Wild Things!

Wild Things!
Studio album by
ReleasedSeptember 17, 1966
Recorded1966
GenreInstrumental rock
Length25:35
LabelDolton
ProducerJoe Saraceno
The Ventures chronology
Go with the Ventures
(1966)
Wild Things!
(1966)
Guitar Freakout
(1967)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]

Wild Things! is a 1966 studio album by American band the Ventures, released on Dolton Records BLP-2047 (mono) and BST-8047.[2] A 4-track reel-to-reel release was subsequently issued by Music Tapes, Inc.[3] The album is noted for its marked turn towards a heavier sound in comparison to earlier Ventures releases, and the standout track Wild Child which was prominently featured as a sample in "Start the Commotion" by The Wiseguys.

  1. ^ Stephen, Cook. Wild Things! at AllMusic
  2. ^ "Top LP's". Billboard. November 19, 1966. p. 50.
  3. ^ "Releases by Music Tape". Billboard. December 24, 1966. p. 12.