The lyric "Heavy Metal Thunder" marks the first use of this term in rock music."Magic Carpet Ride" is a good song
@user-gt2uf8cq9y8 ай бұрын
"Snowblind Friend" and "The Pusher" are two of the great anti-drug songs of the 1960s.
@doomhunter6978 ай бұрын
"Heavy Metal" was a term used in drag racing. This song was about that sport ("Fire all or your guns at once" is about the start.) The song's use in Easy Rider made it a motorcycle anthem.
@davidantonacci95258 ай бұрын
It was the only time the term was used for good instead of evil.
@drewpall25988 ай бұрын
@@user-gt2uf8cq9y Two more powerful anti-drug songs from the early to mid 60's are "Buffy Sainte-Marie - Codine" Album "It's My Way - 1964" My belly is a-cravin', I got a shakin' in my head, I feel like I'm dying, and I wish I was dead. If I live 'til tomorrow, that'll be a long time, But I'll real and I'll fall and I'll rise on cod'ine, And it's reel, and it's real, one more time. Well, when I was a young girl, I learned not to care Off whiskey, and frlick I often did swear. My mother and father said, Whiskey's a curse. But the fate of their baby was many times worse, And it's reel, and it's reel, one more time. Stay away from the cities; stay away from the town, Stay away from the man pushin' codeine around, Stay away from the stores where the remedy is fine, For better your pain than be caught on cod'ine, And it's reel, and it's reel, one more time. You'll forget you're a woman, you'll forget about men, Try it just once, and you'll try it again. You'll forget about life, you'll forget about time, And you'll live off your days as a slave to cod'ine, And it's reel, and it's reel, one more time. But, if I die tomorrow, still one thing I've done, I've heeded the warning that I got when I was young. My one satisfaction, it comes when I think That I'm livin' my life without bendin' to drink, And it's real, and it's real, one more time. And my belly is a-cravin'; I got a shakin' in my head, I feel like I'm dying, and I wish I was dead. If I live 'til tomorrow, that'll be a long time, But I'll reel and I'll fall and I'll die on cod'ine, And it's real, and it's real, one more time. "Bert Jansch - Needle of Death" Album "Bert Jansch - 1965" When sadness fills your heart And sorrow hides the longing to be free When things go wrong each day You fix your mind to 'scape your misery Your troubled young life Had made you turn To a needle of death How strange, your happy words Have ceased to bring a smile from everyone How tears have filled the eyes Of friends that you once had walked among Your troubled young life Had made you turn To a needle of death One grain of pure white snow Dissolved in blood spread quickly to your brain In peace your mind withdraws Your death so near your soul can't feel no pain Your troubled young life Had made you turn To a needle of death Your mother stands a'cryin' While to the earth your body's slowly cast Your father stands in silence Caressing every young dream of the past Your troubled young life Had made you turn To a needle of death Through ages, man's desires To free his mind, to release his very soul Has proved to all who live That death itself is freedom for evermore And your troubled young life Will make you turn To a needle of death
@DanielFrost218 ай бұрын
Great tune from the movie "Easy Rider" with Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper and Jack Nicholson.
@scottclark37618 ай бұрын
The lore goes that the term "Heavy Metal" was coined in reference to Steppenwolf. They got some great songs. Magic Carpet Ride, The Monster, The Pusher. Feel free to keep going.
@icmman78 ай бұрын
thats the story, never debunked.
@glumphyStoned8 ай бұрын
the pusher is one of the most badass songs ever along with born to be wild of course
@scottclark37618 ай бұрын
@@glumphyStoned Might be demonitized. But quite worthwhile.
@icmman78 ай бұрын
@@glumphyStonedi can't dispute that ....
@christophermerlot33668 ай бұрын
Steppenwolf is a novel by German author Hermann Hesse. Written in the 1920s. It's counter-culture and alienation themes were popular among hippies. The phrase 'heavy metal thunder' may be where the term heavy metal came into popularity to describe aggressive music though the term does appear in William Burroughs' 1950's novel "The Naked Lunch."
