🎵 Steppenwolf - Born To Be Wild (Easy Rider) (1969) Reaction

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Thanks for checking out our Steppenwolf reaction. Born To Be Wild is an oldie but a goodie.
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@richardbazile2062 2 жыл бұрын

Lex is a ROCKER!!!, she never fakes the feeling, young lady you make everyone smile

@frankjkyhwluyykklnpouoiuop3580 2 жыл бұрын

This is from the Sixties.

@michaellynch5254 2 жыл бұрын

She said something about the seventies was just not as technologically advanced. So true. And of course because of that the music was better. What you heard listening to the music was how it was recorded because there wasn't tech to improve the sound. What you heard on the radio was what you heard when you went to see them live. Just so much talent back then.

@keetahbrough 2 жыл бұрын

all of that lack of perfection created music they're trying to top today through technology. They can't do it lol.

@frightenedsoul 2 жыл бұрын

Nah you’re both wrong. It’s just a preference of sound. Listen to something like Porcupine Tree Anesthetize Live to hear how incredible something modern and Live can sound. Or for something older, Pink Floyd, who used a lot of amazing sound engineering on their studio albums and can pull it off live as well.

@iarocks44 2 жыл бұрын

@@frightenedsoul I agree with you. There is a lot of really good music both from earlier days and now. I grew up in the 60s and 70s so this is my era of music. But I can certainly find current music I also really like.

@PanglossDr 2 жыл бұрын

@@frightenedsoul I agree completely. There is no 'good' or 'bad' music, just music you like or don't like. The problem with most people who comment on KZfaq is that they are judgemental and think theirs is the only judgement which matters. I have a message for them, You are wrong. I'll give an example. A few years ago Justin Bieber was the hate figure. Everyone seemed to say his music was crap, unlike the 60s, 70s, 80, depending on the age of the commentator. I decided to check him out, I'm 75 by the way. I thought his music was pleasant, nice voice. I wouldn't buy it but he kept millions of young girls happy. What on earth is wrong with that?

@BradAndLex 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I agree! RAW TALENT was just so apparent then!

@russeli1941 2 жыл бұрын

Lex has an old soul when it comes to classic rock and metal.

@iarocks44 2 жыл бұрын

This is so spot on!!

@LordEagle 2 жыл бұрын

Lex is FANTASTIC,,,,👍😎

@Crimson2036 2 жыл бұрын

It's not metal.

@seattanf2348 2 жыл бұрын

Yes she does.

@paulkersey1007 2 жыл бұрын

Lex is 😍❤️

@randybaker6042 2 жыл бұрын

1968. One of the most influential songs in heavy rock history. Purple Haze preceded it in 1967.

@jays3790 2 жыл бұрын

it's where the term "heavy metal" apparently came from

@joedonlewis9820 2 жыл бұрын

A lyric in this song is believed to be the origin of the term Heavy Metal.

@end7essx 2 жыл бұрын

First use of "heavy metal" as a lyric. The term has been used since the 1810s in regards to elements and was used earlier in the 60s, tied to art and culture.

@BROU-bb2uc 2 жыл бұрын

But they were talking about Harley's.

@joedonlewis9820 2 жыл бұрын

@@end7essx some people have a different idea about that, but I'm sure Steppenwolf picked it up somewhere. Everything's a remix.

@idorion4191 2 жыл бұрын

Yep. They recorded this in 67' He was describing the sound of a Harley engine ;)

@idorion4191 2 жыл бұрын

@@joedonlewis9820 He was describing the noise of a Harley engine

@harveybojangle475 2 жыл бұрын

This is from the 60’s. Check out the movie “Easy Rider” if you get a chance!

@JesterTop 2 жыл бұрын

That movie is what got me and soooo many others on 2 wheels.

@1teamski 2 жыл бұрын

That is one depressing flick.

@1967PONTIACGTO 2 жыл бұрын

the fact that Steppenwolf has not been elected into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame is a great mystery

@da_blade5040 2 жыл бұрын

It's Truly Sad!!

@MovieGuy666 2 жыл бұрын

Really?

@jorgejaime4325 2 жыл бұрын

Because they had to make room for Michael Jackson Madonna and all of those pop singers

@richardlee1972 Жыл бұрын

It just gives me good reason to not take the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame seriously.

