Iggy Pop ‎– Real Wild Child (Wild One)

Iggy Pop – Real Wild Child (Wild One)

A high-energy late-80s reinvention from punk icon Iggy Pop, Real Wild Child (Wild One) captures the raw charisma and rebellious spirit that made him one of rock music’s most enduring and influential figures. Originally inspired by the 1958 rock ’n’ roll classic by Johnny O’Keefe, Iggy transforms the song into a glossy, adrenaline-fuelled anthem built for the MTV era.

Produced during a creatively revitalised period of Iggy’s career, with mixing contributions from David Bowie and David Richards, the release blends driving guitars, polished production, and arena-sized hooks while still retaining the reckless energy at the heart of Iggy’s persona.

The extended version stretches the track into an expansive, club-ready rock mix, amplifying its pounding rhythm and shout-along chorus, while the standard version remains one of Iggy Pop’s most commercially successful and instantly recognisable solo recordings.

B-side “Little Miss Emperor” offers a darker and slightly more atmospheric contrast, balancing sharp new wave textures with Iggy’s unmistakable vocal delivery and offbeat lyrical style.

A defining release from Iggy Pop’s late-80s resurgence, Real Wild Child (Wild One) remains a bold fusion of punk attitude and mainstream rock energy.

Tracklist:

Side A

1. Real Wild Child (Wild One) – Extended Version

Side B

1. Real Wild Child (Wild One)
2. Little Miss Emperor