PUT US IN A TRANCE!!.. | FIRST TIME HEARING Steppenwolf - Magic Carpet Ride REACTION

PUT US IN A TRANCE!!.. | FIRST TIME HEARING Steppenwolf - Magic Carpet Ride REACTION
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[@jesseheiman1806]

Steppenwolf's music was, for the most of us, our first exposure to a heavier metal sound. You have to remember that this song came out in the era of the Beatles, Beach Boys and the British Invasion bands. We had not heard anything like this. Their song Born to be Wild was in the movie Easy Rider and became the anthem for bikers everywhere. They used sounds and beats that we had never heard before and it changed the musical direction for many of us.

[@garykelly5710]

Born to be wild is essential

[@riteousrighthand6144]

@@garykelly5710 So is The Pusher.

[@davemcbroom695]

@@riteousrighthand6144 I luv the Pusher! BTW, I'm cool on the handshake.😁

[@riteousrighthand6144]

@@davemcbroom695 I also like Don't Step on the Grass Sam.

[@davemcbroom695]

@@riteousrighthand6144 That's an obscure one but a rock'n song fer sure!

[@aussiepie4865]

Amber has such a hippie soul I love it. She’s my favourite person on KZbin.

[@thomasbertsch7270]

AGREE

[@janicecopeland817]

❤❤❤

[@davidkleiner3684]

Absolutely! Amber for President!

[@RuthKing-wm9nw]

She absolutely a hippie!!!

[@bd0821]

Amber was absolutely on that "Magic carpet ride"

[@jazzmaan707]

FYI: John Kay, the lead singer and leader of Steppenwolf, did not do drugs, and did not allow any band members to do drugs, or he would kick them out of the band. And that is from his own comments. John always felt that if musicians were tripping on drugs in their performances, that the sound of the band would suffer. Yes, their music did give the impression that they were drug users, such as "The Pusher," but they were great musicians, and John was an excellent songwriter too. Like, "Peace, man."

[@billyclifton5710]

He was born in Germany also - steppenwolf novel by Herman Hesse

[@TraciDoering-hw8hu]

Find your psychedelics , joy and passion, organically -within!

[@aonewatchman]

The drummer over dosed!

[@jazzmaan707]

@@aonewatchman Uh, drummer Jerry Edmonton died in a car wreck, in November 28, 1993. Jerry was the drummer for the Sparrows, with John Kay in 1965, and the only drummer in Steppenwolf. What drummer are you talking about?

[@aonewatchman]

Sorry ... wrong band member ...it was the back up guttar (sp?) player

[@elza32358]

Amber and Jay's reactions could not be more different...lol. 🌞 She truly has a hippie soul.

[@factChecker01]

She's a flower child at heart. :-)

[@tony-qr4ii]

Acid Rock.. music to trip by

[@alanheindel2629]

I LOVE her reactions!!! ❤

[@charlesrubio7650]

I agree! I seen many reactions by these 2 and Amber has a definite hippie / rock n roll soul

[@dannylgriffin]

If you think this "reaction" is real, you're wrong.

[@karengoodenough827]

John Kay has said in interviews that he wrote this song about his new HIFI stereo and laying on the floor between the speakers listening to music, so yes Amber, you got perfectly what he intended

[@davidlightfoot348]

I always though it was some sort of an act done on the carpet.

[@dalesanders1260]

That's funny. I was 17, high as fk, laying on the floor with two tower speakers, one on each side of my head, listening to Brain Salad Surgery by ELP. I thought I was the only one that had that experince. Hahaha!

[@ronpeters9548]

@@davidlightfoot348 That would be carpet burns !

[@CARNELIANTURQUOISE]

@@dalesanders1260...I used to sit between my speakers and listen to the Meddle album by Pink Floyd....it was awesome!!

[@bigdawg6308]

I thought it was about a drug trip

[@rogerduffey1428]

Having lived thru the 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's, 2000's, and more they are the perfect representation of the 60's!!! Classic!!!

[@scloftin8861]

Watching modern reactions to the music that lit high school for me is so much fun. Glad to see people still grooving to this magical sound.

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

You nailed it Amber! Steppenwolf just took you on a “head trip”! The magic carpet ride was into yourself. This was considered VERY heavy and psychedelic when it came out. I never saw them in concert, so I don’t know if that instrumental part was extended live, but I bet it was. This song was used in stereo stores where I lived to check out various speakers…..So many sounds coming together, and the best speakers helped you hear them all clearly.

[@leebaker2588]

they took a generation on a head trip

[@awmperry]

Yup. And, of course, it was a time when a non-trivial proportion of listeners could be expected to be high, so this would have interacted with that state much like any other psychedelic music at the time.

[@ralphgomez6251]

Greatest Psychedelic Song of all times

[@jamessugg7061]

I was lucky enough to see them with The Guess Who opening. Not bad for a first concert experience!

[@johnckelly88]

Amber caught that ride cold sober. Imagine mushrooms 🍄 and taking that ride 😳

[@mrhalfstep]

"Instrumental" is the word you are looking for. You guys need to remember that, going forward, STEREO was relatively new at this time in music history. We take it for granted now, but for a large part of my youth, stuff that played back recordings of music only had ONE speaker because all the sounds of all the instruments just got lumped together. Live music had much more appeal because the music came from all around the stage. With the advent of stereo and headsets that had two speakers, with each speaker carrying it's own portion of the total music, the bands of that time, my time, used that new technology to get an "out of body" sort of sound that transported the listener. You will encounter many bands from this era that have those long psychedelic instrumentals, because it was the new hip thing to experiment with and the budding drug culture gave a large audience for it. Try listening to all of your music through one speaker for 3 months, then listen to music like this with headphones of the quality that is available today and you will get a real appreciation for what was being developed by artists like this.

