Steppenwolf - Magic Carpet Ride (REACTION)

‪@AirplayBeats‬ reacts to Steppenwolf’s Magic Carpet Ride
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[@SD-it9ne]

Shout out to Pops for requesting the song! Hopefully he will request more songs for you guys ♥

[@AirplayBeats]

He’s been requesting all types of songs after this.

[@SD-it9ne]

@@AirplayBeats Definitely do a weekly "Pops request" 😀

[@joescott8877]

@@SD-it9ne Ha! Love it!

[@laurabrevitz3944]

@S D I LOVE THIS IDEA. Only issue is Pops may not want to come up with a regular list.

[@AirplayBeats]

@@laurabrevitz3944 oh he’s got a long list. 😂

[@CPACK1]

This was psychedelic, and in 68 and 69, drugs, the Vietnam War, the hippies,and a lot of changes in the world, and this was the music for that time.

[@deannacrownover3]

Your dad's got great taste in music! This song was so popular back in the day!

[@lawrencecooper2361]

Steppenwolf (wolf of the steppes) was a novel by Herman Hesse. Hesse was required reading in the counterculture of the late 60's. Don't ask why, I have no idea. This band was a nice and welcome departure from the spacey SF sound, bringing it back to straight rock. Steppenwolf appealed to bikers, especially Born to be Wild. John Kay who I believe was legally blind had presence and a great rock voice. This tune was pretty trippy but everything was in '68

[@bumperu]

Great observation Lawrence. One might add that his novel Siddhartha was a companion to the counterculture required reading. I read both and expanded my mind.

[@retromom5421]

I am too young to be from the sixties, but I read it in AP English. Guess my reacher was an old hippie

[@ericanderson8886]

"The Pusher" "Monster" "Rock Me" "Don't Step on the Grass Sam" among lots of great Steppenwolf tunes. Big group from the late sixties early seventies.

[@toddmorgan2628]

The Pusher for sure.

[@rexkimberley9537]

Was gonna suggest the same songs. Thanks. Also who needs ya and ride with me. Two of my favorites.

[@bobg8378]

I'll agree with The Pusher and add Tenderness

[@esdel1955]

Don’t forget Born To Be Wild!

[@barrycohen311]

Monster is their Magnum Opus. More relevant today when when they wrote it.

[@pilesovinyl]

Formed in California but the singer was from Germany by way of Canada. His mother had fled Nazi Germany when John Kay was an infant and they ended up in Canada and he later came to the US and formed this group. He had one of the coolest vocal sounds of the late 60s early 70s. Surely you've heard his biggest hit Born To Be Wild, that was their first hit and this one was their second. Also check out Rock Me, Hey Lawdy Mama, The Pusher, For ladies Only, and more...great band.

[@Hollylivengood]

They actually formed in Canada. They lived through nazi Germany, but they were fleeing the Red Army liberators and ended up in East Germany until he was five. He actually remembers their escape when he was five years old, and the guide telling them to be quiet, and then "OK run like hell!" Interesting that most of the songs John writes have that same rhythm to it. Even this one. It's quiet, kind of quiet, building up, then run run run! His song, Renegade is about the escape.

[@FourFish47]

Steppenwolf was an American-Canadian rock band that was prominent from 1968 to 1972. The group was formed in late 1967[1][2] in Los Angeles by lead singer John Kay, keyboardist Goldy McJohn, and drummer Jerry Edmonton, all formerly of the Canadian band the Sparrows.[5] Guitarist Michael Monarch and bass guitarist Rushton Moreve were recruited via notices placed in Los Angeles-area record and musical instrument stores. Steppenwolf sold over 25 million records worldwide,[6] released seven gold albums and one platinum album, and had 13 Billboard Hot 100 singles, of which seven were Top 40 hits,[7] including three top 10 successes: "Born to Be Wild", "Magic Carpet Ride", and "Rock Me". Steppenwolf enjoyed worldwide success from 1968 to 1972, but clashing personalities led to the end of the core lineup. In 2016, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominated them for induction in 2017.[8] Although they fell short of enough votes to qualify for induction that year, in 2018 the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame selected one of their biggest singles - 1968's "Born to Be Wild" - as one of the first five singles that shaped rock and roll to be inducted into the hall in its history.