@williamM-18 3 ай бұрын

Rock & Roll hall of shame

@LoveBandit1000 2 жыл бұрын

My late mother always said that when my way older brother and his friends went to see this movie (Easy Rider 1969), they were somehow not quite the same when they got home...

@pauljansen1137 2 жыл бұрын

Such a classic song...perhaps "Magic Carpet Ride" needs a listen too!!!!

@paulshaw9953 2 жыл бұрын

They did that one already

@pauljansen1137 2 жыл бұрын

@@paulshaw9953 Really? Forgot to check their playlist....

@SevenHunnid 2 жыл бұрын

People think it’s a joke when i tell them that i smoke weed on my KZfaq channel lmao😮

@paulshaw9953 2 жыл бұрын

@@pauljansen1137 yeah, that was the first of theirs that they did, no worries though

@pauljansen1137 2 жыл бұрын

@@paulshaw9953 nah...plenty of great classics left, right?

@frankpentangeli7945 2 жыл бұрын

This is the original from 1968, and it coined the term "Heavy Metal", found in the lyrics: I like smoke and lightnin' Heavy metal thunder Racing with the wind And the feeling that I'm under. John Kay, the lead singer and main songwriter, had a fantastic and unmistakable voice! I love Steppenwolf!!!

@idorion4191 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I'm not the only one saying this.

@cdnmetelhead4013 2 жыл бұрын

John Kay did not write this song. Dennis McCrohan aka Mars Bonfire wrote “Born to be wild”.

@goldenagenut Жыл бұрын

One of the greatest verses in rock from one of the greatest songs in rock, by a legendary rock and roll band - 👍👍👍

@m000Theevilcow 2 жыл бұрын

Even Taliban living inside caves have heard of this song .. such a classic and epic rock song that's unavoidable

@bobschenkel7921 2 жыл бұрын

You just watched the credits section of the film "Easy Rider", from 1968. A film you really NEED to see if you want to understand the late 60's and very early 70's. The Vietnam War, Drugs, Hippies, Racism, Authoritarianism, Regionalism, did I mention Drugs? Oh yeah, and Motorcycles, and great music throughout the film. The first true Rock and Roll soundtrack.

@Eroticwitch 2 жыл бұрын

Yes Lex, once again, you nailed it. This is the "older original version", from 1967, and used in that movie in your review, "Easy Rider", from 1969. Very revolutionary for that era. Helped start the counter culture, societal, non-violent, revolution.

@paulweber686 2 жыл бұрын

Indeed. The revolution was non-violent, the reactionaries response was a decade of assassinations.

@rocketrabble6737 2 жыл бұрын

"Easy Rider" the film came out in the summer of 1969 so this is definitely the original. It was written by Mars Bonfire (aka Dennis Edmonton) but first recorded by Steppenwolf. It has been covered many times. Easy Rider was a low-budget film that was a blockbuster success starring Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper but it was the big break for Jack Nicholson in a significant support part that was the outstanding performance and quickly made him a star.

@Jessica_Roth 2 жыл бұрын

Dennis McCrohan and his brother Jerry changed their stage name to "Edmonton" in honor of their hometown. Jerry was the drummer for Steppenwolf; they had previously been in The Sparrows with bassist Goldy McJohn. When the Sparrows flew to LA (sorry!) McJohn and Jerry joined with singer/keyboardist John Kay to form Steppenwolf, but Dennis decided to go solo as "Mars Bonfire". He still spent time with them, though, so this cover was a natural.

@rocketrabble6737 2 жыл бұрын

@@Jessica_Roth Thanks! I did have a little wonder about the 'Edmonton' name. I'm old enough to have seen Steppenwolf at the Bath Music Festival in 1970 amidst what in retrospect was a 'stellar' lineup!

@johnwilson5743 2 жыл бұрын

The movie "Easy Rider" had a huge effect on me and my life direction when it came out in 1969. I went out and bought a 1951 AJS 500 Motor Bike. (All I could afford at the time. I was still at High School. One little problem, hardly worth mentioning but... I didn't know how to ride it. Ha. To get it home I had to turn the bike off at intersections and manually push the heavy bastard across the intersection then get on again. I didn't know how to change gears! My parents freaked out a tad but my father eventually convinced my mother that I should be allowed to keep it. Yes, I quickly learnt to ride. It was a few years after that when I finally had enough cash to get a 1973 Triumph Bonneville 750. Amazing bike, back then. All because of Steppenwolf and Easy Rider. Cheers.