[@jimmcevers9443]

Aahhh yes... the dreaded "mono" (monaural). Still have a few "mono" LP's on the shelf. Memories of days gone by!!!

[@kenchristie9214]

Stereo had been around since 1932 and hi-fi stereo began in 1954. What you mean to say is, modular hi-fi with three-way speakers was relatively new in 1968. Prior to that, the best we could hope for is mum and dad's stereogram. Providing we would be allowed to play our records on it.

[@ArthurSB73]

You get that instrumental bit at the end of some songs and the band has a chance to play a jam session especially when they have such chemistry and fun when making music.

[@peacefulpossum2438]

And then there was quadrophonic!

[@Pokyhawk]

I remember my first trip with headphones on Emerson, Lake & Palmer's "Lucky Man". For the time, that was totally 🤯🤯🤯.

[@leesmith4055]

Fun fact, the lead singer in Steppenwolf said he wrote the song about a brand new Hi -Fi stereo system he had gotten. He would lay on the carpet by the speakers and rock out -A magic carpet ride

[@scottdavis3571]

Total genius! You don't even need to take any drugs at all. You just close your eyes and let the sounds take you away.

[@ZacCostilla]

That organ is a huge part of the Steppenwolf sound. MUSIC GEEK NOTE: the guitarist sold his Fender Esquire to the guitarist in Heart. This is the very same guitar that played the bright part in “Crazy On You”!

[@marksfarmcraft1888]

Wurlitzer organs have a fan that gives it that cool sound. Mainstay of 50's and 60's rock and roll.

[@sharikraft1706]

I was 12 when this came out. And it was so freaky. Also Iron Butterfly--Ina gadda da vida... That was crazy. Remember we were 12 years old going to our first dances. Oh my God what a time to be alive

[@fredkrissman6527]

I remember playing, for the first and last time as we quickly moved on to "free love" in SoCal, SPIN THE BOTTLE at a party where I first heard Iron Butterfly's new lp! I'd forgotten till your comment here, so thanx for the memories!!!

[@JohnQuetsch]

I was 13 and you are spot on! We all knew the music was outstanding and I'm so glad that it will be appreciated far into the future.

[@ssshadowwolf6762]

Yes it was a great time to be alive and young . We KNEW the music was something truly epic at the time . It was all of our expressions 🔥🔥🔥

[@deborahstrickland9845]

I was 11 when this song came out, so I'm with you guys. And the ten following this was mind boggling brilliant music too.

[@kevinmcconnell9426]

Me too!! July 1st 1956! We were blessed to grow up in the most inventive time for music in the history of mankind!! Were it not for Les Paul, and his invention of the electric guitar there would never have been Rock n Roll!

[@neilhamilton7487]

Modern music can NEVER have this effect on people.

[@cadman10000]

Quit listening to pop garbage.

[@rigafraction1653]

Another great Canadian band... clearly Born to be Wild was their biggest hit, but always loved this one as well

[@drdr76]

Jon Kay was from east Germany. His family escaped to the West and eventually he became the lead singer for Steppenwolf, what a fantastic life!

[@PeteAndrews]

"Born to be Wild" was were the tape was at when I retrieved it from the tape deck in my totaled '70 Charger R/T 440 when I went thru the wreckage at the junk yard. I was on a long straight away in rolling NE Ohio @ 3am going over 130MPH jamming to this when I wrecked. Wish I could remember before the wreck. I know I was enjoying it... Peace

[@timothyirwin8974]

Canadian American band.

[@jacklewis5452]

And Born to be Wild like everyone says, is an iconic rock anthem.

[@jean-paulaudette9246]

Explode into space!

[@derwoodbowen5954]

Born to Be Wild, another Steppenwolf song, is in the movie Easy Rider.

[@subwaygoddess1]

Yes! "Born To Be Wild" next!!

[@shawnk7832]

A Fave song of my Momma!

[@PedroConejo1939]

If we're going to explore Easy Rider (and we should), I'd look at The Electric Prunes, not just Kyrie Eleison but 'I had too much to dream last night', or their other early stuff.

[@derwoodbowen5954]

@@PedroConejo1939 I saw the Electric Prunes. I was a big fan and have some of their vinyl. Too Much to Dream, Get Me to the World on Time, I Happen to Love You, The Great Banana Hoax and I. Real psychedelia.

[@mrjules1982]

And that entire soundtrack is just such a treasure trove of late 60's music. The story goes that Peter and Dennis made a sort of mix tape of songs that were on the radio while editing the movie and then sent it to Crosby Stills and Nash as inspiration for the real soundtrack they were supposed to write... CSN just sent it back saying: We can't surpass this, it's perfect as it is. And they were right.

[@ssvr3dl1n38]

Loved this, thanks for a great reaction. I reckon you're spot on Amber!

[@mikeking-lc3vl]

This is the Psychedelic Era. I loved every minute of it. And I lived to tell about it.

[@nyclion13]

Heard this song hundreds of times. Always on the playlist. But never enjoyed it more than watching Amber’s appreciation.

[@tonycardone990]

Iron Butterfly- In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida is another classic with unforgettable riffs

[@ginasarmina4728]

Yes!

