"The Champ" is a song by The Mohawks, a group of session musicians assembled by Alan Hawkshaw. It was originally released in 1968 but failed to chart. However, a re-release made #58 on the UK Singles Chart in 1987[2] after being sampled many times. The song is based on "Tramp", a 1967 Lowell Fulson record that was covered extensively after its release.[3] The song chants the word "Tramp" rather than "Champ".
| "The Champ" | |
|---|---|
| Single by The Mohawks | |
| from the album The Champ | |
| A-side | The Champ[1] |
| B-side | Sound of the Witchdoctors[1] |
| Released | 1968[1] |
| Recorded | 1968[1] |
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| Length | 2:42 (The Champ)[1] 2:50 (Sound of the Witchdoctors)[1] |
| Label | Pama Records[1] |
| Songwriter(s) | Palmer Brothers[1] |
| Producer(s) | Palmer Brothers[1] |
The song is perhaps better known for its usage as a sample in over 700+ songs;[4] it has been widely sampled and emulated in hip hop music including:
1980s
1990s
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2000s
2010s
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