@janster3000 2 жыл бұрын

Easy Rider convinced many people that they needed a motorcycle in their life, including me. Changed the course of my life.

@brianfranklinlee8490 2 жыл бұрын

Aww man that's so funny but pitiful 🤣

@gatorcock79 2 жыл бұрын

Great story. I was going to high school in Daytona Beach FL and drove a 250CC Ducati Diana. Moved up to a Bonneville next. Amazing I'm still alive... The geezers in FL would look straight at me just as they pulled out into my right of way...

@charlesberton2581 2 жыл бұрын

Love your shirt, Brad. "Think while it's still legal." That's so apropos!

@nitropost 3 ай бұрын

This comment quite pertinent to the video and many who saw the movie Easy Rider also gravitated to Z by Costa Gavras!

@armadillotoe 2 жыл бұрын

There is nothing like a Hammond B3 played through Leslies. I still love that sound. Every time you say "older" I will just assume you intended to say "better." LOL. This was released in 1968.

@chriswood1054 2 жыл бұрын

AGREED... older definitely equals BETTER!!

@VZ935 2 жыл бұрын

My cousin is always voted one of the top players in all the poles and I love it when he gets after it on his B3 through a Leslie. Iconic sound.

@alansmith7626 2 жыл бұрын

well said!

@Theo-be1wd 2 жыл бұрын

I totally agree with you about the legendary combo Hammond + Leslie. And Steppenwolf (John McGoch) were really good with that! One of my favorites songs of them is Hodge, Podge, Strained Through a Leslie. I wish that combo was more used nowadays.

@keithcaldwell207 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely right.....nothing sounds like a Hammond organ with the leslies spinning

@Cadinho93 2 жыл бұрын

You guys should react to… Steppenwolf - The Pusher 🎸🤘

@robjohnson5872 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely ! How about Monster ? So underappreciated.

@LordEagle 2 жыл бұрын

God Damn,,,,,The Pusher. 💥💥💥👍😎

@billhiggins1882 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite

@ronniefarnsworth6465 2 жыл бұрын

Without a Doubt one of The Top 5 Most Famous songs in "Rock" !!!! A MONSTER Hit !!!!!!!!!!! : D

@vdoman 2 жыл бұрын

kind of a "no-brainer", but this is a great "driving" song along with Magic Carpet Ride

@eljefe9020 2 жыл бұрын

Highway star

@laurietanigawa7373 2 жыл бұрын

This an awesome biker song. 🏍 You've probably heard it in a commercial, it's been in a few. And yes it's the original. It came out in 68.

@jd35711 2 жыл бұрын

"something about the seventies wasn't as technologically advanced" is my new favorite quote

@martinjohnstone5503 2 жыл бұрын

60s baby❤️

@rondpert5167 2 жыл бұрын

"Monster/America" "It's Never Too Late" Snow Blind Friend" "For Ladies Only" "Don't Step On The Grass, Sam" "Who Needs Ya" "Rock Me" "Corina" "In Hopes Of A Garden" None Of Your Doing" Album Steppenwolf The Second. Particularly the Side 2 medley.

@gingergaia 2 жыл бұрын

Everytime I hear this song it's the summer of '69 and I'm singing it full blast to the radio in the new convertible my dad gave me upon Graduation as flying down the highway. Summer between HS and College -summer of freedom.

@christian7951 2 жыл бұрын

Such a classic 🔥

@davidhutchinson5233 Жыл бұрын

Saw these guys live in 86. Hell of a show. Thank you for your reaction you two.

@kargandarr 2 жыл бұрын

Just realized that the Toni Basil mentioned in the movie credits is the one singing the one-hit-wonder Mickey. Check out their "Magic Carpet Ride".

@joesmo9671 2 жыл бұрын

The 60's and 70's were the age of technology, it was the age of great musicians.