[@StevesFunhouse]

Nice pull from Wikipedia, though you really should quote your sources if you go that route ... it's only fair.

[@einsteinandrews1234]

The coolest of the cool dudes. Stephen Wolfe still alive.

[@FourFish47]

@@StevesFunhouse You knew where it was from. This isn't 60 Minutes 😆

[@coinneachmaclellan3121]

"The Pusher" was another song that was big for them though John Kay grew tired of playing it judging by his pissed-off reaction when a lot of people were shouting for it at the concert I saw them at in Vancouver. Hendrix had a similar reaction to people shouting for "Purple Haze" at a Vancouver concert, telling them that he would "get to that Mickey Mouse stuff".

[@StevesFunhouse]

@@FourFish47 No it isn't ... more like 2 minutes. C'mon man, it's called plagiarism when you copy exact paragraphs from someone else's article and then try to pass it off as you own work. You apparently aren't that smart, but you want everyone to think you are. And initially, I wasn't even giving you shit about it ... just nudging you a little, but if you want to play dumb, go for it. Everyone now knows where it came from ... but, someone had to donate their own hard work and time to create that article. The least you could have done was to give them credit for it. That actually would've gone a long way to make you "appear" intelligent in my book. Now, I don't want to discuss this further, so you have a nice day.

[@ronaldcrawford9310]

Dad felt like a lot of us listening to this. Some of us oldsters ( I'm 69 yrs old on the 19th) still partaking and enjoying y'all getting it now and enjoying your experience through the mid 60s-70s.

[@reneebarnes1957]

Happy Birthday, rock on!!!

[@ronaldcrawford9310]

@@reneebarnes1957 Thank yoi...thank you very much!

[@beeseewill2407]

Age 67,and am in total agreement with dad,and millions if not billions of others.Its a psychedelic jam. Age 14 when I first heard it,and was so excited,it was so different.Those guys were the coolest especially lead singer John Kay. Check out Stteppenwolf"The Pusher".

[@allenlocke1935]

The opening of this song before it kicks in, is my most favorite sound in the whole wide world:)

[@frankfroml.a.4104]

"Born To Be Wild" was a big hit and their most popular song. Check it out if you can. Looking forward to your reaction on the final cut of Led Zeppelin's second album "Bring It On Home." I think you fellas will choose it as one of your favorites from Zeppelin 2.

[@AirplayBeats]

Bring It On Home will be out soon!!

[@fredshred5194]

True that's a great song, but they haven't even done Kashmir yet .

[@joescott8877]

@@fredshred5194 i THINK they're going in Zep album order, the "Zeppathon," so K's gonna haveta wait for a spell!

[@gerhardbraatz6305]

Your dad has great taste in music!

[@DocRock71]

The Hammond B 3 organ has such a beautiful tone and sound. It's a shame it's not used as much in music these days.

[@MrDirty-if7gc]

Steppenwolf, ZZ Top and Three Dog Night was my first big concert, I was pretty young and had a couple of (firsts) that night, still my favorite concert ever. Your Dad has good taste in music.

[@AirplayBeats]

What a concert!!

[@robertprice6830]

Mine was Deep Purple and Billy Preston.

[@itchyandred4131]

They need to check out three dog night and their cover of Otis Redding' s song " try a little tenderness" so freaking good ✌️

[@robertprice6830]

@@AirplayBeats I was 12

[@BubblesBubbles]

Dad always knows. Sit down and comb his thoughts often for the good stuff...

[@AirplayBeats]

Yes indeed!!

[@MikeLyons2011]

Steppenwolfe is the title of a novel by Hermann Hesse. The novel is a philosophical tale of a man who is a loner and feels as if he doesn't fit in and questions the reality of his existence. The title refers to "a wolf of the steppes", a solitary creature who treads the high mountain ranges far above the rest of its kind. It's a metaphor for the alienation of the protagonist.

[@catmanpc9166]

Bravo! Nicely done. Thank you. ✌

[@neildonley9626]

John Kay, the lead singer, has an interesting story. He was born in East Germany, behind the Iron Curtin, in the days of the Cold War. He and his mother escaped. After a few stops along the way, he ended up in the US.

[@tonydelapa1911]

I came here to make, essentially, the same comment. Fascinating story!

