| "Wango Tango" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Ted Nugent | |
| from the album Scream Dream | |
| Released | July 1980 [1] |
| Genre | Hard rock, heavy metal |
| Length | 4:50 |
| Label | Epic Records |
| Songwriter(s) | Ted Nugent |
"Wango Tango" is a song written and recorded by American hard rock musician Ted Nugent. [2] The song peaked on the Billboard Hot 100 at #86. [3] One of Nugent's best known songs, it has been a staple of his live performances for many years.
Allmusic reviewer Bret Adams has praised the song as "addictive" and "wickedly catchy", also marking it as an 'album pick' for being one of the best tracks of parent album Scream Dream . [4] However, it was ranked seventh on Guitar World's list of the "100 Worst Guitar Solos". [5]
| Chart (1980) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 86 |
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