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“What I Got” is a song from Sublime’s eponymous third album titled Sublime and was the band’s biggest radio hit, posthumously after singer Bradley Nowell’s 1996 heroin overdose. This song was one of the most popular songs of 1997 and is still played on radio today. At the time of its release, it reached the #1 spot on the Modern Rock Tracks chart. It was also a mainstream Top 40 hit, peaking at #29 on the Billboard Hot 100.
It is ranked among the 100 Greatest Guitar Songs of All Time by Rolling Stone at #83. The song is noted for carrying a melody almost identical to that heard on The Beatles’ “Lady Madonna”, while the song itself is an adaptation of the track “Loving” by Half-Pint. Half-Pint has since performed songs with the Long Beach Dub Allstars, which includes the two surviving members of Sublime. It can be heard on the movie, Fun with Dick and Jane. A shortened, clean version of the song was also included in the video game Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX.
The guitar solo was played by Michael “Miguel” Happoldt, the founder of Skunk Records.
The song was covered by Michael Franti & Spearhead feat. Gift of Gab on the tribute album Look at All the Love We Found.
The song contains a sample of the words “too short” from “Life Is… Too Short” by the American rapper Too Short. The song also contains a sample from a Richard Pryor quote, the same Richard Pryor quote that is used in Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s Shimmy Shimmy Ya.
It is ranked among the 100 Greatest Guitar Songs of All Time by Rolling Stone at #83. The song is noted for carrying a melody almost identical to that heard on The Beatles’ “Lady Madonna”, while the song itself is an adaptation of the track “Loving” by Half-Pint. Half-Pint has since performed songs with the Long Beach Dub Allstars, which includes the two surviving members of Sublime. It can be heard on the movie, Fun with Dick and Jane. A shortened, clean version of the song was also included in the video game Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX.
The guitar solo was played by Michael “Miguel” Happoldt, the founder of Skunk Records.
The song was covered by Michael Franti & Spearhead feat. Gift of Gab on the tribute album Look at All the Love We Found.
The song contains a sample of the words “too short” from “Life Is… Too Short” by the American rapper Too Short. The song also contains a sample from a Richard Pryor quote, the same Richard Pryor quote that is used in Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s Shimmy Shimmy Ya.
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DexterK wrote:
A rip-off? Or an improvement? Either way, this song is a great deal better than Lady Madonna, brilliant!
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Ciffi wrote:
I'mean I like Sublime but the beginning of this song is a ripp-off from the Beatles' "Lady Madonna".
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SophiaJD wrote:
LOVIN is what I got!!!
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facciolla wrote:
very nice !
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chauntae_427 wrote:
...is what i got : )
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the_golas wrote:
dee dee dee dee dee!
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Erin2311 wrote:
Light me up that ciagarette and I'll strap shoes on my feet
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Tobomoree wrote:
classic
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greendreamz wrote:
do dee de da da doooooo
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mistercheco wrote:
buena cadencia musical
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jkjacoby wrote:
Lovin is what I got..
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drehdloc wrote:
Love for Sublime. Breaks down barriers. Opened my eyes to west coast reggae. R.I.P. for those who have gone, long live the word sound and power.
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bollinger22 wrote:
fucking choooooooooooooooooooooon
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Dull_Boy23 wrote:
down to earth hell yeah we need more shit like this today!
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Indycivics wrote:
greatest song ever. its tellin u to live life to the fullest and dont worry about a thing
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far7east8boy wrote:
i got wat his talkin about!!!
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Frenchtoast1814 wrote:
This is my Mom's FAVORITE! Isn't that odd?
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grizzlyadms34 wrote:
yes! Dave Mirra freestyle BMX!
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CantbeDestiny wrote:
halla
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Erin2311 wrote:
Fuck it, fight it, its all the same
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