Atomic Dog
George Clinton’s 1982 recording of “Atomic Dog” is the earliest release on file. George Clinton shares the writing credit with Garry Shider and David Spradley. Also recorded by Red Hot Chili Peppers (released 1991), Parliament (released 1993) and Common (released 2001), among 46 recordings of this work on MusicBrainz. Public Enemy’s “1 Million Bottlebags” (1991) carries this song’s writers on its credit. Snoop Dogg’s “Who Am I (What’s My Name)?” (1993) samples it, per MusicBrainz.
Chuck D's name sits on that credit next to the three who wrote "Atomic Dog," so play the 1982 original and listen for what Public Enemy built on. The same dog later turned up on a Red Hot Chili Peppers record, which tells you how far it roams.
Snoop's introduction to the world leans on a George Clinton record from 1982, written with Garry Shider and David Spradley. Spin Atomic Dog first, then put Snoop back on and listen for what he borrowed.
Clinton shares the credit on this one with Garry Shider and David Spradley, and the dog never stayed home. Common walked it in 2001, the same year Clinton had it on record again himself, so start there and follow the leash.
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▶Atomic DogCredited writers: George Clinton, Garry Shider and David Spradley.
Earliest release on file: this one, 1982.
Public Enemy’s “1 Million Bottlebags” (1991) carries this song’s writers on its credit, the mark of a cleared sample or an interpolation.
Snoop Dogg’s “Who Am I (What’s My Name)?” (1993) samples it, per MusicBrainz.
- Red Hot Chili Peppers1991
- Parliament1993
- Common2001
- The NPG Hornz2008
- Meshell Ndegeocello2018
46 recordings of this work on MusicBrainz.
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