Nathan Watts played the bass on “Heartbreak Hotel” by the Jacksons, which was later retitled “This Place Hotel.”

Quick Scoop

  • The song was written by Michael Jackson and released by the Jacksons in 1980.
  • The personnel listed for the track credits Nathan Watts on bass.
  • Some bass transcriptions and playalong notes also point to Nate/Nathan Watts as the original bassist.

TL;DR: Nathan Watts was the bassist on the original recording.