Steppenwolf - Magic Carpet Ride (REACTION) with my wife

[@henryburt605]

I can remember taking that ride back in the 60's

[@danielcobbins8861]

I was a huge fan of Steppenwolf back then. The shortened version was on top 40 radio, and that version, the band played on the Smothers Brothers show. The video on this channel wasn't played on the show. It was just the group playing with an oscilloscope reacting to the music.

[@leepeartlifeson3311]

One of those rare songs I don't think I'll ever get tired of hearing

[@johnbrowne2170]

I wish I could remember how many times I played this on vinyl.

[@qguru5533]

I was in 6th grade in 1968. We were lucky enough to have a jukebox in the cafeteria with all the current hit songs on it. For a dime you got one selection, and for a quarter you got four. "Magic Capet Ride" and "Born to be Wild" were two of the amazing songs we selected every day to serenade us while we ate our lunch. Man, how fortunate could a 12 year old be to hear those magnificent songs while they were actually moving up the charts and brand new.

[@dalemcmillan7231]

Another huge hit from 1968 from Steppenwolf. Went to #1 here in 🇨🇦 Canada and #3 in the USA. It's from their Steppenwolf Second album ❤❤❤❤❤

[@aldobelli8300]

This was a huge hit during the psychedelic period of rock. Another one was "Inna Godda Davida" (sp?) by Iron Butterfly. BTW, both of these bands along with Deep Purple were also considered Acid Rock Bands as well as Blues Psychedelic Rock Bands.

[@stevenparker4684]

The three original members were Canadian they moved to LA in the mid 60s and formed the band

[@bretttodd6470]

This song has been repeatedly played on the radio for 65 years. Not many songs hold up to that from a percentage standpoint.

[@dusty4835]

57 years.

[@user-tb9dx9mg2njsb]

That’s how it was back in the day!Love you kids✌🏻❤️🇺🇸

[@mcbeezee2120]

Ever since 1968, NO ONE, can help bobbin' their head when this song gets going.

[@MisterWondrous]

Having lived and lived this era of music, it is with great joy that I see younger people, from all over the world, discovering the music of the high renaissance from 1964 to 1974, roughly, ending with the end of the Vietnam War. Hearing people in Europe, today, using words like vibes and groovy and into...pretty far out. Those at the time who used herbs rather than the prescribed derailleurs, made timeless music treasured even now. Others went down darker paths, and are largely forgotten. The leading zeitgeist was one of mind-expansion, not destruction. Y'all would fit right into any number of gathers at that time, where future geniuses shared ideas, books, music, food and so on. And laughter. Lots of laughter. Peace and love. PS. In other news...not my fault.

[@jamesvomsaal]

The sound was the Hammond Organ and the Guitar. Great reaction

[@jimbessett2392]

Love watching your reactions because they are always so much fun and they make me smile. You mentioned that you were relating it to drugs and although it has a psychedelic vibe, for me anyway, it speaks about music. In the lyrics when it says, “close your eyes girl, step inside girl, let the music take you away”, to me it’s saying if you close your eyes and let the music take over that it’s like being on a magic carpet ride because of where the music takes you as you relax and just let it take over your mind and body. I don’t know how others interpret it but that’s always been my own experience and thoughts whenever I listen to this song, and music in general actually. I know from watching your reactions that you both know what I mean by that because you have shown me that various songs have affected both of you deeply as you listened to them and they profoundly touched your heart . Anyway, that’s how I see it when I listen to this song and maybe no one else does but that’s okay. Have a wonderful day my friends and take care of each other! ❤

[@leannmiller7153]

To get that introduction sound, guitarist Michael Monarch created feedback then it was spliced on to the beginning of the song. John Kay wrote Magic Carpet Ride after buying a new high quality hi-fi system. According to him started writing lyrics “about how great our new stereo system sounded”, adding in imagery about making a wish. The line “between the sound machine” refers to the way we used have giant speakers set up, then blast the music❤️

[@luvutons411]

Fantastic group...Steppenwolf. Great pick you guys...🎤🎶🇺🇸

[@vicrodriguez8344]

The electric sound you were asking about is electronic feedback that we hear when a guitar or microphone is too close to an amp. The Beatles were the first to use it on purpose in the beginning of "I feel fine"

[@raymondreynolds5898]

Actually it's about laying on the carpet with the stereo cranked up loud. A magic carpet ride!

