Nautilus (instrumental)

"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
Released1974
GenreSmooth jazz, jazz fusion
Length5:08
LabelCTI Records
Songwriter(s)Bob James
Producer(s)Creed Taylor

Background and recording

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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

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References

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  1. ^ "Sample Stories with Bob James – A Hip Hop History". Bobjames.com. Retrieved 2016-03-13.
  2. ^ "The Dire Plight of the Chambered Nautilus and the Healthier Appreciation of Bob James' "Nautilus"". The Awl. Retrieved 2016-03-13.
  3. ^ One of the Most Sampled Songs in Hip-Hop Now Has a Sequel (Audio), Ambrosia for Heads, July 24, 2018
  4. ^ Juon, Steve "Flash" (August 18, 2015). "The Top 15 Rap Songs to Sample "Nautilus"". Rap Reviews. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
  5. ^ Patrin, Nate (November 26, 2018). "Breaks With Tradition: "Nautilus"". Stereogum. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
  6. ^ "Sample Stories with Bob James – A Hip Hop History | BOB JAMES". Archived from the original on 2016-05-28. Retrieved 2016-06-22.