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Iggy Pop — Real Wild Child (Wild One)
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Released: 1986
Length: 3:28
Plays (last 30 days): 1
I'm a real wild one
Wild one
Wild one
Wild ane
Wild one

Well
I'm just out of school like a real
Real cool

Gotta dance like a fool
Got the message
That I've gotta be a wild one
Oh yeah
I'm a wild one
Gonna break loose
Gonna keep a movin' wild

Gonna keep a swingin'
Baby
I'm a real wild child

Gonna meet all my friends
Gonna have myself a ball

Gonna tell my friends
Gonna tell them all

That I'm a wild one
Oh yeah
I'm a wild one

Gonna break loose
Gonna keep a movin' wild

Gonna keep a swingin'
Baby
I'm a real wild child

I'm a real wild one
And I like wild fun

In a world gone crazy
Everything seems hazy

I'm a wild one
Oh yeah
I'm a wild one

Gonna break loose
Gonna keep a movin' wild

Gonna keep a swingin'
Baby
I'm a real wild child

I'm a wild one
I'm a wild one

I'm a wild one
Oh baby
I'm a wild one

Gonna break loose
Gonna keep a movin' wild

Gonna keep a swingin'
Baby
I'm a real wild child
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 rvhall wrote:



The apocalypse may be closer than you think. There was an interview with John Lydon in a recent issue of AARP magazine.

Holy cripes!  
Bowie->Iggy.  now there's a vibe.
A fun Party Song by an enigmatic artist whose adoring fans I have enjoyed meeting and partying with -- wildly, of course -- in interesting places all over the world. From Veracruz to Santa Fiora and Mancora to ShimoKitaZawa, lotta folks be crazy 'bout Iggy! I really dig the clever and hilarious "serious" talk scene he does in the booth of a divey diner with Tom Waits in the Jarmusch movie, Coffee and Cigarettes. Wild Child he is!
 yobyot wrote:

I wish I knew why this plays in heavy rotation here and also, for some strange reason, on both SiriusXM Spectrum and Slacker's Adult Alternative. It's repetitive and banal. Feh!


you have no taste in music 
 phlattop wrote:

Iggy is 73. You know the apocalypse is hear if you see him pop up on an AARP magazine cover. Shirtless or not.




The apocalypse may be closer than you think. There was an interview with John Lydon in a recent issue of AARP magazine.
Fantastic snare drum sound.
I almost didn't recognise him with a shirt on.  
I wish I knew why this plays in heavy rotation here and also, for some strange reason, on both SiriusXM Spectrum and Slacker's Adult Alternative. It's repetitive and banal. Feh!
I’m a real mild child.
 SmackDaddy wrote:

If anyone else had done this song it would have been crap.



funny, cuz i always thought it was billy idol
Iggy Pop more dangerous at 75 than Lil Bunny is in his prime.
Now I want to wreck something!
Congratulations,Iggy Polar price winner !
That's me I'm wild 
 Steely_D wrote:

Followed up with Ca Plane Pour Moi?

That would be oh so nice.




pleaaase not that !
oh yeah
I love the concept of Iggy - one record for the money - next one for the art!!!! COLD METAL in the afternoon!!!! COLD METAL
Iggy's best!!!
 unclehud wrote:

Yeah, I can dig it, bro.  Like some are performers, you know?  Not really musicians.  'Cept they have musicians playing in the background and such.  Or maybe they play some, but not, like masters of the genre, if that's what you mean.  

Kiss, maybe?  To some degree AC/DC, although those short-pants boys rocked de howze.  Mott the Hoople and God knows all the glitter hair bands, too, eh?  Lots of folks these days, too, maybe?  Stars because they look good and lip-sync or got auto-tune skillz.  MTV did that.  Ugly people just couldn't get video time unless they were ... styling.  Like you said.

'Nother Scotch for me, please ...

Got my vote for Post Of The Year (well from whatever year it was "8 years ago"). Great comment.
 phlattop wrote:
Iggy is 73. You know the apocalypse is hear if you see him pop up on an AARP magazine cover. Shirtless or not.
 
"here", or "near"? 
The Golden 80ers! I Love it :-)
 Steely_D wrote:
Followed up with Ca Plane Pour Moi?

That would be oh so nice.
 
It happened today.  I actually happened...  The King of the Divan himself.  Hell's teeth...
Iggy is 73. You know the apocalypse is hear if you see him pop up on an AARP magazine cover. Shirtless or not.
 drawcard wrote:
 I think all Aussies know what you did there...

Against my better judgement, this makes me smile. 7.
Even in Soviet time discoteques this one was pretty popular :D
 SmackDaddy wrote:
If anyone else had done this song it would have been crap.
 
