Originally called The Troglodytes, the Troggs formed in 1964 and were signed by the manager of The Kinks, Larry Page in 1965. They recorded on Page's Page One Records, and Page also leased them to CBS for debut single "Lost Girl". Their most famous hit was the single "Wild Thing" (written by Chip Taylor), which with the help of television exposure on Thank Your Lucky Stars reached number 2 in the UK and number 1 in the United States in June 1966. Its combination of a simple heavy guitar riff and flirtatious lyrics helped it to quickly become a garage rock standard. It was recorded in one complete take (take two) at Olympic Studios in London, with Keith Grant engineering. Because of a dispute over US distribution rights, "Wild Thing" was released (along with the first album of the same name) on two labels: Fontana and Atco. The band's success in the US was also limited by not touring there until 1968.
They also had a number of other hits, including "With a Girl Like You" (a UK number 1 in July 1966, US number 29), "I Can't Control Myself" (a UK number 2 in September 1966 -- this was also their second and final dual-label release in the US, with Fontana retaining the rights to all subsequent releases), "Anyway That You Want Me" (UK number 10 in December 1966), all at Olympic Studios, "Night of the Long Grass" (UK number 17 in May 1967), and "Love Is All Around" (UK number 5 in October 1967 and US number 7 in February 1968). With chart success eluding the band, they split up in March 1969. Ronnie Bond was the first to release a solo record, with the "Anything For You" single in March 1969, followed in April by Reg Presley with "Lucinda Lee". Chris Britton released a solo album, As I Am, the same year. The band reformed later that year, with former Plastic Penny bassist Tony Murray replacing Staples, and in 1974, after a spell on Pye Records, in an attempt to re-create their 1960s successes, the Troggs re-united with Larry Page, now running Penny Farthing Records. The resulting cover version of the Beach Boys hit "Good Vibrations" did not capture the public's imagination. A reggae version of "Wild Thing" also failed to chart. The band found a sympathetic ear at French label New Rose in the 1980s, the label releasing 1982's Black Bottom LP and 1990's AU.
In 1991, the Troggs recorded Athens Andover, an eleven-song collaboration between themselves and three members of R.E.M. It was recorded in the American band's hometown of Athens, Georgia, and was released in March 1992.
The band attempted to capitalize on this new exposure with a couple of bizarre collaborations on new versions of "Wild Thing". In 1992 they teamed up with notorious drinkers Oliver Reed and Alex Higgins, with another version the following year featuring Wolf from the TV show Gladiators, which actually reached number 69 in the UK Singles Chart.
The band's original drummer, Ronnie Bond, died in 1992. Dave Wright, another founding member, died on 10 October 2008.
Legacy and influence
The Troggs are widely seen as a highly influential band whose sound was one inspiration for garage rock and punk rock. For example, Iggy Pop of the Stooges has cited[citation needed] the Troggs as influential to their sound, and the early version of British pop-punk pioneers Buzzcocks featured I Can't Control Myself in their live repertoire. The Ramones are also amongst punk bands who cited the Troggs as an influence. The MC5 covered "I Want You" at their live shows and recorded the song for the album "Kick out the Jams", although they renamed it "I Want You Right Now".
The Jimi Hendrix Experience famously covered "Wild Thing" during their appearance at the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival, introducing it as the British/American joint "national anthem", and climaxing with Hendrix burning his guitar.[2]
In 1990, the first hit for the band Spiritualized was a cover of "Anyway That You Want Me". This cover was later used in the movie Me and You and Everyone We Know.
"With a Girl Like You" is featured uncut in a school dance scene from the 1991 Nicole Kidman/Noah Taylor movie Flirting.
In 1991, "Love Is All Around" was covered by R.E.M. during live performances and was released later that year as a B-side on their "Radio Song" single. They also performed an acoustic version of the song on MTV Unplugged.
In 1994, Scottish band Wet Wet Wet's version of the song spent fifteen weeks at number one in the UK after its inclusion in Four Weddings and a Funeral.
A modified version of "Love Is All Around" was featured in the film Love Actually (2003), performed by actor Bill Nighy.
An in-studio tape of Reg Presley's running commentary on a recording session, filled with in-fighting and swearing (known as "The Troggs Tapes") was widely circulated in the music underground, and was included in the Archaeology box set. The in-group infighting is believed to be the inspiration for a scene in the comedy film This Is Spinal Tap where the band members are arguing. Some of this dialogue was sampled by the California punk band The Dwarves on their recording of a cover version of the Troggs song "Strange Movies".
In January 2012, after over 40 years of touring, Reg Presley retired due to lung cancer, apparently ending the Troggs. However, the remaining members, Chris Britton (guitar), Pete Lucas (bass) and Dave Maggs (drums) are continuing the Troggs. They are joined by special guest Chris Allen on lead vocals, who has been in the Denny Laine Band, the Commitments and part time with the Animals.
Reg Presley died on 4 February 2013.
