I remember that my youth pastor once sent all the young adults in the church a letter saying that we should not listen to music like Wild Thing by Tone-Loc because it didn't glorify God. He was later fired for embezzling the church's funds.
back in the 90's in Atlanta when 95.5 changed from country to hip hop there was a month or two period during the changeover that this played on repeat for two months. twas the wild thang channel.
I got this tape from Columbia House when I was a 9 year old white boy in rural Massachusetts. My first rap tape. I'm now 45 and still remember the vibes that I felt when I was 9. How the fuck am I this old? Lol
I met Tone Loc maybe around 2002. I took a picture with him. No one around me knew who he was. Everyone was going crazy for the Real World personalities at the club. I was the only person talking to tone. No body even cared or knew who he was. He was just by himself at the bar.
Ha ! 65 year old white woman who has always loved this song. On deck...Funky Cold Medina and then Run DMC and Aero smooth. Best mashup ever ! Who says old w.w. can't love it ? I miss Heavy D so much. What a good man and a great example. Rest in peace. mith
Yup - Run DMC and Aerosmith mashup was the beginning of the end of good music. RIP. Classical Era - 1990. Hopefully, we'll hear good music in the future.
Esta canción fue un hitazo en Mexico, cuando estaba estaba en secundaria nos poníamos a rapear sanamente, hacíamos retas y disfrutábamos de esta maravillosa música de los 90s.
Man, their use of Van Halen’s Jamie’s Cryin’ still holds up as one of the most tasteful, creative, and fun samples ever. Recognizing something great and doing something a little different with it. It’s right up there with Kanye using Daft Punk.
Fun facts: 1. This music video cost 500 dollars to make. 2. This was the very first rap single to go platinum (selling more than a million copies) in the U.S.
"I saw this girl she gonna rock my world, so I had to adjust my fly" one of the most profound lyrics of my childhood at the YMCA after school daycare. They played this song often...
@@rebecca8525 I STILL dont! haha. like, did he have his fly down and he's gotta adjust it upwards so he looks proper for her or hes gotta zip his pants down for suggestion?
If Wildthing was writting in 2023/2024 i wonder how many F*** words will be in it.. Old is gold cus its still decent to listen, no matter how wild it is,,,
@@lisareed3127 Well, the Earth spun around the Sun quite a few times and we had Summer Time and Winter Time, during those trips. People grew up, finished school, did university or learned a trade, met someone special and got married, had some kids, got divorced. That sort of thing occupied our lives and time flew past.
Seems like yesterday I was 19 and living in Moreno Valley California and was cleaning hotel rooms . Me and a friend would love to listen in the rooms in MTV. Back in the Day. 😊
I met the guy who helped produce this masterpiece yesterday. He’s an amazing guy, he showed my band around his studio and it was wild, but I’m not going to tell because you’d have to see it for yourself, it really is something special and is a once in a lifetime experience that I’m going to cherish for the rest of my life.
OMG, I CANNOT BELIEVE SOMEONE ELSE REMEMBERS THAT!! I LOVED that movie... Wasn't the bitchy older sister HOT!! Those evil eyes she had, so sexy on a female... GLAD I HAVE THEM, LOL!!
i still have hundreds of vhs tapes with 90 percent of rare shit recorded off of tv in late 80s and 90s. if i get around one day ill upload a vintage late 80s- late 90s channel.
I was in grade school when this was released and loved that Tonya Harding incorporated this badass track into the 3rd part of her historical triple axel winning skating programs of 1991. Moving forward when anyone goes back to rewatch those skates they’ll forever get a taste of how awesome the 90’s were 💙😎
I began playing drums at the age of 11. This song came out when I was 13. I use to love playing this on my drums! Good times! I had this cassette tape, and I loved every song on it!
First rap CD (& only one) I have ever bought back in 89. Still pull it out every once in a while to play it. Brings back memories playing it on an old boombox 😁
This was my damn jam back in the good ole days!! Let this song come on the radio now, and I'll embarrass the hell out of my kids!!! I'd be breaking it on down!!🙈
Word is that he was at home watching MTV when they had videos(remember that???)and this song came on and he was like "Hey! That's my guitar! That's Al's drums!!!" He called his manager and somehow it got settled who know how.
