OMG IS THIS TRUE!!! GEORGE CLINTON - ATOMIC DOG (REACTION)

[@surlechapeau]

Shawn & Mel, you'll love Parliament's "Tear the Roof off the Sucker (Give Up the Funk)" and Funkadelic's "One Nation Under a Groove"!!! George was part of both groups! Atomic Dog was the Parliament-Funkadelic collectives' last to reach #1 on the U.S. R&B Chart 1982.

[@jennypenny]

I second this!

[@shevawn1973]

Don't forget Flashlight!

[@ShadowHawk4219]

Yes they will. Funk at it's best.

[@bobbylewis6706]

George has many songs love this whole album computer games 😎💯

[@treeslikeflowers]

@@shevawn1973can’t forget flashlight!

[@sedition4267]

I grew up with funk and rock in the 70s so George has always had a special place in my musical heart. A big influence on my music as well.

[@womanonthinice1276]

Meeeeee tooooo😁👍

[@williamwright1281]

You're showing your age I'm not mad at you I'm right around the same Age also and I love Parliament-Funkadelic Brides of funkenstein Bootsy Collins

[@sedition4267]

@@williamwright1281 We may be getting a bit long in the tooth, but what a time to be alive with the music we've seen over the years.

[@dontworrybehappy8080]

@@womanonthinice1276 Me three. High school class of '82 in the house.

[@joegreen9987]

Me to the best music ever

[@donnabarnes8242]

BACK IN THE DAY THAT WAS A JAM ,PLAY IT TODAY AND EVERYONE HAS TO MOVE THEIR BODY

[@joegreen9987]

COME ON PEOPLE Snoop Dogg wasn't even around back then this song was back in the eighties you can still take this great song and music to any disco club's and people will get up and dance 💃 let's go back to the eighties we had great music and styles and songs to dance to 💃💃💃💃💃💃💃🤘🤘🤘🤘🕺🏼🕺🏼🕺🏼🕺🏼🕺🏼🕺🏼

[@bobschenkel7921]

"Make my funk the P-Funk, I want my funk uncut!" Saw George Clinton and Parliament/Funkadelic four times over the years, including the Mothership Reunion Concert in Central park, NYC in 1996, one of the best musical events of my life. "Bootsy, We Want Bootsy, Bootsy, We Want Bootsy!" That's Mr. William "Bootsy" Collins on the Bass now.

[@jancw]

CONGRATULATIONS!!! Knowing "Atomic Dog" is a rite of passage!

[@debrabeck9630]

You bet Snoop sampled it. George Clinton along with Parliament-Funkadelic (P-Funk) started bringing the funk in the decades ago. They could still play the house down when we last saw them in the early 2000’s. Great stuff - Go down THIS rabbit hole!

[@Christatum411]

Just saw them for the 15th time last week

[@nawffiskegoonrich5956]

No snoop did not produce this this been out before snoop no snoop did not sample it it's older

[@skinnytrees]

@@nawffiskegoonrich5956 snoop dog definitely sampled this. it is older, that is correct

[@dwightlove3704]

Everyone sampled this classic from the '80s-'90s

[@andreadeamon6419]

We've been jamming to this since the 80s. Goodness we've had some great times

[@ajruther67]

Indeed!

[@rondogg50]

George Clinton is the lead singer of Parliament which is the band an old 70s late 70s I had a lot of hits one of them is flash light by parliament you should listen to that one that’s awesome studio version

[@katiebug674]

How in the hell have they never heard this song before????????

[@JimmyBahia]

Exactly!

[@firstnamelastname6193]

They're young! Us Gen X'ers who were around when this was on rotation know how much play this song got on the R&B stations but the young ones have no idea. Yes, many popular songs from the past 30 years have samples from the true icons who created masterpieces. Sad, ask anyone 30 and under who George Clinton is and they won't know but they sure know who Snoop is.

[@HpyPpl]

Because of the internet.

[@andydurazo5337]

Master of the funk Mister George Clinton!

[@bobbyjackson1697]

Yes yes yes. I've been waiting for years for another generation to discover George. Amazing multi-layered production and pure fun. My favorite dance song of all time.

[@PNWOlygurl66]

The 80’s at the clubs was 🔥 I was a new nurse in the military and danced my stress away with all my Army friends. Great times in San Antonio.

[@michaelbaylor2923]

The way this song was made, the whole Grove of it was being played Backwards and George didn't know

[@gregorycook6346]

The King of Funk!

[@patriciaellis4848]

This is the song that gets The Party started!!

[@WaitAMinute1989]

and onto the dance floor

[@blackprix]

was a huge hit in the early 80s… Really good dance tune.

[@twalrus1]

Rule of thumb is that "If it's music, rappers NEVER came up with it. They stole it and called the theft sampling" Rappers are not known for creating music, only stealing music (sampling). So, if you hear the original, there is NO chance that the musician stole it from the rapper.

