REG PRESLEY, 71
Died Feb. 4th. Lead singer of the Troggs whose "Wild Thing" has been a garage classic for these 45 years with its simple structure, basic guitar riffs and lyrics at best sophomoric. Then, there was Reg's raunchy, suggestive vocals.
It was the Cave Man approach to romance. It was written by Chip Taylor, real name James Voight, brother of actor Jon Voight. Originally released by Jordan Christopher & the Wild Ones in 1965 and quickly fell off the charts.
Then, in 1966, came the Troggs rendition, and the rest is history.
I also really liked the Troggs songs: "I Can't Control Myself," "Love Is All Around" and "With a Girl Like You."
Then, there was that movie.
Being an account of some things I'm interested in, what I'm doing, and reflections on my past, especially music.
Listen to this man. Seven years of college, you know. Trying to reason with 2020 and, now, 2022.
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"Wild Thing" came on the radio as I pulled up to my date's house in my 1959 Chevy convertible on the way to see the Beatles. Hearing that song still brings that memory back instantly.
That's what music's all about. A good beat, easy to dance to and bring back memories.
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