Wango Tango (song)
Encyclopedia
"Wango Tango" is the title of a song written and recorded by American rock
musician Ted Nugent
. The song peaked on The Billboard Hot 100 at 86. It was ranked seventh on Guitar World
's list of the "100 Worst Guitar Solos". The song's unintelligible lyrics have caused controversy over the subject. "Wango Tango" has since become an unintentional camp comedy classic due to the garbled words sung by Nugent.
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
musician Ted Nugent
Ted Nugent
Theodore Anthony "Ted" Nugent is an American guitarist, musician, singer, author, reserve police officer, and activist. From Detroit, Michigan, he originally gained fame as the lead guitarist of The Amboy Dukes, before embarking on a lengthy solo career...
. The song peaked on The Billboard Hot 100 at 86. It was ranked seventh on Guitar World
Guitar World
Guitar World is a monthly music magazine devoted to guitarists. It contains original interviews, album and gear reviews and guitar and bass tablature of approximately five songs each month. The magazine is published 13 times per year...
's list of the "100 Worst Guitar Solos". The song's unintelligible lyrics have caused controversy over the subject. "Wango Tango" has since become an unintentional camp comedy classic due to the garbled words sung by Nugent.
Chart positions
Chart (1980) | Peak position |
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U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 86 |