Wango Tango

Ted Nugent

About Wango Tango

"Wango Tango" is a song written and recorded by US hard rock musician Ted Nugent. The song peaked on the Billboard Hot 100 at #86. One of Nugent's best known songs, it has been a staple of his live performances for many years. Allmusic reviewer Bret Adams has praised the song as "addictive" and "wickedly catchy", also marking it as an 'album pick' for being one of the best tracks of parent album Scream Dream. However, it was ranked seventh on Guitar World's list of the "100 Worst Guitar Solos".  


Year:
1993
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All right!  It's Zee Wango, Zee Tango
1-2-3-4
Come on boys
Time to Wango

My baby she like to rock
My baby she like to roll
My baby she can dance all night
My baby got no control
She do the Wango Tango

My baby she can scream and shout
My baby she can move it out
My baby she can take a chance
My baby got a brand new dance

Wango Tango
Wango Tango
It's a Wango Tango
Ooooh yeah! (ooh)
Baby!

My baby like to rock
My baby like to roll
My baby like to dance all night
She got no control
She do

Wango Tango
Wango Tango
Wango Tango
Oooh yeah! (ooh)

Yeah!
Baby! Baby! Baby! Ooh I like the way you look baby
You look like you're made for me honey
If you want to take a little chance
I'm gonna show you a new dance
Baby I gotta Wango down one time with you honey
I like it, I like it, I like it, I like it, I like it
Well, it's a brand new dance
Yeah been sweepin' the nation
I said a brand new dance
A rock 'n' roll sensation
Yeah I like it baby, I do it every night
I got to do it 'cause I like it so much
Oh honey believe it baby
You see it's a crazed gyration of the rock generation
It's my motivation to avoid the nauseation, frustration
When I need some lubrication, baby!
Kinda like, goes kinda like this
You take her right ankle out
You take her left ankle out
You get her belly propped down
You get her butt propped up
Yeah lookin' good now baby
I think you're in the right position now baby
Yeah but if you ain't quite ready I'll make sure everything is a little bit nicer 'cause
I'm gonna get a little talcum
I'm gonna borrow it from Malcolm
Yeah you look so good baby I'm starting to drool all over myself
I got the droolin', droolin', get all wet, salivate, salivate
I got slimy legs, slimy legs, slimy legs
Got slimy, slimy, slimy, slimy, heh heh heh
Yeah you look so good baby, I like it, I like it, I like it
You know what I been talkin' about honey
It's a nice dance, we gotta a nice dance goin' here
Now what you gotta do, I'll tell you what you gotta do
You got to pretend your face is a Maserati
It's a Maserati
It's a Maserati
It's a gettin' hotty
It's a Maserati, Maserati, Maserati
It's a fast one too man, that thing's turbocharged
You feel like a little fuel injection honey?
I'll tell ya about it, I'll tell you about it
I'll check out the hood scoop
I gotta get that hood scoop off, shine and shine and buff
I gotta buff it up, buff it up, buff it up, buff it up, buff it up,
Yeah, shiny now baby, heh heh heh
You've been drivin' all night long
It's time to put the old Maserati away
So you look for a garage, you think you see a garage
Wait a minute, Hey!, there's one up ahead
And the damn thing's open
Hello!  Get in there!

Is my baby alive? (Is my baby alive?)
Is my baby alive? (Is my baby alive?)
Is my baby alive?
She Wango'd to death

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Ted Nugent

Theodore Anthony "Ted" Nugent ( /tɛd ˈnuːdʒɨnt/; born December 13, 1948) is an American rock musician from Detroit, Michigan. Nugent initially gained fame as the lead guitarist of The Amboy Dukes before embarking on a solo career. His hits, mostly coming in the 1970s, such as "Stranglehold", "Cat Scratch Fever", "Wango Tango", and "Great White Buffalo", as well as his '60s Amboy Dukes hit "Journey to the Center of the Mind", remain popular today, and are played semi-often on classic rock and less frequently active rock radio stations. He is also noted for his staunch conservative political views and his strong defense and support of hunting and gun ownership rights. more »

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Written by: BASTIAAN RAGAS, JOCHEM FLUITSMA, ERIC VAN TIJN

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7 facts about this song

General Facts
"Wango Tango" is a song written by American rock musician Ted Nugent. - The song is from his sixth studio album, "Scream Dream", which was released in 1980. - The term "Wango Tango" is a phrase that Nugent coined, which signifies wild, uninhibited behavior.
Song Theme
The lyrics of "Wango Tango" are filled with Nugent's typical bravado and machismo. Serving as a call to wild and reckless abandonment, the song appeals to the primal instincts and energy of rock n' roll. - The term "Wango Tango" is almost like an invitation to let loose and take part in a dance that's as untamed as Nugent's signature guitar playing.
Musical Style
This song is characterized by Nugent's aggressive, fast-paced guitar riffs and the driving rhythm of the bass and drums. - The song is known for its raw energy, flamboyant performance and is characterized by high-powered rock combined with elements of heavy metal.
Live Performances
"Wango Tango" has been a staple of Ted Nugent's live performances ever since its release. - The song's power and energy translate perfectly to the stage, allowing Nugent to showcase his guitar skills and lively performance style.
Chart Performance
While it didn't chart in the United States, "Wango Tango" has since become one of Nugent's most recognized songs, despite its polarized reception. - It is frequently played on classic rock radio, often accompanying "Cat Scratch Fever" and "Stranglehold" as Nugent's most popular tunes.
Reception and Legacy
In hindsight, "Wango Tango" is often regarded as a semi-parodic celebration of mindless rock & roll fun that characterized the early 1980s hard rock scene. - Despite the initial mixed reception, the song remains an enduring part of Nugent's discography and is a fan favorite at concerts. It has also been covered by several artists over the years.
Use in Media
"Wango Tango" has been used in several movies and television shows as a symbol of hard rock music. The song's wild, unrestrained energy perfectly complements scenes involving action, adventure, or unruly behavior.

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