Try the Teenage Head version!!
 eileenomurphy wrote:

Except the Tom Jones, backed by the Pretenders version!
 

That was Lust For Life song
 SmackDaddy wrote:
If anyone else had done this song it would have been crap.
 
Except the Tom Jones, backed by the Pretenders version!
Iggy can do 80s with the best of 'em!
 cmarcan wrote:
we had the best music!!!

{#Dancingbanana}80's high school dance party flash back. 


 

Nice jeans ...
 Steely_D wrote:
Followed up with Ca Plane Pour Moi?

That would be oh so nice.
 
Good ear.
If anyone else had done this song it would have been crap.
Followed up with Ca Plane Pour Moi?

That would be oh so nice.
 LizK wrote:

"Iggy Pop was part of the prototype for "Gollum" in "Lord of the Rings."  
Oh no, where did that idea come from?.  I would be gobsmacked if Professor Tolkien ever heard of Iggy Pop.  Certainly didn't figure him into the character of Gollum, who was likely born about 1940. Or did you mean that Andy Sertis, the actor who so brilliantly played Gollum in the film, was channeling Iggy Pop in developing the character?  Cynaera, usually I find you the essence of sense, sincerity and intriguing comments.  But you just diddled with Professor Tolkien, and I've got to respond. 


 
I assure you he was referring to Andy Serkis' depiction of the character.   I don't know if it was Serkis or Peter Jackson's idea.
lower-case godlike boppin'  : )
 ch83575 wrote:
Not that I was staring at his crotch or anything, but is that the longest fly in the world or what?  It practically goes up to his ribs.  That puts my grandpa to shame!

 
Yes! Iggy is sporting some serious mom jeans here.
 Sasha2001 wrote:
—edit — Perhaps a meaningful discussion can ensue regarding the relationship between style and substance in rock music - are they inseparably linked with certain artist like Mssr. Pop? Discuss, I'll be getting a cocktail.  — edit —
 
Yeah, I can dig it, bro.  Like some are performers, you know?  Not really musicians.  'Cept they have musicians playing in the background and such.  Or maybe they play some, but not, like masters of the genre, if that's what you mean.  

Kiss, maybe?  To some degree AC/DC, although those short-pants boys rocked de howze.  Mott the Hoople and God knows all the glitter hair bands, too, eh?  Lots of folks these days, too, maybe?  Stars because they look good and lip-sync or got auto-tune skillz.  MTV did that.  Ugly people just couldn't get video time unless they were ... styling.  Like you said.

'Nother Scotch for me, please ...
Nice!

{#Dancingbanana}80's high school dance party flash back. 


how about "I wanna be your dog"?
 Cynaera wrote:
Okay - what do "Crocodile Dundee," "Adventures in Babysitting," and "Pretty Woman" have in common?  This song.

Iggy Pop was part of the prototype for "Gollum" in "Lord of the Rings."  And in his very brief stint in one of the Crow movies, he was absolutely maniacal.

I sorta love Iggy.
 
"Iggy Pop was part of the prototype for "Gollum" in "Lord of the Rings."  
Oh no, where did that idea come from?.  I would be gobsmacked if Professor Tolkien ever heard of Iggy Pop.  Certainly didn't figure him into the character of Gollum, who was likely born about 1940. Or did you mean that Andy Sertis, the actor who so brilliantly played Gollum in the film, was channeling Iggy Pop in developing the character?  Cynaera, usually I find you the essence of sense, sincerity and intriguing comments.  But you just diddled with Professor Tolkien, and I've got to respond. 

I think a strong case can be made that even Iggy didn't think too highly of the music he was putting out at this time - based on the album title alone. And I don't think he was being ironic.

Count me in as one of those people who thinks the semiotics of Iggy Pop meant more to rock than his actual music. Perhaps a meaningful discussion can ensue regarding the relationship between style and substance in rock music - are they inseparably linked with certain artist like Mssr. Pop? Discuss, I'll be getting a cocktail.

Semiotics: pretentious word meaning study of methods of communication like appearance, gestures, and symbols.
 Govi wrote:

I cannot possibly agree more!  But then this is a standard for one generation of rockers.  Let the old folks have their fun.
 

Actually Iggy and the Stooges are fine, it is just when they play the same 3 tired songs over and over and over and over and.......
 ckcotton wrote:
NOOOO MOOOOORRREEEEEEE
AHHHHHHH

PLEASE

NO
 
 
I cannot possibly agree more!  But then this is a standard for one generation of rockers.  Let the old folks have their fun.
NOOOO MOOOOORRREEEEEEE
AHHHHHHH

PLEASE

NO
 
 Cynaera wrote:
Saw him on a recent ep of "American Idol."  He should have cashed in when he was at his prime, because his performance was just sad. All those lights and cues... He forgot the words and staggered around the stage like a marionette with a couple of strings cut.

