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The Troggs • “Wild Thing” • 1966 [Reelin' In The Years Archive] YouTube · ReelinInTheYears66

The Troggs recorded their version in roughly at Olympic Studios in London. Their take added a gritty, unpolished edge and an iconic ocarina solo (imitating a hand-whistle from Taylor's original demo) that gave the song its signature primitive charm. Wild Thing

The song's simplicity made it a perfect canvas for other artists to project their own "wild" energy: The Troggs • “Wild Thing” • 1966 [Reelin'

Beyond the charts, "Wild Thing" has been covered by an eclectic range of performers, from to Liz Phair , Cheap Trick , and Hank Williams Jr. . Its enduring appeal lies in its "raw, primal energy"—a simple two-chord riff that continues to symbolize the untamed spirit of rock 'n' roll. from to Liz Phair