"Samurai Cop (Oh Joy Begin)" is a song by American band Dave Matthews Band. It was released on May 10, 2018 as the lead single from their ninth studio album Come Tomorrow (2018). The song has been played by the band live since May 2016.
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Reception
Commercial performance
"Samurai Cop (Oh Joy Begin)" was most successful on alternative adult contemporary radio, peaking at number 5 on the Billboard AAA chart. It was also a moderate hit on rock and alternative radio, peaking at number 18 on the US Hot Rock and Alternative Songs chart.
Critical reception
"Samurai Cop (Oh Joy Begin)" received positive reviews from critics. Rolling Stone likened the track to the work of U2 and highlighted Carter Beauford's drumming and Tim Reynolds' guitar solo.
Personnel
Carter Beauford – drums
Jeff Coffin – tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone
Stefan Lessard – bass guitar
Dave Matthews – electric guitar, vocals
Tim Reynolds – guitar
Rashawn Ross – trumpet, bass trumpet, flugelhorn, horn arrangement
John Alagía – piano
Rob Cavallo – organ
Gary Grant – trumpet, flugelhorn
Jerry Hey – horn arrangement
Dan Higgins – tenor saxophone
Bill Reichenbach Jr. – trombone, bass trumpet