He got his start around 1965 when, as a teenager living in Chicago inspired by contemporary rock n roll, he formed the first version of The Amboy Dukes. The name harks back to a somewhat infamous exploitation novel of the time. When Nugent went back to his Michigan roots in 1967, he assembled what would be the classic line-up of the Dukes, and they built a reputation as a raucous group. Their 1968 album Journey to the Center of the Mind, the title track blasting into the top 20, brought the band national stardom, but they would become bogged down in inter-group conflicts that left the Nuge the sole constant member.
Going solo, Nugent achieve fame as a solo artist for an arena-ready mix of hard rock with blues and psychedelic influences, particularly getting a reputation for wild stage performances by antics such as playing dressed as Tarzan (with just a loincloth on). In the 80s, the Nuge even tried his hand at acting in a haunting episode of the TV drama Miami Vice. It received both a strong critical and fan response.
In 1989, he joined Tommy Shaw of Styx, Jack Blades of Night Ranger, and drummer legend Michael Cartellone to form the hard rock supergroup Damn Yankees, which produced the 90s chart toppers "Come Again", a Billboard's #1, and "High Enough", an emotional power ballad (backed by a string section no less). The latter track led to the creation of a popular music video, the song reaching #3 on the U.S. Hot 100 and #2 on the AOR charts. After the band's folding, the Nuge continued his solo career and even managed yet another stint in a rock supergroup, this one being the TV series produced Damnocracy
Outside of music, Nugent has gained fame and notoriety, leading to widespread controversy, for his support of hunting and for various conservative political causes. His comments vehemently blasting various public figures from Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton have brought his name frequently to the headlines. He's also an important member of the NRA (National Rifle Association). He's written four books and numerous articles while also appearing many times in the news media, with his autobiography appropriately titled 'God, Guns, & Rock n' Roll.'
Besides a regular reality type show on cable showcasing Ted's outdoorsman skills, his most recent foray in music was the aformentioned reality television show, titled 'Supergroup', which resulted in the creation of band called Damnocracy. The band's other members were Sebastian Bach (formerly of Skid Row), Scott Ian (Anthrax) Jason Bonham ("Bonham", son of Zeppelin's John Bonham) and Evan Seinfeld (Biohazard). Though coming to an end quickly, it generated a large fan response.
Throughout his career, Nugent has climbed up the Billboard charts with multiple singles and albums. His latest album was titled 'Ultralive Ballisticrock', and he released it in 2013 through Frontiers Records. He continues to tour as of 2014, and plans for yet another album is in the works.
American rocker Ted Nugent has unveiled a lyric video for his new single “Come And Take It” from his upcoming studio album Detroit Muscle, which will be released via Pavement Music on April 29, 2022.
For photographs and more information see Ted Nugent's official website, www.TedNugent.com
Baby Please Don't Go
Ted Nugent Lyrics
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Baby please don't go
Baby please don't go down to New Orleans
You know I love you so
Baby please don't go
When the man done gone
When the man done gone
When the man done gone down the county farm
Baby please don't go
Don't leave me
I'll be a dog
I'll be a dog
I'll be a dog kiss ya way down here
When you walk along
Baby please don't go
Ted Nugent's version of the classic blues song Baby Please Don't Go is a plea to a lover not to leave. The repetitive use of the line "Baby please don't go" emphasizes the urgency of his request. The first verse references New Orleans, a city renowned for its music and nightlife, implying that the singer's lover is headed there on some sort of adventure. However, the singer loves his partner so much that he cannot bear the thought of her leaving him, especially not for such a temptation-filled city. The second verse tells a different story, though. This time, the "man" has gone to the county farm and is presumably in trouble with the law. The imagery of "shackles" implies that this man is in jail, and the singer begs his lover not to leave him like that man has. The final verse seems almost desperate. The singer promises to do anything to keep his lover from leaving, even going so far as to become a dog that kisses her feet.
Overall, the song is a classic blues tune in which the singer urges his lover not to leave him, emphasizing the desperation of his situation. The repetitive use of the phrase "Baby please don't go" and the imagery of shackles and dogs help to convey the urgency of his plea.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby please don't go
Pleading with his lover to not leave him
Baby please don't go down to New Orleans
Asking his lover to not travel to New Orleans
You know I love you so
Expressing his love for his lover
When the man done gone
Referring to a man who has left
When the man done gone down the county farm
The man who left is now in jail
He got the shackles on
The man is restrained with shackles
Don't leave me
Begging his lover to stay with him
I'll be a dog
Saying he will do anything to keep his lover from leaving
I'll be a dog kiss ya way down here
He will show his love and affection like a dog
When you walk along
Begging his lover to stay with him
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Joseph Lee Williams
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jiveyivey
Lydia Villain Baby, please don't go
Baby, please don't go
Baby, please don't go, down to New Orleans
You know I love you so
Before I be your dog
Before I be your dog
Before I be your dog
I get you way'd out here, and let you walk alone
Turn your lamp down low
Turn your lamp down low
Turn your lamp down low
I beg you all night long, baby, please don't go
You brought me way down here
You brought me way down here
You brought me way down here
'bout to Rolling Forks, you treat me like a dog
Baby, please don't go
Baby, please don't go
Baby, please don't go, back the New Orleans
I beg you all night long
Before I be your dog
Before I be your dog
Before I be your dog
I get you way'd out here, and let you walk alone
You know your man down gone
You know your man down gone
You know your man down gone
To the country farm, with all the shackles on
@jessebecht1289
Was my 1st concert. Bad Co opened up for him in Evansville IN. Was a good times at 13
@hmackie6823
U truly r blessed
@markyvalk7808
1st song I heard was free for all I was hooked that instant the twangy riffs of that motor City madman Chee's ya psychosexual bloke
@Daniel-cl2zm
Memphis Tenn I think I was 15. Outdoor show too
@jimmydean7353
Roberts Stadium?
@jean-michelbouvier213
Du pur rock, un rythme fou ,une chanson extraordinaire..du bonheur tout simplement !
@koshdman
The most popular version of this song was made by a band called "Them" in the sixties. The lead singer for the band was the one and only Van Morrison before he stepped out on his own. It is played in the movie "Good Morning Vietnaam" and is still a great song sooooo many years after it was originally written.
@bobspop1
as i seem to remember "IF IT'S TOO LOUD YOU'R TOO OLD" rock on !!!!!!!!!
@Dual500
Smokin! I saw Nugent live in 1978 and played this in his set. Killer! Ya gotta be good, damn good to even attempt to cover this stuff. Aerosmith did a pretty good job with it as did AC DC back with Bon Scott - they smoked it pretty hard. My favorite interpretation of this song was done by Them back in the mid 60's when Van Morrison was with the group - raunchy and raw - pure asskicking talent.
@darrylcole7728
The Best version of this song to me...is this one...!!! Ted Nugent Rocked the shit out of it...!!! Awesome...!!!