Wanna just throw a shout out to B & J Skate rink, St. Joseph MO in 1989, baby - I fell down so many times to this song, so many times. When i listen to it and close my eyes I can see the neon lights, thank you Tone Loc.
Still remembers that year, Guns N Roses, Motley Crue, Metallica was on my walkman... but Tone Loc's Wild Thing really had an impact during my teens. Now, that song became my wife's calling tone, yeah!!
Tone Loc knows how to rock the mic and he knows how to get all of the ladies to be in the cut. What a great white and black music video and he did everything he could to make this song a classic.
Loved this song ever since it came out. Got to see tone Loc in concert at the Stanley Theater in Utica, New York I LOVE THE 90'S TOUR. Tone Loc was the main reason i went.
Well! Tone Loc, you are the real deal. I only wish that I had been fortunate enough to see your act live. Tone is one of those musicians that definitely should have gotten more recognition. Tone will always be one of my favorite musicians!
Im a rapper living in a upper middle class neighborhood, and one of the members of my hoa was blasting this song hanging up announcements by my house, it made me chuckle & put it on hip hop rules the world lol
Probably not. The songs perspective that prostitutes should be shunned, would mark the song as hopelessly "square" for the current strip club / prostitute adoring rap audience
Who still here listening to wild Thing 2024 turn upppppp
big beats never die.
My band is doing a live metal version lol
Me
Oh YEAH
Me on my Birthday today
I want to go back to the 80s. I dont want to be here anymore
i'm going too!
2024 anyone?
Right here
clocking in to see similarities between this and Robert Palmer "Simply Irresistible" video
Here !
Pretty impressive that the video was replicated on a 500 dollar budget
Absolutely! 💯😁
I am 79 years old, I am still listening .
👋 65. I use this one to get flexin' before trying to do active things. Still works.
60 and had to hear this again.
God bless you!
I remember that my youth pastor once sent all the young adults in the church a letter saying that we should not listen to music like Wild Thing by Tone-Loc because it didn't glorify God. He was later fired for embezzling the church's funds.
haha god works in mysterious ways,guess he smited him for dissing tone loc
hahaha
Hahahah man, thanks for that laugh😅
Well, there is a whole lot of begating going on in the Bible. Such and such begat So and so who begat someone else, and on it goes.
Is that Right?
back in the 90's in Atlanta when 95.5 changed from country to hip hop there was a month or two period during the changeover that this played on repeat for two months. twas the wild thang channel.
@@kyfaydfsoab whatever it is or was this happened in ATL.
I’m 62 years old and I still dance to this magnificent song ❤️🎵❤️
Hi how are you doing
I'm 54 and so do I,!
@@susanlett9632 ohh,where are you texting from?
I'll be 60 in May. I may ask for Funky Cold Medina at my funeral....
😎
65, shake it friend!!!!!
I got this tape from Columbia House when I was a 9 year old white boy in rural Massachusetts. My first rap tape. I'm now 45 and still remember the vibes that I felt when I was 9. How the fuck am I this old? Lol
You're complaining? I am 62 years old and still like this song!😅
@@annwetherald1202 eww!
You're now a 45 year old black man?
Same.....Wow Columbia house....I probably did that 1 penny thing lik 10 times...HAHAHA
mine was "I Can't Live Without My Radio" by ll cool j
HAPPY 56TH BIRTHDAY
ANTHONY SMITH
"TONE LOC"
(MARCH 3, 2022)
80s were a magical time.
Agreed!!!
Except for Reagan .
F--king brilliant time
RIFHT BOY
That’s because y’all had the best drugs and music if all times period
I am 72 years old and I just love this song. Tone Loc is the only one who could ever do this!
"I was once like you . . ."
Yep I am only 60 but I will love this one til the end . Stay Wild . Wild Thing
True!!!
63 staying wild
True, except that you're 37 when this song comes on 😉
63 female, in 2022, still listening to this song.
