"Nautilus" is the sixth and final track on the 1974 album, One, by the jazz keyboardist Bob James.
| "Nautilus" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Bob James | |
| from the album One | |
| Released | 1974 |
| Genre | Smooth jazz, jazz fusion |
| Length | 5:08 |
| Label | CTI Records |
| Songwriter(s) | Bob James |
| Producer(s) | Creed Taylor |
Background and recording edit
The title comes from producer Creed Taylor remarking that the tones were reminiscent of the sounds of a submerging submarine.[1][2] It is said to be one of the most sampled tracks in hip hop.[3][4][5]
Personnel edit
- Bob James (keyboards)
- Gary King (bass)
- Idris Muhammad (drums) [6]
References edit
- ^ "Sample Stories with Bob James – A Hip Hop History". Bobjames.com. Retrieved 2016-03-13.
- ^ "The Dire Plight of the Chambered Nautilus and the Healthier Appreciation of Bob James' "Nautilus"". The Awl. Retrieved 2016-03-13.
- ^ One of the Most Sampled Songs in Hip-Hop Now Has a Sequel (Audio), Ambrosia for Heads, July 24, 2018
- ^ Juon, Steve "Flash" (August 18, 2015). "The Top 15 Rap Songs to Sample "Nautilus"". Rap Reviews. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
- ^ Patrin, Nate (November 26, 2018). "Breaks With Tradition: "Nautilus"". Stereogum. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
- ^ "Sample Stories with Bob James – A Hip Hop History | BOB JAMES". Archived from the original on 2016-05-28. Retrieved 2016-06-22.
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