[@markr1256]

John Kaye

[@allanbluzdude]

He ended up in Canada before coming to the US.

[@bobbrinkerhoff3592]

John Kay was born on April 12,1944 before there was an Iron Curtain or an Easy and West Germany Him and his war widowed mother were out beyond East Germany when the Russians started coming West . They took the trains as far West as Tilsit before they had to stop due to the tracks being bombed out . Tilsit is where John grew up until he was nearly five , before he and his mother escaped thru the border fence into West Germany , staying there until 1958 when they immigrated to Canada . At that time John spoke no English at all . Ten years later he sang this with no trace of an accent .

[@michaelyork4554]

"I like Smoke, and Lightening, HEAVY METAL THUNDER, Racing with the Wind, and the Feeling that I'm Under" Every Biker Club's Mantra. Born To Be Wild, Big Song, Big Sound.

[@user-cx3jn7cq8e]

Born to be wild! We had mini bikes and thought we were like Hells Angels.n but we only 13-15 year olds. It was so much fun!

[@jenniferbabros1985]

Their song THE PUSHER is also a great song

[@olly8]

Yàaaeeesss! Yes, yes yes!!! Totally agree💯💥💫✌️

[@steveullrich7737]

This was such a big hit back in '68 and has a nice psychedelic vibe towards the end.

[@williamstlouis3368]

Steppenwolf by Hermann Hesse, Basil Creighton (Translator) Steppenwolf is a poetical self-portrait of a man who felt himself to be half-human and half-wolf. This Faust-like and magical story is evidence of Hesse's searching philosophy and extraordinary sense of humanity as he tells of the humanization of a middle-aged misanthrope. Peace out.

[@jacqueline4514]

Love your Dad’s choice!!! Looking forward to more Dad songs!❤

[@FUBAR1986]

0:11 some people don’t understand the middle section of this song… but it was about taking that magic carpet ride, and words could not explain it…. Man his voice is like butter. 5:04 just an add-on not an edit most groups of this period were constantly experimenting with sound….

[@blackwolf6082]

Your Dad has great taste in music. I saw them in concert in the early 80's

[@cesarnarro6013]

Your dad knows his rocknroll !!! This song has the most bad ass intro ever !!!

[@patoneill6849]

You guys always referencing "Dad" is pretty cool. Kudos to him for bringing you up right (in many ways), and for you both listening to him, and his music. Rock on, lads.

[@Calumetto]

There was a Star Trek movie where the pilot of the first starship from Earth popped this music in as he throttled-up at launch. As an old-timer, I loved that.

[@rainbowkeys711]

If you guys appreciate the organ in this, you're gonna LOVE the old band Deep Purple... Check out their song, "Highway Star"..

[@mrnobody9104]

And LAZY

[@donnabruhn6907]

And Hush

[@TheDivayenta]

And Lazy!

[@ruserious9577]

For millions of us, this WAS the anthem of the State Fair. In the Southwest, it was blared out front of the Magic Carpet fun-house. In Wisconsin, to a giant slide where you sat on a rug and went down it. In Michigan to the giant Sinbad boat that recently had a scare. In New Mexico, it was the jam on The Flying Swiss Bobs. ("Ya wanna go real fast?")

[@wendyt7958]

I used to dance for my memere to this song in 1969 LOL...great tune, great reaction. You gotta do Iron butterfly "in The Time Of Our Lives" and "Soul Experience" from the Ball album...so so cool. I've been asking a few reactors to listen but no one has yet. I think you guys would appreciate those songs more than most. Thanks guys!

[@kerryknight228]

This is a great album, I had it in high school and now it’s in my music.

[@kerrycronin3581]

Shout out to your dad! Excellent choice!

[@billadkins5150]

Another great song by them that got a lot of airplay was “ Hey Lawdy Mama”. You guys would dig that.

[@sylviamc56]

Your dad has great taste! Steppenwolf is one of my favorite groups. Great reaction!

[@bobbrinkerhoff3592]

The late Jerry Edmonton was on drums , The late Goldy Mcjohn was on that B 3 Hammond playing thru a Leslie speaker cabinet , John Kay was playing slide guitar and singing , Michael Monarch at 18 was on lead , Mars Bonfire was playing rhythm guitar , and the late Rushton Moreve played bass and co wrote this song with John Kay . Mars was Jerry's older brother and responsible for Born To Be Wild .

