Dr. Funkenstein
Parliament
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Whoa! They say the bigger the headache, the bigger the pill, baby Call me the big pill Dr Funkenstein The disco fiend with the monster sound The cool ghoul with the bump transplant Hip bone connected to my thigh bone My thigh bone connected to my leg bone My leg bone connected to my ankle bone I get so hung up on bones Dr Funkenstein here Preoccupied and dedicated To the preservation of the motion of hips We love to funk you, Funkenstein Your funk is the best (talk!) Take my body, give it the mind To funk with the rest (kiss me on my ego) Hit me with the one and then If you like, hit me again We love to Funk-a-stein (oh, over!) Dr. Funkenstein, King of the Funk, yeah! Swift lippin', ego trippin' and body snatchin' I'll blow your mind Comin' to you directly from the Mothership Pulling up the last leg (ah, ah, ah) Of the P.Funk Well, alright Dr. Funkenstein, yeah He'll funk with your mind (over) We love to funk you, Funkenstein Your funk is the best (let me hear it for me) Take my body, give it the mind To funk with the rest (ha!) Hit me with the one and then If you like, hit me again We love to Funk-a-stein (alright!) Microbiologically speaking When I start churnin', burnin' and turnin' I'll make your atoms move so fast Expandin' your molecules Causing a friction fire Burnin' you on your neutron Causing you to scream "Hit me in the proton, BABY!" (I don't know what I'm talking about) Hit me with the one and then If you like, hit me again We love you, Funkenstein (oh yeah, let's do it one more time) Oh, over! Hoo-wee! (You're really out of sight) I hope you all got your sunglass on out there Ho! It's really gonna blow your mind We love to funk you, Funkenstein Your funk is the best (talk!) Take my body, give it the mind To funk with the rest (kiss me on my ego) Hit me with the one and then If you like, hit me again We love to Funk-a-stein We love to funk you, Funkenstein Your funk is the best (over!) Take my body, give it the mind To funk with the rest Hit me with the one and then If you like, hit me again We love to Funk-a-stein Ain't nothing but a party, baby! Swift lippin', and ego trippin' and body snatchin' Dr. Funkenstein, you are really out of sight The bigger the headache, the bigger the pill They call me the big pill Hit me with the one and then If you like, hit me again We love to, Funk-a-stein (Yeah, hit me one time, one time!) (Hey man, you make me feel so bad) We love to funk you, Funkenstein Your funk is the best (it is so funky around here) Take my body, give it the mind To funk with the rest (I'm just funkin' and jumpin') Hit me with the one and then (over!) If you like, hit me again We love to Funk-a-stein (Yeah, we love you Dr. Funkenstein) We love to funk you, Funkenstein Your funk is the best Take my body, give it the mind (yeah, take it!) To funk with the rest (take it!) Hit me with the one and then If you like, hit me again We love to Funk-a-stein
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Written by: GREGORY E. JACOBS, EDWARD EARL COOK, WILLIAM EARL COLLINS, GEORGE JR. CLINTON, BERNARD WORRELL, RONALD FORD, GARRY MARSHALL SHIDER, J.S. THERACON
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Dr. Funkenstein" is a song written by George Clinton, Bootsy Collins and Bernie Worrell. It was released in 1977 on Parliament's album "Funkentelechy Vs. The Placebo Syndrome".
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Conceptual SignificanceThe song is part of George Clinton's P-Funk mythology. Dr. Funkenstein is a character who is the "cool ghoul with the bump transplant," and is in charge of making sure everything stays funky.
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Single StatusEven though it is one of the most loved songs of the band, "Dr. Funkenstein" was never released as a single. However, it's consistently featured in Parliament's live performances and compilations.
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Album SuccessThe album on which "Dr. Funkenstein" featured, "Funkentelechy Vs. The Placebo Syndrome", was a huge success. It went platinum and peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Pop chart and number one on the R&B charts.
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Artistic ContributionThe song and its album are known for their funk-driven sound, innovative production, and catchy, danceable melodies, leading to Parliament's influence on the future generations and genres, particularly modern R&B, hip-hop, and electronic music.
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Championing the P-Funk CultureThe song title character, Dr. Funkenstein, is the champion of P-Funk, a sub-genre of funk music developed by George Clinton’s bands Parliament and Funkadelic. This style blends influences from jazz, rock, psychedelia, and soul.
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Live PerformancesIn live performances, George Clinton often portrayed the titular character Dr. Funkenstein dressed in a lab coat, a reference to the character's role as the mastermind of creating funk.
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LegacyThe character Dr. Funkenstein remains a beloved element of the P-Funk mythology, underlining the band's skillful blend of narrative storytelling and irresistible rhythm, making it a unique contribution to the funk genre.
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Notable LyricsThe iconic phrase from the song "Dr. Funkenstein, the disco fiend with the monster sound, the cool ghoul with the bump transplant" is frequently quoted by fans, showcasing the band's innovative lyrical creativity.
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Cultural ImpactThe fun, sci-fi-themed funk tune has contributed to several cultural and music trends, including Afrofuturism, as it combines African-American musical traditions with themes from science fiction and fantasy.
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