Two years later, the track was featured in a popular Levi’s "Taxi" advertisement , leading to a re-release on March 6, 1995.
The song is a quintessential example of the 90s acid jazz scene, characterized by its "groovy" sound, wah-wah guitars, and Slater's distinctive baritone vocals. Freak Power - Turn On, Tune In Cop Out (Full HD 60 FPS)
"Turn On, Tune In, Cop Out" is the standout 1993 single by the British acid jazz group , featuring musician and DJ Norman Cook (now widely known as Fatboy Slim ) and lead singer/trombonist Ashley Slater . Blending smooth jazz, funk, and soul, the track serves as the lead single from their debut album, Drive-Thru Booty . Release and Chart Performance Two years later, the track was featured in
The original music video, directed by , features the band and a fleet of beach buggies at Camber Sands . This imagery, combined with the song's "laid-back and hip" keyboards, helped cement its status as a signature tune of the MTV era. Blending smooth jazz, funk, and soul, the track
Watch the official remastered music video for this acid jazz classic:
The title is a play on Timothy Leary's 1960s counterculture slogan " Turn on, tune in, drop out ". Reviews at the time described it as an "insidious rare groove" and a "post-modern shopping anthem" with soulful undertones.
The song's commercial journey is notable for its two-stage success: