Yank Me, Crank Me

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"Yank Me, Crank Me"
Single by Ted Nugent
from the album Double Live Gonzo!
Released1978
Recorded Taylor County Coliseum, Abilene, Texas, November 1977
Genre Hard rock, heavy metal
Length4:29
Label Epic
Songwriter(s) Ted Nugent
Producer(s) Ric Browde
Ted Nugent singles chronology
"Home Bound"
(1977)
"Yank Me, Crank Me"
(1978)
"Need You Bad"
(1978)

"Yank Me, Crank Me" is a song written and recorded by American rock artist Ted Nugent from his live album Double Live Gonzo! .

Chart positions

Chart (1978)Peak
position
Canadian RPM Top Singles56
U.S. Billboard Hot 10058


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