@keetahbrough 2 жыл бұрын

lex... your facial expressions are so clearly your main form of communication..lol.. wild. xo

@davidevans4535 2 жыл бұрын

Saw Steppen Wolf live in the uk 1970 Shepton Mallet rock festival when they broke into this track a gang of Hells angels from La went bananas in front of the stage the good old days Brilliant

@davidzornes6863 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a million for reacting to MY FAVORITE SONG OF ALL TIME ! I was 9 when the BEATLES was on Ed Sullivan Show on Sunday night Feb of 64. I knew then music was going to be changed forever, So,, all that music including The Rolling Stones, The Hollies, The Byrds, The Young Rascals, The Kinks, Hendrix,, etc ...up till the summer of 69 , My brother in law took me to see the movie "EASY RIDER". Wow. I was 13, I had all ready been in trouble with the school because , my hair was touching my ears and collar. Well At the start of the movie Peter Fonda pulls up to the road . Looks at his wristwatch takes it of , then throws it into the dirt ! AS the timekeeper hits the dirt that first crack on the snare drum starts the song....When we got to the car I told my brother in law that after highschool grad I was goin to get me a Harley- Davidson chopper. I graduated in 73. got a job in a car body shop , saved up $1000.00 and bought... bad shape, but running 1957 1200cc Harley-Davidson Panhead. All my friends made fun of me... "look.Zorro gave a thousand bucks for a piece of junk " I told them I would rather push my Hog than ride a rice burner. I still ride that chopper and a 1953 mint condition 1200 Hydra Glide. all because of BORN TO BE WILD ! check out the movie, God Bless

@patrickpenix3399 2 жыл бұрын

Easy rider filmed in my hometown.....and I used to ride my bike up through Gallinas canyon too.....

@XDarkSyntaXOriginal 2 жыл бұрын

This band brings back memories. They were great live back in the day. I can remember trying to get into their show as a kid presenting the worse fake ID ever, I was like 12. The bouncer looked at my ID and said "That's gotta be the worst fake ID ever, go on in and don't drink to much". What a great show at the Agora Ballroom in the 70's.

@robperry5293 2 жыл бұрын

One of the things that give that 70s feel is the Hammond organ. Once you know the sound you will hear it in nearly all of the late 60s - 70s music.

@Frankincensedjb123 2 жыл бұрын

A common theme with Alex: "I'm just so confused." Welcome to me trying to understand today's music.

@beeseewill2407 2 жыл бұрын

Check out Steppenwolf's "Screaming Night Hog". "Born to be Wild "is everywhere. Never will get old.

@centuryrox 2 жыл бұрын

Oh yes, Lex the beautiful hippie approves!

@Sixus1Media 2 жыл бұрын

Is Lex literally picking up on 60 cycle hum in those old guitar recordings? Cause if so... girl got EARS!

@glennkirchens7970 2 жыл бұрын

These guys and Deep Purple were jamming with keyboards being part of the jam, not just background sound.

@Mainecoonlady. 2 жыл бұрын

It’s the organ that makes it sound of the 70s, I’m impressed that Lex picks the right decade. Good ear! This is the original version, anything else you’ve heard is a commercial or a cover. Easy Rider was a great movie, with Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper. Released in 1969, the movie depicted the rebellion of the 60s. Great time, sad time…. All at once. Yes over 50 years ago, but very relevant today. Embrace American history because it’s constantly repeating itself.

@Skammee 2 жыл бұрын

Classic song , evokes the open road on a motorcycle . Sung by John Kay of Steppenwolf a Canadian - USA band .

@madtheswine567 2 жыл бұрын

Lex is so pretty.

@keetahbrough 2 жыл бұрын

brad's wild. 😁

@lantose 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible song! Great reaction!

@BlsPlayer 2 жыл бұрын

John Kay, the vocalist and a guitarist... The 'Driving Force' of Steppenwolf... Once said when asked about the longevity of the song 'Born to Be Wild'... That the reason it has withstood the 'Test of Time', lasted and is still used in commercials, movies, etc. ... Is that virtually every 16-18 year old American male, and a lot of the females...Think of themselves as 'Born to Be Wild'...

