Atomic Dog
George Clinton
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Yeah, this is a story of a famous dog For the dog that chases its tail will be dizzy These are clapping dogs, rhythmic dogs Harmonic dogs, house dogs, street dogs Dog of the world unite Dancin' dogs Yeah Countin' dogs, funky dogs Nasty dogs (Dog) Atomic dog Atomic dog Like the boys When they're out there walkin' the streets May compete Nothin' but the dog in ya Bow-wow-wow-yippie-yo-yippie-yeah Bow-wow-yippie-yo-yippie-yeah Bow-wow-wow-yippie-yo-yippie-yeah Bow-wow-yippie-yo-yippie-yeah Like the boys When they're out there walkin' the streets May compete Nothin' but the dog in ya Why must I feel like that Oh, why must I chase the cat Like the boys When they're out there walkin' the streets May compete Nothin' but the dog in ya Ruff Ruff Ruff Why must I feel like that Why must I chase the cat Nothin' but the dog in me Why must I feel like that Why must I chase the cat Nothin' but the dog in me Why must I feel like that Why must I chase the cat Nothin' but the dog in me Why must I feel like that Why must I chase the cat Nothin' but the dog in me Do the dogcatcher, dogcatcher Do the dogcatcher Do the dogcatcher, dogcatcher Do the dogcatcher Do the dogcatcher, baby, do the dogcatcher Ooh Why must I feel like that Why must I chase the cat Nothin' but the dog in me Why must I feel like that Why must I chase the cat Nothin' but the dog in me Bow-wow-yippie-yo-yippie-yeah Bow-wow-wow-yippie-yo-yippie-yeah Bow-wow-yippie-yo-yippie-yeah Just walkin' the dog Oh, atomic dog Futuristic bow-wow Ruff Leader of the pack Wild dog Why must I feel like that Why must I chase the cat Just the dog in me Nothin' but the dog in me Why must I feel like that Why must I chase the cat Just the dog in me Nothin' but the dog in me Why must I feel like that Why must I chase the cat The dog in me (Dog in me) The dog is in me (Dog in me) Do the dogcatcher, dogcatcher Do the dogcatcher Do you want to do the dogcatcher Well, baby, why don't you do it again for me Dogcatcher, dogcatcher Do the dogcatcher House-trained dogs Wild dogs Say it again Why must I feel like that
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Written by: George Clinton, Garry Shider, David Spradley
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, YELDARPS MUSIC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
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11 facts about this song
Release Information"Atomic Dog" was released by veteran funk vocalist George Clinton as a single from his album "Computer Games" in December 1982.
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Chart SuccessThe song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Soul Singles Chart, even though it did not make a significant impact on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking only at number 101.
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Lyric InspirationThe lyrics of "Atomic Dog" were largely influenced by George Clinton's love for dogs, and his perspective of the dog as man's best friend.
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Influence"Atomic Dog" is considered a seminal piece of the P-Funk style, an innovative blend of funk and psychedelic rock that emerged in the 1970s and profoundly influenced later genres such as hip-hop and electronic music.
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Sampling"Atomic Dog" has been extensively sampled by numerous artists across genres, notably Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg in "Dre Day" and “Who Am I (What's My Name)?” respectively.
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Background VocalsThe background vocals for "Atomic Dog" were provided by the P-Funk All-Stars, a group of musicians and vocalists affiliated with George Clinton.
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VideoThe music video features George Clinton walking down a street with a group of surreal, anthropomorphic dog characters, reflecting the song's quirky and playful lyrics.
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SpontaneityThe recording of the song was particularly spontaneous. When George Clinton arrived at the studio, the band was playing, and he started to improvise the lyrics.
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Accident Turned SuccessInitially, the song was released as the B-side of the single, but DJs started playing "Atomic Dog" more than the A-side due to its unconventional and catchy nature.
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Legacy"Atomic Dog" became a defining anthem of the funk era and has become a staple in Clinton's live performances, where it is often accompanied by large, elaborate stage props and costumes.
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Cultural ImpactThe "Atomic Dog" dance, done in the music video, has also found its way into popular culture and has been emulated in various forms throughout the years.
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