Awesome keep on Rockin out cheers .
Almost 65 year old female and can still dance my @ss off to this. song
Tone, if you are reading this...thanks for many wonderful times, dancing with my friends to your great songs. Great memories.
You’re welcome.
Yo bruh.
For sure
ill show him
Funky cold medina.......
I met Tone Loc maybe around 2002. I took a picture with him. No one around me knew who he was. Everyone was going crazy for the Real World personalities at the club. I was the only person talking to tone. No body even cared or knew who he was. He was just by himself at the bar.
Black version addicted to love ❤️ 😘 luv 💜 🌹
Saw him at my friends 50th birthday party in Dallas 2 years ago and the man still has it…so awesome
Wait. Was he playing your friend's 50th birthday party? Or did you bump into him at the party? I need context!
Dam AWESOME bro
Was he serving funky cold medina?
Masterpiece! I listened to this song when I was like 5 years old, I'm 36 now and still jamming this bad boy.💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙
Oh hell yeah, this was off the chain in the late 80's early 90's. I was in the military and you heard this at every party!!!!
We went roller skating every week and these songs were great for rolling! Great culture back then!!!
Nice
The 1980s were the days. 😎👍
I live in the 80s (wearing The Stone's shirts everyday)
You’re right about that!!!!
"MAKE AMERICA THE 80'S AGAIN"
And Kamala Harris was hot🔥😍back then too & still is. Her husband is a lucky dude.
Indeed so Kevin! Cheers from Sweden!
This guy cracks me up.. From the 80's to now.. He still rocks
😝😅👍🎸
Yo, TONE LOC, BRUH!
...and Gran.Master Mell.
Tone Loc has a genre: rock & rap.
Cracked me up in Ace Ventura. Great song.
HAPPY 57TH BIRTHDAY
ANTHONY SMITH
"TONE LOC"
(MARCH 3, 2023)
Who else is coming from that episode of Penny proud what can I do2022
Yup
Yep LMAO. I’m watching the episode as we speak
This bomb jam will NEVER AGE, just like us!!
True!!!
Ha ! 65 year old white woman who has always loved this song. On deck...Funky Cold Medina and then Run DMC and Aero smooth. Best mashup ever ! Who says old w.w. can't love it ? I miss Heavy D so much. What a good man and a great example. Rest in peace.
mith
Yup - Run DMC and Aerosmith mashup was the beginning of the end of good music.
RIP. Classical Era - 1990.
Hopefully, we'll hear good music in the future.
Same. I'm 74 and had to google these!
I will always remember being a kid listening to this! Loved the drums, loved his smooth voice! And loved the writing!!!!!
Yes indeed!!!!
Same😊
If you like the drums, go listen to Van Halen's Jamie's Cryin', that's what they sampled for this. Both songs kick ass!
My urethra is on fire.
he is SO mellow . his voice is so relaxing. back when rap was honest and no language too.
And had an actual beat to it.
They played this at all the clubs, there was so much good music to dance to in the 80's!
It was everywhere back then!!!
This song peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in early 1989
Lol I was 6 years old. My hubby introduced me to this song I 1000% love this song❤
Good Ole days
Esta canción fue un hitazo en Mexico, cuando estaba estaba en secundaria nos poníamos a rapear sanamente, hacíamos retas y disfrutábamos de esta maravillosa música de los 90s.
La disco donde yo iva a bailar habria y cerraba con esta cancion. Que tiempos. Que musica. Saludos.
Man, their use of Van Halen’s Jamie’s Cryin’ still holds up as one of the most tasteful, creative, and fun samples ever. Recognizing something great and doing something a little different with it. It’s right up there with Kanye using Daft Punk.
Awsome
Too bad he had to pay a $180,000 settlement to have used it. At the time I guess he could afford it.
i recognized jamies crying in there
Was going to say this!
The guitar riff & the lyrics
'wild thing' match onomatopoeia 😁💥
Fun facts:
1. This music video cost 500 dollars to make.
2. This was the very first rap single to go platinum (selling more than a million copies) in the U.S.
The big question is...did Eddie Van Halen get paid for THIS one as opposed tp "Beat It?"