@glenngarza1845 2 жыл бұрын

The scenes you were watching were from the iconic movie, "Easy Rider." That was Peter Fonda on the famous "Captain America" chopper. Dennis Hopper is the rider of the other bike. The hitchhiker they pick up was a young Jack Nicholson. This recording is the original, and, not surprisingly, the song became somewhat of the anthem for motorcyclists or "Bikers" to this day. Oh. And it is 60s, not 70s, although it is late 60s.

@andyfletcher3561 2 жыл бұрын

No, the hitchhiker wasn't Jack. That was the Hippy that took them to the commune. They met Jack's character in jail.

@kevinbreaux3039 2 жыл бұрын

This is the classic movie "EASY RIDER". At the end of the movie in the graveyard scene, Toni Basil is nude. She sang the song "MICKY" ..... later on in the 80, a one hit wonder.

@royalway12 2 жыл бұрын

Their version of "The Pusher" is quite good.

@LordEagle 2 жыл бұрын

God Damn,,,,,,The Pusher. 💥💥💥👍😎

@robertlear2735 2 жыл бұрын

"Born to Be Wild" was the band's third single off their 1968 debut album and became their most successful single, reaching No. 2 on the Hot 100 singles charts.

@stevengoodpaster3870 2 жыл бұрын

On my 21st birthday I was partying down and the band found out it’s my birthday and played me this song and out of nowhere a half dozen jd and cokes appeared on my table. Several times during the night they played this song and each time several drinks appeared. I was 5’ 10” 145 lbs and a smoker not drinker….I was hurt for days. How did I drive home…why aren’t I dead? God won’t let me die

@BalbazaktheGreat 2 жыл бұрын

"Brad is "wild," eh? That look from Lex at the end nearly killed me.

@keetahbrough 2 жыл бұрын

😅😆😅😂

@klm23.98 2 жыл бұрын

I concure 👍👍👍🍁

@murrayspiffy2815 2 жыл бұрын

I watched the end like 5 times - laughed at each time.

@MidwesternCornbilly 2 жыл бұрын

Steppenwolf had a lot of tremendous music. The certainly had their fair share of "hit" records but their albums were killer from start to finish. John Kay even wrote and performed a song with Lowell George of Little Feat.

@simonroberts33 2 жыл бұрын

This song has been played in every biker party I`ve been to. Brings back fond memories.

@idorion4191 2 жыл бұрын

Im your Black Sabbath reaction I commented that Steppenwolf actually coined the term Heavy Metal. Just a few hours ago. Funny to see you react to this right afterwards. I doubt you saw that comment. But it's a cool coincidence

@ronwalker403 2 жыл бұрын

Now that’s a classic Canadian band. 🇨🇦 This is the original version. Steppenwolf has some classics!

@blastingweevil2968 2 жыл бұрын

awsome tune another great one is majic carpet ride.. :) Steppenwolf iconic psychadellic rock band.

@philsalle5637 2 жыл бұрын

The Cult did a cover of this on their "Electric" LP !!!

@jasonlmeadows 2 жыл бұрын

Hey now, those of us born in the early 70’s don’t really like being reminded that the 70’s was A LONG TIME AGO. LOL

@chrisholland6052 2 жыл бұрын

John Kay has a very distinct voice in his vocals. Very few songs can claim to define a generation, but Born to be Wild is one of them.

@da_blade5040 2 жыл бұрын

One of the many 8 tracks I wore out back in the day =p Loved this Growing up!! Amazing!!

@robertsaul234 2 жыл бұрын

The song is '68 and was the 2nd Steppenwolf song in the movie Easy Rider. Before the credits the two main characters, played by Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper, made a drug deal with a character played by legendary record producer/murderer Phil Spector to the tune "The Pusher".

@ucancallmeray8520 2 жыл бұрын

The line "heavy metal thunder!" in this song is supposedly where the term heavy metal came from...

@dougsusie2319 2 жыл бұрын

1968 and this is the original. Nice reaction to a classic. Try "We've Got To Get Out Of This Place" by them which is probably my favorite by this band, it's really good ! ✌️☮️💕

@johnmccarthy-behindtheveil 2 жыл бұрын

They used this song for the movie, Easy Rider.

@johnmccarthy-behindtheveil 2 жыл бұрын

@@MajorImpact haha, yeah. I wrote that about 5 seconds before video started. Felt like an ass. But hey, thats me. LOL

@frankgarcia1 2 жыл бұрын

This song is where the term "HEAVY METAL" was coined. There was never the term HEAVY METAL before this.

