Wango Tango
Ted Nugent
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All right! It's Zee Wango, Zee Tango 1-2-3-4 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 My baby got no control 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 Oooh 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 Wango Tango (Wango Tango) Wango Tango (Wango Tango) Wango Tango (Wango Tango) Wango Tango (Wango Tango) Wango Tango Wango Tango Wango Tango Wango Tango Wango Wango Tango Tango Wango Wango Wango Wango Tango Tango Tango Tango
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Written by: BASTIAAN RAGAS, JOCHEM FLUITSMA, ERIC VAN TIJN
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7 facts about this song
General Facts"Wango Tango" is a song written by American rock musician Ted Nugent.
- The song is from his sixth studio album, "Scream Dream", which was released in 1980.
- The term "Wango Tango" is a phrase that Nugent coined, which signifies wild, uninhibited behavior.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics of "Wango Tango" are filled with Nugent's typical bravado and machismo. Serving as a call to wild and reckless abandonment, the song appeals to the primal instincts and energy of rock n' roll.
- The term "Wango Tango" is almost like an invitation to let loose and take part in a dance that's as untamed as Nugent's signature guitar playing.
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Musical StyleThis song is characterized by Nugent's aggressive, fast-paced guitar riffs and the driving rhythm of the bass and drums.
- The song is known for its raw energy, flamboyant performance and is characterized by high-powered rock combined with elements of heavy metal.
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Live Performances"Wango Tango" has been a staple of Ted Nugent's live performances ever since its release.
- The song's power and energy translate perfectly to the stage, allowing Nugent to showcase his guitar skills and lively performance style.
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Chart PerformanceWhile it didn't chart in the United States, "Wango Tango" has since become one of Nugent's most recognized songs, despite its polarized reception.
- It is frequently played on classic rock radio, often accompanying "Cat Scratch Fever" and "Stranglehold" as Nugent's most popular tunes.
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Reception and LegacyIn hindsight, "Wango Tango" is often regarded as a semi-parodic celebration of mindless rock & roll fun that characterized the early 1980s hard rock scene.
- Despite the initial mixed reception, the song remains an enduring part of Nugent's discography and is a fan favorite at concerts. It has also been covered by several artists over the years.
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Use in Media"Wango Tango" has been used in several movies and television shows as a symbol of hard rock music. The song's wild, unrestrained energy perfectly complements scenes involving action, adventure, or unruly behavior.
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