Wig-Wam Bam
Sweet
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Hiawatha didn't bother too much 'Bout Minnie Ha-Ha and her tender touch Till she took him to the silver stream Then she whispered words like he had never heard That made him all shudder inside when she said Wig-wam bam, gonna make you my man Wam bam bam, gonna get you if I can Wig-wam bam, wanna make you understand Try a little touch, try a little too much Just try a little wig-wam bam Running Bear never cared enough About Little White Dove and her tender love Till she took him to the silver stream She told him all about what he couldn't live without And made him all weak inside when she said Wig-wam bam, gonna make you my man Wam bam bam, gonna get you if I can Wig-wam bam, wanna make you understand Try a little touch, try a little too much Just try a little Wig-wam bam Wig-wam bam sham-a-lam Wam bam bam sham-a-lam Wig-wam bam sham-a-lam Wam bam bam sham-a-lam Hiawatha didn't bother too much About Minnie Ha-Ha and her tender touch Till she took him to the silver stream Then she whispered words like he'd never heard That made him all shudder inside when she said Wig-wam bam, gonna make you my man Wam bam bam, gonna get you if I can Wig-wam bam, wanna make you understand Try a little touch, try a little too much Just try a little wig-wam bam, and she said Wig-wam bam, gonna make you my man...
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Written by: MICHAEL DONALD CHAPMAN, NICHOLAS BARRY CHINN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Wig-Wam Bam" is a song by British glam rock band "Sweet." It was released in September 1972 as the lead single from their album "The Sweet."
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a success on the charts, reaching number four on the UK Singles Chart and remaining there for 14 weeks. It also reached the top 10 in several other European countries.
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Songwriters"Wig-Wam Bam" was written by the songwriting team of Mike Chapman and Nicky Chinn, who were responsible for numerous hits by various artists during the 1970s.
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Music StyleThe song showcased the band's transition from a bubblegum pop act to a more hard rock-oriented band. It was known for its infectious rhythm, catchy chorus, and Native American thematic elements.
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Theme and LyricsThe song's lyrics tell a cheeky story inspired by Native American culture. They describe an encounter between a warrior and a maiden, with various double entendre and playful sexual innuendo, making the song memorable and somewhat controversial.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Wig-Wam Bam" features the band performing in Native American-style attire.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by numerous artists, including The Donnas in 2002.
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Legacy"Wig-Wam Bam" remained one of Sweet's most popular songs, continuing to receive radio play and being included in various compilation albums. It is widely considered a glam rock classic, and its high-energy sound proved influential in the punk movement that followed a few years later.
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Notable PerformancesOne of the most memorable performances of "Wig-Wam Bam" was in December 1972 on Top of the Pops, where "Sweet" dressed and acted the part of the Native American characters referenced in its lyrics.
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ControversyDespite the song's popularity, it received some criticism for cultural appropriation due to its cavalier use of Native American cultural themes.
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