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"Stranglehold" is a single and the first track from Ted Nugent's self-titled 1975 album. The vocals are by Derek St. Holmes. However, the "Sometimes you wanna get higher" verse is sung by Nugent. Nugent admits that the song was cowritten by Rob Grange, who received no share."Stranglehold" – a guitar-driven track, over eight minutes long - set the stage for Nugent's career, its guitar solo having been recorded in a single take. “I used delays to create this really wild guitar duet with Ted," said producer Tom Werman. "It was like two guys were playing. I sent it off to Ted for his approval. He called me up and said, ‘I love what you did with Stranglehold – but don't ever do that again without asking me.'” 


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1978
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2,398 
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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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Background Information
"Stranglehold" is the debut solo single and the first track from Ted Nugent's self-titled 1975 album. It is a hard rock track well-known for its unique guitar riffs.
Writing and Recording
Although Nugent is credited as the sole songwriter, the songwriting was a collective effort, featuring contributions from all band members, but the lead vocalist Derek St. Holmes disputes Nugent's account, claiming he co-wrote the song.
Length and Structure
With a runtime of 8 minutes and 23 seconds, "Stranglehold" is one of the longest ever Top 40 hits, and the track is widely known for its extensive guitar solo, which spans several minutes.
Commercial Success
Despite its extended length, "Stranglehold" received massive radio airplay, peaking at No. 23 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S, and has since been certified gold.
Cultural Impact
"Stranglehold" has been referenced and used in various popular movies and TV shows, including "Supernatural", "That '70s Show", and the movie "Rock Star".
Cover Versions
Over the years, many artists from diverse music genres have covered the song, including The Supersuckers and Cross Canadian Ragweed.
Live Performances
The song is widely recognized as a concert staple for Ted Nugent, who often uses it to close his live performances. It's frequently extended with a long guitar jam, often lasting more than 10 minutes.
Song Legacy
Today, "Stranglehold" is considered one of Ted Nugent's signature songs and recognized as a classic of the hard rock genre. It was ranked 31st greatest guitar song by Guitar World magazine in 2009.

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