alec was there.
Alec didn't like to be in the studio and Hugh himself has told that he's played on all the records except Fahrenheit. We all know that. I'm not trying to say that Alec's played on some songs in the final version of the record, because it's pretty clear that it's not Alec on some songs. The title song is a pretty good example. Did Hugh play on all songs? I'm not sure, but because we don't know, we can only assume.
That means that it might be Hugh or maybe some other studio bass player, but it's a fact that in this TV report Alec was there in the studio with a bass in his hands, playing that song. Sadly, I can't find that video anymore. I would greatly appreciate it if someone can share it on youtube.
By the way, check this out:
http://youtu.be/LblfSwKUYME?t=2m52s
Just skip to 2:52! Who's the guitar player? …
I'm pretty sure we won't see his face on the cover or his name in the credits
Finally, I'd like to add here a short list with listed additional musicians (BJ - TD):
Roy Bittan – keyboards, Chuck Burgi - additional drums, David Grahmme - background vocals, Doug Katsaros - additional keyboards, Frankie LaRocka – drums,
Hugh McDonald – bass, Aldo Nova - additional guitar, additional keyboards, Tim Pierce – guitar, Mick Seeley - background vocals, Phil Hoffer*– background vocals
Tom Mandel*– synthesizer, Tom Keenlyside – horns, Lema Moon – horn, Scott Fairbairn - Cello, Audrey Nordwell - Cello, Peter Berring - Vocals, Bruce Fairbairn - Percussion,
Horn, Robbie Buchanan – keyboards, Jerry Cohen – keyboards, Rory Dodd – background vocals, Suzie Katayama – cello, Frank Marocco – accordion, Richie LaBamba – trombone, Ed Manion – baritone saxophone, Mark Pender – trumpet, Jerry Vivino – tenor saxophone, David Campbell – strings, Randy Jackson - bass