[@snoozinglion8596]

Steppenwolf were ahead of their time... fathers of heavy metal...

[@Ziggy-pp4tw]

They were Canadian/American from Los Angeles. They formed in 1967 and was considered hard rock with 5 members in the band. Great reaction and great song. Thanks you to your Dad.

[@daviddragavon7555]

One of Canada 🇨🇦 "s. Best Bands! 👌 About a gazillion road trips started with "Born to be Wild" by "Steppinwolf "..Respect to your dad. He knows his tunes!

[@raycewilliams3300]

What a........ " Blast From The Past". This came out in 1968 while I was stationed in Germany. I heard it at various discotheques in and around Nurrberg as the Germans loved our music. When they fired this song up the dance floor got filled up in a hurry.

[@827dusty]

you should "Born to be Wild." by Steppenwolf, or "The Pusher." Both were sort of iconic Biker songs. If you walked into a Bar in 1969, and there were 30 or 40 Herll's Angels inside, you would hear this song at least 10 times in 2 or 3 hours. It was their (and every other Outlaw Biker gang's) anthem. Just listen to the lyrics. When it starts up, you'll most likely yell out "Hey...I know this song!" It's been in countless movies, and tv commercials. In fact, it's in a current tv commercial. For something, I'n not sure. "Born to Be Wild"...great song from the late 60s. Thanks guys

[@ramsin99]

Steppenwolf was an American-Canadian rock band that was prominent from 1968 to 1972. The group was formed in late 1967. The lead singer is from Los Angeles other members from Canada. Keep up the great reactions!!! Looking forward to hearing you guys do some Lynyrd Skynyrd. When you do, Simple Man would be a great start. Please be sure to only do Skynyrd from 1973-1977. Plane crash in 1977 killed 3 members.

[@mookie7688]

John Kay wasn't from LA. He was a German immigrant who lived in Toronto, Canada and then in Buffalo, New York. The band started in Canada before they moved to California and became Steppenwolf in 1967.

[@anitapaulus937]

I remember being a freshman or sophomore in high school dancing to this at parties. So good!

[@jim5148]

Love that song, and the Hammond organ that's played in it.

[@vickeyadkins1481]

Ask Dad about Blood Sweat and Tears. I bet he liked them too. :)

[@FourFish47]

The talent and creativity of the 70's just doesn't exist today IMO

[@doctahjonez]

This is a 60s song...

[@annbeguity5932]

Sadly, it probably does exist (although perhaps I lesser absolute numbers). The tragedy of “today” is the narrow, corporate-controlled access to airwaves and distribution. No FM radio, fewer multi-act, cross-genre concerts...oh you know. Depressing to even go on. But point is, if there is great talent today, we’re likely to only come across it by accident-if at all

[@FourFish47]

@@annbeguity5932 I watch a LOT of videos of younger people reacting to my generation's music and they say they've always listened to hip hop or rap, but they LOVE, LOVE, LOVE music from the 60's and 70's. They all thought the Bee Gees were black 😄 but they're fascinated with their music 🙂

[@annbeguity5932]

@@FourFish47 agreed. Was only suggesting that some very talented musicians are “out there” today, but 1) don’t get heard (saturation of corporate radio, top-down predetermination of soundtracks etc) 2) don’t get signed 3)don’t get budgets to record 4) don’t get promoted 5) play dinky live spots-if at all 4) so consequently don’t see a path for themselves as artists...and on and on. HipHop and Rap (and a very few corporate-annointed ones from other genres) *is* the promoted music of our day. Hey, I’m as chauvinistic as you 😊 about the magnificent music landscape of our “youfs”: I only meant to suggest it’s profound corporate/sociopolitical/cultural shifts in the “business” of the music business that all but guarantee we won’t hear talented and promising young folk who have the support systems to evolve and wow us. Different times - and how.

[@charlesphillips3192]

Your dad just knows great music.

[@joescott8877]

Y'all's dad has great taste in "insisting" on this tune! Steppenwolf some really good stuff--speaking of that phrase, two of their best are about drugs, lol--"The Pusher" is anti-hard drugs and the peeps who "push" them, and "Don't Step on the Grass, Sam" is pro-weed, and anti-the govt. who enforces draconian drug laws. Back in the 60's , but still relevant now.