[@kimberlyelder7479]

Ron Bushy RIP

[@vowilde8250]

Gotta be the long version. No good when you cut out that mesmerizing drum solo.

[@alanschrauben]

Amber was so far into it ! Just watching her was priceless. Keep up the great work.

[@thomasabramovitz6959]

This song was also used in Star Trek "First Contact" movie and if you watch it you won't forget it. Classic song matched perfectly with the scene it was used in.

[@donstuard2546]

Steppenwolf was the real deal and they are still around today. The front guy and singer is John Kay. My sister has all their albums. The Steppenwolf live album is killer for the 1960's. Born to be Wild and The Pusher are just listens. Born to be Wild is what really made Steppenwolf really big. It was used in the movie Easy Rider with Peter Fonda!

[@iplaybass6690]

The Pusher is amazing and super fun to play on bass!

[@8moody1]

@@iplaybass6690 Snowblind Friend and Screaming Night Hog aren't too shabby either

[@edprzydatek8398]

"Easy Rider" also starred Dennis Hopper and Jack Nicholson. Great movie with some great music in it.

[@peacefulpossum2438]

Your sister and I could have been besties. I had them all too.

[@werewolvesofsanger4649]

Your sister sounds very cool. Anyone who has all of Steppenwolf's albums is ok in my book. My favorite Steppenwolf album is Steppenwolf 7. One of my favorite bands growing up.

[@RevCaton]

My 2 year old grandson busted out into a dance marathon when he heard this song right before bed time. 7 views later, he's now in the crib wiped out. Enjoy the extra views and we'll enjoy a full night's sleep (hopefully).

[@collingallagher6491]

I love this! Hope baby sleeps all-night.

[@reformedwheat5648]

Awww bless! You're doing a great thing by exposing your grand(s) to great music!

[@daveyhouston]

Pleasant dreams baby!

[@loudog2326]

And It WORE HIM OUT !!! LOL I'm A Grandfather Too !!! So Much Energy In This Song !!!

[@anthonylovavto3228]

Still bouncing over 50 years later! I was 18 then now I'm 72... It was dancing under a strobe light!

[@AlergicToSnow]

Good old Canadian band. Love ‘em. 🇨🇦 I grew up with this music. I think it’s really cool that you youngsters appreciate it 50+ years later.

[@aonewatchman]

IMPORTAIN - The group's name Steppenwolf comes FROM John Kay/s (the band's leader) reading of a book by the name "Steppenwolf" written by a German, named Herman Hess ...the song is NOT about drugs, its about John Kay lying down on the floor BETWEEN two speakers! The song was his first big hit. The song was the theme song in "East Rider."

[@pattyestrada6]

You have to do “Born To Be Wild” now...I mean with a lyric like “Heavy Metal Thunder ⚡️🎸” you just have to.

[@williamaskeland2171]

This song was a main stay in karaoke bars.

[@toddstevens13]

No matter what anyone tries to tell you that Line "Heavy Metal Thunder" , and the entirety of Born To Be Wild, was the birth and creation of Heavy Metal music, period. The rest is all BS.

[@V01t2]

Air guitar solute

[@TXKafir]

Another vote for Wild!

[@mstewart109]

Yes!!!!! Born to be wild next!!!!!!!

[@richardmartin9565]

Steppenwolf is credited using the term "Heavy Metal" in Born To Be Wild; "Heavy metal thunder".

[@snikkerr1949]

In reference to a motorcycle....it's what the song is about. They didn't coin the phrase for music. Back then...this was rock music.

[@matthewchance8835]

The song was used in "Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me" in the beginning during the club scene

[@schlomovandyke7495]

Steppenwolf is a book by Hermann Hesse. A very wise man from Germany. His book Steppenwolf is one of the most read books in the world! The band has named itself after this book. And I love the band and the book!!!

[@billyclifton5710]

John Kay born in Germany as Joachim Fritz Krauledat in East Prussia in 1944. Glad he made it thru ww 2

[@schlomovandyke7495]

@@billyclifton5710 WOW - Thanks! 😀

[@jvcoulter]

Amber, the part of the song that wasn’t really used for a solo is called the BRIDGE. It connects the other two major sections, the VERSE and the CHORUS. It’s like a breather in the middle. Sometimes an instrument solo will fill the bridge, but on this one, you just “let the sound take you away” for a few beats before returning to the established sections.

[@jackwells8107]

Having said this, we now need Amber and Jay to react to Badge by Cream.

[@RavenMacy]

2 minutes is more than a few beats but your point is correct .

[@paulhunter5364]

I reckon you're probably a musician of about my age because musically you actually know what you're talking about. A big thumbs up to you.

[@aleatharhea]

I'd call the "close your eyes girl" part the bridge. But I'd call the 2 minute part Amanda referred to as just an interlude. That's pretty generic, but I just wouldn't call it the bridge.

[@terryrogers8304]

The other HUGE Steppenwolf song is "Born to be Wild". You may have even heard that one and not realized it!

[@elizabeths50]

Now this song is the best song of the 60s! I have a friend who plays this song for me on my birthday, every years

[@kenlangston3451]

Born to be Wild is usually played in movies or TV shows ironically when there is a nerdy character doing something mildly rebellious.

[@jimmonroe8532]

She is definitely a child of the 60’s and 70’s, she closed her eyes and found herself on a 2 min acid trip! Awesome to watch!

