Sport
Lightnin’ Rod’s 1973 recording of “Sport” is the earliest release on file. Robert “Kool” Bell, Ronald Bell, George Brown, Jalal, Robert Spike Mickens, Claydes Smith, Dennis “D.T.” Thomas and Ricky West are credited as its writers. Beastie Boys’ “Egg Man” (1989) samples it, per MusicBrainz.
Lightnin’ Rod cut "Sport" back in 1973, and the Beasties lifted a piece of it for "Egg Man." Check the writing credits on "Sport" while it spins; Robert “Kool” Bell's name is right there at the top.
Credited writers: Robert “Kool” Bell, Ronald Bell, George Brown, Jalal, Robert Spike Mickens, Claydes Smith, Dennis “D.T.” Thomas and Ricky West.
Earliest release on file: this one, 1973.
Beastie Boys’ “Egg Man” (1989) samples it, per MusicBrainz.
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