John Kay is the Tom Jones of hard rock. Amazing voice.
@inxs529 жыл бұрын
Holy crap - they still look good 45 years later. One of the best in the 60s.
@5jerry19 жыл бұрын
Miles Harris Even though John Kay is the only original member and the others are probably a generation younger.
@buffalobob28906 ай бұрын
Are you kidding? He's really showing his age, and well past his singing prime.
@mr.zapiekanka84624 ай бұрын
take a look at him rn at 80 in 2024 , guy is ageless
@mrlittlemick19 жыл бұрын
the number one driving song in the world
@kobelcofan4 жыл бұрын
Driving my van 90 in a 55, driving a backhoe among live traffic this song was there.
@SirGavinIII3 жыл бұрын
Don’t forget highway to hell by ac dc
@SuperGiantGeckosLLC2 жыл бұрын
I can’t drive 55 is right there with it.
@soufianeelamiri47652 жыл бұрын
Everytime
@user-zx9ji9lv8nАй бұрын
Radar love by Golden Earring
@SailorGhost9 жыл бұрын
This is the Hymn of Motorcicle Riders all over the world!
@Nohbdysmyname15 жыл бұрын
no matter how old he gets he'll always rock this bad ass song!!! Long Live Rock n' Roll!!!!!
@MrMorrisonAF11 ай бұрын
I’m still so glad I got to see them… at the time I was like who cares but looking back I feel super blessed.. they came with the strange days festival.. Yardbirds, vanilla fudge, steppenwolf, and the doors of the 21st century.. epic
@ShotDownInFlames214 жыл бұрын
I can't believe he's still alive! He survived the 60's.
@stefanbarnert24784 жыл бұрын
John Kay is so charismatic .. & still looking so good !!!
@sebvv52194 жыл бұрын
On top of that he survived the red army, allied bombings, east Germany and extreme poverty. :) Unfortunately he lost about 85% of his eye sight at an very early age.
@jimgleeson983 жыл бұрын
MANY of us have actually...
@pablonaracena3 жыл бұрын
If you want USA to be represented in a song, this is it right here!!!!
@verav27283 жыл бұрын
@@stefanbarnert2478 he is so sexy even at this age 😎
@wanderingspirit70216 жыл бұрын
Could be the great rock and roll song of all time. Today's music ain't got nothing on these guys.
@mtlava2 жыл бұрын
Bingo 😁
@skypeenglishexpress9 жыл бұрын
I got a Harley and this song says it all; almost…. I'm a teacher too, and John Kay is also a humanitarian helping many poor kids in S.E. asia. Fame and money is not what is important in life. What a great incredible guy!
@arthurpussy8 жыл бұрын
+Terryl Miller he hasnt changed much since way back voice still the same read your bit about humanitarian didnt know shows one can learn somethink every day thankyou
@missellendiane8 жыл бұрын
+Terryl Miller does he have top teeth?:)
@GG464208 жыл бұрын
+Terryl Miller No need to hear your life story darling.
@GG464208 жыл бұрын
is that controlling or suggesting? know the diffrence?
@arthurpussy8 жыл бұрын
+Terryl Miller and whats so cool about dudes like him is they dont mention what they do so humble , one great guy
@YouRye15 жыл бұрын
I was afraid even to click on a live version from 2006... but now, I'm impressed
@joeheadblues15 жыл бұрын
John Kay is a true survivor, and this version rocks, I liked the unexpected ending...
@awaken772 жыл бұрын
the ending is epic!
@corbettdc2 жыл бұрын
What was unexpected?
@paulinechapman56693 жыл бұрын
Wanted john kay to walk me to school every day..stop the bullies..having the band bros there would have been the topper..would not turn the group away…even today…❤️🇨🇦
@3traviata8 жыл бұрын
I saw Steppenwolf in their heyday and am impressed.Not only survivors but these guys can still cut it and are in damned, fine shape.
@nickpoker14 жыл бұрын
Johnny Kay is on a level of badassness unknown to any band that was created 1980- present.
@armandocontreras980 Жыл бұрын
y la banda es de finales de los 60 asi que mas legendaria imposible🤘🎸
@Hollylivengood9 ай бұрын
Steppenwolf was created in 1967.