@gablen238 ай бұрын
It's a great novel, also pretty strange, very interesting piece.
@stevedahlberg86808 ай бұрын
Well said and I remember reading several of his books in high school. Also I have eaten dinner at William Burroughs place and went to his funeral.
@RayfordRaySiegel8 ай бұрын
That's where the band got the name. I found that out, when I started reading it. I need to get back to reading it.
@markmurphy5588 ай бұрын
"Magic Carpet Ride", is THE psychedelic song of the late 60s, against which all others are compared.
@peterhamilton557Ай бұрын
Nope. In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida.
@jwichman98 ай бұрын
Scenes are from the movie Easy Rider with Jack Nicholson Dennis Hopper and Peter Fonda.
@bradsense74318 ай бұрын
Jack wearing the football helmet- classic.
@oldmcdonald33766 ай бұрын
anyone know where to stream that movie?
@BillHallisey8 ай бұрын
Steppenwolf did have several rock hits. "Majic Carpet Ride" was also a massive hit by them. It's embraced the hallucigenetic drug culture of the 60's and 70's. "Goddamn The Pusher" was another hit that took a shot at drug dealers.
@thomasmacdiarmid82518 ай бұрын
To quibble, part of the lyrics differentiated between dealers, who sold pot and other nonaddictive substances, and pushers, who sold addictive drugs and tried to get people hooked. Other than that, it may qualify as the least subtle song ever.
@ronaldstokes48418 ай бұрын
Personally, I believe 'Monster' was their best hit. I'm a Nam Vet and it was the perfect anti-war song.
@chrisweidner47688 ай бұрын
@@ronaldstokes4841Thank you for your service. Happy Thanksgiving, from an Army Infantry gulf war 1 vet.
@ronaldstokes48418 ай бұрын
Thanx and Welcome Home Brother. Bless Ya for havin' the garns to volunteer... I was drafted, they found me hidin' under my bed. My Thanksgivin' was cool. Thanx again.@@chrisweidner4768
@boosuedon8 ай бұрын
This movie introduced me to the world of the "Chopper"! The bike Fonda is riding became the iconic standard of what a "Chopper" looks like. At 73, I have a raked out Harley-Davidson and I love it!
@madmanonwheels51508 ай бұрын
Good stuff
@generalkenobi0664 ай бұрын
CAPTAIN AMERICA BABY
@AngelDawn19828 ай бұрын
Yeah!!! Gotta check out “magic carpet ride!!!” I actually picked this song for a jazz piece to dance to when I was 13. Absolutely love this song!!
@dagmar.69548 ай бұрын
Steppenwolf was a Canadian-American rock band from 1968 to 1972. Their biggest hits were "Born To Be Wild", "Magic Carpet Ride" & "Rock Me" but other songs are "Straight Shootin’ Woman", "Hey Lawdy Mama", "Who Needs Ya", "Move Over", "Monster" etc. Both of their songs "Born To Be Wild" & "The Pusher" were used prominently in the 1969 cult film "Easy Rider".
@OtherSideOfMorning8 ай бұрын
And the bands name comes from a book by Herman Hesse
@JohnHazelwood588 ай бұрын
... and singer John Kay (born: Joachim Fritz Krauledat) has german roots!
@rossdownes42408 ай бұрын
They were formed in America but they are a Canadian band.
@lesschoenberger30708 ай бұрын
@@rossdownes4240 Goldy and Jerry were Canadian, John from Canada via Germany. Mike and Rushton were from California.
@lesschoenberger30708 ай бұрын
And 1974-1976.
@ronaldbolton73388 ай бұрын
The movie launched the careers of Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper and Jack Nicholson. Peter was Henry Fonda's son who is most known for this movie but who never really made it that big. But of course, Jack and Dennis became iconic. Jane was Peter's sister and had a much bigger career than her brother.