[@darrelljohnson5764]

👍👍👍👍

[@wdking8833]

Yes, this is a psychedelic song. A catch a buzz, sit back, close your eyes and let the music send you on a mind trip song. We heard it and we wanted more. I see that Amber got it. She's got the wave with eyes closed.

[@stormy8207]

Their song Born to be Wild is one of the most famous and iconic songs ever...and one of the most played. It came out in 1968. Steppenwolf kept performing until fairly recently I believe.

[@robjohnson5872]

I believe that the term "Heavy Metal" was first used in Born to Be Wild. My apologies if this has already been stated in the 1400 comments ...

[@chriso6719]

Born to Be Wild is one of their biggest songs. try that next. You looked unsure when it started, but I knew you'd love it when it kicked in.

[@mikeace5831]

60 70s and 80s perfect storm for music I call it a Renaissance

[@debbiefabro887]

I won tickets to see steppenwolf in 68. I was 17. Great concert.

[@timwood8343]

I have to say, y'all are by far my favorite reactionists. You guys are so much fun to watch.

[@MustangTerry]

I agree 100%

[@dukemom20]

YES!!!!!! Love, love, love your reactions!

[@amandaespurvoa7498]

My face always hurts from smiling watching these two 🥰

[@gaillouise8310]

I used to feel the same way...no longer.

[@notasheeple2926]

@@gaillouise8310 why is that?😮

[@Kitch-hu7tm]

A true classic. They also released "The Pusher" which also did this band justice.

[@richardjakubiszak1139]

I see a lot of people walking round 🎵 With tomb stones 🎶 in their eyes.... That was my WOW lyric.

[@deemcdonald5152]

it wasn't really released .it was banned from radioi. word of mouth made the usher a cult classic

[@JANETTE74576]

FYI, The Pusher was written by an Okie named Hoyt Axton. He was also the Daddy on the movie Gremlins. :)

[@Dan-in-the-Wild]

Oh, The Pusher is SO. GOOD!

[@douglassellers7528]

Imagine being 16 and driving when this comes on the radio. What a good time we had.

[@beckiru]

Glad you enjoyed this, but it (and many other 60s/70s tracks you react to) will never be the same without the psychedelics we all heard them through back in the day. That was the "Magic Carpet Ride" they're singing about.

[@vdoman]

Man, during the solo Amber was in a whole other plane of existence

[@bro.bsbibleun-boxingreview2149]

Yes she was. That is what the song is about. I took a lot of trips back in the late 60’s without the drugs to songs like this and Purple Haze and still do! Music is the ultimate Magic Carpet and time machine!

[@LMmccallL57]

I like when she gets into the music like that.

[@ChuckAlverson]

When the bridge ended, Amber looked like she was shocked into reality. Love watching her dive into the music.

[@surlechapeau]

J&A, You'll love their "Born To Be Wild". Its an iconic song with an iconic guitar riff. Best heard on a highway

[@margaretnicol3423]

That's a must. :-)

[@Shrykespeare]

ABSOULTELY!! "Rock Me" is another great one by Steppenwolf.

[@hammathguy3995]

J&A, You'll love their "Born To Be Wild". Its an iconic song with an iconic guitar riff. Best heard on a highway. LOUD!

[@madmanonwheels5150]

Definitely It's on my biker playlists. music.kzbin.info/aero/PLlFrRPKzi7HjyGKT_4xUTqC1mfcrcmFVv&feature=share music.kzbin.info/aero/PLlFrRPKzi7HjwhT65MUO9daRnVlMdkFWZ&feature=share

[@rwxstudio7173]

Another great cruising song is La Grange by ZZ Top. I think they reacted to that song already.

[@michelleboyer9506]

I was born in 68 and my parents listened to all types of music. I had a diverse upbringing. We moved all over the country and world. Didn’t settle in one place until I was 13. Life of a military brat. Love y’all and your appreciation and attitude towards anything.

[@janellemcdonald1673]

1968 GC Marshall High, Balgat AFB, Ankara, Turkey. This song was a Friday night celebration.

[@tamarakelley4497]

Amber you followed the directions beautifully. You rock sista!!!

[@elishawilliams5407]

This was the song my Dad used to introduce me to Steppenwolf. Fun fact: My Dad is a preacher, my mom is the church piano player. They raised my brother and I to appreciate all genres of music. We really learned to listen to the instruments and vocals and it was just an amazing and well rounded upbringing🙂 All that to say, I FREAKING LOVE THIS SONG!

[@tmac8892]

Steven spielberg on line 2.

[@philipem1000]

The long instrumental in this is musically called "a bridge" - many numbers have two parts to them, a refrain and a second refrain (literally refrain means repeat in music) and the bridge is what connects them. The bridge is almost always instrumental, no lyrics, commonly about 32 bars; and this is often a place for solos or featured parts. In this case the refrains are the same and that amazing instrumental is the bridge that connects them. .And yes, the music (let the sound take you away) is the magic carpet. The singer invites his girl for a magic carpet ride on his sounds. Oh and hell yes, psychedelic as all hell, it's a trip!

[@MatrixSS]

I'm glad you posted this, as a multi instrument person with 30 years playing. I'm very happy someone said something, I know it's not the layperson's fault, because they were not trained as you , I and many are. To finally recognize one of many bridges in music from the 60s into modern times. Thank you

[@davidjones6389]

Where's that confounded bridge....?

[@gregedmand9939]

Step was 2 years ahead of the American pack. That wall of sound evolution largely began with them and vital part of the Easy Rider soundtrack.