@dbrinkm113 жыл бұрын
John Kay is one " Cool dude " & still looks like he can still hold his own in most situations !! Long Live " SteppinWolf !!"
@abbygirl199312 жыл бұрын
62 years old here...rockin' for a dang long time...thank god...
@clare5one3 жыл бұрын
HIS VOICE MATURED BEAUTIFULLY!!! NOW PERFECTION!!!!!!!!
@musiquins6031 Жыл бұрын
Born to be wild” was the main theme of the film “Easy Rider” starring Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper, riding their Harley Davidson, going down in history as one of the most striking moments of the sixties counterculture, and to this day inspires not only motorcyclists, but many people around the world.
@johnhughes14363 жыл бұрын
John Kay. Definitely Born to be Wild 🙏
@ladybluetexan13 жыл бұрын
oh my gawd! i am 55 freakin yrs old and i am fallin in Love with him, all over again! His voice is even better, now! Rock it!
@007Neenzii13 жыл бұрын
i watch this and i have faith in music again. 40 years and these guys are still badass
@LukeGeoDude15 жыл бұрын
couldnt agree more. man he looks so cool in there, he's around 60 or something, he's on stage in front of small, middle-aged audiance, and he still demonstrates the biggest and unique Rock spirit and coolness ever.
@paulhooson68507 ай бұрын
John Kay plays a mean guitar solo here. Way cool in every way! A great great performance by one of the most iconic rock acts of all time performing the most iconic biker rock song of all time!
@larryeaton42633 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite bands live. I've seen them half a dozen times or so. I remember seeing them one night in Atlanta when another venue had pink floyd playing. It was a very intimate show and they were playing audience requests. They mentioned the obvious, core fans there that night. Nobody was enforcing seating and we were up front jumping up and down like a night club show. awesome.
@bellaimages13 жыл бұрын
I've seen them live in recent times and John Kay still sounded as strong as ever! He IS Steppenwolf!
@daniellovell76067 жыл бұрын
Dear America, you're welcome for Steppenwolf. Love Canada.
@kotsaltan15787 ай бұрын
Спасибо огроменное!Угодили возрастной женщине(63) годика.Удачи в Новом 2024 году!!!Санкт Петербург❤
@sauquoit1345612 жыл бұрын
On this day in 1968 {May 4th} Steppenwolf performed this song on Dick Clark's American Bandstand... Two months later on July 13th it entered Billboard's Hot Top 100; eventually it peaked at #2 {for 3 weeks} and spent 13 weeks in the Top 100.. Original bassist Rushton Moreve passed away on July 1st, 1981 at the young age of 32.. And original drummer Jerry Edmonton passed away on November 28th, 1993 at the age of 47.. R.I.P. Mr. Clark, Mr. Moreve, and Mr. Edmonton.. *** "Heavy metal thunder" ***
@WExALLxSHINExONx6915 жыл бұрын
he still got a lot of energy and i applaud john for keeping on after all of these years!
@PiesangPielsePa112 жыл бұрын
He doesn't sing it as awesome and badass as back in the day, but I still have great respect for them.
@luke415904 жыл бұрын
The absolutley most perfect live rock'n'roll performance! I give it a 10........X 10!!! one of the best songs to hear while driving No song catches the American spirit quite like this song
@keefek14 жыл бұрын
John Kay defiinitely still has it goin' on. His voice and and performance are wonderful.
@youtube_Yatra19686 жыл бұрын
LYRICS : "Born To Be Wild" - Steppenwolf (1968) Writers : MARS BONFIRE "Get your motor runnin' Head out on the highway Lookin' for adventure And whatever comes our way Yeah Darlin' go make it happen Take the world in a love embrace Fire all of your guns at once And explode into space I like smoke and lightning Heavy metal thunder Racin' with the wind And the feelin' that I'm under Yeah Darlin' go make it happen Take the world in a love embrace Fire all of your guns at once And explode into space Like a true nature's child We were born, born to be wild We can climb so high I never wanna die Born to be wild Born to be wild Get your motor runnin' Head out on the highway Lookin' for adventure And whatever comes our way Yeah Darlin' go make it happen Take the world in a love embrace Fire all of your guns at once And explode into space Like a true nature's child We were born, born to be wild We can climb so high I never wanna die Born to be wild Born to be wild".