[@chrisholland6052]

Can't go wrong with Steppenwolf. Classic hard rock.

[@gertymoores]

you're dad sounds very cool. love this reaction!

[@byronmitchell3784]

STEPPENWOLF, "MAGIC CARPET RIDE". Part of Pschycodelic Rock of the 60's. More great Far Out Vibes. "ROCK ME", "BORN TO BE WILD", "THE PUSHER", "LAWDY MAMA" .. "BORN TO BE WILD" Mortorcyclist National Anthem. From the Movie starring Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper, Jack Nicholson. EASY RIDER.. I remember this great Bedroom Wall Poster, featuring Dennis Hopper cruising on his Harley Davidson Chopper, flipping off the camera in his Biker Garb. That photo resonates in my mind. I was around 11 years old when I first saw that classic photo.

[@skydogfan4671]

Great reaction to a great song. Your dad has great taste in music. Ask him about Grand Funk Railroad. Would really like to see you two react to Grand Funk Railroad Inside Looking Out - 1969. They play live in this video. GFR was one of the greatest bands live.

[@susanmurray7654]

If you see him sing, with his black shades...badass.

[@debbieplato5107]

This brought back memories! This was the first "Heavy" album that I bought back when I was 14. John Kay the lead singer is from Toronto, Canada and the rest of band are American and the band was formed in LA California. Back in the 60's California was the place to go for a lot of musicians during the hippie movement. Thanks to your Dad for this one. Cheers ✌️🇨🇦

[@davidthompson7485]

The speakers for the organ had a spinning horizontal damper that gave the tremolo vibe!

[@jenniferfoster1692]

In the mid-80s there was kind of a big 60s music revival. I was in college and the live band in our local bar played this song all the time, we loved it. The psychedelic stuff was popular. We were the early Gen Xers born in the mid/late 60s so our parents listened to this stuff & we knew some of it, but we could now enjoy it as (kind of) adults. The Doors were still popular, too, as the legend of Jim Morrison was still strong 15 yrs after his death. Also James Brown 'I Feel Good' was a big one we danced to.

[@kattb.1476]

Yes! My Big Brother came back from Vietnam and open my young ears up to Great Music! 🤘💞

[@kattb.1476]

Check out Kansas, Marshall Tucker Band, Ozzy, Credence CLEAR Water, Nugent (Steanglehold), T-Bone, Howling Wolf, ... so many

[@bluesmike1]

Steppenwolf "The Pusher" and "Don't Step on the Grass Sam". !!!!!!!

[@johnflores5286]

I turned my kids onto this about 10 years ago..... They were like......😃🤗😁

[@egoequus6263]

You don't always have to listen to dad, except when he gives music recommendations.

[@williamscoggin1509]

We used to blow this up from the City Cafe jukebox in high school.😂

[@robblaber6655]

Lyrics to Born to be Wild originated the phrase Heavy Metal " ... heavy metal thunder ... " 🤟😎👍

[@rondpert5167]

The song is about laying on the floor listening to his Stereo. Many records were still issued in Mono also.

[@elegantirony78]

Born To Be Wild - you will know that one too

[@jasonremy1627]

The Hammond organ player in this band is Goldy McJohn. He was from Toronto, and before Steppenwolf he was in a band called the Mynah Birds with Neil Young and Rick James (yes, THAT Rick James)

[@garywells6136]

I was lucky enough to see them 3 times, once at the Elmcombo In Toronto, never disappoint, a few more.

[@1967PONTIACGTO]

it is the crime of the 20th and 21st century that Steppenwolf is not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

[@alexdrummer2175]

Sad that they got overlooked for the rock and roll Hall of Fame few years back. They were so influential to many musicians. Especially Goldy McJohn's Hammond playing. Quite pioneering actually.

