Go See the Doctor

"Go See the Doctor" is a song by American rapper Kool Moe Dee. It was released in 1986 as the first single from his eponymous debut album. Originally released by Rooftop, it was later reissued by Jive.
Produced by Kool Moe Dee himself with Lavaba and Teddy Riley, the song has messages of the prevention of sexually transmitted infections.
"Go See the Doctor" became Kool Moe Dee's first single to appear on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 89 in April 1987 and staying on the chart for five weeks. It also peaked at number seven on the Belgian Ultratop, number three on the Dutch Nationale Hitparade and number 82 on the UK Singles Chart, being his single with the highest impact outside the United States.
Bruce Pollock listed the song in his book ''Rock Song Index: The 7500 Most Important Songs for the Rock and Roll Era''

Conception and composition

During an interview in June 1987, Kool Moe Dee commented on "Go See the Doctor":
The song, which Los Angeles Times described as "a story, in explicit language, of the contraction and consequences of a sexually transmitted disease", aroused controversy in the United States, but was used in a public service announcement in Germany.
In a later interview Kool Moe Dee stated that "Go See the Doctor" was "the hardest thing I had to do in my career":
Among the song's producers was Teddy Riley, who at that time was 18 years old and had previously worked on the Doug E. Fresh hit "The Show".

Samples

The song contains a sample of James Brown's "Funky Drummer". The song also interpolates Hank Williams's "Hey, Good Lookin'".

Legacy and influence

Hip hop magazine Ego Trip included "Go See the Doctor" on in its list of the Greatest Hip-Hop Singles of 1986.
Bruce Pollock listed the song in his book Rock Song Index: The 7500 Most Important Songs for the Rock and Roll Era for "instructive editorial in the era of AIDS".

Appearances

In 1987, was sampled in "8 Ball" by N.W.A from his debut in the compilation album N.W.A. and the Posse.
In 1988, Go See the Doctor was sampled by Eazy-E on his single Eazy-Duz-It from the album of the same name.
In 1989, was sampled by The D.O.C. on his single Mind Blowin' from his album No One Can Do It Better.
In 1991, was sampled in "Look Who's Burnin" by Ice Cube from his album Death Certificate.
De La Soul referenced the song in "3 Days Later" from his album Buhloone Mindstate, in which Posdnuos sings "I had to go see the doctor."
Kid Rock sampled the line "Ain't nobody stickin' nothing in my butt" in his song Balls in your Mouth from the album The Polyfuze Method.
Go See The Doctor has sampled in "I Shoulda Used A Rubba" by Big L from the early versions of their debut album Lifestylez ov da Poor & Dangerous, which circulated in 1994.
In 1996, was sampled in "Waiting List" by Kool Keith from his debut album Dr. Octagonecologyst.
In 2007, was sampled in "Go See the Doctor 2k7" by DJ Jazzy Jeff in collaboration with Twone Gabz from his album The [Return of the Magnificent].
Track listing

A-side

"Go See the Doctor"
"Go See the Doctor"

B-side

"Monster Crack"
"Monster Crack
Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Works cited

Category:1986 songs
Category:1986 singles
Category:Jive Records singles
Category:Kool Moe Dee songs
Category:Song recordings produced by Teddy Riley