"Wild Thing" was written more than 50 years ago; the Troggs hit No. 1 in 1966. The song has transcended music and is instantly recognizable, easy to play. CNN — ... It has great lyrics.

The whole premise of the Troggs’ 1966 hit “Wild Thing” is about this socially disaffected guy, benumbed to sympathy, empathy, and even his own ego — utterly skeptical of any personal joy ...

In 1981 Siouxsie and the Banshees side-project The Creatures added new angry lyrics to Taylor’s track, “Wild thing, I think I hate you/but I wanna know for sure/so come on, hit me hard/I hate ...

It might be the most famous rock 'n' roll song of all time. Its title is quick, and sums up the entire genre in two simple words—Wild thing.

"Wild Thing" was written more than 50 years ago; the Troggs hit No. 1 in 1966. The song has transcended music and is instantly recognizable, easy to play ...