[@AW-yj6md]

Airplay, your so right, the organ, big in the 60's, everyone, Moody Blues, Paul Revere and the Raiders, The Doors, and the organ play on here coincidentally reminds me of Ray Manzarek,..do keep going, your dad knows what he's talking about, if he's along that age group with me and so many others, he like me probably saw a lot of these groups on Ed Sullivan Show, which is now re-airing, you should watch, so you can see these groups perform in the raw form, black and white, grainy, see Pete Townsend, and Keith Moon destroy their instruments,..and Burt Bacharach and Dione Warrick,..growing up in that era was really something, leaving impressions on our young minds at the time,..do keep going, enjoy,..Godspeed Peace ✌

[@reddogg57]

The rhythm guitar is just insane

[@davidstenton4365]

*Excellent viewing as always gentlemen* For John Kay's Steppenwolf I suggest these two..↓ 1) Born to be wild.! You've had to have heard it but it was a cultural touchstone 2) The Pusher.!!!!! AMAZING SONG.! Thanks for what you do.....

[@Hollylivengood]

OK besides this being a beautiful, psychedelic song, this was also literally about living your dreams. Their keyboard player was insanely talented. John Kay wrote this when Steppenwolf had their first hit, and he'd just gotten married to a fellow refugee from East Germany, and both of them had had this terrible war time childhood....and now here they were. There's a fun interview with John Kay, and he talks about this. If you get a chance, you should see it.

[@topherthered]

The Pusher, in my opinion their best sing.

[@joelong7448]

I remember vibing with your papy when you guys went live one night. He was reacting to my comments and we hit it off pretty good. I'd like to see that more often.

[@aldoyle8147]

Your Dad has great taste!

[@redevil7081]

Saw Steppenwolf headline the Byrds and Flo and Eddy(the Turtles) in Jan’70. Great concert, there were parents with kids who left when Steppenwolf did their anti drug song “Goddamn the Pusher Man”, just because of the curse words, didn’t even understand what it was about!

[@jamessugg7061]

My first concert was John Kay & Steppenwolf. The Guess Who opened for them.

[@rogercaruso9337]

Just imagine dropping a couple hits of acid while listen to all this music from back in the day

[@se6550]

Sweet. A little Purple Parfait and a magic carpet ride. What a great morning. You guys are great!!

[@timmiszkowski9222]

Good call. The Hammond Organ sound is AWESOME 👌 👏 👍

[@MelissaDalehite-ey4bu]

Kudos to your Dad. Great song. 😊😊😊

[@DanielHBuchmann]

I lost my dad last year and miss him terribly. I'd tell you guys to enjoy every moment you have with your pop but it looks like you already are. Cheers.

[@stevedahlberg8680]

THANKS POPS! I just love that groove so so much. And the bass guitar line on this just slays. It's just a perfect mix of funky and then stealthy and slinky and just mostly ultra-hip.

[@jamesvomsaal3814]

The singer escaped East Germany .He wrote a song about it Renegade

[@crsounddoctor4937]

Shout out to your Dad!!!

[@Friend_Of_The_Muse]

Rock ON! DAD! Dad knows whats what!😎

[@trishbrazel9139]

Fantasy will set you free!

[@sharonmcdonald6299]

Best jam ever!!

[@mrsbugs5292]

Oh, this is magic!!!

[@Sh3lbyd0g10]

I'm lovin your pops already. Dude, them boys didn't even know where they were - can you say acid trip?

[@raddison6084]

"The Pusher Man," Steppenwolf

[@user-cx3jn7cq8e]

Can't help but dance I love it!

[@joelliebler5690]

You guys obviously have a strong musical knowledge of history!

[@robertgonderinger9536]

The Pusher! For Ladies only, Sparkle eyes, Jupiter's child...great stuff here

[@laurabrevitz3944]

Props to your dad! He's got great taste! 😁

[@maureenwagg5305]

Pops knows what he is talking about. Steppenwolf is a great band. This is not their only song. Try The Pusher . That's a trip.

[@zerep11]

Woo-Hoo! Welcome to my musical world Gentlemen ... ENJOY!

[@77skipsskippernic]

Oh shit this hits hard on some 15" cerwin Vegas in the back of a 1972 chevy blazer.

[@edwardcapobianco2975]

Right on and a good selection by your pop!! You can never go wrong with Magic carpet Ride!!!

[@jeyrock5559]

SteppenWolf is a DC comic villian. He was in the DCEU Justice League movie.

[@redevil7081]

That’s a Hammond B3 with the velocity horns…thanks Pop’s!