[@MatrixSS]

@@davidjones6389 the bridge starts around 6:26 mins on the original soundtrack I believe, don't quote me I'm not listening to it at the moment

[@Leafsdude]

I think "interlude" fits better for that section on this song rather than a bridge (or "middle-eight" as it is also known). A bridge does typically have lyrics over a shift in chord progression that remains in the same key, and is also significantly shorter. The instrumental here is a much more significant shift and comes off as a completely different piece of music, even through it fits the key. Plus, psychedelic rock (which would eventually shift into prog-rock) often took a pretty significant influence from classical music, for which interludes are primarily made for.

[@amc4061]

You definitely got it! Amber, let the music take you away

[@annemarinelli7303]

Yes, I love how much she gets into the music!

[@justmecarter1717]

I am OLD! But my late husband was 15 years older...and I was shocked when he said this was his fave song, lol. P.S. Y'all are so cute. Please stay focused on what draws you together and your history. I hate that so many couples break up nowadays. (just saying, plus, it REALLY hurts kids.) I love you guys!! Peace.

[@artiewithers6980]

In a bar in the late 60’s with this song blasting and the strobe lights going, and Drinking beers and maybe sneaking a toke outside. Great times. Long, long time ago. I’ll study for the mid term tomorrow. That’s all you need to understand about this song, guys.

[@Wordsmyth8]

Yes!

[@TheBlack-my5yf]

To this day, decades later, I remember walking home from junior high school with my transistor radio in hand, and this song came on. It was my first time hearing it, and I was hooked forever. (EDIT): That was the beauty of music back then. You could sit back, close your eyes and listen to MUSIC, created by musicians speaking through their instruments.

[@leeroyrokkenrohl5507]

one of our great Canadian contributions to classic rock! And the best dance scene in Team America World Police!

[@edwardmartinez9459]

I'm 64 and got to say I remember that on the radio feeling old but lucky to have been around then 8years old and loving that sound!

[@GoWestYoungMan]

They were a ground breaking band. The heaviness of their sound was a breath of fresh air. And to me, they're talking about an acid trip. I don't know if I'm right or wrong but that's what I get from it. One of the most famous bands to come out of Canada in the 60s/70s. Originally called the Sparrows (from Oshawa, Ontario) they changed their name to Steppenwolf in Los Angeles.

[@lohearth3160]

"Close your eyes girl, look inside girl, let the sound take you away' describes Amber perfectly. There are a lot of great songs on this album

[@bobsblues9944]

"Across the street I see , shadows and candlelight , but im here all alone , it just aint right "

[@RuthKing-wm9nw]

It's a head trip...Amber you got it perfectly. Not everyone needed drugs to take a trip some of us used music!

[@garyoverman4393]

Steppenwolf’s “ Never Too Late “ is incredibly moving.

[@johnanderson4132]

That song gives me hope.

[@josephscally6270]

Fun fact: They keyboard sound that you were admiring was most likely a Hammond B3 Organ with a Leslie unit. A Leslie unit is literally a cabinet with a spinning speaking in it to give the organ that "warbly" sound that people like. I was in a band or two where we had one of these.

[@jameshill8498]

I saw Steppenwolf a few years back and they absolutely had a funky wooden cabinet with glowing tubes and a spinning unit with what looked like different size trumpet bells. I never knew what it was until today. I always assumed it was something they built specifically to create that sound.

[@1charlesallnut]

100%. And Goldy McJohn was a brilliant B3 player. Such an integral part of their sound. He died a few years ago.

[@scottstevens7639]

If you were ever recruited to help carry it, you undoubtedly have back problems today…

[@josephscally6270]

@@scottstevens7639 I was in a band where we had the B3, a Leslie, an upright Piano, 5 amps and an elaborate sound system with two large columns. We needed a UHaul to go to a gig.

[@krikorajemian8524]

Their song "Born to be Wild" contains the line "heavy metal thunder", which is the origin of the "heavy metal" music genre. Definitely worth a listen.

[@bobhughes2290]

@@Spo-Dee-O-Dee Acid rock and heavy metal are not anywhere near the same thing.

[@lynnettehardin2445]

Amber you are right. I love watching your reaction to alot of these i can see as soon as you get the Vibe. Thank you

[@JR-rz8cu]

Steppenwolf was the first concert I went to. I was in high school. I loved them then and still do.

[@natfoote4967]

"Steppenwolf" is German for "wolf of the prairie." It is the title of a 1929 novel by the famous German author Hermann Hesse. It is a novel about the duality of man, the low animal and the high spiritual, so the novel has always been popular with people seeking a spiritual journey. It's your basic hippie novel.

[@KenOtwell]

Wow - I always that steppes were low mountain foothills, but you triggered me to look it up and you're right - it's dry grasslands like those in Russia and central Europe. All these years I was simply wrong, lol. Thanks (I think!)

[@Pete391]

The lead singer was German and escaped to West Germany after the war....Then moved to Canada.......

[@titusho2]

...and don't forget the motion picture! Movie The Steppenwolf '

[@titusho2]

For 3 years 1968-70 Steppenwolf was the hottest band in U.S.,.. love 🐺

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

@@titusho2 No, that was Creedence Clearwater Revival.

[@kevincaulder9001]

The band was called Sparrow before John Kay met Jim Morrison, who suggested the name change. But BORN TO BE WILD must definitely be next. It is iconic. Amber you can have longer trip if you listen to the Doors LIGHT MY FIRE. You can get lost and ride out the sound of a very seductive musical journey.

