Ten Foot Pole
ZZ Top · El Loco [1981]
Stry da fings thadd awondt oont do butt any il thang thad a wondt meeto.
Shees my nurirng my nu esit seten' ra mind at a ros reshoo.
I don loo kadang doo my net loohah leten meen you
Hmm, I wouldn't touch her with a ten foot pole.
I wouldn't touch her with a ten foot pole.
You just don't know what shape I'm in.
Try-da-fy thedit dern tasgoo
Itel dang ifl eeton if airs ron wichoo
Day me dy ron my nek
Thars a dang ana ding doo itan beegon
Shee kina sitn wita ly dou fang
Let it ang wit a itin imin babee
Ide oln lee pak da thangs yoodo
Letit ang ifen eeton wacha ron wichoo
I wouldn't touch her with a ten foot pole.
Ten Foot Pole
Ten Foot Pole stands as a defining track from ZZ Top's 1981 album El Loco, capturing the band's signature blend of blues-rock and boogie. Released during a transitional period between their raw blues roots and the polished synth-rock sound that would later define their massive commercial success, the song showcases the group's tight instrumentation and gritty vocal delivery. The recording highlights the interplay between Billy Gibbons' distinctive guitar work and the rhythm section's driving groove, establishing a sonic identity that would evolve throughout the decade. As part of a discography rich with hard-hitting rock anthems, this track exemplifies the band's ability to craft memorable melodies within a heavy, blues-infused framework. It remains a testament to ZZ Top's enduring influence on American rock music and their consistent ability to deliver high-energy performances.