“The most sampled reggae song of all time” - BILLBOARD Magazine -
"Bam Bam" is a 1982 song by Jamaican dancehall recording artist Sister Nancy. The song's chorus was inspired by the 1966 song of the same name, by The Maytals and Byron Lee and the Dragonaires. The song's instrumental samples the 1974 song "Stalag 17", by Ansell Collins, a well-known riddim, alternatively known as a backing track used repeatedly. The song has been labeled as a "Reggae Anthem" by BBC and a "Classic" by The Observer.
Film / TV / Video-game Soundtrack staple: including Ozark, Dexter, Belly, The Interview, Skate, Reebok and many more. Sampled by Lauren Hill, Beyonce, Kanye West, Rihanna, Jay-Z, Groove Armada etc. Listed in the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: Rolling Stone Magazine.
At last, back out on a 7” single and backed by the Crucial Dub version of the original Stalag 17 Instrumental. Limited press (Solid Gold Vinyl) in illustrated sleeve—Don’t Miss Out!
Track Listing
Side A
Bam Bam - Sister Nancy
Side B
Stalag (Version) - Techniques All-Star