@user-ph1th4ir8h8 ай бұрын
The movie is Easy Rider. A cult movie for sure
@amb27457 ай бұрын
Peter Fonda in 1966 hung out with The Beatles during their North American Tour. Peter used to tell John Lennon "I know what it's like to be dead" over and over. John would later use that line in the song "She Said, She Said".
@timothyirwin89746 ай бұрын
All three were making movies before this especially Jack. They worked together on a 1967 movie together, The Trip.
@NoahIsThaGOATАй бұрын
@@timothyirwin8974yeah but Easy Rider put them on the map to the general public and even got Nicholson an Oscar nom
@jesseheiman18068 ай бұрын
Steppemwolf was one the first bands that were both a little bit heavier than most of the rock out there and really led us into the psychedelic music era. Their next hit, Magic Carpet Ride , definitely moved the rock world toward the psychedelic age. I know that you said that Heavy Metal wasn't a thing yet, but you have to compare this song to the other music out there. Remember, the music being played were songs by the Beatles, the Rolling Stones along with the Beach Boys and the great groups from Motown. So Steppenwolf;s sound was much heavier than what we were used to listening to in the late 60s. Great reaction, I so enjoy watching you two learning about the music of my youth.
@ngriff20005 ай бұрын
Another good one was, Snowblinded Friend.
@metalmark12148 ай бұрын
Steppenwolf's biggest song. Has been used in many places since. Not surprised you have heard the line "Born to be Wild"
@jackempson30448 ай бұрын
"The Pusher Man" is a really good song of theirs. So are "Rock Me" and "Magic Carpet Ride". All hits.
@greenbeatsred8 ай бұрын
So the movie Easy Rider came out in July 1969 but this song was released in January 1968 hitting #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 that year. This was right after Jimi Hendrix at the Monterey Pop Festival and just before Led Zeppelin, Grand Funk Railroad, and Black Sabbath releasing their debut albums. It was an amazing time in music history. Not to forget CCR who released their 2nd album Bayou Country in 1969 also. We had the best music! The song "Magic Carpet Ride" is another Steppenwolf classic that came out on their next album.
@jorinkema98778 ай бұрын
This was a huge hit and iconic song of my high school years.
@stephaniethurmer53708 ай бұрын
One of my favorite groups. I saw them live in 71. Great show. Thank you so much
@karendoss60268 ай бұрын
I saw them in concert in 1970. I was 18. Great concert. So glad y'all reacted to this!!!
@stevedahlberg86808 ай бұрын
I've also got to shout out the Hammond organ part in this. It's actually my favorite part of the song. It would definitely not be the same song without it.
@daytonarama8 ай бұрын
Well, the Hammond Organ WITH the iconic Leslie Speaker. Which provides that signature vibrato. Old school stuff here. This was purely mechanical. A baffle chamber spinning around in a huge speaker cabinet. Speed of the spin controlled with a pedal, and changed the speed of the vibrato.
@armadillotoe8 ай бұрын
I still love the sound of a Hammond B-3 played through Leslie speakers. There is nothing like it. Steppenwolf's cover of "Snowblind Friend" is great too.
@constitutionalpatriot67978 ай бұрын
I've been rockin' this since its release......the good old days! Y'all ought to check out a couple later tunes like "Monster" or "Don't Step On The Grass Sam".
@markmurphy5588 ай бұрын
Peter Fonda, Jane's brother.
@DanielFrost218 ай бұрын
and Henry's son.
@jmweed18616 ай бұрын
Hanoi Jane Fonda is A Traitor...!!!!!!
