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.
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Rag Doll
Ted Nugent Lyrics
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Hot tramp, daddy's little cutie
You're so fine, they'll never see ya leavin' by the back door, mam
Hot time get it while it's easy
Don't mind come on up and see me
Rag doll baby won't you do me like you done before
I'm feelin' like a bad boy
Mm just a like a bad boy
Like throwin' away an old toy
Some babe's talkin' real loud
Talkin' all about the new crowd
Try and tell me of an old dream
A new version of the old scene
Speak easy on the grape vine
Keep shufflin' in a shoe shine
Old tin lizzy do it till you're dizzy
Give it all ya got until you're put out of your misery
Rag doll, livin' in a movie
Hot tramp, daddy's little cutie
You're so fine, they'll never see ya leavin' by the back door, mam
Hot time get it while it's easy
Don't mind come on up and see me
Rag doll baby won't you do me like you done before
Yes I'm movin'
Yes I'm movin'
Get ready for the big time
Tap dancing on a land mine
Yes I'm movin'
Yes I'm movin'
Old tin lizzy do it till you're dizzy
Give it all ya got until you're put out of your misery
Rag doll livin' in a movie
Hot tramp Daddy's little cutie
You're so fine they'll never see ya leavin' by the back door, mam
Hot time get it while it's easy
Don't mind come on up and see me
Rag doll, baby won't ya do me, baby won't ya do me,
Baby won't ya do me like you done before
Yes I'm movin'
Yes I'm movin'
Get ready for the big time
Get crazy on the moon shine
Yes I'm movin'
I'm really movin'
Sloe Gin Fizzy, do it till you're dizzy
Give it all ya got until you're put out of your misery
Rag doll, livin' in a movie
Hot tramp, daddy's little cutie
You're so fine, they'll never see ya leavin' by the back door, mam
Hot time get it while it's easy
Don't mind come on up and see me
Rag doll baby won't you do me like you done before
Rag doll, livin' in a movie
Hot tramp, daddy's little cutie
You're so fine, they'll never see ya leavin' by the back door, mam
Hot time get it while it's easy
Don't mind come on up and see me
Rag doll baby won't you do me like you done before
The lyrics of "Rag Doll" by Ted Nugent can be interpreted as a celebration of a rebellious, wild, and free-spirited woman who refuses to conform to societal norms and expectations. The singer describes the titular "Rag Doll" as a "Hot tramp, daddy's little cutie" who is so fine that no one will ever see her leaving by the back door. He implores her to come back to him and do him like she did before. The song also contains references to old and new scenes, speak easy on the grapevine, and the hot time associated with the roaring twenties.
The chorus of the "Rag Doll" is catchy and reinforces the theme of the song. It talks about a hot time that should be gotten while it is easy, and the singer implores the Rag Doll not to mind and come up and see him. He is moving and tap dancing on a landmine, telling the Rag Doll to give it all she has until she is put out of her misery. The song ends on a high note, with the singer celebrating the Rag Doll's rebellious spirit and exhorting her to continue to do him like she did before.
Line by Line Meaning
Rag doll, livin' in a movie
Someone who is not living a real life and is just a character pretending to be someone else
Hot tramp, daddy's little cutie
Someone who is sexually attractive and pleasing to look at
You're so fine, they'll never see ya leavin' by the back door, mam
You are so attractive that people will not notice you sneaking out
Hot time get it while it's easy
Take advantage of an opportunity while it's available
Don't mind come on up and see me
I don't mind if you come and see me
Rag doll baby won't you do me like you done before
Please do what you did to me before
I'm feelin' like a bad boy
I'm feeling rebellious and mischievous
Mm just a like a bad boy
Just like a mischievous person
I'm rippin' up a Rag Doll
I am destroying someone's fake persona
Like throwin' away an old toy
Disposing of something that has lost its value
Some babe's talkin' real loud
Someone is being noisy and trying to get attention
Talkin' all about the new crowd
Talking about a new or popular group of people
Try and tell me of an old dream
Attempting to persuade me with an outdated idea or concept
A new version of the old scene
A modern take on something that has been done before
Speak easy on the grape vine
Secret information or gossip that is passed through a network of people
Keep shufflin' in a shoe shine
Keep moving or working hard
Old tin lizzy do it till you're dizzy
Work hard until you can't do it anymore
Give it all ya got until you're put out of your misery
Put all your effort into something until it's over or done
Yes I'm movin'
I am making progress
Get ready for the big time
Prepare for a significant opportunity
Tap dancing on a land mine
Walking on eggshells or being in a dangerous situation
Get crazy on the moon shine
Have fun and let loose
I'm really movin'
I am making a lot of progress
Sloe Gin Fizzy, do it till you're dizzy
Keep going until you can't handle it anymore
Rag doll baby won't ya do me, baby won't ya do me,
Asking someone to repeat what they did before
Baby won't ya do me like you done before
Requesting a specific action or behavior
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Anthony Joseph Perry, Holly Knight, James Douglas Vallance, Steven Tallarico
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