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George Clinton — Atomic Dog
Album: The Best Of George Clinton
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Released: 1986
Length: 4:39
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Yeah, this is a story of a famous dog
For the dog that chases its tail will be dizzy
These are clapping dogs, rhythmic dogs
Harmonic dogs, house dogs, street dogs
Dog of the world unite
Dancin' dogs
Yeah
Countin' dogs, funky dogs
Nasty dogs (Dog)

Atomic dog
Atomic dog

Like the boys
When they're out there walkin' the streets
May compete
Nothin' but the dog in ya

Bow-wow-wow-yippie-yo-yippie-yeah
Bow-wow-yippie-yo-yippie-yeah
Bow-wow-wow-yippie-yo-yippie-yeah
Bow-wow-yippie-yo-yippie-yeah

Like the boys
When they're out there walkin' the streets
May compete
Nothin' but the dog in ya

Why must I feel like that
Oh, why must I chase the cat

Like the boys
When they're out there walkin' the streets
May compete
Nothin' but the dog in ya

Ruff
Ruff
Ruff

Why must I feel like that
Why must I chase the cat
Nothin' but the dog in me

Why must I feel like that
Why must I chase the cat
Nothin' but the dog in me

Why must I feel like that
Why must I chase the cat
Nothin' but the dog in me

Why must I feel like that
Why must I chase the cat
Nothin' but the dog in me

Do the dogcatcher, dogcatcher
Do the dogcatcher
Do the dogcatcher, dogcatcher
Do the dogcatcher

Do the dogcatcher, baby, do the dogcatcher
Ooh

Why must I feel like that
Why must I chase the cat
Nothin' but the dog in me

Why must I feel like that
Why must I chase the cat
Nothin' but the dog in me

Bow-wow-yippie-yo-yippie-yeah
Bow-wow-wow-yippie-yo-yippie-yeah
Bow-wow-yippie-yo-yippie-yeah

Just walkin' the dog
Oh, atomic dog

Futuristic bow-wow

Ruff

Leader of the pack
Wild dog

Why must I feel like that
Why must I chase the cat
Just the dog in me
Nothin' but the dog in me

Why must I feel like that
Why must I chase the cat
Just the dog in me
Nothin' but the dog in me

Why must I feel like that
Why must I chase the cat
The dog in me (Dog in me)
The dog is in me (Dog in me)

Do the dogcatcher, dogcatcher
Do the dogcatcher
Do you wanna do the dogcatcher
Well, baby, why don't you do it again for me

Dogcatcher, dogcatcher
Do the dogcatcher

House-trained dogs
Wild dogs
Say it again

Why must I feel like that
Why must I chase the cat
Comments (80)add comment
 the_jake wrote:
The only reason I am probably getting this funky dog catcher treatment 

It's from my favorites list.

No thumbs up or thumbs down on the comments
Most recent comment 11 years ago in early 2022.

I will grant the 1st thumbs up on this song comment list

Why must I feel like that ......
 
Just walking the dog ........ catcher
Posted 1 year ago by the_jake    [ Reply ]
The only reason I am probably getting this funky dog catcher treatment 

It's from my favorites list.

No thumbs up or thumbs down on the comments
Most recent comment 11 years ago 
Now Its in early 2022.

I will grant the 1st thumbs up on this song comment list
Posted 2 years ago by the_jake    [ Reply ]