@carlop.71828 ай бұрын
Thanks for your reaction. I was lucky to see Steppenwolf live, maybe 12-15 years ago, they were not in their prime, but born to be wild was a crowd favorite, so they played it. Old man BB King played right after them, so I was lucky to also hear him live before he passed away. He was in his 80's but still played the guitar well enough. It's great to watch these legends while they're still alive & I recommend that you go to any live show while it's still possible, regardless of musical genre. And not only music, it's the main idea behind this song--enjoy everything life have to offer, because one day, you'll be too old to do it. Have a nice day, both of you.
@metalmark12148 ай бұрын
This has been licensed for many TV shows and movies, sometimes sincerely, but many times for comic effect. It appeared in two episodes each of Miami Vice, Kojak, Supernatural, Monk, Doogie Howser, M.D., Growing Pains, Quantum Leap, Home Improvement, The King of Queens, The Simpsons, Six Feet Under, My Name Is Earl, Full House, Punky Brewster, Married... with Children, The Wonder Years and Family Ties Movies this has been used in include Coming Home, One Crazy Summer, Opportunity Knocks, Dr. Dolittle 2, Speechless and The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part.
@gwydion568 ай бұрын
My personal favorite usage of the song was in the movie "Serial". A goofy but fun film.
@barsandbarbells20228 ай бұрын
wow!
@DSchae21658 ай бұрын
Steppenwolf is CLASSIC!
@zzz7zzz98 ай бұрын
saw them in the summer of 1980. i was in Toronto for a week. my trip was sponsored by Molson Breweries, so i had free tickets to anything and everything. saw the blue jays play, went to Steppenwolf, The Animals, Krokus, Peter Gabriel concerts, and possibly more that i can't remember. basically whatever was in town, i went to. was a very memorable trip.
@MrMoggyman4 ай бұрын
More than just a song......an anthem.....of my life!
@dionisioiacobelli66898 ай бұрын
John Kay was born in Germany. His parents migrated to America when he was a little boy . He eventually named his band Stenppenwolf. After a novel by German author Herman Hesse that had kids in the 60's tripping out .
@donnajean32028 ай бұрын
John Kay the singer was born in Germany but emigrated to Canada as a child.
@RockinMamaT8 ай бұрын
Steppenwolf was a huge band in Canada. They were an American -Canadian band.Magic Carpet Ride is amazing❤
@sylviamc568 ай бұрын
Love this reaction! I looked at the comments and didn't notice anyone mention that the lead singer is John Kay. I agree about his voice. The gruff sound of his voice fits. Keep them coming.
@stevedahlberg86808 ай бұрын
Drove your dirt bike into a hay bale, that really cracks me up for some reason. I loved riding dirt bikes so much and we had plenty of opportunities in the small town I was living in. By the time I was in high school I had a Yamaha 250 Enduro which was street legal but it could still tear up the trails and climb steep ravine hills and so forth. Absolutely check out Magic Carpet Ride.
@kevinullsperger19408 ай бұрын
All time classic, to be sure!!
@pammcnary4 ай бұрын
I had this album in the mid 60’s. So earlier than you thought. Yep. I’m old (70) I’ve heard ALL the music! :)
@eric_day848 ай бұрын
'Magic Carpet Ride' should be your next reaction by these guys. That's another one of their more popular songs and I actually like more than 'Born to Be Wild'. 'Rock Me' is another one of my favorites. Steppenwolf is just a killer band!
@62CDN8 ай бұрын
It's very interesting how much of the best rock is unknown to do many. Steppenwolf came out of the Toronto music scene, moved to California and created a band of Canadian and American boys and were huge for years. I'm
@lisas64508 ай бұрын
😊❤❤ Hi Phil, Hi Sam!, That was great to watch! I recently learned that the term "heavy metal" was born from this song specifically. One of these days you guys should watch Pentatonix on the Sing Off (TV talent show for acapella groups) PTX performed this song. One of the judges said that we have the term "heavy metal" in the lexicon due to this song! But, Phil I think you are correct about the meaning of the term within the song lyrics. I'm pretty sure that 'heavy metal thunder' was referring to the motorcycles. 😮😅 Sam ,I can totally see you riding motorcycles!! 😅 Luv you guys!! 😊❤❤
@powellmountainmike88538 ай бұрын
Born To Be Wild became the go to anthem for the biker culture in the 1960s and 1970s. It appeared in the movie Easy Rider along with many other great songs. The line "I like smokin' lightnin', heavy metal thinder," was the first use of that term, and marks Born To Be Wild as the FIRST "Heavy Metal" song, the granddaddy of that genre.
