X Celebrates MLB Opening Day With New 'Wild Thing' Video, Picture Disc

To celebrate over 40 years of their rendition of “Wild Thing,” X have released a new video, narrated by singer Exene. They're also releasing a special edition 12” picture disc vinyl record of “Wild Thing,” as well as Exene’s narrated wild history of the song via Fat Possum Records on June 20. 

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The video behind the genesis of X’s “Wild Thing” was directed by James Blagden (the genius behind Dock Ellis & The LSD No-No).  The release comes on the heels of MLB opening day and celebration of the Los Angeles Dodgers win in the World Series in 2024. Check out the video below.

Originally released in 1984 as a non-album single, the song went on to share the screen, most famously as Charlie Sheen’s character, Ricky “Wild Thing” Vaughn, walked onto the mound, in the movie Major League. It’s continued to be used as walkout songs for professional wrestlers Atushi Onita and Jon Moxley, as well as Los Angeles Dodgers stars, Shohei Ohtani and Joe Kelly.

X continues to ride the success of their ninth and final studio album, Smoke & Fiction, released last year via Fat Possum Records. Produced by Rob Schnapf (Beck, Foo Fighters), the album debuted in the Top 10 on four Billboard charts and has been met with overwhelming praise from both critics and fans. X will perform career-spanning hits along with selections from Smoke & Fiction and their 2020 release, Alphabetland.

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