[@joeyrobison5362]

My brother, born 1954 died 2021, had the album Steppenwolf the Second which featured "Magic Carpet Ride". Hearing this brings back the memories I have of him listening to that album as he got ready for school. This and Led Zeppelin 3 were his favorite albums.

[@brockmiles6597]

The 60s were a-mazing!

[@jonbrooks5246]

One of my favorites growing up!

[@Jonathan-d1b3g]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@correctlyrics]

Andrei... you're so innocent 😂 There's only one way that you can fly on a carpet. Hehe

[@JohnPilon082149051552]

It’s the organ that gives the full sound experience! The organ was a big part of rock in the 60’s, eg Young Rascals ‘It’s a Beautiful Morning’.

[@johnsmathers190]

This was my first album when I was 13 years old, in 1973. I wore it out by playing it so much.

[@M_vintage-f5b]

John Kay is a very good singer. The first time I heard this fabulous song in 68 I knew it would be big, sure was. I love the psychedelic sound from that era. Actually one of my favorite songs ever, it's 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@WilliamGuess-ns6th]

Acid Rock!

[@johnniekight1879]

My favorite song by them is their trilogy "Monster/Suicide/America". Incredible track. That sound was a guitar with a bit of feedback.

[@aldobelli8300]

Songs like this were meant to heighten your sensory perceptions while enjoying hallucinatory drugs like LSD. I was in high school when this came out and was living in the San Francisco area, what a wild time!!!!!

[@WilliamGuess-ns6th]

Guitar with a synthesizer!

[@kenhewitt7357]

Great song this, this track and "its never too late" are their best tracks.

[@billdomitilli8125]

Before they were Steppenwolf, they were 'Sparrow'. I saw them then in SF. 'The Pusher' was incredibly powerful live, with those "big speakers" pounding your chest. Cheers, --bd

[@jamiegriffin9866]

Just wanted to say I love you guys❤❤ I can always depend upon coming to your channel and leaving with a smile on my face you guys are great❤❤

[@davidwalker7046]

❤ A amazing Canadian band ❤

[@correctlyrics]

2 out of 5 members were Canadian. They were based in the USA. I don't think that makes it a Canadian band... unfortunately.

[@patswanson2870]

@@correctlyricsfrom what I remember, 3 of the members were Canadian and 2 were from the US

[@harrythunborg2057]

The 1st album I ever bought was when I was 9. It was Steppenwolf live. One whole side was a 20 plus minute version of "The Pusher". Love this band!

[@jamesvomsaal]

The lead singer escaped from East Germany in the late 50s from Soviet control. They have a song about it called. Renegade

[@HawklordLI]

He and his mother escaped from East Prussia at the end of the WWII in 1945 ahead of the Red Army invasion. There was no East Germany until after the war.

[@Megadeth1921]

This was one of my favorite songs while shooting pool at the bars throughout the 80s, I wasn’t old enough to be in the bars in the 70s still managed though😂😂😂 This is some great music, brings back some good memories. Enjoy your reactions.👏👏👏👏

[@joerobertmolina5480]

IT'S THE FEED BACK GUITAR PICK UP & THE AMPLIFIERS BACK & FOURTH VIBRATION SIGNALS! ANDREI......

[@baskervillebee6097]

❤Favorite❤

[@michaelbeckwith6177]

Happily the radio stations played this drug song back in the day!! My favorite is a long song called "Monster" sort of a history lesson put to music!!!

[@gatorcock79]

Monster's message becomes even more profound at this moment in time.

[@petergarayt9634]

I lost my...well innocence in a bedroom at a party while this song was being played over and over and over.

[@GaryCain-qf5vi]

Thanks for the great Carpet Ride Trip, I liked taking a trip without taking any drugs, this song always been a favorite, 1968 I was in the 8th grade definitely no drug's, Peace 😍✌️ and Love❤️ your forever Young Hippie Gary 🕺💃 lf you liked this you should listen to Iron Butterfly "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" full version it about 17 minutes but worth everyone!😅 your now in the Psychedelic zone 🤪 😜 😅 😜 🤪 Peace 😍✌️

[@Charles-ce7ev]

This was the second eight track that I bought after I got my first player. 1970 guys. Actually played this song during our senior play. raised some older eyebrows. How about something a little different. Try the band Chicago and the song 25 or 6 to 4. Killer rock.