@rocketrabble6737 2 жыл бұрын

Not originally, the phrase was used in William Burroughs' novel "The Soft Machine" in 1962. 'Heavy Metal' appears to have been first used in a specific music context in the album title "Featuring The Human Host And The Heavy Metal Kids" by the short-lived and almost completely forgotten avant-garde British band "Hapshash and the Coloured Coat". I would think the Steppenwolf usage would have had more impact alongside the bands like Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, and Judas Priest who all had members originating from the area of Birmingham; with its long history of 'heavy metal bashing' industry.

@mpmlopes 2 жыл бұрын

What @rocket rabble said, plus the term comes from the periodic table where there's a section named heavy metals.

@jefffiore7869 2 жыл бұрын

This is the original. "Heavy metal thunder" was the first time the words heavy metal referring to motorcycles but it was used to define a musical genre.

@BROU-bb2uc 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly

@custardflan 2 жыл бұрын

Easy Rider in the 60s was such a watershed movie. It introduced chopper cycles to the wide world for one thing. And Lex by saying "chorded" may have picked up pn the difference between analog and digital recording.

@thorshammer5776 2 жыл бұрын

This the best version and the original. Always loved John Kay’s voice.

@mikebrase5161 8 ай бұрын

I was a kid in the 70's and 80's my mom would have this loaded in the 8 track and blast it as we were leaving the house on our summer camping trip. My dad knew better than to turn down the volume.

@AliasMark69 2 жыл бұрын

I saw Steppenwolf and Iron Butterfly together in 1969. I was 15 and smoking a pipe packed with some great stuff, 20 feet away from the stage. Every song was longer. This song, Born To Be Wild, Rock Me Baby and The Pusher, then IRON BUTTERFLY.... Extended long.....In-A-Gada-Da-Vida for 45 minutes.......AWESOME

@kustomdeluxe8489 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Lawdy Mama, Sookie Sookie, Move Over, Jupiter's Child, Who Needs Ya', Screamin' Night Hog, Snow Blind Friend, Don't Step On The Grass Sam, For Ladies Only, Never To Late, Rock Me, are all great Steppenwolf songs.

@BROU-bb2uc 2 жыл бұрын

All🤘

@jennaowens6008 2 жыл бұрын

Classic!! This needs to be followed up with purple haze by Jimi Hendrix

@artsilva 2 жыл бұрын

Lex, the word you're looking for about the sound dynamics is Analog. Instuments were powered and driven thru tube amplifiers and speakers that gives it different warm rich qualities. Brad, those old school skinny bikes were Harley Davidson "choppers" where the front fork was elongated for long distance cruising and comfort... and style.

@quentinmichel7581 2 жыл бұрын

This is definitely tbe Original. The First and Best. John Kay had a unique voice.

@runthemeows1197 2 жыл бұрын

According to my parents this was my favorite song at age 3-4 lol. I was raised on some great music because of them

@patches1589 2 жыл бұрын

The great John Kay! Give an ear to "The Pusher.".

@jhamler1 2 жыл бұрын

Toni Basil was the hotness way back in the day. You guys should do her song: MICKEY. Just for fun and nothing less.

@matthewhunt7665 2 жыл бұрын

The first time I remember back in the day of hearing this song in a movie was armed and dangerous rest in peace John Candy

@supertal6074 2 жыл бұрын

I believe that's where they got the term Heavy Metal from - "Heavy Metal Thunder". Love the singer John Kay - very interesting guy! He was a bad dude and you didn't want to mess with him. He's a great guy since those days and gives back to make this world a better place. Lots of respect to him. Very smart and articulate guy.

@metalguru4654 2 жыл бұрын

I think that every biker of a certain age in the universe has heard this anthem, whether you are on a hog on the interstate or battling through driving rain in the UK. This music has been the soundtrack to many dreams of freedom from the rat race. iconic sixties song really made timeless by the film Easy Rider.

@garyny4073 Жыл бұрын

My favorite song of all time , actually perfect song in base , guitar , vocals , theme , could be a minute longer 👍🥃🚬🍺

@davidteller7681 2 жыл бұрын

Steppenwolf's sound was just heavier than other bands at the time.