[@DarrylSellers]

One of my all-time favorite rollerskating JAMS! I used to jam to this at local roller rinks in the Twin Cities area including the Roller Garden, which sadly closed in 2021 after a 52-year run! 😊👏🏾♬🎤🎶💯🛼

[@littlequeenie7650]

This song was played at every bar and club in the 80’s! Within seconds the dance floor was full!! Every race and color would dance to this song! Especially the dogs! 😉

[@leahdoerr731]

I saw him with P-Funk (Parliament), Denver Colorado... changed my life☺ much love to you guys! You're one of my favorite reactors

[@frndofbear]

1983. The only song they played twice at my senior prom!!

[@emanuelsanders2030]

Guaranteed to get them on the floor back in the day! You may wanna listen to "One Nation Under a Groove" or "Not Just Knee Deep" Funkadelic

[@ArthurShedsJackson]

I grew up with Parliament / GC....The father of FUNK!! So many artists sampled Georges work decades later.

[@lisae9958]

I was at a house party and this song had just come out and when they played it the wood floor was shaking with everybody gettin' down so hard. I'll never forget it💃💃💃

[@ebonylocks9234]

This song filled the dance floor

[@1118alpet]

I was a teenager when this song was out. We used to have a ball dancing to this, One Way's - Cutie Pie, Frankie Smith's - Double Dutch Bus, AND last but surely not least, Afrika Bambaataa's - Planet Rock I used to be in a teen dance group and this was our favorite song to dance to (Planet Rock)! I love watching ya'll's reactions to oldies songs. I grew up on hip-hop & it just amazes me to see younger people say "I've never heard this before." (I forget I'm as old as I am until ya'll young'uns remind me) lol

[@larindanomikos]

I remember when this dropped. A friend of mine threw it on his massive stereo and cranked it. My jaw hit the floor.

[@jalandacurry4585]

You will hear this at every house function, party, wedding reception, GUARANTEED!!!!!

[@firstnamelastname6193]

thank you - thank you for reviewing this masterpiece! Those of us who were listening to rap and R&B in the early 80's know how much play this song got and this deserved to be reviewed

[@katboss4886]

You should see this live. I did right before Covid shutdown. The backup ladies slay it. PFunk never gets old

[@keithroberts4952]

Such an influential song. It's from George's computer games album from 1982 and it was a huge number one song on the r'n'b charts! The sound forms the template for G funk. Even Teddy Riley utilised the line "why must I feel like that" in the Blackstreet song booti call.

[@Tonabillity]

Help them find daFunk☝🏽

[@jt2727]

That album was Loopzila

[@jonnno2439]

George, fantastic. You may also like Tom Browne, "Funkin For Jamaica"

[@jenniferandrews1917]

Saw George LIVE about 10 years ago. Great fun! Huge band!

[@JohnWilson-po2uk]

That was good friend Ray Davis singing the deep bass voice. R.I.P. my dear friend. 🎶❤️

[@kabirahnazeem9403]

When I was in the Army we did a cadence to this song. It made marching fun. Came out in early 80s

[@leahdoerr731]

I'm glad you guys caught on!

[@angelagoodwin5758]

Been waiting on this one for a while.

[@faithnyou1732]

Loved this song back in the day! Pure funk! This song was released in 1982, and was before Snoop Dog. Snoop did sample from this song. Thank you for a great reaction! 💙✌

[@shannonordonez481]

I spent much of the late 80s at clubs in Tijuana. This was my jam

[@michaelwhite6740]

Thank You!!!!! I've been waiting forever for someone to do a reaction to this song. You guys are awesome, love almost all songs you guys do.

[@ajruther67]

Any Time this song came on, the dance floor got crowded! So much fun. It was played at my 25th high school reunion and everyone yelled and hit the dance floor immediately!

[@michelleg.9440]

That was awesome guys! Takes me back to my childhood. Now can you please react to Eddy Grant - Electric Avenue and Gap Band -You dropped a Bomb on Me. Thanks Shawn and Mel❤️😎🙂

[@ShannyShan20]

You Dropped a Bomb on Me, by Gap Band is EPIC! A MUST LISTEN TO!

[@markalston1728]

The great thing about this song is what it's really saying . But it's tastefully done . Only George could come up with this .

[@BumbeeSelby]

Heyyyy sis & bro . I see y’all still hanging in there . So damn proud of y’all 🥰💪🏾 good energy always , good music always . Got me over dancing with you Mel . Y’all know how that goes , most of these songs get re made . . . I actually like this song too lol

[@nealfrost12]

THIS IS A CLASSIC ❤❤

[@PuffPuffPass0420]

Its like when Warren G sampled Michael Mcdonalds---I Keep Forgettin' in the song Regulate...

