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Nautilus (instrumental)

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"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

"Nautilus" is the sixth and final track on the 1974 album One, by the jazz keyboardist Bob James.

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.