Hidden Treasures (Uncle Ted)

So the obvious SHT posting after an election like the one we just had is to post Ted Nugent. No matter what side you fall on there is no question that The Nuge is fully engaged in politicizing. So we give him the last word, because he's gonna say it anyway!

In 74-75 Ted fired the Dukes and went solo. Seems like logical place to start this weeks playlist, we'll target his first 2 releases only. So this is it for me! No more commercials, phone calls, door knockers, mailings, and commercials! But for sure we will see Ted again... Enjoy!

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Ted Nugent
1975

1 - Stormtroopin'
2 -Just What The Doctor Ordered

Ted Nugent, tired of the Dukes' lack of effort and discipline, decided he had enough and left the group, taking a three month vacation (his first ever) clearing his head in the Colorado wilderness, spending his time deer hunting and enjoying the outdoors.

Renewed, Ted returned to civilization in search of a new direction and a new band. Joining him in the Ted Nugent band would be former Amboy Duke Rob Grange on bass, along with Cliff Davies (ex-If) on drums and finally, from a local Michigan band called Scott which had opened for the Dukes previously, a singer/guitarist named Derek St. Holmes.

Free For All
1976

3 - Writing On The Wall
4 - Together

Rhythm guitarist and lead vocalist Derek St. Holmes left during the recording of the album due to growing personal and creative conflicts with Nugent. However, St. Holmes did sing on the tracks "Turn It Up," "Light My Way," "Dog Eat Dog," and an alternate version of "Street Rats", which was cut from the album and ultimately released on the 1993 Epic/Legacy compilation album, Out of Control. St. Holmes returned to the group after Free For All was released, performing on the subsequent tour. Vocalist Meat Loaf, then an unknown, was brought in to sing on some of the album's tracks that were meant for St. Holmes: "Writing on the Wall," "Street Rats," "Together," "Hammerdown," and "I Love You So I Told You a Lie."

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Permalink Reply by Gordon Williams on November 9, 2012 at 6:50pm

The second one Jon put a picture of (the 3 pack) is the one I found. I got it because of not having WW or SD on CD.

My honest opinion RJ, is that the FFA expanded version is not worth the purchase price. The bonus tracks aren't good enough to spend the money. Just my opinion. I did not pay much attention if it is remastered or not.

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Permalink Reply by Jon on November 9, 2012 at 6:08pm

Craveman

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Permalink Reply by Gordon Williams on November 9, 2012 at 6:54pm

Ya'll know I am a huge Nuge (hey, that rhymes!) fan, and I do think Craveman is an excellent "guitar" album. But, lyrically and vocally, it's not that good. And then "Love Grenade" just flat out sucks to me. Both of these releases have too many innuendo lyrics and such. I mean, come on Ted, singing about "Girl Scout Cookies" and "My baby likes my butter on her gritz" is just so lame and juvenile.

At least Craveman has some killer guitar, some decent tunes, and an awesome remake of the old Amboy Dukes hit "Pony Express". But dont waste your money on Love Grenade. Spirit Of The Wild is an excellent release.