And one of the dancers was Ad Rocks girlfriend from the Beastie Boys, and none of them got paid
@@Grandizer8989 that’s why the budget was 500
Tone Loc is the og
thats 10 wild thangs
Underrated Artist. Tone was the truth
He was not underrated. He is a star.
One of the most fun and funniest songs ever. Always makes me smile.
Uncle Buck vs. school principal!
@@Frankie-O what I think about everytime
I know Right!!!
Lily Allen makes us smile, but it never does to Eminem.
This was a big song back in 1989!🙂
Major League character played by Charlie Sheen: Rick Vaughn.
Was there 😉
"I saw this girl she gonna rock my world, so I had to adjust my fly" one of the most profound lyrics of my childhood at the YMCA after school daycare. They played this song often...
Whoops, I don't think that they listened to the lyrics properly! Still, it probably got the kids up and jumping to burn off some energy and time.
that's hilarious
Awesome!!!!
You probably didn’t even realize what it was about!
@@rebecca8525 I STILL dont! haha. like, did he have his fly down and he's gotta adjust it upwards so he looks proper for her or hes gotta zip his pants down for suggestion?
If Wildthing was writting in 2023/2024 i wonder how many F*** words will be in it.. Old is gold cus its still decent to listen, no matter how wild it is,,,
This song remembered my 20s riding on sunset Blvd california
21 when this hit the charts, now 54. Like that "ol cliche" time fly.....Great time in my life brings back nostalgic memories.
I was like a sophomore in high school and they wouldn’t play this at the dances because they thought it was to “risqué“
You are telling no lies, bruh.
Me too.Where did the time go ?
@@lisareed3127 Well, the Earth spun around the Sun quite a few times and we had Summer Time and Winter Time, during those trips. People grew up, finished school, did university or learned a trade, met someone special and got married, had some kids, got divorced. That sort of thing occupied our lives and time flew past.
That scene in "Uncle Buck". John Candy strutting down the school corridor.
More like waddling. R.I.P.
Bedazzled for me
@@troytaylor5746 me tooo
You sir win the comments section. 👏🏻 👏🏻
Just watched it that's why I'm here
Tone Loc is a true rock star after seeing his live performances on UA-cam and the kind of fans he has 💯
Still listening to this exciting song in 2022!
Seems like yesterday I was 19 and living in Moreno Valley California and was cleaning hotel rooms . Me and a friend would love to listen in the rooms in MTV. Back in the Day. 😊
I met the guy who helped produce this masterpiece yesterday. He’s an amazing guy, he showed my band around his studio and it was wild, but I’m not going to tell because you’d have to see it for yourself, it really is something special and is a once in a lifetime experience that I’m going to cherish for the rest of my life.
Lucky you! Connecting with a part of R&R History!
Cool!
Did he also mention that the setup of the girls is a direct copy of a music video from the 80's? It's uncanny. Can't think of the exact name though.
It was wild?....say what? Wild Thing
@@musingsbymarco5001Simply Irresistible by Robert Palmer
Such a criminally underrated song!
True
actually it’s a hit,
Underrated ??? This song was huge ! LOL!!
First song ever with over a million copies sold doesn't sound underrated to me
No it wasn't.
I was 13 or 14 and this was a classic 89-90
Legendary classics like this will never be forgotten or never get old thank u for uploading love it
I know Right!!!!
I will forever think of John Candy in Uncle Buck every time I hear this song.
OMG, I CANNOT BELIEVE SOMEONE ELSE REMEMBERS THAT!! I LOVED that movie... Wasn't the bitchy older sister HOT!! Those evil eyes she had, so sexy on a female... GLAD I HAVE THEM, LOL!!
He kicked Bug's ass!!! :D he was so cool, so sad he is gone =(
Henry Williams me too!
Henry Williams
Henry Williams best movie ever I can watch all day. I got my kids loving that movie too.
People today won’t ever reach this kind of coolness 😎
Facts
@ Ali , White girl here from Michigan ,lol and I couldn't agree MORE!!!!
Not even close.
