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Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Ruth Brown
Vocals
Heywood Henry
Baritone Saxophone
George Duvivier
Bass
Connie Kay
Drums
Rector Bailey
Guitar
Vann "Piano Man" Walls
Piano
Freddie Mitchell
Tenor Saxophone
Taft Jordan
Trumpet
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Ahmet Ertegun
Songwriter
Jesse Stone and His Orchestra
Composer
Jesse Stone
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Ahmet Ertegun
Producer
Herb Abramson
Producer
Jerry Wexler
Producer
JERRY LEIBER
Producer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Wild, wild young men like to have a good time
Wild, wild young men like to have a good time
Wild, wild boyfriends like to lose their minds
Wild men dig me, but I love a cool one
Wild men dig me, but I love a cool one
To go home to when I've had my fun
Wild men whoop and holler and yell oh-wee
Wild men whoop and holler and yell oh-wee
They can scream and break down, but they don't kill me
[Verse 2]
Well, they can romp and stomp
Well, they can rock and roll
Well, they can do the bop
Well, they can thrill my soul
Well, they can drink their wine
They all wanna be mine
Well, mercy, mercy, ain't that a shame
Well, mercy, mercy, ain't that a shame
Wild, wild young men scandalize my name
[Verse 3]
All my girlfriends, they wonder how
All of my girlfriends, they wonder how
How I make these young men go wild
Well, I just clap my hands
Well, I just wink my eye
Well, I just whisper baby
Well, I just heave and sigh
Well, I just roll my hips
Ah, and I leave 'em high and dry
Wild, wild young men, I must confess
Wild men love me, but I must confess
When I tame one, that'll be the best
Written by: Ahmet Ertegun