[@james4948]

Best music 1967-1971..........imho.

[@luvutons411]

Yes..I totally agree...👍

[@funkmeisterB-5000]

Andre, It's been used in tons of ads and films ( Sports Cars, 4x4 Trucks, stoner comedies, Coors Beer, Jack Daneils Whiskey, etc.)..And ya still love hearing it because it's just an awesome song!

[@wendyt7958]

love the psychedelic 60"s

[@dougca7086]

Back in the 60s you would be called a flower girl, the cool people were called flower people!🎉🥸

[@escepticus]

An absolut classic wich reflects the "spirit of the times"!!!! Great reaction as usual!❤

[@cspringer333]

Since you loved this check out the video version of "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" by Iron Butterfly. There is a drum solo that every kid played on their desk at school.

[@christopherrmcarter1809]

Another of my favourite songs. Psychedelic Rock, I think. Another similar type of song was Hurdy Gurdy Man by Donovan. Most of these songs were about the drug scene. As was Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds by the Beatles and White Rabbit by Jefferson Airplane. Give these a go👍

[@williammcdonald5325]

Sounds like a reverse delay pedal with a lot of feedback

[@glgoodpasture]

This song is about psychedelic drugs, although drugs are a bad name. Drugs (and pusher) refer to addictive chemicals. Heroin, cocaine, meth, etc. This song refers to LSD. It says to lie down between two speakers. Under the influence of LSD, you get overwhelmed by the music........thus the "magic carpet ride". On the "Pusher" a "dealer" is a person who deals with LSD (acid) and Marijuana while a "Pusher" hustle addictive drugs.

[@helenespaulding7562]

The instrument at the beginning was a guitar with allot of distortion. You’ve heard that before with Hendrix. Or Zeppelin.

[@petersalerno4298]

These visuals were big because the hippie world was big into LSD back in the 60s.

[@hadrenspicer9035]

John Kay vocal

[@helenespaulding7562]

It’s not about drug ABUSE. It’s about getting stoned, for sure, on pot, or psychedelics And being taken away in your mind (look inside, girl) on a journey of the imagination. Nothing negative there stated or implied.

[@gatorcock79]

Very true! We've come a long way since the 1960s in access to THC.

[@Goforbroke-h1r]

The pups give it a 10

[@guidosarducci]

I would say that this song is more about "drug USE" than "drug ABUSE", as it is quite obvious that it's about psychedelic drugs like acid or mescaline rather than addictive drugs such as heroine or cocaine which will ultimately destroy your life. Great tune..............

[@helenespaulding7562]

I made the exact same point. Don’t know where he got the idea it was negative about drugs.

[@jeanstrickland2445]

Let’s take that magic carpet ride😉❤ Ps Adrei you cracked me up with the coke a cola reference 😂😂

[@tootz1950]

He wasn't far off. Dropping acid and mescaline were pretty common.

[@jeanstrickland2445]

@ That’s why it made me laugh ✌️

[@Me-myself-b3g]

If you look up the Definition of Psychedelic Rock, you will see the picture of John Kay and the Boys! Guys, please checkout their PISSED OFF hit "The Pusher"! And YES Andre, their Live Shows will Rattle Your Brains and Scramble your Insides....THUNDEROUSLY LOUD!

[@johnruffner4532]

Oh ya man... Magic carpet ride... I like classic rock... 🎉 Hey can you play David Lee Roth... California girls...

[@helenespaulding7562]

Ha! You speak of imagining big speakers and such. In actuality, at this time, when you went into a stereo store to make a purchase, this was the song they put on so you could judge the quality of the speaker. Did it have a strong resonant bass end? Did it have clarity at the high end? Great song for that.

[@mitchgriffin2150]

Steppenwolf did have several anti drug songs The Pusher Snowblind friend

[@FarAwayEyes69]

The drugs were GREAT ! PEACE !

