Bop Gun
George Clinton
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Bop Gun (Endangered Species)" by George Clinton is a funk song, a genre the artist is well known for.
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Release YearThe song was first released in 1977 under the Parliament label, along with the iconic album "Funkentelechy Vs. The Placebo Syndrome".
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Chart Performance"Bop Gun" performed significantly well on the Billboard charts. It was a number one hit on the Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart.
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Featuring ArtistsThe notable contribution to "Bop Gun" was from guitarist, Garry Shider. His guitar performance impersonating shooting noises transformed the song into a remarkable funk hit.
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ConceptThe song presents a sci-fi theme which is common in the P-Funk mythology created by George Clinton. In this song, the "Bop Gun" is a metaphorical weapon to fight off an individual's resistance to dancing.
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Inspiration"Bop Gun" draws inspiration from the science fiction genre. It was also a social commentary, addressing racial and political themes in a cryptic, humorous manner inherent to typical P-Funk music.
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LegacyThe song has had a significant impact on popular culture. Its title was referenced in the Ice Cube song "Bop Gun (One Nation)", which was released in 1993 and also featured George Clinton.
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Live Performances"Bop Gun" is a popular hit at George Clinton’s live concerts, often encouraging enthusiastic crowd responses with its engaging funk rhythms.
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Use in Popular MediaFragments of "Bop Gun" have been sampled in other music tracks and used in popular media, like the video game "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas".
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Album SuccessThe album "Funkentelechy Vs. The Placebo Syndrome" featuring "Bop Gun" was a commercial success and it has been certified Platinum.
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