Turn on, Tune in, Cop Out

Freak Power

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"Turn On, Tune In, Cop Out" was the biggest hit single for Norman Cook's acid jazz group, Freak Power, released in October 1993 as a single. The song features a smooth jazz sound and the baritone vocals of lead singer Ashley Slater. The single originally charted at number 29 in the United Kingdom. However, two years later, the song was used in the popular Levi's advertisement "Taxi", and it was re-released on 28 February 1995. This time, the single was a success, reaching number three on the UK Singles Chart and becoming the group's only top-twenty hit. The song was also a moderate hit in western Europe and New Zealand.  


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1995
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Some people been driving to fast
Some people still having a gas
But if there's one thing you gotta concede
You gotta know who's driving your car
You get to fifth gear with your foot on the floor
Or else you're starring in “a cruise too far”

Turn on, tune in, and cop out
Let it flow now mama
Turn on, tune in, and cop out
Let it flow become a woman

Some people been wasting their time
Some people expanding their minds
But if you've known love like the jokers before
Then you're likely to be home on the range
No more the cowboy gottsa flaunt his wares
He's been grazing on a different plain

Turn on, tune in, and cop out
Let it flow now mama
Turn on, tune in, and cop out
Let it flow become a woman

Well, it's easy to see why there's a thousands of people
Are regularly turning it out
And it's easy to find when you mess with your mind
That you've gone beyond a reasonable doubt, yeah

Turn on, tune in, and cop out
Let it flow now mama
Turn on, tune in, and cop out
Let it flow become a woman

Turn on, tune in, and cop out
Let it flow now mama
Turn on, tune in, and cop out
Let it flow become a woman

Turn on, tune in, and cop out
Let it flow now mama
Turn on, tune in, and cop out
Let it flow become a woman

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Freak Power

Freak Power was a band founded by Norman Cook (later to become known as Fatboy Slim), Ashley Slater (the trombonist with the anarchic British jazz big band Loose Tubes), and Jesse Graham aka the Bass Cadet. Their music was a mix of acid jazz with funk and soul, as well as trip-hop. more »

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Written by: NORMAN COOK

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10 facts about this song

Creation
The song "Turn On, Tune In, Cop Out" is by Freak Power, a band that was launched by Norman Cook, Ashley Slater, and Jesse Graham in 1993.
Genre
This song is an iconic piece in the acid jazz genre, bridging musical styles such as funk, soul, and hip-hop.
Release History
The song was initially released as a single in the UK in 1993, but failed in climbing the charts. It was re-released in 1995 and this time peaked at number 3 on the UK Singles Chart.
Commercial Use
"Turn on, Tune in, Cop Out" became notably popular after it was used in the Levi's Jeans TV-advertisement in 1995.
Album Appearance
The song also forms a part of Freak Power's debut album "Drive-Thru Booty" which was released in 1994.
Inspirational Phrase
The title of the song, "Turn on, Tune in, Cop Out," is a play on Timothy Leary's famous counterculture-era phrase, "Turn on, tune in, drop out," which promoted the use of psychedelic substances for consciousness expansion.
Music Video
The then edgy and stylish music video directed by Edgar Wright complemented the song. Shot in black and white it captured the essence of mid-90s cool.
Instrumentation
The song is known for its infectious saxophone groove, smooth bassline, and catchy vocals. It remains an iconic piece and is recognized instantly upon hearing the bassline and sax intro.
International Success
After the re-release in 1995, the song became a hit in several countries outside the UK, cracking the top 10 in countries such as New Zealand, Iceland, and Ireland.
Legacy
Despite the initial failure, it has since become well-loved and is now considered a classic in the Acid Jazz genre, frequently played on radio stations worldwide.

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