I love Iggy - always will - but his performance on American Idol told me that he's now in it for the money.  I weep, and cling to his really great stuff, like this song.
  I too saw that Idol show.
Who made the mistake of booking Iggy for that gig?I liked it when he came up to the judges and did his shake.Saw him 35 years ago....quite the freak!


Saw him on a recent ep of "American Idol."  He should have cashed in when he was at his prime, because his performance was just sad. All those lights and cues... He forgot the words and staggered around the stage like a marionette with a couple of strings cut.

I love Iggy - always will - but his performance on American Idol told me that he's now in it for the money.  I weep, and cling to his really great stuff, like this song.
 

Hey You!!  Toss me that jar of Skippy Super Chunk!!




Autobiographical?
this song will always remind me of one place at one time... I know its kinda tame for Iggy, but a classic. I like to speed it up some!
Not really into Iggy...but this song is fun. Can't help it! Tappin' and shakin'!!!
 MojoJojo wrote:

Could be worse. Could be Daisy Dukes.  

 

that's hilarious!!!!!!!!
 ch83575 wrote:
Not that I was staring at his crotch or anything, but is that the longest fly in the world or what?  It practically goes up to his ribs.  That puts my grandpa to shame!
 

hahhahhahahahh! it is!{#Clap}
Great performer, musically sux ass.
This songs ok but not as good as the passanger or lust for life
 fuh2 wrote:

 
Iggy in Cincinnati.

Wow - hadn't heard this in years...  Can't say I miss those '80's production values.
{#Dancingbanana_2}{#Dancingbanana_2}{#Dancingbanana_2}{#Bananajam}{#Dancingbanana}{#Bananajumprope}{#Bananapiano}{#Bananasplit}{#Dancingbanana}{#Bananajumprope}{#Bananapiano}{#Bananasplit}

Um, not that I like this song or anything.....
child time is gone —- still a wilde one ——— good piece
 ch83575 wrote:
Not that I was staring at his crotch or anything, but is that the longest fly in the world or what?  It practically goes up to his ribs.  That puts my grandpa to shame!
 
As if it matters: Iggy is one of a kind.
Somebody's gig had to be Iggy's.  He's a wild one alright.  Gotta give him credit for not being dead anyway. <8>
05:30 on a Saturday morning! Oooh Yeah! I need this!
Not that I was staring at his crotch or anything, but is that the longest fly in the world or what?  It practically goes up to his ribs.  That puts my grandpa to shame!
Okay - what do "Crocodile Dundee," "Adventures in Babysitting," and "Pretty Woman" have in common?  This song.

Iggy Pop was part of the prototype for "Gollum" in "Lord of the Rings."  And in his very brief stint in one of the Crow movies, he was absolutely maniacal.

I sorta love Iggy.
I used to be a Wild One...and it was fun{#Nyah} Lets rock!
 Misterfixit wrote:

Yeah, really.  Compare these jeans with a Certain Very Collectible Rolling Stones Album (which as you ALL know, I bought on eBay for $26,567 a couple years ago) —- it was the German Album Cover with the zipper that worked with a rather largish Uncut Tool of Love hidden behind the Flap.

edit:  Oh My why do I type these missives when I am stoned?  I don't know.  Oh well.  Time for another back bork bark blag crap sack of Doritos with extra Oreos.
 

I have the vinyl Sticky Fingers LP with the workable zipper which caused a slight dent on the album itself, which caused a bad skip during "Moonlight Mile," one of my favorite Stones songs.  I was so happy to get a CD replacement....  though I still love that LP cover! 
a HORRIBLE EAR WORM..... ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

this song, sadly, lost it's allure for me once it became the song in the opening sequence of 'Pretty Woman'.
Pump it up!!!!!!!
 HazzeSwede wrote:
Some really nasty guitar work done here. {#Guitarist}  # 9
 

Steve Jones of the Sex Pistols
Everyone sing.....Iggy Pop's a vainy cock.... repeat to fade{#Dancingbanana}
I'm a long-time Iggy fan...but this is really weak.  3
All I can think of is my old step aerobics class. {#Dance}

is he wearing Christina Applegate´s ...married with children Jeans ? HAHA



Rock solid 4.
Not his best!! Not in those years and not now!!
Iggy Billy Pop Idol
blah blah blah
 Dancing_banana wrote:
Someone should give Iggy a pair of "Not Your Daughters Jeans"
 
Could be worse. Could be Daisy Dukes.  