Give It To Me
The Troggs Lyrics
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Give it to me,
All your love,
All your love,
Give it to me,
Give it to me,
All your love,
All your love,
And I'll know,
And I'll know,
When you come,
When you come,
I'll be there,
I'll be there,
When you come,
When you come,
I'll be there,
I'll be there,
And I'll know,
And I'll know,
Darling I'll know you'll come to me,
I'll be there waiting so patiently,
All that I want,
All that I need,
Is someone to love me,
And so,
Give it to me,
Give it to me,
All your love,
All your love,
Give it to me,
Give it to me,
All your love,
All your love,
And I'll know,
And I'll know,
Ohh.....
Give it to me,
Give it to me,
All your love,
All your love,
Give it to me,
Give it to me,
All your love,
All your love,
Give it to me,
Give it to me,
All your love,
All your love,
Give it to me,
Give it to me,
All your love,
All your love,
The Troggs' song, "Give It To Me," is a plea for love and affection from someone the singer desires. The repetition of the lyrics "Give it to me, All your love" emphasizes the singer's need and desire for the love of the person they are talking to. The use of the word "darling" in the lyrics implies an intimate relationship, and the singer is confident that their love interest will come to them.
The lines "Darling I'll know you'll come to me, I'll be there waiting so patiently" suggest that the singer has been waiting for this person for a long time, and their desire for love is sincere. The chorus "And I'll know when you come, I'll be there" suggests the singer is willing to do whatever it takes to be with the one they love. The song's sentiments are reminiscent of the 60s' era's popular theme of love, particularly among young people.
Line by Line Meaning
Give it to me,
The singer urgently asks for the subject's love.
Give it to me,
The singer reiterates his plea.
All your love,
The singer wants all of the subject's love.
All your love,
The singer extracts more love from the subject.
Give it to me,
The singer continues to beg for love.
Give it to me,
The singer repeats his demand for love.
All your love,
The singer insists on receiving all the love of the subject.
All your love,
The singer further requests for all the love of the subject.
And I'll know,
The singer will have knowledge and understanding.
And I'll know,
The singer will be aware of the subject's arrival.
When you come,
The singer awaits the arrival of the subject.
When you come,
The singer expects the arrival of the subject.
I'll be there,
The singer will be present.
I'll be there,
The singer will show up.
When you come,
The singer is expecting the subject to arrive.
When you come,
The singer is prepared for the arrival of the subject.
I'll be there,
The singer affirms that he will be there.
I'll be there,
The singer promises to be there.
And I'll know,
The singer will have knowledge and understanding.
And I'll know,
The singer will know something significant.
Darling I'll know you'll come to me,
The singer expresses his confidence about the subject's arrival.
I'll be there waiting so patiently,
The singer waits for the subject with patience.
All that I want,
The only thing the singer desires is the subject's love.
All that I need,
The singer has no other requirement apart from love.
Is someone to love me,
The singer needs someone to love him.
And so,
The singer concludes the message.
Give it to me,
The singer makes another heartfelt plea for love.
Give it to me,
The singer repeats his plea.
All your love,
The singer seeks all of the subject's love.
All your love,
The singer wants more love from the subject.
Give it to me,
The singer continues to ask for love.
Give it to me,
The singer repeats his request.
All your love,
The singer yearns for all the love the subject has to give.
All your love,
The singer still desires more from the subject.
And I'll know,
The singer will be aware and observant.
And I'll know,
The singer will have significant knowledge.
Ohh.....
The singer utters an emotive sound.
Give it to me,
The singer begs for the subject's all-encompassing love.
Give it to me,
The singer again insists for love.
All your love,
The singer desires all the love the subject can give.
All your love,
The singer still yearns for more love.
Give it to me,
The singer pleads for love.
Give it to me,
The singer repeats his desperate plea.
All your love,
The singer seeks all the love the subject has to offer.
All your love,
The singer demands more love from the subject.
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Give it to me,
Give it to me,
All your love,
All your love,
Give it to me,
Give it to me,
All your love,
All your love,
And I'll know,
And I'll know,
When you come,
When you come,
I'll be there,
I'll be there,
When you come,
When you come,
I'll be there,
I'll be there,
And I'll know,
And I'll know,
Darling I'll know you'll come to me,
I'll be there waiting so patiently,
All that I want,
All that I need,
Is someone to love me,
And so,
Give it to me,
Give it to me,
All your love,
All your love,
Give it to me,
Give it to me,
All your love,
All your love,
And I'll know,
And I'll know,
Ohh.....
Give it to me,
Give it to me,
All your love,
All your love,
Give it to me,
Give it to me,
All your love,
All your love,
Give it to me,
Give it to me,
All your love,
All your love,
Give it to me,
Give it to me,
All your love,
All your love,
@steffycooks4618
Here thanks to Sonic Boom and Panda Bear
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Panda Bear brought me here
@bunnieg6294
Something’s comin round the bend
@ericfairweather384
The best Troggs Record ❤
@jm-rf7kl
Stripped down, bare bones rock solid groove that's still got punch. The Troggs were great.
@johnager9428
Still listening September 2021
@NoroiChan666
Somethin's comin' round the bend...
@procerus4789
Somethin’s buried in the text
@pickybleatinge3744
One dudes dead and another's next
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Super song from the trogs❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