The Pinocchio Theory
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| "The Pinocchio Theory" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| B-side | "Rubber Duckie" |
The Pinocchio Theory is a 1977 single by the American Funk band Bootsy's Rubber Band. It was released by Warner Bros. Records on February 9, 1977. The single first charted in Billboard magazine's Hot Soul Singles chart in March 1977 where it peaked at number six. "The Pinocchio Theory" inspired the George Clinton creation Sir Nose D'Voidoffunk (see P-Funk mythology: the song says if you fake the funk, your nose will grow, and Sir Nose fakes the funk). The b-side of the "The Pinocchio Theory" is "Rubber Duckie".
Personnel
- Bootsy Collins - lead vocals, bass, guitars, and drums
- Bernie Worrell - keyboards
- Joel Johnson - keyboards
- Gary Cooper, Robert Johnson, Derbin Hamler - vocals
- Fred Wesley, Maceo Parker, Richard Griffith, Rick Gardner - horns