george clinton by ~curryfish
Posted 14 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
This takes me back to the days of watching Night Flight on the USA network, which is where I first encountered this song. Given the number and variety of musicians I was exposed to by that series, it was a precursor to internet radio. Futuristic bow-wow, indeed.
Posted 17 years ago by Dirktooth    [ Reply ]
Stefen wrote:
This set has not been RP's best: George Clinton - Atomic Dog Modest Mouse - Dashboard Franz Ferdinand - Take Me Out David Bowie - Modern Love
Couldn't agree more. Junk.
Posted 17 years ago by wisemily    [ Reply ]
Shaken_Bake wrote:
An Atomic Dog: Michael Vick's worst nightmare! Bow wow wow
ROFLMAO
Posted 17 years ago by CafeRacer    [ Reply ]
Not enough P-Funk on RP, but he did many much better songs.
Posted 17 years ago by ArbiterOfGoodTaste    [ Reply ]
Bill...you are my hero!
Posted 17 years ago by GChevy410    [ Reply ]
An Atomic Dog: Michael Vick's worst nightmare! Bow wow wow
Posted 17 years ago by Shaken_Bake    [ Reply ]
snowcat wrote:
Always wondered how dogs achieved so much significance in hip-hop?
Fo shizzle.
Posted 17 years ago by youngj    [ Reply ]
Always wondered how dogs achieved so much significance in hip-hop?
Posted 17 years ago by snowcat    [ Reply ]
ha-my corgi and I are digging this sunday morning super funk
Posted 17 years ago by MCKY    [ Reply ]
This set has not been RP's best: George Clinton - Atomic Dog Modest Mouse - Dashboard Franz Ferdinand - Take Me Out David Bowie - Modern Love
Posted 17 years ago by Stefen    [ Reply ]
Phunk! Yo! Phunk-it! Yo! Woof! Do tha' Dog!
Posted 17 years ago by Misterfixit    [ Reply ]
I didnt' know George Clinton covered Snoop Dogg! hahaha!
Posted 17 years ago by superflyLD    [ Reply ]
Daniel_Pittenger wrote:
wow....words are not in my vocabulary to describe how terrible this is.
And this is actually called the BEST of George Clinton. Can you imagine what his worst must sound like?
Posted 17 years ago by meloman    [ Reply ]
ndg wrote:
Don't phight the phunk.
Posted 17 years ago by dionysius    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by ndg    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by newwavegurly    [ Reply ]
ScottFromWyoming wrote:
Bow wow wow yippee-yo, yippee-yay!
What he said!
Posted 17 years ago by steeler    [ Reply ]
Bring on da funk!
Posted 17 years ago by n4ku    [ Reply ]
wow....words are not in my vocabulary to describe how terrible this is.
Posted 17 years ago by Daniel_Pittenger    [ Reply ]
eman wrote:
What. . . ? On RP. . . ?
Posted 17 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
LOLOLOLOL - I almost fell off my chair when this came on!!! Classic!
Posted 18 years ago by SteveGriff    [ Reply ]
I recommended this song a couple of years ago and got the "not likely" response. I guess things change. This song is credited by some for being a major early influence for rap music.
Posted 18 years ago by billca42    [ Reply ]
sutcliff wrote:
The mothership has landed.
WE GOT THE FUNKY Atomic Dogcatcha Remember a thread topic where others and myself were interested in hearing GC in some incarnation on RP. Good addition, Bill More than Three Dog songs in a row COOL
Posted 18 years ago by the_jake    [ Reply ]
FUNK ON RP! Definitely an eclectic mix of music! Brings back good memories! Thanks Bill.
Posted 18 years ago by ejmusik    [ Reply ]
orpheus wrote:
dude, you seriously need a lesson on differentiating between "disco" and ultra-classic and serious FUNK!!!
Absolutely! I was just listening to my upload of Lee Dorsey's "Yes We Can" and noticed this come up on the main playlist - from classic swamp funk to classic psychedelic funk! It's time to chair dance!!
Posted 18 years ago by maryte    [ Reply ]
mgoldman wrote:
I may not like it alot, but at least it is break from the overwhelming EMO, mellow nature of the majority of things played on RP. Not my cup of tea, but it at least a change from the Droning
you do have other listening options you know...bring on da funk
Posted 18 years ago by bluematrix    [ Reply ]
nelamvr6 wrote:
Disco still sucks. It has sucked since the 70's, and ever will suck.
dude, you seriously need a lesson on differentiating between "disco" and ultra-classic and serious FUNK!!!
Posted 18 years ago by orpheus    [ Reply ]
nelamvr6 wrote:
Disco still sucks. It has sucked since the 70's, and ever will suck.
i liked it for a sec the beats that were old, same, different but it's tedious now, a moment later.
Posted 18 years ago by pjcle    [ Reply ]
Ain't no Disco...George be the original Dr Funkenstein - the Master of Funk - His Funkaliciousness! If you ain't got no Funk in ya, well I do feel for you, bro'
Posted 18 years ago by Quixmundi    [ Reply ]
Disco still sucks. It has sucked since the 70's, and ever will suck.
Posted 18 years ago by nelamvr6    [ Reply ]