@pegajense8 ай бұрын
My favorite of theirs is Snowblind Friend
@kristianh.pedersen28 ай бұрын
The 'video' is actually scenes from the film Easy Rider, a great classic movie with a fantastic soundtrack. Henry Fonda and Dennis Hopper are the main caracters. Nicholson plays in a supporting role.
@armadillotoe8 ай бұрын
Peter Fonda.
@alonzocoyethea61488 ай бұрын
Crazy Dennis, Fonda and Mad Jack on the back...iconic song to an iconic scene. Movie was shot on a shoestirng budget, and now it's just as classic as this song.
@Matt-uj6jm8 ай бұрын
I was 11 in 1969 and on holiday at Butlins Ayr Scotland the DG at the disco let me play the next record. Born to be wild 🤘 I was 65 this year still remember it and still love the record 👍🏴
@johnwelsh60658 ай бұрын
I was fortunate enough to have gone to University 1972-1975, and all the music from before then, like this, and during, formed the musical background, including many great bands that actually came to perform for us in the Great Hall!
@19brittani8 ай бұрын
its a road trip song, rag top down, sun glasses on relaxing and groovin vibe. its been used in MOVIES and commercials. that was JACK NICHOLSON riding on the bike with the Gold helmet..
@erictownsend88708 ай бұрын
Steppenwolf was known for their heavier guitar (called hard rock at the time) combined with Goldy McJohn's organ played through Leslie speakers (amplifier/speaker with mechanically rotating baffle to give that particular distorted wavering organ sound), and of course John Kay's vocals. Not to diminish the excellent bassist and drummer.
@markscott48304 ай бұрын
John Kay the singer was a Canadian of Eastern European descent the band called The Sparows moved to LA . Born to be Wild and Magic Carpet ride were hugh AM rock songs
@joycewinn19608 ай бұрын
The "video" y'all said was perfect for the song is actually from the movie "Easy Rider." Peter Fonda is wearing the patriotic motorcycle helmet, Jack Nicholson is behind him in the gold football helmet and typical Nicholson shades. Dennis Hopper is on the other motorcycle riding solo. When i was in my twenties, I'd crank this up while getting ready to go out clubbing. It's still one of my ringtones.
@caciquenica24828 ай бұрын
My band and I use to cover this song, killer bass riff, awesome
@robertwoods37504 ай бұрын
remember when this tune first came out , being from a small town in tex. with not much to do , we would go for "country rides" , not owning a chopper myself i drove a 67v/v bug we would drive the country roads and smoke one with the tunes turned way up and this was a good one to jam to! , ahhh memories are all i have left of a much freer time , and it's a shame more generations didn't get to experience our freedoms.
@Jude_1968 ай бұрын
LOVE STEPPENWOLF - they, and Three Dog Night were on my book cover in FIFTH GRADE!!! 🤣🤣🤣 SUCH AN ICONIC TUNE!! LOVE IT!!
@ernestitoe8 ай бұрын
The guy in the gold football helmet on the back of Captain America's bike was Jack Nicholson, in one of his first movie roles. He wasn't in the movie for long, but he had quite a presence.
@BillHallisey8 ай бұрын
The three actors in that clip from "Easy Rider" are Peter Fonda (Jane's brother), Dennis Hopper.... Jack Nicholson.