[@lonnielongino798]

Parliament Funkadelic with George Clinton is an amazing collaboration of musical styles. If you like guitar solos,check out the Funkadelic song "Maggot Brain" featuring in my opinion one of the best & longest guitar solos in history. Performed by the late great Eddie Hazel. I was lucky enough to see PFunk live before Eddie passed. That song is mind-blowing live. And of course they did the full 10min version of Atomic Dog. Great concert.

[@davidmazon7516]

How can any self-respecting black Folk not know this song.!?

[@theronin9984]

My thoughts exactly!! 💯 Did they grow up somewhere in a cave!.!? 🤣🤣🤣😎👍🏾

[@badvlad63]

🤣🤣🤣 4 real

[@thewatchmen4920]

Young generation. Should I say more. They have no idea how to drink, dance and party instead they 💨💨💨💨. Brothers trying to get them digest ☎️📞😎

[@MidnightToker24]

This song and Flashlight should have been played when they were young.

[@brownbenplumm9027]

I’m 28 year old white guy, so I wasn’t even aware of the existence of P-Funk until a few years ago. And now I seriously don’t think I’ve ever heard anything that comes even remotely close to brilliance of George/P-Funk. Absolutely incredible music!

[@cvanz]

Your Omega Psi Phi uncle and his line brothers step to this.

[@MontezWashington-sd6fw]

Atomic Dog is the official theme song for Omega Psi Phi Fraternity AKA The Ques.

[@eskayh7734]

Meshell Ndegeocello covered this for her 2018 album Ventriloquism. I love the original and I love her take as well.

[@craigarandolph]

Check out Flashlight by Parliament, number one R&B song of 1977 or One Nation Under a Groove

[@sodone4078]

"Nasty Dogs" man this takes me back for sure!! Back in late 80's early 90's we would go 'downtown' when I was in college and there was a bar called 'The Dog' and they played the hell outta this song and when they played this song the dance floor was packed. Good times!! Thanks for taking me back.

[@danielcampana4561]

Straight up, "OG" gangster Jam!

[@debratroeak77]

This song gets everyone out on the dance floor!🤣💃🏻

[@tabathacooksey6042]

This is real one! This jams, back in the 80!!

[@jameswilson1522]

Thank you ! We (here in Houston Texas USA) Love George Clinton...Parliament...Funkadelic...Bootsy's Rubber Band...Parlet...and Brides of Funkenstein

[@TheSmokey999]

You are right it is George Clinton, the one with the colorful hair !

[@mimimusick9734]

I saw George Clinton in concert in Stuttgart 2004. It was a smallish venue, so it was a great intimate atmosphere. It was one of the best nights ever. I still have the photos!

[@WaitAMinute1989]

This came first! By the time this tune came out George had stop colouring his hair had it cut. That sound your were hearing was performed by the late Bernie Worrell on the Moog with synthesizer

[@mikecaetano]

Bow wow wow yippy yo yippy yeah!! 1982. Snoop was 11 years old when this dropped. It undoubtedly made a big impression on him. And why wouldn't it? It's so funky, it's ultra funky! Yowsah! George Clinton is there in the video -- wearing a black skipper's cap and a long blond wig with white make up around his eyes -- around the five minute mark in your video.

[@otisroseboro5613]

One of my all time favorite songs,Nice Reaction Guy's

[@jt2727]

The Atomic Dog was pure uncut funk from George Clinton 1982 . long before Snoop or any others sampled this Jam, let alone were making there own music. This Jam unseated MJ's Billy Jean from the number one spot on the R&NB charts. The Dog

[@qunicetoole7497]

That was George Clinton minus the colorful wig / braids at the beginning of the video sitting in the chair throwing up the coins in the game room p funk 4 life baby💯👍👍🤟

[@jenna-rosa7251]

Mem-o-ries! so much fun to dance too! I think I won a pitcher of beer dancing to this back in the day,,,,,

[@carolWilliams-c4h]

Have you listened to George Clinton with Funkadelic song "Flash Light"? Check it out it was Truly a Jam!! I was at that concert! Also check out Funkadelic's Make my Funky P-Funk!!! Yes this was definately a dance song

[@mdunawaym]

This was one of my buddy Clay's favorites! He insisted on it being played at our friend Patrick's wedding reception, and the crowd went wild!

[@maxinezook3835]

This song & video came out in 1982. It's a fun very 80's time capsule-worthy video that you watch when you just want something to help you chill out & feel happy. 😎

[@paulmallon9033]

I’m mainly a metal head but I actually miss music like this

[@gregorythornton1664]

Dogs of the world unite...Greatest line ever!😆😅

[@sonyawasmer2344]

This was the jam in the dance clubs in the 80’s! 💜💜💜 💥 🐕

[@mauricecole1196]

Everybody played this toon it came out in 1983.