@fabioriscado42042 жыл бұрын
Um dos maiores clássicos da história do Rock.
@GrannyTenderstone13 жыл бұрын
I met John Kay once about 1989 shook his hand and he wouldn't let go lol. But I had to go somewhere so I moved on. He was in excellent physical condition, as he appears in this video. And it's like 20 years later when this was recorded I believe!!
@jackieham00814 жыл бұрын
I have been listening to this song for decades, it is still .... rocking so great , so wonderful !!! Thanks for uploading and sharing!!!
@waynemegaman11 жыл бұрын
The absolutley most perfect live rock'n'roll performance! I give it a 10........X 10!!!
@michaeladamcik7475 Жыл бұрын
Yes to that.
@laureenpimentel11283 жыл бұрын
Bring back classic rock 60s 70s 80s era was the best👊
@tomjanning2648 ай бұрын
This song never gets old. I firmly believe it adds 100 HP to my engine each time it comes on the radio!
@titusho211 жыл бұрын
That so was really, really fabulous! John Kay with his "Steppenwolf" one of the greatest metal bands. He sounds great!
@pinoyamerican214910 жыл бұрын
classic rock... indeed.... first sang in 1960's and still popular in the 2000s....
@substitute9115 жыл бұрын
he still got that voice. and hits the high notes just pretty well. The Heavy Metal Thunder! yes!
@RobTackettCovers13 жыл бұрын
I think this is the first time I've seen John Kay perform without glasses! As i commented on the Magic Carpet Ride Video, this 67 year old falls somewhere in the badass category.
@alanbailey168011 ай бұрын
One of the cosmic All Time Classics saw them in the 60s in Newcastle staffs uk what a Night never forget it Rock On
@rjmaksym76928 жыл бұрын
No song catches the American spirit quite like this song
@toniborg12877 жыл бұрын
but the singer is German....
@NichBro7 жыл бұрын
About as German as you are intelligent.
@hermanthegerman5947 жыл бұрын
No, a Canadian, born in Germany, and now living in California.
@theultimatewarrior56767 жыл бұрын
Herman Thegerman I just saw John Kay and Steppenwolf at CNE at August 26 i think. It was Awesome!!
@user-cf9tl9lk5g6 жыл бұрын
It doesn’t talk about killing people in poor countries and acting like the world’s police
@DavidLee-no9uc9 жыл бұрын
I remember listening to this on AM Radio in the 60's! Steppinwolf Rocks! ...... I wish they would book a concert in Reno, I'm good for 10 tickets! 3:)
@valdirgianfratti36543 жыл бұрын
Rock men dont get old !!!! Our soul will be young forever !!!! Rock 'n Roll for all buddy !!!!
@toyabailado89814 жыл бұрын
62 years old here...rockin' for a dang long time...thank god... when I was having my first driving lesson, this song came on lmao what a day
@brabham744 жыл бұрын
Baddest ass rocker of all time. Back during the flower children era, Steppenwolf was an in your face, f-you, biker band. Coolest band ever.
@MrPinaluc2 жыл бұрын
Esse clássico levanta até defunto. Isso aqui é o melhor remédio para depressão e a mais autêntica vacina para a COVID. Quando o rock corre nas veias, limpa as artérias físicas e energéticas. Vida longa para todos os roqueiros e a eternidade para o Rock.
@jeffreyanderson56375 жыл бұрын
Jon Kay and the band brings it real again. This song does have more genuine meaning and heart than many may ever discover. First time I heard this version and it ROCKS.
@lindawalshaw1797 Жыл бұрын
WOW! Thanks so much for this. I saw Steppenwolf for the first time when they opened for a band called "Chicago Transit Authority," at that time calling themselves "CTA," who later became just "Chicago." Steppenwolf blew everyone else off the stage. The opening of Magic Carpet Ride still gives me chills and brings back memories of wearing suede "hot pants" and matching knee-high boots, and a fringed vest that fanned out when you're dancing. If only we'd known then that we had the world in the palm of our hands and there was nothing we couldn't do. Thanks for reminding me that we're all still "ROCK STARS" and continue to shine on. Still amazing.
