"Dr. Funkenstein" is a song by the funk band

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album, ''

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''. It reached number 46 on the ''Billboard''

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retrieved: 17 March 2014 Dr. Funkenstein was one of George Clinton's many

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. A live version of the song was performed by the

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identifies himself as "Dr. Funkenstein".

References

Songs about fictional male characters Parliament (band) songs 1977 singles Songs written by George Clinton (funk musician) Songs written by Bootsy Collins Songs written by Bernie Worrell Casablanca Records singles 1976 songs {{1970s-R&B-song-stub