Wild Thing
Chip Taylor
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Wild thing, you make my heart sing You make everything groovy, wild thing Wild thing, I think I love you But I wanna know for sure Come on and hold me tight I love you Wild thing, you make my heart sing You make everything groovy, wild thing Wild thing, I think you move me But I wanna know for sure Come on and hold me tight You move me Wild thing, you make my heart sing You make everything groovy, wild thing Wild thing, you make my heart sing You make everything groovy, wild thing Wild thing, you make my heart sing You make everything groovy, wild thing
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Written by: Chip Taylor
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10 facts about this song
Songwriter"Wild Thing" was written by American songwriter "Chip Taylor". He is the brother of actor Jon Voight and the uncle of actress Angelina Jolie.
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PopularityThe song was a major hit after it was covered by the British rock band "The Troggs" in 1966, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US and No. 2 in the UK.
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StyleThe original version by "The Troggs" is a classic example of garage rock, a raw style of rock and roll that was popular in the mid-1960s.
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Other CoversThe song has been covered by many artists, including Jimi Hendrix, who famously played it at the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967.
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Music VideoReg Presley, lead vocalist of the Troggs, is known for his expressive performance in the music video, which exhibits the raw and unrefined theme of garage rock.
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Lyrics"Wild Thing" is renowned for its three-chord progression which is easily recognisable, and its suggestive lyrics, which were relatively daring for their time.
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ImpactThe song's impact on pop culture extends beyond music, with the phrase "Wild Thing" being used in various works, from movie titles to baseball nicknames.
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Cultural SignificanceIn 2007, the song was ranked #261 on the Rolling Stone magazine's list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time".
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Accolades"Wild Thing" is one of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll.
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LegacyThe song continues to be a popular and frequently covered rock standard, making it a staple in the repertoire of many cover bands.
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