Gatekeeping much? Sorry I wasn’t born in ‘71 my bad, looks like no one born after then will ever be cool.
Agreed!!!!
This is a favorite tone loc videos ❤ wild thing
This album was so iconic for its day!!!, I still ove listening to it!, every song was good!
Who else was watching and listening to Tone Loc on MTV in 1989?
i still have hundreds of vhs tapes with 90 percent of rare shit recorded off of tv in late 80s and 90s. if i get around one day ill upload a vintage late 80s- late 90s channel.
@@chrisjohnson1455 Load them up! Lets see what you have.
I don.t no
Yep, and LL Cool J. Good ole days 4 sho!
Ruben Delgadillo I.loved.this.in.89..
I was in grade school when this was released and loved that Tonya Harding incorporated this badass track into the 3rd part of her historical triple axel winning skating programs of 1991. Moving forward when anyone goes back to rewatch those skates they’ll forever get a taste of how awesome the 90’s were 💙😎
You mean Harding used both "Wild Thing" and "People are still having sex"in her skating programs? Wow!
Tonya...Thank You for rep. Screw the bad. No one's an angel.
It was just so good in the 80s
A Teenager growing up with
The Best Ever Music.
I still listen to it in 2024❤
This is one of those songs that can never be remade. Cause Tone Loc killed it. And the Guitar is impeccable!
The guitar is Jamie’s cryin by Van Halen 1978
@@MontourR thanks
Takes me back to 8th grade.... 1988, this was the jam for real
My mom has memorized this entire song and would sing along to it when I was 5 when we would drive somewhere.
Mardi Gras 1989. An unforgettable time. Some of the best partying in my life.
Who else was watching and listening to Tone Loc on MTV in 1989?
The music sample for this was from the Van Halen song 'Jamie's Crying'. Cool as hell.
Right here! Jammed to this back in the day and got in trouble for it being too wild!
I'm here in far Rockaway, just thought of this 😄
Uncle Buck always comes to mind 😫 RIP to the legendary John Candy.
Yes, now that you mentioned it!!!!
Uncle Buck vs. school principal!
Hello future person, yes we are still listening to this song in *[insert date here]* . You have great taste in music too. Have a lovely day!
ty you too
Played this joint like crazy while I was still in junior high n the very late 90s msn !! Jont is still a vibe
I began playing drums at the age of 11. This song came out when I was 13. I use to love playing this on my drums! Good times! I had this cassette tape, and I loved every song on it!
First rap CD (& only one) I have ever bought back in 89. Still pull it out every once in a while to play it. Brings back memories playing it on an old boombox 😁
Classic..I remember as a kid going to dance when this song came on everyone was on the dance floor.. good old days
Man straight up classic
This was my damn jam back in the good ole days!! Let this song come on the radio now, and I'll embarrass the hell out of my kids!!! I'd be breaking it on down!!🙈
😂 I love your comment so much, it put a smile on my face. 👍
Sharon Rosheuvel😋
+Krittie Mack I embarrass my kid with 60s stuff, much less "Wild Thing"
+Krittie Mack, just plain hot.
+Krittie Mack -Would love to see you break it down,bet it would put a smile on my face
Eddie Van Halen we miss you. R.I.P. #JamminwithJesus
@Rasta Fonz not to long ago. Cancer
Word is that he was at home watching MTV when they had videos(remember that???)and this song came on and he was like "Hey! That's my guitar! That's Al's drums!!!" He called his manager and somehow it got settled who know how.
One of my fav old school songs. 🤧
Wanna just throw a shout out to B & J Skate rink, St. Joseph MO in 1989, baby - I fell down so many times to this song, so many times. When i listen to it and close my eyes I can see the neon lights, thank you Tone Loc.
Anytime I light up a celebratory cigar this song blares in my head
Unlce Buck 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@seanmaher87 you got it!!!
Welcome to the 80's, your DJ for tonight is.. The LOC!
