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Apr 12, 2024 · 15. Berry Rides Again (Steppenwolf, 1968) An unashamed tribute to one of the artists that shaped not just Steppenwolf but most of their generation. Kay’s song namechecks a good half dozen Chuck ...
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- Born To Be Wild. If we were to define the classic rock era of the late 1960s songs, “Born To Be Wild” would be one of the most essential tracks selected in defining an era of music.
- Magic Carpet Ride. When Steppenwolf was faced with the task of following up one of the biggest rock and roll songs of all time in “Born To Be Wild,” they stepped up to the plate and hit one way out of the park with “Magic Carpet Ride.”
- Rock Me. There really is no doubt as to which are the most popular three Steppenwolf songs. With many bands, the most popular songs do not always translate to the band’s best songs.
- The Pusher. As we continue our Top 10 Steppenwolf songs list, we turn to one of the band’s most popular songs. Everyone loved this one. The iconic track “The Pusher” was released on the band’s 1968 debut album entitled Steppenwolf.
- Born to be Wild. Even if you’re unfamiliar with most of Steppenwolf’s catalog, this is a song you’ve probably heard this song. It’s been used in multiple movies and TV shows, including The Wonder Years, The Simpsons, Speechless and Dr. Doolittle 2, and another track on the Easy Rider soundtrack.
- Magic Carpet Ride. The opening of the song is a near cacophony of instruments that segues into a bright beat. Parts of the song are an invocation to relax and just take it easy against a liturgical rhythm.
- The Pusher. 1969’s Easy Rider made this song famous. It’s a more insidious look at the consequences of drugs and falling victim to someone who only cares about profits and not what will happen to the person who partakes.
- Don’t Step On The Grass, Sam. Marijuana was a large part of the Bohemian counterculture of the 1960s. Among other protests of tenacious issues in Vietnam, the group also wanted the freedom to smoke weed.
- Born to Be Wild (Steppenwolf, 1968) “Steppenwolf was formed in 1967 and “Born To Be Wild” would be their highest charting single spending three weeks at number two on the American charts.
- Magic Carpet Ride (Candy , 1968) “Magic Carpet Ride” is mid-tempo, psych influenced hard rock with organ, heavy bass, a funky beat and a psychedelic break featuring organ and guitar effects.
- Monster (Monster, 1969) “This is obviously the single edit of the much longer LP track. It’s mid-tempo, heavy hard rock with protest lyrics, guitar and mal/fem vocal harmony backing vocals.
- Ride With Me (For Ladies Only, 1971) “Released in July 1971, this was one of their catchiest singles ever. Should have become a big, big hit, but unfortunately it didn’t (no chart entry here in Germany, only # 37 in their homeland USA).
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