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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Magic_Carpet_RideMagic Carpet Ride (Steppenwolf song) - Wikipedia

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   "Magic Carpet Ride" is a rock song written by John Kay and Rushton Moreve from the Canadian-American hard rock band Steppenwolf. The song was initially released in 1968 on the album The Second . It was the lead single from that album, peaking at number three in the US, and staying in the charts for 16 weeks, longer than any other Steppenwolf song.

2. www.wsj.com › articles › the-story-behindThe Story Behind Steppenwolf’s ‘Magic Carpet Ride’ - WSJ

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   Jul 12, 2016 · Photo: Gems/Redferns/Getty Images. Released in September 1968, Steppenwolf’s “Magic Carpet Ride” became one of rock’s first songs to open with an extended passage of guitar distortion. The ...

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4. beatcrave.com › the-meaning-behind-the-song-magicThe Meaning Behind The Song: Magic Carpet Ride by John Kay

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   Nov 11, 2023 · Magic Carpet Ride is a popular song by the band Steppenwolf, written by lead vocalist John Kay and gold record producer Gabriel Mekler. Released in 1968, this timeless classic has captivated audiences for decades with its catchy melody and relatable lyrics.

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   I like to dream yes, yes, right between my sound machineOn a cloud of sound I drift in the nightAny place it goes is rightGoes far, flies near, to the stars ...

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6. beatcrave.com › w2 › the-meaning-behind-the-songThe Meaning Behind The Song: Magic Carpet Ride by Steppenwolf

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   The lyrics of “Magic Carpet Ride” speak to the power of dreams, imagination, and the ability to escape the confines of reality. The opening lines, “I like to dream, Yes, yes, right between the sound machine,” set the stage for a fantastical journey. It’s an invitation to embrace the unknown and venture into new realms of possibility.

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7. www.youtube.com › watchSteppenwolf - Magic Carpet Ride (Version 1969) - YouTube

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   Aug 10, 2012 · Written - John Kay, Rushton MoreveSteppenwolf was a highly-influential American hard rock band, based in Los Angeles, CA from 1968-1976. They have sold well ...

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   What is a Magic Carpet Ride?

   • It's a device often employed in books, movies and TV shows. Paul Revere & the Raiders were the first to use it in a rock song when they opened their song "Kicks" with the lines: That song is about drug abuse; Steppenwolf's "Magic Carpet Ride" is an invitation to a journey where fantasy will set you free.

   Magic Carpet Ride by Steppenwolf - Songfacts

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   Who wrote Magic Carpet Ride?

   • " Magic Carpet Ride " is a rock song written by John Kay and Rushton Moreve from the Canadian - American hard rock band Steppenwolf. The song was initially released in 1968 on the album The Second.

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   What is a magic carpet?

   • A magic carpet shows up in the Arabian Nights tales from the 1700s as mystical, and very romantic, means of transport. It's a device often employed in books, movies and TV shows. Paul Revere & the Raiders were the first to use it in a rock song when they opened their song "Kicks" with the lines:

   Magic Carpet Ride by Steppenwolf - Songfacts

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   When did Steppenwolf release Magic Carpet Ride?

   • Steppenwolf in 1970. From left: John Kay, Jerry Edmonton, Larry Byrom, George Biondo and Goldy McJohn. Photo: Gems/Redferns/Getty Images Released in September 1968, Steppenwolf’s “Magic Carpet Ride” became one of rock’s first songs to open with an extended passage of guitar distortion.

   The Story Behind Steppenwolf’s ‘Magic Carpet Ride’ - WSJ

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9. www.songfacts.com › steppenwolf › magic-carpet-rideMagic Carpet Ride by Steppenwolf - Songfacts

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   The movie was based on a popular counterculture novel. John Kay of Steppenwolf teamed up with Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five to do a 1988 rap-rock remake of this song. It was similar to the Run-D.M.C./Aerosmith mash-up of " Walk This Way," which was released in 1986. "Magic Carpet Ride" shows up in a lot of movies and TV shows.