6 of Fatboy Slim's biggest tracks and 6 you might not know were his
So many great tunes!
It's safe to say Fatboy Slim has had an incredible career! Real name Norman Cook, the DJ and producer is responsible for gifting us legendary tracks such as 'Praise You' and 'Right Here, Right Now'.
The music legend even joined us for KISSTORY All Stars, where he shared with us some of the music that influenced him with us. You can listen to all of the latest KISSTORY All Stars shows here.
With an illustrious career that has included two BRIT Awards, a Grammy and an array of chart hits, we've decided to celebrate Fatboy Slim by taking a look at some of his incredible songs. From some of the big hits that are sure to get you on the dance floor, to some you may not know were by Fatboy Slim, we've got everything you need to know...
6 of Fatboy Slim's biggest songs
Fatboy Slim - 'The Rockafeller Skank'
Often known as ‘Funk Soul Brother’, ‘The Rockafeller Skank’ was the lead single from ‘You’ve Come a Long Way, Baby’ and was released in June 1998. The song reached Number 6 on the UK Singles Chart and Number 2 on the UK Dance Chart and is certified Platinum.
WATCH: Fatboy Slim - 'The Rockafeller Skank'
Fatboy Slim - 'Praise You'
‘Praise You’ was released in January 1999 as the third single from Fatboy Slim’s second studio album ‘You’ve Come a Long Way, Baby.’ The song uses six samples in total, with the main one coming from the opening of ‘Take Yo’ Praise’ by Camille Yarbrough, in addition to a guitar sample from the Disney song ‘It’s A Small World.’
‘Praise You’ was nominated for Best Dance Recording at the 2000 Grammy Awards, losing out to ‘Believe’ by Cher. ‘Praise You’ reached Number 1 on the UK Singles and UK Dance Charts. The song is certified Platinum in the UK.
In April 2023, Rita Ora and Fatboy Slim released ‘Praising You’ - a re-worked version of ‘Praise You.’
WATCH: Fatboy Slim - 'Praise You' (Music Video)
Fatboy Slim - 'Right Here, Right Now'
Released in April 1999, ‘Right Here, Right Now’ was the fourth single from ‘You’ve Come a Long Way, Baby.’ The song reached Number 2 on the UK Singles Chart and is certified Platinum.
WATCH: Fatboy Slim - 'Right Here, Right Now' (Music Video)
Fatboy Slim - 'Sunset (Bird of Prey)'
'Sunset (Bird of Prey)' was released in October 2000 and is from Fatboy Slim's album 'Halfway Between the Gutter and the Stars.' It samples Jim Morrison's vocals from the song 'Bird of Prey' by The Doors.
The song reached Number 9 on the UK Singles Chart.
WATCH: Fatboy Slim - 'Sunset (Bird of Prey)' (Music Video)
Fatboy Slim - 'Weapon of Choice' featuring Bootsy Collins
'Weapon of Choice' was released as a double A-side single with 'Star 69' in April 2001. The song features on Fatboy Slim's third studio album 'Halfway Between the Gutter and the Stars' and reached Number 10 on the UK Singles Chart.
American funk singer, guitarist and producer Bootsy Collins features on the song. The music video for 'Weapon of Choice' was filmed in Los Angeles, and sees actor Christopher Walken dancing around the lobby of a hotel. The video won the award for Best Music Video at the 2002 Grammy Awards.
WATCH: Fatboy Slim - 'Weapon of Choice' featuring Bootsy Collins (Music Video)
Fatboy Slim and Riva Starr - 'Eat, Sleep, Rave, Repeat' featuring Beardyman
A huge tune, 'Eat, Sleep, Rave, Repeat' was released in June 2013, featuring vocals from musician and comedian Beardyman. A Calvin Harris remix of the song was later released in October 2013.
'Eat, Sleep, Rave, Repeat' reached Number 3 on the UK Singles Chart, which made it Fatboy Slim's first UK Top 10 song since the double A-side single 'Star 69' / 'Weapon of Choice' in 2001. It is certified Silver in the UK.
WATCH: Fatboy Slim and Riva Starr - 'Eat, Sleep, Rave, Repeat' featuring Beardyman (Lyric Video)
6 brilliant songs you may not know were by Fatboy Slim
The Housemartins - 'Caravan of Love'
Norman Cook was a bassist for The Housemartins, an indie rock band which was formed by Paul Heaton and Stan Cullimore. The band released the a cappella song 'Caravan of Love' in December 1986, which reached Number 1 on the UK Singles Chart and is certified Gold.
'Caravan of Love' was originally recorded by Isley-Jasper-Isley in 1985.
WATCH: The Housemartins - 'Caravan of Love' (Music Video)
Beats International - 'Dub Be Good To Me'
Beats International was a dance band and hip-hop collective founded by Norman Cook, which also included singers Lindy Layron and Lester Noel, keyboard player Andy Boucher and rappers DJ Baptiste (The Crazy MC) and MC Wildski.
'Dub Be Good To Me' was released in January 1990 and was the first single from the group's debut album, 'Let Them Eat Bingo.' Norman wrote the song, which was named after the 1983 song by The SOS Band called 'Just Be Good To Me.' The song topped the UK Singles Chart and is certified Gold.
WATCH: Beats International - 'Dub Be Good To Me' (Music Video)
Pizzaman - 'Trippin On Sunshine'
Pizzaman were an electronic music duo made up of Norman Cook and John Reid. 'Trippin On Sunshine' was the duo's debut single, which was released in October 1994 . The song featured on their album 'Pizzamania'.
When the song was released, it initially charted at Number 33, but it was later re-released in 1996 thanks to Pizzaman's success, when it reached Number 18.
WATCH: Pizzaman - 'Trippin On Sunshine' (Music Video)
Cornershop - 'Brimful of Asha' (Norman Cook remix)
'Brimful of Asha' was released in August 1997 by the indie rock band Cornershop. Norman Cook was asked to remix the track, which then hit Number 1 on the UK Singles Chart in February 1998.
The remix samples Dave Pike Set's 'Raga Jeeva Swara' and The Monkees' 'Mary, Mary.'
WATCH: Cornershop - 'Brimful of Asha' (Norman Cook remix) (Music Video)
Wildchild - 'Renegade Master' (Fatboy Slim remix)
'Renegade Master' was originally released by the DJ and producer Wildchid in 1995. Fatboy Slim remixed the song and released it in January 1998, with the title 'Renegade Master '98'.
The remix reached Number 3 on the UK Singles Chart and is certified Gold.
WATCH: Wildchild - 'Renegade Master' (Fatboy Slim remix) (Audio)
Groove Armada - 'I See You Baby' (Fatboy Slim remix) featuring Gram'ma Funk
'I See You Baby' was originally released in November 1999, by electronic music duo Groove Armada, featuring vocals from Gram'ma Funk.
Fatboy Slim remixed the song, with the remix released in September 2004. The remix reached Number 11 on the UK Singles Chart, with the song certified Silver in the UK.
WATCH: Groove Armada - 'I See You Baby' (Fatboy Slim remix) featuring Gram'ma Funk (Music Video)
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Ne-Yo
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Mario
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Mario
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50 Cent
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Busta Rhymes
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Snoop Dogg
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Ice Cube
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