@sabrenas78958 ай бұрын
Caution playing this song while driving may end up with a speeding ticket! Another so ng that can have that effect is Radar Love by Golden Earring , you might want to check that out as well 😃
@ralpholson76168 ай бұрын
Don't forget Highway Star by Deep Purple.
@CB-xr1eg8 ай бұрын
@@ralpholson7616 Nobody could forget that classic, but the version from Made In Japan is by far the vest one.
@dave-ox2eo8 ай бұрын
"Already Gone" by the Eagles, and "Francene" & "La Grange" by ZZ Top, would make my car speed up for sure.😅
@thedealer7774 ай бұрын
Takes me back to the 70s. I belonged to a "One-Percenter;s" motorcycle club. Had a chopped-down '47 "Knucklehead." As My old-lady at the time use to say, "Ain't nothin' like wrappin' your legs around sumthin' HARD & HEAVY, and goin' for a LONG ride!"
@pattithompson127829 күн бұрын
Easy Rider was a great movie for the time. It captures the emotion of a changing culture and rebellion that carries it
@ronaldriis10238 ай бұрын
Steppenwolf needs to be in the Hall.
@Bellas17178 ай бұрын
Spine-tingling for fans, this was featured in a Supernatural episode when Baby (black 1967 Chevy Impala) made a comeback and thundered down the road.
@tammyjackson31138 ай бұрын
The video is from Easy Rider, Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper and Jack in the gold football helmet. Great Movie.
@TD-mg6cd8 ай бұрын
Back in the '80s, when I was driving a police cruiser on the swing shift, almost everyday at the time we usually hit the streets, this would come on the radio. I would key my mic and broadcast the first 4 lines.
@KrazyKatLadyx28 ай бұрын
A lot of these old rockers are popular in commercials as well, so you may be hearing many of these in that way.
@rusack71746 ай бұрын
John Kay was the lead vocal. Steppenwolf has Canadian roots.
@stenekedahl44468 ай бұрын
This was my during senior year i high school!
@icmman78 ай бұрын
i was 11 when this was released and up til then in my very short life i'd never heard anything like this and was flabbergasted. never gets old.
@visarr8 ай бұрын
The Kinks' You Really Got Me (1964), The Who's I Can See for Miles (1967) and The Beatles' Helter Skelter (1968) were the first. Paul heard that The Who's song "really goes wild"; however, he didn't think it was all that wild. Therefore, he created Helter Skelter.
@vovindequasahiАй бұрын
Steppenwolf pretty much defined Heavy Metal with this song. First song it is called out.
@richardpetty91598 ай бұрын
I’ve got Steppenwolf’s greatest hits (the one with the Timberwolf on the cover). I love it but when I listen to the whole thing, I’m completely exhausted at the end. They’re pretty intense.
@irvinvalkowitz28678 ай бұрын
Lead singer is John Kay. Saw him and Steppenwolf 3 times.
@kenrickhackett39778 ай бұрын
You think of the comic book character? The name of the band was taken from Herman Hesse’s great novel of the same name. Hesse’s novels were avidly read during the 1960’s and also include “Siddartha”, and "Magister Ludi [aka "The Glass Bead Game”]. He won the Nobel prize for literature in 1946. He is worth reading in our times too.
@victoreem28 ай бұрын
one of the songs when i hear on the radio i just have to sing along
@Gulicktheemu8 ай бұрын
Yes,, the songs of my youth. Anything by Stepenwolf, Three Dog Night, Moody Blues, Deep Purple, LED Zeppelin, Blue Oyster Cult (BOC) and Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR) is 🔥🔥 and timeless. Nothing like the throw away songs being produced today. #hangovergang forever 🤙🏽
@justmoose65348 ай бұрын
This video is from "Easy Rider." The guy in the Red, White and Blue helmet is Peter Fonda (son of Henry Fonda and Brother of Jane Fonda). The guy with the beard and mustache is Dennis Hopper and the guy in the gold helmet riding along is Jack Nicholson.
