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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Yank Me Crank Me
Ted Nugent Lyrics
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I need you, baby, like a man needs a home.
I need you, baby, like cloud needs a rain.
But I've got to have you 'cause you drove me insane.
I like your legs; they 're soft to the touch.
Wrapped around me, I like it so much.
I need you, baby, and a couple of friends.
Well, you can yank me and you can crank me,
but don't you wake up and don't you try to thank me.
I need you, baby, like a dog needs a bone.
I think I got one of my own.
You can yank me and you can crank me,
but don't wake up and don't you try to thank me.
The lyrics in Ted Nugent's song "Yank Me Crank Me" are about the intense desire and need for someone. The first verse describes the level of need the singer has for this person, comparing it to a dog's need for a bone, a man's need for a home, and a cloud's need for rain. The singer then confesses that this person has driven them insane but they still have to have them.
The second verse is more sexually explicit, describing the singer's attraction to this person's legs and how they enjoy being wrapped around them. The singer also states that they need this person and a couple of friends, possibly implying that they enjoy group sex.
The chorus repeats the same lines about being yanked and cranked but not wanting to be thanked. This could suggest a desire for rough, physical sex without any emotional attachment or obligation.
Overall, the song's lyrics are about intense physical desire for someone and the need for sexual satisfaction without any emotional attachment or obligation.
Line by Line Meaning
I need you, baby, like a dog needs a bone.
I am heavily reliant on you, I have an insatiable need for your presence similar to the way a dog can't resist the urge to chew on a bone.
I need you, baby, like a man needs a home.
You are an essential part of my life, I require you to feel like I have a place to belong, just like how a person needs a stable, comfortable home.
I need you, baby, like cloud needs a rain.
I desire you so strongly, akin to how clouds require rain to fulfill their purpose of sustaining life on Earth.
But I've got to have you 'cause you drove me insane.
Your absence or the thought of losing you has pushed me to the brink of madness, and that's why I crave you so much.
I like your legs; they're soft to the touch.
I am physically attracted to you and I find your legs to be particularly pleasing to touch due to their softness.
Wrapped around me, I like it so much.
I enjoy the feeling of physical intimacy that comes from having your legs and body wrapped around me.
I need you, baby, and a couple of friends.
I not only need you, but I also want to share that need with a few close friends, likely for some form of validation or to impress them.
I'll bring 'em 'round and we can do it again.
I plan to introduce my friends to you and repeat our intimate encounter (sexual or otherwise) with their presence.
Well, you can yank me and you can crank me, but don't you wake up and don't you try to thank me.
During our shared intimate moments, you are free to exert control or pleasure me in whatever way you desire, but do not express gratitude as it's unnecessary.
I need you, baby, like a dog needs a bone.
The intensity of my yearning for you is comparable to how strongly a dog desires to chew on a bone.
I think I got one of my own.
Although I am highly attracted to you, I also have the capacity to satisfy myself sexually.
You can yank me and you can crank me, but don't wake up and don't you try to thank me.
Once again, I reiterate that you may take control or derive pleasure from our physical encounters, but expressing gratitude is unnecessary.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TED NUGENT
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