All I can think of when I hear this song is "Pretty Woman"  ... which, in all honesty, is one of my favorite chic flicks ... but from a musical perspective, Pretty Woman Soundtrack just doesn't sound right on RP.  Does not compute.

{#Stupid}
 mikexican wrote:
Ugh... who ever gave this goon a recording contract? Wild one? Dude, you're a real LAME one.
 
Well, this is far from his best work, but one should not judge his illustrious 40+ year musical career by this song.


 mikexican wrote:
Ugh... who ever gave this goon a recording contract? Wild one? Dude, you're a real LAME one.
 
i really like this song when it came out. now i think its horrible. hearing it one every 2 or 3 years is too much.
i like other iggy stuff, but not this record.

Some really nasty guitar work done here. {#Guitarist}  # 9


 Dancing_banana wrote:
Someone should give Iggy a pair of "Not Your Daughters Jeans"
 
Yeah, really.  Compare these jeans with a Certain Very Collectible Rolling Stones Album (which as you ALL know, I bought on eBay for $26,567 a couple years ago) —- it was the German Album Cover with the zipper that worked with a rather largish Uncut Tool of Love hidden behind the Flap.

edit:  Oh My why do I type these missives when I am stoned?  I don't know.  Oh well.  Time for another back bork bark blag crap sack of Doritos with extra Oreos.


Ugh... who ever gave this goon a recording contract? Wild one? Dude, you're a real LAME one.
Someone should give Iggy a pair of "Not Your Daughters Jeans"
btw

a clear 10, I forgot to add
 Arcee wrote:
{#Drummer}{#Dancingbanana}{#Dancingbanana_2}{#Bananajam}{#Dance}
 
totally agreed!
YEAH!!!!



{#Drummer}{#Dancingbanana}{#Dancingbanana_2}{#Bananajam}{#Dance}
wow... these days this song sounds so tame... go Iggy!
I feel like Julia Roberts should be showing up soon...
 EssexTex wrote:
I like him, though he looks like a huge vainy cock
 

effin hilarious!!..thanks for the gut wrenching laugh.
A 9 because, well, he's Iggy and his stuff ROCKS! Never mind taht he's a fellow Michigander and I saw him often enough as the front man to The (Psychedelic) Stooges taht he evokes a certain nostalgia. Heck, even my wife digs this tune abd asked me to put it in her exercise mix!

The photo (at least the facial portion) could be entered in a Charlie Watts "separated-at-birth" contest.

 ROSSinDETROIT wrote:
I'll be darned.  He was born in the same hospital as me, 12 years earlier.

That record was from 22 years ago when low rise jeans were not in fashion.  Amazingly, he doesn't look a whole lot different today.
 

that means you share the same Chinese zodia identity{#Cowboy}
 EssexTex wrote:
I like him, though he looks like a huge vainy cock
 
That's what she said

A 7 because this song is just pure fun! Makes me think of a time when I was a aimless teenager running through stores in the mall knocking everything off the shelves as I went along...getting chased by mall security. You know, purely 80s mall rat antics.

I'll be darned.  He was born in the same hospital as me, 12 years earlier.

That record was from 22 years ago when low rise jeans were not in fashion.  Amazingly, he doesn't look a whole lot different today.
 Ag3nt0rang3 wrote:
Paging Dr. Freud! Dr. Freud to Emergency! Paging Dr. Freud!
 
"Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar."

{#Devil_pimp}


Wow. Those are some really unattractive jeans. (Enjoying the tune, though!)
Never liked the production on this album—an irritatingly dated eighties synth sound ladled over everything—but the vocal performance is pure, raw unrestrained Iggy. A great cover version, in the final analysis, and still fun to hear.
EssexTex wrote:
I like him, though he looks like a huge vainy cock
Paging Dr. Freud! Dr. Freud to Emergency! Paging Dr. Freud!
rtrudeau wrote:
Are those his mom's jeans?
roflmao
EssexTex wrote:
I like him, though he looks like a huge vainy cock
And what's the matter with a huge, veiny cock--especially with a puckered foreskin?
EssexTex wrote:
I like him, though he looks like a huge vainy cock
nice!
What a segue from Sigur Ros.
rtrudeau wrote:


Are those his mom's jeans?


Mom Jeans!

I like him, though he looks like a huge vainy cock
God knows I love Iggy, but he just looked, well, old on his HOF gig for Madonna. Props to M, tho', for handing him the stage.
I immediately think of the beginning of the movie Pretty Woman when I hear this!
paloeguevo wrote:
I think this is the first time that I see Iggy wearing a shirt..
Are those his mom's jeans?
robco1 wrote:
Hell! It's the first time I've seen his pants above his hair line.
iggy pop rocks!
paloeguevo wrote:
I think this is the first time that I see Iggy wearing a shirt..