@user-tx6hl9fx4x5 ай бұрын
I saw them in concert once. I watched Biker movies when I was a kid and when I was in the NAVY I brought a Suzuki GS450 and a shipmate let me ride his Harley Davidson and I got Addicted😂. In 1981 I bought my first Harley, a 1980 Fat Bob and whenever I ride this song comes into my head. Do to health reasons I can no longer RIDE 😢.
@bradmannion67698 ай бұрын
back when they not only made good music, they made Great music
@tomaaron61878 ай бұрын
Lead Singer’s odyssey to stardom is phenomenal. His father was a German soldier killed on the Eastern Front. After unbelievable set of obstacles his mother and him became refugees in Canada. He arrived as a young boy not only not speaking English but also visually impaired. That’s why often the glasses. Self made star in every way and a great philanthropist.
@jackempson30448 ай бұрын
John Kay was the singer. He was a very strong singer. I saw them late in their career and they were great.
@lisar.66708 ай бұрын
The two dudes on the bikes are Peter Fonda {son of the late great Henry Fonda} .. The hippie with sunglasses is the late great Dennis Hopper and there is a third passenger rider in a suit played by Jack Nicholson. The clip is from the movie "Easy Rider". Check out the movie when ya get a chance too.
@jonathanlocke64048 ай бұрын
"Easy Rider" features Peter Fonda, (Jane's brother, Henry's son) and Dennis Hopper, with a notable scene-stealing appearance by Jack Nicholson. Fonda and Hopper are two bikers who drive across country to New Orleans after making a major score in a cocaine deal. Fonda's character, with the American flag helmet and bike, is nicknamed "Captain America"...Along with "The Graduate", this was one of the earlier major films to really feature contemporary rock music in a soundtrack. Aside from Steppenwolf, there were songs by Jimi Hendrix, The Byrds and The Band. Some often credit the phrase "heavy metal" in this song as the inspiration for the name of the later genre, of which this band was definitely a pioneer. We called this "acid rock" back in its day...
@Zentrix-248 ай бұрын
Great Canadian Band, Loved it in Easy Rider...........Magic Carpet Ride and The Pusher are other great tunes.! Dennis Hopper was a great actor! This song would be great in post apocalypse movies!
@karenmandeville71168 ай бұрын
the footage in the video is from Easy Rider. Dennis Hopper, Peter Fonda and Jack Nicholson.
@petergarayt96348 ай бұрын
"Snowblind Friend". Steppenwolf had some very socially conscious songs.
@shaynewest87578 ай бұрын
They never wrote Snowblind Friend it's a cover
@armadillotoe8 ай бұрын
Hoyt Axton wrote it, but Steppenwolf made it theirs.
@Boodieman728 ай бұрын
It was used a lot in the early monster truck and indoor motocross TV shows, Mickey Thompson off road or something.
@erichammonds93233 ай бұрын
Mars Bonfire, AKA Dennis Edmonton, the writer of Born to be Wild, claims this song has been used in over 60 movies.
@markscott48304 ай бұрын
This came out in 1968. Steppenwolf was before their time. It was a theme song on Easy Rider, with Jack Nicholson, Dennis Hopper, Peter Fonda Jane Fonda's brother
@cubfanmike7 ай бұрын
"Terminator" featured George Thorogood - Bad to the Bone!
@ORagnar8 ай бұрын
This song is the quintessential banger. o
@paulwalker94218 ай бұрын
"Helter Skelter" from the Beatles is called one of the first heavy metal songs. Suggest" Magic Carpet Ride" by Steppenwolf
@daviddragavon75558 ай бұрын
Started out more road trips than anyone. They were from Canada. Peter Fonda, not Jaine, (but, he was herbrother) & Dennis Hopper the guy in the hat. Jack Nickolas. Was the guy in the football helmet! John Kay was the lead singer.
@soultrampamplification84258 ай бұрын
Greatest driving song of all time!
