Nautilus (song)
"Nautilus" is the sixth and final track on the 1974 album, One, by the jazz musician 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
The title comes from producer Creed Taylor remarking that the tones were reminiscent of the sounds of a submerging submarine.[1][2] It is featured in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas on the fictional Master Sounds 98.3 FM radio station.[3] It is said to be one of the most sampled tracks in hip hop[4] and is found in at least 375 songs.[5]
Personnel
- Bob James (keyboards)
- Gary King (bass)
- Idris Muhammad (drums) [6]
References
- "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"". Theawl.com. Retrieved 2016-03-13.
- "Master Sounds 98.3 (Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas) by shadowboxing | Discogs Lists". www.discogs.com. Retrieved 2019-12-19.
- One Of The Most Sampled Songs In Hip-Hop Now Has A Sequel (Audio), Ambrosia for Heads, July 24, 2018
- "Nautilus by Bob James on WhoSampled". WhoSampled. Retrieved 2023-05-28.
- "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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