Papa's Got a Brand New Pigbag
"Papa's Got a Brand New Pigbag" is a 1981 dance instrumental performed by Pigbag. The instrumental was written by Pigbag, who produced it, along with, Dave Hunt and Dick O'Dell.[1] Initially, "Papa's Got a Brand new Pigbag" hit number #2 on the UK underground charts. In the US, the instrumental was released as an import on the Rough Trade label, where it made to number #56 on the dance chart.[2] A 1982 re-release of "Papa's Got a Brand New Pigbag" went to #3 in the UK.[3] Whilst the track is well known for its brass riff, the bassline of the track was also ranked by Stylus Magazine at number 40 in their 2005 list of the "Top 50 Basslines of All Time".[4]
The piece's title is a play on the James Brown song "Papa's Got a Brand New Bag".
Cover versions
- In 1995, Paul Oakenfold released the track "Reach Up (Papa's Got a Brand New Pigbag)" and was credited to Perfecto Allstarz. This version went to #6 in the UK.
- In 2001, Thunderpuss had a number one dance hit in the US, when they recorded the track.[5]
Popular media
- Used as the "goal celebration" music at Middlesbrough football club and Queens Park Rangers. When Shunsuke Nakamura played for Celtic, it became an unofficial theme tune for him. Fans would chant "Nakamura" over the last four notes of the main riff.
- Used as the "walk on" music for former 2-time PDC World Darts Champion Adrian Lewis.
- British gymnast Claudia Fragapane used a remix of the track as the music for her floor exercise during the 2015 season and at the 2016 Summer Olympics.[6]
- YouTube Channel 'Theme Park Worldwide' uses the music for its popular 'Merch Paradise' feature.
See also
References
- ↑ "Pigbag - Papa's Got A Brand New Pigbag (Vinyl) at Discogs". discogs.com. Retrieved 2014-05-26.
- ↑ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Hot Dance/Disco: 1974-2003. Record Research. p. 203.
- ↑ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 426. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ↑ "Stylus Magazine's Top 50 Basslines Of All Time - Article". Stylus Magazine. 2008-10-04. Retrieved 2016-10-23.
- ↑ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Hot Dance/Disco: 1974-2003. Record Research. p. 259.
- ↑ Orvice, Vikki (2016-02-14). "Claud's a leapin': Gymnastics star Claudia Fragapane aiming to be Team GB's History Girl". Thesun.co.uk. Retrieved 2016-10-23.
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