Vavoom Ted The Mechanic
Deep Purple · Other Songs - Deep Purple
Nothin more'n the
occasional tear
But this man's life goes on
and he gets
greased all over
from time to time
At the strip joint, where we met
He said 'Hi, my name is Ted
See that one over there
That ball of thunder
Every time she goes Vavoom,
I wiggle in my chair
Can I buy you a beer?
What a guy
'I've had a few myself' he said
'But I never quit when I'm ahead
Too many rules and regulations
Stupid laws designed by fools behind closed doors
And another thing I won't discuss is religion
It always causes a fight
Vavoom
There she goes again
'How does she do that' said Ted
And he told me
of those unjustices (that)
He had suffered in his life
His wife and kids
and boss and dogs
and neighbours
Raising cain and causing strife
They were forever whining
Bleating howling yapping screeching moaning crying
Vavoom
He fed them well
He keep them warm
Thing about Ted
he didn't really care
Nothing much got in his hair
and the beauty of it was
that he was right
He was big as a truck
and fast as a door
(what's that?)
he was always right
The banjo player took a hike
What's that song
I used to like
Vavoom
He was big as a truck
Fast as a door - Ted
Ted the man our Ted
Vavoom Ted The Mechanic
Deep Purple's 'Vavoom Ted The Mechanic' stands as a distinctive song in the band's expansive hard rock catalogue. Emerging during a period where the group frequently experimented with complex arrangements and driving rhythms, the track showcases the ensemble's signature blend of heavy guitar work and dynamic vocal delivery. While perhaps less ubiquitous than their most celebrated anthems, the song reflects the band's commitment to energetic, riff-centric compositions that defined their classic era. It serves as a reminder of the depth within their discography, offering listeners a glimpse into the creative variations they explored alongside their more famous hits. The recording captures the raw power and technical proficiency that have cemented Deep Purple's legacy in rock history.