Dr. Funkenstein

Parliament

About Dr. Funkenstein

"Dr. Funkenstein" is a song by the funk band Parliament. It was the second single released from their 1976 album, The Clones of Dr. Funkenstein. It reached number 46 on the Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart. Dr. Funkenstein was one of George Clinton's many alter egos in the P-Funk mythology. A live version of the song was performed by the Red Hot Chili Peppers in the late eighties and appears on the 1998 compilation, Under the Covers: Essential Red Hot Chili Peppers. In the 2015 Doctor Who episode "The Zygon Invasion", the Twelfth Doctor identifies himself as "Dr. Funkenstein". 


Year:
1976
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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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Parliament

A parliament is a legislature whose power and function are similar to those dictated by the Westminster system of the United Kingdom. More generally, "parliament" may simply refer to a democratic government's legislature. The term is derived from the French parlement, the action of parler (to speak): a parlement is a discussion. The term came to mean a meeting at which such a discussion took place.[when?] It acquired its modern meaning as it came to be used for the body of people (in an institutional sense) who would meet to discuss matters of state. more »

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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".
Conceptual Significance
The 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.
Single Status
Even 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.
Album Success
The 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.
Artistic Contribution
The 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.
Championing the P-Funk Culture
The 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.
Live Performances
In 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.
Legacy
The 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.
Notable Lyrics
The 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.
Cultural Impact
The 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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