@mitzifrancis98438 ай бұрын
Magic Carpet Ride is a must if you haven't heard it yet! Be prepared to get lost in the trippy sauce. It's an iconic 60s song.
@constitutionalpatriot67978 ай бұрын
Lead singer/songwriter is John Kay.
@russ43388 ай бұрын
The actors are, Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper and Jack Nicholson.
@cavecookie18 ай бұрын
I have a story about this song. I used to like in a tiny tourist town 30 miles from the next nearest town. The town was generally Biker friendly, and the local club used come to town a lot, it was a great ride on a bike. So, all us locals knew these guys, and they were a great bunch of folks. The bar/restaurant I cooked at was the "party bar" in town, and that's where the bikers would hang. We always had live music on weekends, and one band happened to be a very talented married couple, and they were definitely Bluegrass people. During a break, the couple was commenting that the bikers weren't very animated. I told him he was playing the wrong music...gotta rock out, and told him to open his next set with "Born to be Wild". So, I set this up...I went to one of the bikers, and got him to fire up his bike, parked 20 feet from the front door, when the music was about to start, as an "intro" to the song. Well, it worked! Bike fired up and revved a few times, and when he shut the bike down, the song started. And the party was ON! This may not be an American anthem, but the bikers have certainly adopted it!
@a.westenholz40325 ай бұрын
This song was so iconic and so long lasting that I, born in 1970, was dancing to it at parties in the late 70's early 80's along with more current hits. It just stuck around. So I grew up knowing Steppenwolf- and especially this song. I can't imagine not knowing it.
@yambo598 ай бұрын
This song is from the uber classic 1969 movie "Easy Rider" which is the video playing here - if you you look youll see actors Dennis Hopper, Peter Fonda and Jack Nicholson in the gold football helmet.
@rmacdougallaliasdogviticus8 ай бұрын
Another amazing 'B' side song. First released as the 'B' side to 'Sookie Sookie' which is okay but is not a song I would have suggested for you guys. Check out 'Magic Carpet Ride' and 'The Pusher' next instead. The song was also featured in the movie 'Easy Rider' which was a huge counter culture film from 1969. Check out 'Roger McGuinn' - "It's Alright, Ma (I'm Only Bleeding)" (written by Bob Dylan btw.) Cheers.
@lesschoenberger30708 ай бұрын
It was released with "Everybody's next one" but neither song was designated A or B, they let the radio stations decide it and 8 out of 10 picked BTBW.
@vicprovost25618 ай бұрын
Great song from them, totally Ikonic. For another, do Magic Carpet Ride, great stuff! Enjoy. 🎵🎸🎤🎹🎶
@marklinwarsaw5 ай бұрын
This song meant so much to so many for a multitude of personal reasons but to most of us, it was the inspiration to get outside and live for the moment. I rode from Mission bay, Ca to Wabasso Beach, FL on a 1983 Kawasaki KZ750 LTD. ten days and it was one of the BEST experiences I ever have had. I was Born to be Wild. I'm 65 now and raising my last child. I am so glad I did it while I still had the strength and youth to do it.
@lesschoenberger30708 ай бұрын
Mars Bonfire a.k.a. Dennis Edmonton wrote this song about the freedom that he felt after buying his first car, a Ford Falcon. He saw an advertisement poster in a store window with a picture of a motorcycle coming out of volcanic ground that said "born to ride" and wrote this song and actually recorded his version of it which is pretty cool but much more mellow, it's here on KZbin check it out!!
@greggwashburn59245 ай бұрын
Steppemwolf Played at the Original Woodstock 1969
@johnsilva91394 ай бұрын
Didn't know that, but I'll take your word for it. Never saw any concert footage of them there. They were certainly a very popular group in 1969 though.
@dennismoyer22728 ай бұрын
You were watching the scene from the movie that that song was played in the movie Easy Rider . You were looking at Jack Nicholson, Peter Fonda, and Dennis Hopper