| "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 |
"Nautilus" is the sixth and final track on the 1974 album One, by the jazz keyboardist Bob James.
Background and recording
The title comes from producer Creed Taylor remarking that the tones were reminiscent of the sounds of a submerging submarine. It is said to be one of the most sampled tracks in hip hop.
Personnel
- Bob James (keyboards)
- Gary King (bass)
- Idris Muhammad (drums)
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"". 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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