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
Wango Tango
Ted Nugent Lyrics
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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
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
Ooh 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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Wango Wango
Tango Tango
Wango Wango Wango Wango
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"Wango Tango" is a high-energy rock song by Ted Nugent released in 1980. The lyrics are about a woman's wild revelry and dance moves that drives the singer wild to the point that in the end, the woman Wango'd to death. The song starts with the lines "Zee Wango, Zee Tango," which implies that the song is about a new dance style. Throughout the song, the singer extols his "baby," saying how much she likes to rock, roll, scream and shout, move it out, and dance all night. He also talks about her potential to dance herself to death while dancing the Wango Tango.
The song is filled with sexual innuendos, which were Ted Nugent's trademark. Nugent, who was known for his over-the-top live shows and flamboyant stage presence, used these lyrics to hype the crowd and turn the concerts into a wild frenzy. The song became an instant anthem for his concerts, where the audience would often join Nugent by chanting the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
All right! It's Zee Wango, Zee Tango
Ted Nugent announces the commencement of the Wango Tango event.
Come on boys, Time to Wango
Ted Nugent invites everyone to participate in the Wango Tango dance.
My baby she like to rock
Ted Nugent's girlfriend enjoys listening to rock music.
My baby she like to roll
Ted Nugent's girlfriend enjoys dancing to rock music.
My baby she can dance all night, My baby got no control, She do the Wango Tango
Ted Nugent's girlfriend loves dancing uncontrollably to the tune of the Wango Tango song.
My baby she can scream and shout, My baby she can move it out
Ted Nugent's girlfriend is vocal and lively while dancing to the music.
My baby she can take a chance, My baby got a brand new dance
Ted Nugent's girlfriend is daring and innovative, trying out new dance steps.
Wango Tango, Wango Tango, It's a Wango Tango, Ooooh yeah! (ooh)
Ted Nugent repeatedly affirms that the song being played is Wango Tango and expresses excitement in doing so.
My baby like to rock, My baby like to roll, My baby like to dance all night, She got no control, She do
Ted Nugent mentions that his girlfriend loves to dance and repeats that she has no control over her movements.
Yeah! Baby! Baby! Baby! Ooh I like the way you look baby, You look like you're made for me honey
Ted Nugent compliments his girlfriend's appearance and admires how perfect she seems for him.
If you want to take a little chance, I'm gonna show you a new dance
Ted Nugent is ready to teach his girlfriend a new dance step and encourages her to try it out.
Baby I gotta Wango down one time with you honey
Ted Nugent expresses his desire to dance the Wango Tango with his girlfriend.
I said a brand new dance, A rock 'n' roll sensation
Ted Nugent describes the Wango Tango as a new and exciting dance craze.
Yeah I like it baby, I do it every night, I got to do it 'cause I like it so much
Ted Nugent loves the Wango Tango so much that he does it every night.
It's my motivation to avoid the nauseation, frustration, When I need some lubrication, baby!
Ted Nugent dances the Wango Tango to avoid feeling sick or frustrated and when he needs to relax.
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
Ted Nugent humorously describes the Wango Tango dance steps as involving lifting and propping up various body parts of his dance partner.
Yeah lookin' good now baby, I think you're in the right position now baby
Ted Nugent is pleased with the positioning of his dance partner's body while doing the Wango Tango.
I'm gonna get a little talcum, I'm gonna borrow it from Malcolm
Ted Nugent plans to use some talcum powder to make his dance partner's movements smoother and jokes that he will borrow it from a friend named Malcolm.
Yeah you look so good baby I'm starting to drool all over myself
Ted Nugent finds his dance partner so attractive that he becomes visibly excited.
Is my baby alive? (Is my baby alive?), She Wango'd to death
Ted Nugent jokingly wonders if his girlfriend survived dancing the Wango Tango or danced herself to death.
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Ted Nugent repeatedly sings the chorus of the song, emphasizing the unique name of the dance and its associated moves.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BASTIAAN RAGAS, JOCHEM FLUITSMA, ERIC VAN TIJN
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