[@dphalanx7465]

"Riders on the Storm" or "LA Woman." They need a heavy dose of Doors. It'll knock them for a loop!

[@barbarahouston634]

Definitely, the Doors cone nexr, but I prefer :Riders on the Storm,"

[@kevincaulder9001]

@@dphalanx7465 I wish they could listen to THE END or WHEN THE MUSIC'S OVER but I don't know if there are restrictions on these two songs. But MOONLIGHT DRIVE could be another song to send Amber on her way..

[@jamesredman1263]

That is a huge name change! And fortuitous. It fits their music.

[@PedroConejo1939]

Oh, shedloads of Doors needed here.

[@kellyjohnson3617]

Magic Carpet Ride, Born to Be Wild, Rock Me are their three most famous songs. These three songs have been used in movies and such. The bridge in many psychedelic songs was a place for people to take that trip the music and other accompaniments were designed to inspire.

[@rfdarsie]

It's just so much fun seeing your delight in discovering this music that some of us heard when we were young, when it first came out.

[@jeffbruner4875]

Amber makes your channel GREAT because she closes her eyes and the music actually touches her soul. J you are like most people and jam to the tune . Amber FEELS it in her soul and that's very rare

[@shaun374]

She's only second to Lex over on Brad and Lex, who is most likely a musical prodigy who just never got into music.

[@robynanthony1612]

This used to be my ringtone. And one time, in the store, my phone “rang” and some lady walking by, heard it and said “great song”. I told her it was one of my favorites. I’m glad you liked it, now you need to hear “Born to be Wild” and “Snowblind Friend”

[@user-gt2uf8cq9y]

“Born to be Wild” and “Snowblind Friend” are perfect songs, one fast and one slow.

[@butch110251]

Steppenwolf was a book written in Germany in 1927. John Kay, founder was born in Germany and named the band after the book. I spent the summer of 1969 in California as a guitar player in a rock band. We had the same booking agent (RIP Gayle) as Steppenwolf. Kay had very bad eye sight, was a genuinely nice guy and loved his wife.

[@kympeplau1635]

I love this song. I grew up in the 60’s with high school being in the early 70’s. It was such a wonderful time for music and its transition and evolution. Amber has a hippie soul like me. I never did psychedelic drugs but friends of mine did. People who didn’t know me would try to get me high and I would just tell them I get high on the music. I don’t need to take anything for it. And that part of the song is the type of thing where I would close my eyes and just let it carry me away as Amber does often. And that’s me right there. If I close my eyes, I hear more clearly as well. It’s because you’re cutting off one of your senses I’m told, so the others take over.

[@hays9008]

Never gets old....masterpiece in rock. Amber your right...you don't need drugs, just close your eyes and let the music take you away.

[@richmiddlebrook3103]

We weren't there when it happened, but I would have LOVED to had been there when Amber watched this back and realized just how far she travelled on that Magic Carpet Ride. 50+ years later, Steppenwolf is still getting new listeners to their destination right on time.

[@gwilli9511]

I was in high school when this came out. All I can say is we had the best music and best cars of any generation and it was a great time to be alive.

[@carolkinney1327]

EXACTIMUNDO! Amber......NOW, you have gotten a glimpse into the music trip!

[@tfodthogtmfof7644]

Steppenwolf has a lot of great tracks and so many that few people listen to. Children of the Night, Tenderness, Smokey Factory Blues, Snowblind Friend, I’m Asking, The Pusher, Don’t Step On The Grass Sam, For Ladies Only. So many great songs.

[@curtjarrell9710]

I LOVE For Ladies Only. Another good one is Screaming Night Hog.

[@ericanderson8886]

The Ostrich, Jupiters Child, Hey Lawdy Mama, the list goes on lol

[@tfodthogtmfof7644]

Rock me, Justice Don’t Be Slow, It’s Never Too Late, Who Needs Ya, Monster, Straight Shooting Woman, Jeraboah, Gang war Blues,…. Oh I almost forgot one of my favorites Shackles and Chains.

[@lisarainbow9703]

Jupiter's Child!!!!

[@ericanderson8886]

Draft Resister, Power Play, Tighten up your wig, this group is criminally underrated.

[@joiedevivre2005]

I loved how Amber's face lit up when the lyrics started. A hippie friend of mine (a real hippie from the 60's) described this song as "an acid trip set to music". Definitely listen to "Born To Be Wild", but I also think you should listen to "Rock Me" & "Who Needs Ya" - the opening guitar riff is incredible

[@proudgrannyjoanfleming8860]

It was playing the first time I tried acid. Lol.

[@sharonr228]

I love watching Amber and Jay dancing to the music

[@davidmesser5813]

This band was at the top of the rock world for a couple of years. They were Canadian. They did this song on "The Ed Sullivan Show" in 1968. The base player had very long frizzy blond hair and was flipping it forward and backwards. I was 14 and digging it. My dad leaned forward and said "good God would you look at that mess!" Then he laughed, but I thought he was the coolest thing ever! Take care. Vaughn

[@harristurner6836]

late 60's & 70's were the greatest time for music & I'm happy I was there.

[@george217]

"White Room" by Cream? Or "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" by Iron Butterfly? They are both from the late sixties as well...

[@yelnek4548]

In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida is a similar vibe to this song, just three times as long.

