"Wild Thing" Chip Taylor - Interview @ 83

[Canard]

‘Wild Thing still gives me the chills!’ Songwriting legend Chip Taylor on 60 years of classics

Aretha Franklin, Frank Sinatra, Janis Joplin and dozens more sang his songs, which spanned country, rock, R&B and beyond. Now 83 and having treatment for cancer, Taylor explains why he’s still reaching for his guitar

www.theguardian.com

Wild Thing's first go at the charts.




And then the hit!

 

[fronobulax]

I notice that the guitarist and bassist for the Troggs both have the instrument strap on the right shoulder.

I also remember this version.

 

[Minnesota Flats]

Chip Taylor is a stage name. His real name is James Wesley Voight. He is actor Jon Voight's brother and actress Angelina Jolie's uncle.

If anybody cares...

 

[lungimsam]

It’s interesting that a lot of show biz people have family in show biz. Neat to see the connections. Off hand I can think of George Clooney and Drew Barrymore.

 

[Minnesota Flats]

I'm pretty sure that Aliens are involved...or maybe nepotism and incest...or maybe all three...