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Steve Miller Praises Eminem’s ‘Abracadabra’ Sample: ‘I’m Honored’
UltimateClassicRock ^ | June 2, 2024 | Allison Rapp

Posted on 06/05/2024 8:34:26 PM PDT by nickcarraway

Steve Miller has praised Eminem for his sampling of the Steve Miller Band's 1982 hit "Abracadabra" in the rapper's new single, "Houdini."

"Hey EM," Miller wrote in an Instagram post, "there is a long chain of stories, poetry, lyrics and musical roots that have crossed cultures and generations inspiring the whole world for hundreds of years and in all those lines of thought, music and rhythm there are special artists who take it all in and create new original ideas from their own feelings and experiences. You are one of those timeless originators building something new on a long musical legacy of original artists."

Miller cited several of those he believes to be "original artists," including Les Paul, Jimmy Reed, the Beatles, Chuck Berry, John Coltrane and Miles Davis, among others.

"I have always tried to credit, honor and respect the major influencers in my life and to always credit, honor royalties and share knowledge of their work through my own work," Miller continued. "I didn't know it would be this way when I was a kid trying to make a living playing music and making records, I only knew I had to respect the art that came before me and fight for it too among all the crooks, thieves and imposters."

Eminem was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2022, earning induction during his first year of eligibility. In his speech, Eminem took time to note the artists who had inspired him over the years.

"My musical influences are many," he said, reciting a list of artists, "and they say it takes a village to raise a child. Well, it took a whole genre and culture to raise me. They say success has many colors, and that's definitely true for me."

Miller concluded his Instagram post using Eminem's government name: "There aren't many artists who take the time or make the effort to stand up for themselves and credit and respect their influencers at the same time. Marshall Mathers you are an exception and on my short list of people who respect the art. To be included in your process feels good while I'm still singing and playing the music I love. I'm honored."


TOPICS: Music/Entertainment
KEYWORDS: abracadabra; eminem; stevemiller

1 posted on 06/05/2024 8:34:26 PM PDT by nickcarraway
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To: nickcarraway

🤣🤣🤣

2 posted on 06/05/2024 9:33:23 PM PDT by montag813
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To: nickcarraway

Emmimen is a total douche... I guess you are too, Steve.


3 posted on 06/05/2024 9:36:26 PM PDT by Bullish (...And just like that, I was dropped from the ping-list)
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To: nickcarraway

Although I like the Abracadabra song, “I like the beat!”...the lyrics are just below Shakespearean.......

“Abra,Abra, cadabra,
I’m gonna’ reach out and grab ya’”

MM probably asked his computer to find a song title which had some referral to “magic”...and sampled what the computer found for him...


4 posted on 06/05/2024 9:39:24 PM PDT by Getready (Wisdom is more valuable than gold and harder to find.)
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To: nickcarraway

Saw SM at The Orion Amphitheater 3 weeks ago in Huntsville, Alabama. Its was a really good time to see those cats again.


5 posted on 06/05/2024 10:23:14 PM PDT by know.your.why (<>)
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To: montag813

They all talk - but they never left before, so....doubt they will next time, either


6 posted on 06/06/2024 1:52:32 AM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the Days of Lot; They did Eat, They Drank, They Bought, They Sold ......)
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To: know.your.why

Those ‘cats’ can kiss my ass.


7 posted on 06/06/2024 1:55:36 AM PDT by Bullish (...And just like that, I was dropped from the ping-list)
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To: nickcarraway

Not a big Steve Miller. Music is blah.


8 posted on 06/06/2024 5:34:20 AM PDT by Hyman Roth
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Abracadabra the song that suggested Steve Miller was running out of Pop ideas. Long was from The Joker.


9 posted on 06/06/2024 6:36:57 AM PDT by TalBlack (I We have a Christian duty and a patriotic duty. God help us.)
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To: nickcarraway

I happened to hear the MM song yesterday. It’s crap just like the original. Now he should remake ABACAB.

And MM in the RR Hall of Fame. Ridiculous. Grand Funk Railroad still isn’t in!


10 posted on 06/06/2024 9:31:41 AM PDT by subterfuge (I'm a pure-blood!)
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