[@walterrutherford8321]

Maybe I’m not as old as I thought. I remember all these songs but because my father bought the albums and listened to Steppenwolf, the Beatles, Iron Butterfly, Cream, and other bands who were experimenting with this sound during the late 60s.

[@george217]

@@walterrutherford8321 If your dad bought them you're not not old. I probably have shoes older than you are...👴

[@george217]

@@yelnek4548 17 minutes+ 👴

[@tonyherrera2570]

Amber, you hit the nail on the head! Yes, close your eyes girl and let the music take you away… You gotta remember, the genre is psychedelic rock from the 60’s and if you dropped some acid (LSD) while listening to this song, you could literally let the music take you away….

[@marilynk30]

And go on a magic carpet ride literally! 😉😂

[@guaranteedwinnersclub]

Yes sir. You will never understand unless you actually do drop acid and listen to all the great songs. It's amazing how they come to you deeper. The Beatles had a lot of them too

[@marilynk30]

@@guaranteedwinnersclub and Pink Floyd of course! 🔥

[@sharonbrady-methvin9722]

But please, don't do acid...😜

[@alexanderj.mendez3815]

Hey!!! I resemble that remark…😳😂

[@swf91856]

Love what you guys do. Some of the songs you review bring back great memories for me.

[@stevecrocker6904]

lead singer Joachim Krauledat - became John K(ay) after he and his mother moved from Germany with no English to Toronto in 1958. So "Steppenwolf" the band name was probably in his mind from reading the German novel by Herman Hesse. His dad had been killed on the eastern front a month before JK was born. They later moved to Buffalo. He sure learned English quickly. Steppenwolf has so many great songs

[@williambaucum3318]

Your next Steppenwolf song should be their classic hit "Born To Be Wild". It might be the first true Heavy Metal song from 1968. By the way Amber, Austin Powers isn't cheesy it's fun. 🤣

[@valhopeless856]

Definitely yes! 'Born to Be Wild' is, in fact, the original source of the phrase 'heavy metal.'

[@cflournoy1529]

Definitely!!!! I think she would love Austin Powers simply because of the era that it’s set in.

[@jasonnelson6624]

Austin powers isn't cheesy or fun. It's groovy baby yeah!

[@cflournoy1529]

@@jasonnelson6624 😂😂😂

[@valhopeless856]

@@Spo-Dee-O-Dee Thank you for this! I did some research and learned a little bit so I appreciate the correction.

[@brownie1341]

The first "heavy metal" song was Iron Butterfly's "In a Gadda Da Vida". But Steppenwolf followed shortly afterward and made heavy metal explode. Sounds tame now, but it was a wonderfully heavy sound when this song hit the scene.

[@noneofurbizness5838]

Agreed 👍. I'd say they'd get lost in that!

[@db1958]

John Kay's growl and the guitar growls are still hard as nails and sharp as the edge of a saw

[@oopswrongplanet4964]

In fact the term "heavy metal" is derived from lyrics in Steppenwolf's "Born to be Wild" ("heavy metal thunder...").

[@bullzeyez3236]

Steppenwolf's Born to be Wild was actually released 5 months before Iron Butterfly's In a Gadda Da Vida . But it was Born to be Wild that the term Heavy Metal was coined form. "Heavy metal thunder" is in the lyrics. The only claim by Iron Butterfly regarding heavy metal was , they were the first to chart. I personally view In a Gadda Da Vida as psychedelic rock more than heavy metal.

[@cacu3989]

ABSOLUTELY LOOOOOVE THIS SONG!

[@MrJupton1]

One of my all time favs.. I'm 66 now and man this song and this group rocked out in the late 60s and early 70s! Johnny Kay da man! just a FYI about "Magic Carpet Ride" I believe he wrote this song while he was listening to his new stereo system. "Let The Music Take Me Away"

[@stanlanier7640]

I think Amber got it right: Close your eyes girl, look inside girl, let the sound take you away. Like so much of the music of the Sixties, it's not about what the lyrics mean as if that was the definition of the song, it is about the sounds, the music. Play the song "Tutti Frutti" by Little Richard, then play "Tutti Frutti" by Pat Boone and you will know why the music of the Sixties happened. The Sixties were a reaction to the cultural repression and the moral hypocrisy, the straitjacket conformity offered as the way of life. The music expressed the dissatisfaction, the outrage, and the creativity of several generations coming to a head at one time. Why did white musicians from England turn to black blues players from the USA? Because they brought life and creation while being shunned by the dominant culture. It's like the idiom "Do you feel me?" Well, the music asks DO YOU FEEL IT? That's the sum and total of good rockin' tonight.

[@caravan5557]

Very well said ✌

[@wendysilva8749]

☮

[@avidrdr5640]

@@wendysilva8749 I've been asking for a Little Richard reaction from Jay and Amber. He was actually one of the first with his style and a trail blazer. I was a child when he first started out, but I remember where I was the first time I heard him on the radio.Tutti Frutti was his first solo and made him a legend. I love seeing his rendition of it in his screen test (on KZbin). When they do react to him, I really hope they see him live. He had so many hits and was one of the earliest rock and rollers. And Jay! Little Richard played the piano!

[@mikesanmiguel2954]

😎👍😁✌

[@Krisna_K]

I get one line of this song stuck in my head all the time! The line is, “I looked around, a lousy candle’s all I found…”. I love this song! I think it is my favorite Steppenwolf song!

[@houngandave]

it's not "a lousy candle's all i found", it's "lots of candles all around".

