# 96; # 33; And yes, sometimes they did cry. Top 100 ChartsRock & Roll ChartsR&B ChartsCountry ChartsBrazil Charts The video for the first single, "Wild Thing," became a staple on MTV in the US. "Forever" by Chris Brown was written for a Wrigley's Doublemint Gum commercial. # 36; The Runaways For some reason the author has always mistaken X's version of "Wild Thing" featured in Major League for Joan Jett. 2 on the US Hot 100, and the top twenty in Australia. # 24; 1985 The You Me at Six song "The Dilemma" got its title from the Vince Vaughn movie of the same name. # 26; It's incessent and irresitable beat keeps even the most staid listener tapping their feet. # 41; # 21; Tone-Loc's Wild Thing is one of those. Don't forget the electro-dizzy remix featuring Canadian filth-pusher Peaches too. # 29; Should not be confused with the "Wild Thing" recorded by the Creatures, Siouxsie Sioux and Robert Smith's gothy dalliance between early-'80s Banshees and Cure albums, which added suitably darker lyrics. The Wild Ones Little is known about this mid-'60s New York band, except that they originally recorded "Wild Thing," written by fellow New Yorker Chip Taylor, and that sometime not long after, the song came to the attention of the Troggs. However, there are certain songs that really catch my ear and never let go. Even now as I type this review, I am listening to this song and doing the same to the rhythm and beat. basic rap roots. Vanilla Fudge Adds a Little Led to the Mixture on Upcoming Record, Streaming Concert Watch 9/16: Alicia Keys, Sheryl Crow and More. # 53; # 42; Help, Don't have an account yet? # 13; Welcome Guest ... Kei from Salem, Or Tone Loc also had a moderately successful film career in the early 90's, with supporting roles in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective and Surf Ninjas. Toggle navigation. # 87; The [version] of “Wild Thing” I came up with is very wild. # 20; It has long been enshrined in the rock and roll pantheon, perhaps entering at the moment Jimi Hendrix used it as a launching pad to set his guitar aflame at the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival. # 98; Contact Us, # 79; The song was co-written by Marvin Young, better known as Young MC, as was the second single smash, "Funky Cold Medina." The Muppets Kermit and crew's tribute to Animal, of course, starring the furry, woooommannnnn-crazy drummer himself. Gary talks about the hits, his famous father, and getting drafted. 1987 # 27;   ©2020 Houston Press, LP. # 84; # 37; # 34; Prince kept doves at his Paisley Park mansion. Toggle navigation. # 11; Lyrics and video for the song Wild Thing by Tone-Loc - Songfacts. # 81; Young MC shows up in the George Clooney movie Up In The Air performing his hit "Bust A Move.". # 14; It's possible to make it through the whole thing without cracking up, just not easy. The song rose to No. Engaging with our readers is essential to the mission of the Houston Press. # 77; # 63; 1981 The second single, "Funky Cold Medina," also became a hit. # 9; # 25; # 86; # 68; Use of this website constitutes acceptance of our terms of use, our cookies policy, and our privacy policy. Start Station. # 64; Terms, A founding member of the band War, Harold gives a first-person account of one of the most important periods in music history. 2 on the US Hot 100, and the top twenty in Australia. Not long after the film became a hit, actual major league closer Mitch "Wild Thing" Williams started using it too. Let's do it Workin' all week 9 to 5 for my money So when the weekend comes About Us, CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS: California Privacy Policy | California Collection Notice | Do Not Sell My Info. # 89; # 40; It was about straight having sex on the beach! With Tracy Camilla Johns, Tone Loc. # 18; "Wild Thing" by Tone Loc sampled Van Halen's "Jamie's Cryin'". ... See All Song Credits. # 99; # 5; in 1989, I'll Be Loving You (Forever) - # 85; # 2; Tone-Loc Co-written with Young MC and Van Halen via "Jamie's Cryin'," this definitely counts as being in the "spirit" of the original "Wild Thing." X Exene Cervenka sings lead on the L.A. punk vets' version, which makes perfect placement as Charlie Sheen's lights-out bullpen music in 1989's Major League.