The Troggs--Wild Thing (1966)

     One of the things that make for a classic song is the opening riff. Rock classics are many times defined by something that simple. The chord structure of "Wild Thing" is about as easy as it gets, but has endeared itself to millions of garage band guitar heroes......

       The song itself was written by Chip Taylor, who's real name is James Wesley Voight, Jon Voight's brother. It was recorded first by The Wild Ones in 1965. Then The Troggs recorded made it a #1 hit in the US in 1966. They ended up with several hits here in the states up to 1968, and broke up a year later. They reformed in 1974 and has had varying success since, but will always be known for one of the greatest garage band hits ever....