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(born James Wesley Voight; March 21, 1940 – March 23, 2026) was a celebrated American songwriter known for hits like "Wild Thing" and "Angel of the Morning". He was the brother of actor Jon Voight and uncle to Angelina Jolie.
Musical Legacy and Career
- Key Hits: "Wild Thing" (The Troggs) and "Angel of the Morning" (Merrilee Rush, Juice Newton).
- Other Works: Composed songs for Janis Joplin and The Hollies.
- Gambling Break: Left music (1980–1995) to work as a professional gambler before returning to the industry.
- Recent Years: Released music through his label, Train Wreck Records, and frequently collaborated with Carrie Rodriguez.
Personal Life
Taylor was married to Joan Carole Frey for over 60 years until 2025 and was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2016. He passed away in March 2026 at age 86.
Taylor was married to Joan Carole Frey for over 60 years until 2025 and was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2016. He passed away in March 2026 at age 86.
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Thanks Chip Taylor, for the song "Wild Thing", I love it as a kid, every time I went to my local music store the lady would call my "Wild Thing" because of my Blue Hair and Wild taste in music I would called her "Wild Thing" right back, because she had Blue Hair also! Cheers! XOXO jzebraa
Wild thing, you make my heart singYou make everything groovy, wild thingWild thing, I think I love youBut I wanna know for sureCome on and hold me tightI love you
Wild thing, you make my heart singYou make everything groovyWild thing
Wild thing, I think you move meBut I wanna know for sureCome on and hold me tightYou move me
Wild thing, you make my heart singYou make everything groovy, wild thingC'mon, c'mon, wild thingCheck it, check it, wild thing
Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: Liz Phair / Chip Taylor
Wild Thing lyrics © Emi Blackwood Music Inc., Arlovol Music, Civil War Days, Ex Vw Inc.