My first trip to the military MEP station in Atlanta in the late 1980's
I watched this world premiere back in the day. Loc is cool
This brings back such good memories of my highschool days :-) 25th year reunion coming up this summer. Don't laugh soon it'll be you too :-)
haha :)
negawut™ such a great song :-)
+Emily Hamilton Yep, that's me too. Year 10 - 1990. This song was a hit in early 1989 in Oz.
Still remembers that year, Guns N Roses, Motley Crue, Metallica was on my walkman... but Tone Loc's Wild Thing really had an impact during my teens. Now, that song became my wife's calling tone, yeah!!
I can tell that you love metal from what you had on your Walkman so it's very fitting you like that song as it samples Van Halen
Hellyeeah! I was jus thinking i should totally put this song as my ringtone!!
Hey, same here... it's my ringtone for my wife ✌🏻😂
Still sparkling 2023 💥💥💥💥💥
Tone Loc knows how to rock the mic and he knows how to get all of the ladies to be in the cut. What a great white and black music video and he did everything he could to make this song a classic.
HAPPY 55TH BIRTHDAY
ANTHONY SMITH
"TONE LOC"
(03/03/2021)
Loved this song ever since it came out.
Got to see tone Loc in concert at the Stanley Theater in Utica, New York
I LOVE THE 90'S TOUR.
Tone Loc was the main reason i went.
Well! Tone Loc, you are the real deal. I only wish that I had been fortunate enough to see your act live. Tone is one of those musicians that definitely should have gotten more recognition. Tone will always be one of my favorite musicians!
1988 when I was 12 years old! #classics
He has one of a kind voice.
Agreed!!!!
I love the classic rock references in his songs! :)
zztop
The backing track is samples of Van Halen’s song Jamie’s Cryin’
Penny proud we see you
Great song! Brings back memories!
I remember hearing this song on National Geographic’s commercial on predatory animals when i was 8 and I’ve been finding this song for ages until now.
The 1k people who disliked this never did the wild thing!
Lol. Sorry about what they missed.
...and never will!
Probably dirt bag millennials! 😂 I’m generation X and I hate millennials! 😂 Their music 🎶 sucks dick! 😂
No one cares about skinny jean make up wearing pansy boys anyway
Leave me alone kind sir
God i LOVED my Tone Loc album 🙂
Heard this song a thousand times and didn't know that was Eddie Van Halen on guitar, wow!
Really!! Always liked this..
@@MrBobity Drum fill and guitar riff sampled from Jamie's Crying.
He got it right when he incorporated established rock songs into rap. That was a win for everybody. I still like it and I’m almost 100% acid rock.
@@pheavey8768 And dancing lady musicians sampled from Robert Palmer videos.
Tells me how old you are. That guitar crunch is unmistakable Eddie.
This just proves one more time that Van Halen music has an universal appeal, it's not just hard rock
Rest In Peace Eddie
Good music can’t be contained.
They sampled it
@@MontourR what song?
@@fadetoblack1552 Jamie’s Cryin’
Who's here enjoying wild things in 2020!?
M2
Yep
Bom chi ca wild wild.
I gave her... My own ride!!
My name is Juice
I was a cheerleader and we danced to this my sophomore year when we shouldn’t have even been listening to this 😂❤❤
Im a rapper living in a upper middle class neighborhood, and one of the members of my hoa was blasting this song hanging up announcements by my house, it made me chuckle & put it on hip hop rules the world lol
Can't remember what I had for dinner yesterday but can remember every word of this track even tho not heard it for years 😀
Haha! Sob true!! Lol!!
omg I love me some tone loc. I was a little thing when I liked this. thanks for taking back to my child hood memory.
Jennifer Sparks ya sees like a long time ago but youu remember them like yesterday Mrmix by Alex
Saw him live at my friend Aundrea Whalen’s 50th Birthday in Dallas 2 years ago…he still has it!
I love this! Like old days if you was coming up in 80s 90s this is the thang
If this song came out today it'd be rocking the top of the charts.
Agreed!!!!
Probably not. The songs perspective that prostitutes should be shunned, would mark the song as hopelessly "square" for the current strip club / prostitute adoring rap audience
Jus Re~Release it & find out!! B at #1 within the week!! GUARANTEED!!!