@stevewoan68 жыл бұрын
"Heavy metal thunder", John Kay coined that term
@1Phoebus8 жыл бұрын
"Mars Bonfire" actually wrote the song....his brother was the original drummer in the group. ^/^
@rsrocknroller7 жыл бұрын
It doesn't matter, who was the first to sing this song? So, he was the messenger...got it?
@brunomiyasaki7 жыл бұрын
Bour to be ai like
@mikeoset31937 жыл бұрын
Steve Woan j
@em7dim97 жыл бұрын
He was referring to a motorcycle. So it was a complete accident that it came to mean his entire genre of music.
@LkOutMtnMan13 жыл бұрын
Amazing how so many groups used the organ in rock music in the 60's , really like the sound.
@johnwriterpoet17835 жыл бұрын
Rock is getting older. That's why we have people here in their 60's, 70's and 80's!! Carry on . Enjoy it!
@dianaallison61104 жыл бұрын
Whoa! John Kay is hotter here than when in his 20's..by far! Love these guys. Most awesome band! 🙂🙂☮☮✌✌💕💕
@THISHIBIBITO Жыл бұрын
La mejor Musica! de ayer ,de hoy, y de siempre!
@gilsonanderson58076 жыл бұрын
Great memories of the 60's ,I was young and Steppenwolf blew my mind.
@wars477210 жыл бұрын
I'm a lucky person because I meet John Kay in school, we went at same classroom and let me tell you, he is so quit person, but with lots of talent on music!!!!
@kevinblasinski7396 жыл бұрын
Grew up listening to this ....and I'm still mesmerized by it.
@uplink22213 жыл бұрын
I have always "loved" Steppenwolf. Everybody can play it and it is listenable. The band is still great.
@orochirr14 жыл бұрын
This sound never never gonna die It was born to be forever
@joedrumer90293 жыл бұрын
AFTER 40 YEARS SO GOOD.
@michaeladamcik74757 жыл бұрын
Check out the 69 live version from the Beat Club. Always great.
@awaken7710 жыл бұрын
One of the best and recognizable rock'n'roll songs
@helldronez4 жыл бұрын
rock n roll racing have this music gem too in 8 bits
@maryannziga60883 жыл бұрын
love these guys!!! one of the greatest songs EVER!!!!!
@davidtaylor49753 жыл бұрын
Sings it even better than back in the 60s!
@CoryI13 жыл бұрын
i dont know. im pretty young. but i like to think that when you hold up to the test of time so well as long as steppenwolf has, you're nothing short of legendary.
@stephostermeier773910 жыл бұрын
What an amazing performance and what an enthousiasm and power they still play this song with after all these years!!!! Too good! I really enjoyed watching and listening this
@ronyaugusto6509 Жыл бұрын
Verdade jovem
@michaeladamcik7475 Жыл бұрын
Saw them live in 06 blew us away.
@niallgormley34949 жыл бұрын
Listening to music like this makes me wanna be born in the 60s so I could grown up to 70s 80s and 90s daaaam i missed out on so much :(
@MegaGuyl9 жыл бұрын
niall gormley Yep, unfortunately you have to grow up with all the rap bullshit polluting the airwaves. I'm so sorry for your generation. You have no idea what you missed because it'll never be repeated.
@niallgormley34949 жыл бұрын
:(
@clare5one9 жыл бұрын
niall gormley Sorry you did honey.
@nevzatogulozturk9 жыл бұрын
I feel you bro .((
@brettbehm16669 жыл бұрын
niall gormley Yes, it was good, but now you would be old like me.
@kurtkoster26876 жыл бұрын
First concert back in 1974..front row in Pershing Auditorium...Lincoln, NE
@Charliegirl23 жыл бұрын
I hate he's not touring anymore. I would love to see him again. ❣️
@lesschoenberger30702 жыл бұрын
He's doing some solo dates here and there, blues kind of rock like he started out doing in the mid 60's.
@schusterlehrlingАй бұрын
He is 80 now and deserves retirement.
@triciak9a3e69 жыл бұрын
Awesome voice still.. Much richer! I loved my youth!
@Minalover1006 жыл бұрын
Good guitar player as well...
@bengt28526 жыл бұрын
You got so lucky to be born back then ;)
@DMSProduktions7 жыл бұрын
GREAT vocal!