[@itchyandred4131]

Can anyone else picture Austin powers dancing right now 😆✌️& ❤️

[@mitchgriffin2150]

Moog Thera grin

[@DakotaBorn-111]

If you want anti drug look at the tune called The Pusher. It makes their position real clear. Lol

[@helenespaulding7562]

And they make a point about the big difference between a dealer, and a pusher.

[@laurakali6522]

Gotta do The Pusher.

[@Rick-or2kq]

Don't step on the Grass Sam.

[@thomasripley1548]

The sixties sound is all over the place , the early part of the decade you had all this sort of innocent clean poppy even sound .mid decade was really dominated by the Motown and bears sounds.Then came physcadelic sound and more experimentation musically as well as drug wise...and the sound got sort of fuzzy and dirty... and more diverse....

[@mortennygaard5317]

😊

[@GilbertGonzalez-q1b]

I’d like to see you react to some one hit wonders: Gloria, by The Shadows of the Night, Hang on Sloopy by the McCoys, Dirty Water by the Standells, Louie,Louie by the Kingsman, Little Girl by the Syndicate of sound, Time won’t let me by the Outsiders. You’ll love them,more sixties!!!!

[@sandrapeters6064]

And Talk Talk by The Music Machine!

[@vicrodriguez8344]

Back then we would say "WERE GOING ON A MAGIC CARPET RIDE" right before we took some LSD. So ya, the song was hijacked by us stoners. hahaha

[@mitchelsmith9677]

Nick St. Nicholas doesn't look like he even knows where he is. Fingers still play and mouth still sings, so...

[@Coowallsky]

Mars Bonfire

[@maureyrca]

You're right about the drug inferences...however, even though they may have experimented with drugs..you should hear their song called The Pusher, and hear how they feel about drugs or rather those who push them!

[@curtisduncanmusic7645]

Have you done Janis Joplin/ "Piece of My Heart"? If not, you should. You will love it.

[@1dkappe]

White noise + guitar feedback.

[@dougca7086]

React to San Francisco by Scott McKenzie

[@robhenerey]

have you read Stepenwolf by Herman Hesse?

[@helenespaulding7562]

Smoking weed back then was, as you say, about as casual a thing as having a beer or glass of wine. It was no where near as strong as it is today. You got a light buzz. And it was social, and shared, as the joint was passed around …..very convivial. Of course, not our whole generation used drugs. Perhaps 20%. Depending on what state you were in, ( and your race) being caught could be a minor issue or a catastrophe. I was in liberal areas, so we were careful but yeah….very casual thing. Mainly at friend’s homes and at concerts.

[@luvutons411]

For sure I remember that...

[@stevepas1]

Warning drugs could enhance music. ❤

[@chab1rd155]

Only problem with this song is the singing part is too short!!! Catchy AF!

[@petergarayt9634]

it's a guitar.

[@rahrah8969]

Drugs in the 60's were hard and psychedelic!

[@hmichaelr1]

I once heard a 60s song that wasn't about drugs, but it was pretty forgettable. It must have been a country song. Someone told me a magic carpet was the bushy part of one's nether regions - that has added another dimension to these lyrics, but maybe they lied to me.

[@richmuckey6827]

Headphone music with a little mind altering, it was the 60/70s in America. Was there a period of heavy psychedelic drug use in your country?

[@rogerlunde8668]

1968.

[@Eugene-u8f]

Of course it's a drug song and the drug is LSD. It's a trip. Get on your magic carpet and go.

[@helenespaulding7562]

You don’t have to be quite so fierce with your “Drugs are “ Bad” etc etc. a good percentage of your subs used/use pot and tried psychedelics back in the day. It’s not the same as heroin or fentanyl or meth. And recreational marijuana is now legal in half the states in the US. Whether or not you would ever partake yourselves, weed is not a negative thing to most Americans these days. And it certainly wasn’t to us back in the day.

[@zzbabazz]

It's Never Too Late Rock Me Hey Lawdy Mama Move Over Who Needs Ya? Snowblind Friend Ride with me The Pusher Sookie, Sookie Jupiter's Child Screaming Night Hog For Ladies Only Tenderness Monster

[@robhenerey]

en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steppenwolf_(novel)

[@robhenerey]

en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steppenwolf_(novel)