The Troggs |
Wild Thing is hardly worth discussing musically, except as the first British incarnation of so-called neanderthal rock, a style epitomized by the Kingsmens 1963, recorded-for-$50, lyrics-largely-undecipherable-so-they-must-be-obscene hit, Louie, Louie. Wild Things verses and choruses consist of the same three chords as Louie, Louie: 1, 4, 5 - few and simple enough for any pre-teen garage band to learn and play well. The records feel is pounding, hypnotically repetitive and physically arousing." "Goofiest of all is the three-note solo played on an out of tune ocarina or sweet potato. |
Van Halen |