I may not like it alot, but at least it is break from the overwhelming EMO, mellow nature of the majority of things played on RP. Not my cup of tea, but it at least a change from the Droning
Posted 18 years ago by mgoldman    [ Reply ]
What happened to all the bongs i had in the 70's? Boogie, laugh, get the munchies...Whoa rush...
Posted 18 years ago by slowhand    [ Reply ]
What...? On RP...?
Posted 18 years ago by eman    [ Reply ]
meloman wrote:
Sorry, but one of the worst songs I've ever heard and one of the worst covers I've ever seen.
Oh really? Well you have to admit that it is historically significant, at least.
Posted 18 years ago by Geecheeboy    [ Reply ]
this song makes me feel pumped
Posted 18 years ago by houston    [ Reply ]
Dammit I didn't miss this.
Posted 18 years ago by Xeric    [ Reply ]
Feel the funk, yall. Sublime.
Posted 18 years ago by Old_Pool_Skunk    [ Reply ]
Righteous!
Posted 18 years ago by Zarba    [ Reply ]
Dammit I missed this.
Posted 18 years ago by BKardon    [ Reply ]
*gets up and dances*
Posted 18 years ago by so_called_angel    [ Reply ]
Sorry, but one of the worst songs I've ever heard and one of the worst covers I've ever seen.
Posted 18 years ago by meloman    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by steeler    [ Reply ]
what a surprise. I use to rollerskate to this song.
Posted 18 years ago by Austin2Florida    [ Reply ]
OK, there is some righteous booty-shaking going on in my office right now...
Posted 18 years ago by Beanie    [ Reply ]
Dawg!
Posted 18 years ago by Zep    [ Reply ]
Yay! I never expected to get any Pfunk on RP! Time to upload some Mothership Connection...
Posted 18 years ago by ArbiterOfGoodTaste    [ Reply ]
Awesome!
Posted 18 years ago by ingoldsby    [ Reply ]
lkbooth71 wrote:
I can't believe I missed it.. Please play it again, Mr. Musicman!
DITTO! And soon!
Posted 18 years ago by redeyespy    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
Good tune. Real Good stuff. RP is the place to be. BTW - more John Hiatt, please!!!
Posted 18 years ago by Joe_G_Bear    [ Reply ]
I can't believe I missed it.. Please play it again, Mr. Musicman!
Posted 18 years ago by lkbooth71    [ Reply ]
Love it or hate it, this song certainly brought a lot of RP listeners out to post a comment. I don't think I've seen so many posts after a songs first play. Personally, I love it!
Posted 18 years ago by Jacksonstat    [ Reply ]
ScottFromWyoming wrote:
Bow wow wow yippee-yo, yippee-yay!
Doggy Dogg's in the mutha...oh wait...uh.... Glad to hear this!
Posted 18 years ago by dirtroosters    [ Reply ]
Phunky!~
Posted 18 years ago by freeone1    [ Reply ]
I was out to lunch, and when I came back and opened the door to my office I hear "bow wow wow yippie-yo yippie-yay" comming from the speakers. Last thing I expected to hear, but thanks for mixing it up.
Posted 18 years ago by Phonedave    [ Reply ]
The only CD I ever threw away was GC.
Posted 18 years ago by earthbased    [ Reply ]
that was fun!!
Posted 18 years ago by JrzyTmata    [ Reply ]
jgeyer wrote:
Has that hint of funk doesn't it.
Only a little bit. I could use a bit more.
Posted 18 years ago by ElSupreme    [ Reply ]
Oh my gawd, Bill - you just slapped me with a big dogpile o' memories! Thanks!
Posted 18 years ago by laprincessa    [ Reply ]
maybe an 8 with additional cowbell, just a 7.3 now...
Posted 18 years ago by rollo_tomasi    [ Reply ]
ScottFromWyoming wrote:
Bow wow wow yippee-yo, yippee-yay!
what he said!
Posted 18 years ago by orpheus    [ Reply ]
Woof!
Posted 18 years ago by ArmchairMusician    [ Reply ]
Why must I chase the cat?
Posted 18 years ago by Johnski333    [ Reply ]
Gettin' FUNKY!
Posted 18 years ago by Kagin    [ Reply ]
Feels like I should be at the roller rink.
Posted 18 years ago by pigglywiggly    [ Reply ]
Why? Why must I chase the cat? The question of the ages.
Posted 18 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
........nuthin but the dawg in me........... funkin excellent sh!t right here man! Seen the P-funk many times, ALWAYS a hothotHOT show!
Posted 18 years ago by anniebear    [ Reply ]
Has that hint of funk doesn't it.
Posted 18 years ago by jgeyer    [ Reply ]
Right on with the right on!
Posted 18 years ago by Govi    [ Reply ]
I bet my boss sings this when I leave the office
Posted 18 years ago by Luna2    [ Reply ]
I actually talked to the guy who wrote/sang this (several times on the phone) in GC's band...Muddy Cooper. He was a good friend of a former boyfriend's! Nice guy, too! He also was the voice of Sly Foxx "Let's Go All the Way."
Posted 18 years ago by Alexandra    [ Reply ]
C'mon funkyfreaks ... get out da woodwork!! RP funks my world!
Posted 18 years ago by Tall_T    [ Reply ]
Glad to hear this!
Posted 18 years ago by betterdaze    [ Reply ]
Right the f--k on!
Posted 18 years ago by jasminejean    [ Reply ]
The mothership has landed.
Posted 18 years ago by sutcliff    [ Reply ]
Bow wow wow yippee-yo, yippee-yay!
Posted 18 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]