brother, the Lord Finesse. And you're welcome to the world of the Vinyl Dogs right about now". Lord Finesse spoke about his "contribution" for the first time in 2019. He recalled receiving a fax about Fatboy Slim wanting to use his vocal sample for "The Rockafeller Skank", to which he agreed. However, he was shocked to learn the song was not what he had in mind, thinking it was going to be Hip Hop and not Big Beat. He called it a "big mistake" and expressed regret for not listening to the song first before sending his approval, and not having someone look at the contract before he signed it. Regardless, Lord Finesse remains proud of the success of "The Rockafeller Skank" but says it could have been his "retirement money." The song also features eight other samples, including a sample of the song "Sliced Tomatoes" by the band Just Brothers (a popular Northern soul track); The Bobby Fuller Four's "I Fought the Law" (featuring DeWayne Quirico's drum intro); "Join the Gang" by David Bowie; and a sample of "Beat Girl" by John Barry and his Orchestra. Guitar lines were also sampled from "Twistin' 'N' Twangin'" by Duane Eddy and "Why Can't You Love Me" by Brian Poole & The Tremeloes, along with a shout from the song "Soup" by the J.J. All-Stars. Fatboy Slim has stated that to clear the samples and release the song he had to release 100% of the track's royalties, 25% to each artist, meaning he receives no royalties himself. Track listings UK and Australian CD single US maxi-CD and cassette single "The Rockafeller Skank" (short edit) "The Rockafeller Skank" "Always Read the Label" "Tweakers Delight" UK and US 12-inch single A1. "The Rockafeller Skank" B1. "Always Read the Label" B2. "Tweakers Delight" UK cassette single and European CD single "The Rockafeller Skank" (short edit) "Always Read the Label" Japanese CD single "The Rockafeller Skank" (short edit) "The Rockafeller Skank" "Always Read the Label" "Tweakers Delight" "Everybody Loves a Carnival" (radio edit) Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts Certifications and sales Release history References 1998 songs 1998 singles Astralwerks singles Big beat songs Fatboy Slim songs Number-one singles in Iceland Songs with music by John Barry (composer) Songs written by Norman Cook Skint Records singles UK Independent Singles Chart number-one singles