[@paulmorris8762]

no doubt about it George Clinton Bootsy Collins Bernie Worrell / Parliament Funkadelic affectionately shortened to P-Funk were a big influence on music

[@annaguera4841]

OMG...🤣🤣🤣🤣 i've never heard anybody react to this one! Definitely an ol skool banger. Brings back memories....best house music for the house parties. When George Clinton brings the funk your body just can't stop moving! Pioneer of R & B funk...Classic "blast from the past..". If you're up for it.. try "One Nation under a Groove..or "Tear the Roof Off...."

[@Joskemom]

The early 80s we partied like crazy. I am in Los Angles and the place was the 'Carolina West' near LAX and when they played this song the floor was packed. It was wild, some of the women would bend over and back into their guys dancing with them as if they were having...... , oh damn, I said to much.

[@susanelkins3068]

Masters of FUNK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hallelujah !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@adancer3592]

Funnest concerts ever !!!!!! Its a never miss

[@hansvandermeulen5515]

Apparently, Clinton had some musicians on his first album in a studio while he was getting high on crack. When he came to hearcwhat they've been up to, he had a guide vocal recorded to a simple rhythm track. A week later he vaguely remembered doing something in a studio so when he went in to redo his vocals the track was finished. Atomic Dog became one of his biggest hits.

[@akastarchild]

Sometimes they were Parliament, sometimes they were Funkadelic. And most of the time they were Parliament Funkadelic. But they were always led by George Clinton with his çolorful dréd's. So Shawn you were right. And Mel, Snoop sampled.,😍😍😍

[@micklafleur]

Parliament at First Ave. My life is blessed.

[@pastorwheeler4880]

The funk from my home town Plainfield nj. That's where their from

[@clarencewalker3925]

This is my uncle's favorite song. He be jammin'!

[@jacqueline4514]

Next: Parliament’s “FLASHLIGHT” and Funkadelic’s “One Nation Under A Groove” 🔥🔥🔥

[@joykeebler1916]

People used to say - George Clinton for President.

[@Acoustic_strings]

I remember first hearing this in the 80s when my favorite wrestler at the time, Junk Yard Dog (R.I.P) used it as his entrance

[@cup_cuppy_cuppers5817]

OMG! Man, the 80s were awesome! House parties were legit, whites, blacks, hispanics asians..., we ALL had so much fun together. NO VIOLENCE! The music played at these house parties was a mixture of OG Rap (think Sugarhill Gang, Grand Master Flash, Whodini and so many more you've yet to hear of.) New Wave, Funk and some classic rock. Atomic Dog echoed across SoCal!

[@valenciathequeen8994]

George was first in the chair without the wig and again near the end in the blond wig in the control room.

[@generaines6369]

George was the guy with the blond-ish wig sticking his tongue out toward the end of the video. You are right he normally has a feather and colors in his hair. Snoop loves music and is a fan of P-Funk.

[@maggotbrain7499]

He is sitting in a chair at the beginning of the vid. Throwing some things up in the air.

[@carlbaker7242]

From a true fan for decades. This was and is a jam!!! Oh coarse there was a dance to this Orginal hit.

[@Tuesdays_Gone]

Love me some George Clinton, with and without Parliament. In the 80s and 90s, maybe even 2000s, he produced the music in numerous movies.

[@jameswarner5809]

Check out George's Hey, Good Lookin back to back with Do Fries Go With That Shake as they appear on the album R&B Skeletons In the Closet. Two massive slices of classic funk with killer basslines.

[@patriciaellis4848]

We do the dance The Dog to this song...in 2023!!

[@damesystemexec4161]

instruments used on this song is reverse roland tr77 drum machine prophet 5 synthesizer bass, percussion revers percussion, melody, and lead minimoog synthesizer bass handclaps drum set george clinton, gary shider and the Pfunk allstars some of the brides of funkenstein PS George clinton ( guy with the color hair) was in the vid, without the colorful hair but a hat on, he was sitting in the chair

[@mildredpierce4506]

This song came out in 1982. I thought it was a 70s song myself.

[@smellygoatacres]

This song has been on my playlist for forever. Bad ass

[@emptybraincase4181]

Lyn Collins (The female preacher) - Think (About it). another familiar original.

[@mattblatchley2061]

i was a stupid 12 year old kid when this came out in 82---I was lucky enough to have a local public access music video show play this ALL THE TIME!!!!>>>loved it!!!!

[@mattblatchley2061]

LOVE Snoop's spin off too of course

[@mattblatchley2061]

yeah, they didn't feature the band in the video I guess

[@sweethoney81]

George Clinton did a cameo almost toward the end. He had the blond wig on.

[@ronhendrickson4921]

George Clinton is the main singer of Parliament