@mgleblanc112714 жыл бұрын
I totally love KZbin, for letting us listen to all our old favorites:)
@paulcampbell63774 жыл бұрын
The Keyboard player is amazing
@ecommercebrokersnet3 жыл бұрын
Keyboards were just like the Doors...
@adduxe15 жыл бұрын
Songs like this I think will never die!!! My salute to classic rock & roll music. I think they were given from heaven!!! :-)
@hockeygrl2415 жыл бұрын
I just saw one of there shows...a couple days ago... they had a live bass player... he switched between a 4 string bass and a 5 stringed one.... Steppenwolf is amazing!!!!
@wilddriversb14 жыл бұрын
Saw these guys in Colorado. They rocked. Front row, center. Favorite concert ever!
@dbrinkm115 жыл бұрын
WOW! Its not often when a live version of a song sounds better than the studio version but I like this much better and Kay sounds better with age!
@interestingfor14 жыл бұрын
They must really love doing this since it sounds just as good as it did in the 60's!
@raymondesherman252410 жыл бұрын
OK, I just watched Adam Lambert singing this song. NO WAY can he be as good as steppenwolf
@sergiokodemo692512 жыл бұрын
During my mid-late teens, favourite bands were Rolling Stones, Spencer Davis Group, Ten Years After, Keef Hartley Band, Iron Butterfly AND Steppenwolf. Hardly recognize John Kay's voice now, but the man is still going strong and, the totally refurbished band sounds great. OMG the keyboardist, where has this guy been hiding?...awesome!!
@thommyh.44923 жыл бұрын
Dieses Lied wird man noch in vielen vielen Jahren hören. Wenn wir schon lange vergessen sind wird es dieses Lied noch geben und es wird gern gehört werden. Und das ist auch gut so. (Vielleicht wird msn auch noch Easy Rider sehen und sich ein paar Joints reinziehen. Oder einfach nur aus der Tüte, aus dem Vaporiser. Moderne Methode….).
@LANEBarrett9 жыл бұрын
Grrrrrr. Nice Memories! Still Sounding Good!
@user-po3fb9gy8o7 жыл бұрын
Steppenwolf forever!!!!!!!!!bravo!!!
@kopopo2315 жыл бұрын
dude, just some 70-80 year old guys rockin out; that's so awesome man
@smoothpicker7 ай бұрын
One of, if not the best song to come out of my childhood!!! Still resonates loud and clear today!!
@katarzynamuche8409 жыл бұрын
Born To Be Wild
@victorhrod2313 жыл бұрын
Still one of the best songs ever
@msstevie195114 жыл бұрын
I was learning to drive to this!!! I still love John Kay & this song today at 58 years old!! One of the best ever and this was just the beginning of the greatest music ever written!So happy I was in the Class of 69!!! Thanks for this post xx meestermister! xxxxxx PEACE xxxxx
@horsthilbert11 жыл бұрын
Ein Kult-Film von 1969 -Easy-Rider- mit Dennis Hopper und Peter Fonda.Dazu dieser Kultsong; einfach klasse.Unvergänglich und stets toll, ihn sich anzuhören bzw. den Film noch einmal zu genießen.Steppenwolf bleibt und ist eine Superband!!
@mrr28805 жыл бұрын
Gotta love this guy, he had a tough upbringing man .
@eduardourasaki13 жыл бұрын
the gods of rock'n roll blessed this guys !!! Allelujah!!!!!!!
@user-tt7uo2tp1o Жыл бұрын
Найяскравіший спогад дитинства.
@arthurpussy8 жыл бұрын
didnt realise to listing to an interview what a good man he is ?
@NowOnAFM11 жыл бұрын
Wow, this guy still has it. His voice progressed in a very interesting way through the years.
@claudefilimenti420710 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. They have aged well, voice is deeper, but the song is definitely ageless.
@manga1214 жыл бұрын
I know what you mean, I am no where near that old, but they played this at the start of the sunburst 10k finishing at the football stadium at notre dame university back in 1997 the first time I did it, hundreds of people watching, I toed the line and at the start of the race this started playing, I cant tell you how much adrenaline went though me, sprinting off the line leading 4 thousand people and hearing the motercycles starting up to follow the race and direct the race course ,