Bop Gun (Endangered Species)
Parliament
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11 facts about this song
Creation"Bop Gun (Endangered Species)" is a track created by the American funk music collective Parliament, which was led by George Clinton.
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Release DateThe song was released in July 1977 as the lead single from Parliament's sixth album, "Funkentelechy Vs. the Placebo Syndrome".
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Chart PerformanceThe upbeat tune reached No. 14 on the Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart and No. 98 on the Pop Singles chart.
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Musical StyleThe song showcases the band's signature psychedelic funk style, combined with their trademark creative lyricism and high energy grooves.
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Concept of Bop GunThe concept of the song revolves around the metaphor of the 'Bop Gun', an imaginary, metaphorical weapon that destroys all negativity and spreads Parliament's message of positivity and dance.
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Impact on Other ArtistsThe song's unique blend of funky grooves, catchy melodies, and thoughtful metaphors has inspired a number of contemporary artists. Notably, Gary G-Wiz samples it in Public Enemy's 1990 single "Brothers Gonna Work It Out."
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Ice Cube's VersionUp-and-coming rapper Ice Cube created a version of Bop Gun in 1993 that heavily sampled Parliament's original song and featured George Clinton himself.
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Collaborative Work"Bop Gun (Endangered Species)" is a testament to Parliament's collaborative nature wherein multiple band members wrote the song, including George Clinton, Bootsy Collins, and Garry Shider.
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Iconic LineThe iconic lyric "Nothing but the dog in me" is often cited as one of the great lines of funk music, encapsulating Clinton's and Parliament's blend of playful lewdness and political commentary.
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Live PerformancesThe song remains a staple in George Clinton's live performances even after the disbandment of Parliament, hypnotizing audiences with its infectious rhythm and uplifting messages.
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Album’s ConceptThe "Funkentelechy Vs. the Placebo Syndrome" album, which houses 'Bop Gun (Endangered Species)', is considered a concept album. The music and lyrics narrate a sci-fi allegory of good (Funkentelechy) versus evil (Placebo Syndrome). This theme aligns with the musical narrative of 'Bop Gun' which spreads positivity defeating negativity.
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