[@robertjackson8261]

I thought he said camel , made sense to me , middle east genie , lol

[@scottwilliams8334]

Reading these comments makes me realize why each generation should stay in touch and learn from and about the ones before. Really, it shocks me how little people know about our musical past.

[@captainmoretokin2172]

Now your in my realm. I met John Kay and became friends right off the bat. I rode my 55 panhead up to the hotel they were staying at in Denver . And my luck the band was coming out the door to go out and get a bite to eat. And they came over to me as soon as they saw me on that bike saying how much they loved it. We stood around it and i told them the details of how i put the bike together starting with the basket case motor . Then i pulled out every Steppenwolf album (covers only) i had from them and they signed every one, John joking said he was getting writers cramp. It was funny . They asked if i was going to the show that night and i said hell yeah. Then John wrote down my name and said to let them know who you are at the door. They had a back stage pass for me when i got there. I Had a blast is putting it mildly. After the show we were standing in the Magic Carpet Ride (bus,) I drank a couple beers while John Went into politics He's smart and knows a lot about it. I was impressed how much he was into it. John gave me his address and said to come and see him if i'm ever in california. .the story goes on but i don't want to bother you too much so i'll leave it at that. My request is something different than the ones everybody requests. '' For Ladies Only '' or ''Morning blue'' bye now

[@MrHws5mp]

Oh yeah, Amber was really getting into that! Born To Be Wild is Steppenwolf's biggest hit, and my introduction to them since it was featured in the biker film Easy Rider and I'm into bikes. However I think my favorite is probably Renegade, since it's so beautifully tied into singer John Kay's early life: if you listen to it, check out the story behind the song too. Since you're so into the psychedelia, another band you might like to check out is Hawkwind. Spirit Of The Age by them is well trippy. Couple of other bands in the same vein are Space Ritual and Ozric Tentacles.

[@jhoward923]

Yes Renegade is a great one. O suggested that one in yesterday's comments

[@simontemplar3359]

This is amazing psychedelic rock! Everybody will mention Born to be Wild, but man you GOTTA hear The Pusher. Also Steppenwolf is a classic novel by Herman Hesse. Love you guys!!

[@danepurciful7164]

GOD Damn the PUSHER... My dad did not like this song. He did not understand that it was anti drug, except for Grass. Now thats another song. "Dont Step On The Grass Sam"

[@simontemplar3359]

@@danepurciful7164 such a great tune. Don't step on the grass Sam is amazing too!

[@bobsblues9944]

@@danepurciful7164 'Its evil wicked mean and nasty "

[@mersmyth5280]

The Pusher!!! Didn't realize (or I forgot) that was Steppenwolf. Powerful song!

[@danepurciful7164]

@@bobsblues9944 Same qualities I look for in a female...

[@martyjones984]

Your reaction to this is why I love you both. You listen and feel what the music is saying to you. Thanks for reminding me how this music hits you the first time and regaining my love for it.

[@charleschristian2063]

absolutely one of my favorite bands I'm 64 years old grew up listening to the band one of my favorite songs thank you for playing it man and I'm glad a younger generation is enjoying the music cuz I grew up with

[@NORGCO]

Star Trek First Contact featured this, being played by the man who invented warp drive as the very first warp capable ship lifts of at the top of an old ICBM launcher. The guy's an old rocker from way back who drinks a fair bit... Please tell me you saw it, it's one of the last good Star Trek movies.

[@cleekmaker00]

"Let's Rock and Roll!"

[@robertcurtin6586]

Yes.

[@Michellejosph]

it was the 1970 steppenwolf live album version used in the movie

[@Chris4Liberty]

Zefram Cochrane, played by James Cromwell.

[@amccookwarewithneisha734]

That's the movie I remember it from. Jonathan Frakes directed First Contact

[@saritadugat3708]

This song was listen to by our GI’s in Vietnam. Big hit. Nothing like tripping to their music. So glad you guys reacted to this. Gosh you’ve brought back so many memories. 💕

[@glassontherocks]

Marines too. Crazy scary times. American Rock and Roll soothed the savage breast.

[@saritadugat3708]

@@glassontherocks I should have said all of our military. The 60&70’s music was the music I grew up to. 💕

[@arthurpendragon1610]

I played guitar on the same stage with these guys we were the house band and they were the special guests. To hear them do this LIVE was astonishing. That entire incredible opening sound was created by the guitar player standing next to his amp and pounding on the top of the reverb box until it shook. THAT"S THE SOUND. No special effects. No Hollywood weird producing. Just a guy pounding on his amp! The long interlude with whining guitars and organ snaking around in and out of your brain was enough to make me lose my mind hearing them do this on stage with no tricks of any kind. The bass and drums were SO TIGHT playing together. I was the opening act for a great number of the bands you love so much on here. I got to hang out and talk with all the guys. Talked with Jimi when he was on break playing guitar with Wilson Pickett in Fort Lauderdale. Oh by the way I took the guitarist and drummer from Steppenwolf down to Coconut Grove in Miami to score some unbelievable killer weed being sold by the Outlaw Motorcycle gang out of a shack in the deepest part of "The Grove." That guitar player STILL talks about that weed in interviews I read. It was pure Columbian Gold and a tiny little stick would take you far far away on just two puffs! I'm watching you two. And it is great to see somebody having fun---ain't nothing wrong. Just us chickens...hanging out in the coop.

[@herbiethekat3637]

Signs, signs , everywhere are signs. Fantastic song. Original