@hifinsword 7 ай бұрын

The old school sound is not teched to sound "BETTER". It sounds DIFFERENT because it is the pure sound of the instruments, not a computer generated sound. This was 1968 before sound was manipulated to sound like it does now. I find it lovely to my ears! This among other songs, became a 60s anthem for my generation.

@gemsun6512 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure automobile makers used this song in their commercials, like Ford, Chevrolet, Dodge Ram etc… as well as other products, and of course many movies you two probably have seen. It’s an iconic song! ✌🏼

@danrowley6934 2 жыл бұрын

This is John Kay's version. All others are covers. John was & is Steppenwolf. This song is from 1968.

@ballsyrocker 2 жыл бұрын

I sang this and "Magic Carper Ride " in the rock band "Tyne Kyte" back in 1970.it was a favorite for dancers. Albums from the late '60s.

@uffdabike9503 2 жыл бұрын

The singer, John Kay, was born in eastern Germany. His father was a Werhmacht soldier who was killed on the Russian front. John's mother fled with him to the west and into Canada.

@markleon7127 2 жыл бұрын

That paul bunyan statue they ride by in the video is still there on stone ave in Tucson Arizona. 51 years laters. Everyday when I see it it reminds me of easy rider

@Tommysimonsen 2 жыл бұрын

Easy Rider (the video) is a great movie.

@jasonguest5820 2 жыл бұрын

"that old sound" What you're hearing is the difference in recording music. Back then you had to play your instrument to a microphone in the room, even with electric amps. To get more volume was an engineering challenge. Today you plug your instrument directly into the computer (or nearly) and there's zero loss of signal. To get more volume just mouse drag and move a slider.

@Xenon0000000000001 2 жыл бұрын

Analogue recording did get a lot better though. By the mid 80s the sound quality was as good as you can get, it was just very expensive to achieve that.

@gregvergara7596 2 жыл бұрын

@@Xenon0000000000001 very true. And in fact, early midi digital actually seemed to lose some of the dynamic range of the advanced analog recordings of the time. I'm not a pro or anything, that was just my impression.

@mytech6779 2 жыл бұрын

@@gregvergara7596 The issue with fidelity(dynamic range) in the 80s was that the sound style trends moved to favor a sense of loudness (a lot of 70-80s stereo systems had a "loundness" button) this feel is achieved with compression of the amplitude range, but inherently costs fidelity. The trend became over the top with some late 80s remastered to CD releases; there were a couple of albums that had to recalled and re-re-remastered because the engineers took this compression way too far(and apparently nobody did QC.) and made it all super muddy sounding. One of them was a Rush album iirc, Metallica also had a very compressed release.

@guardianofsummerset451 2 жыл бұрын

First song I ever played on guitar, good memories.

@wiseyeffect 2 жыл бұрын

Brad : we are wild like that…I resonate with that. Lex: riiiight Lmao!

@TheRealMirCat 2 жыл бұрын

You can always tell it's the 70s with the electric organ. That wawwawwawwa sound.

@petervandervlies6427 2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff, the guy who wrote this, actualy did it driving his car.

@mrouin1 2 жыл бұрын

Great 60's band, here's a recommendation get a live version of Humble Pie's song "I don't need no doctor" one if the blues/rock bands ever. The lead vocalist name is Steve Marriot.

@williamscoggin1509 2 жыл бұрын

This is the original. We used to play it all the time on our City Cafe jukebox while we were shooting pool back in the mid-1970s, b side of record was magic carpet ride.

@rogersprague563 2 жыл бұрын

this is the best and original Born to be wild See easy rider came out in 1968

@Bikebrh 2 жыл бұрын

Holy Crap! I was looking at the credits as they scrolled by, and I saw Toni Basil of "Hey Mickey" fame on the credits some 10 or 15 years before she had her hit song! Who knew back then that she would be a notable person to have been in the film.

@alamc200 2 жыл бұрын

Toni Basil appeared in many movies since the 1960s mostly dancing. She's been a dancer since her childhood and choreographer since her early 20s.

@robintiger9082 2 жыл бұрын

1969 brother. It was the top counter culture song. Except for the fact it was out the same time as Jimi Hendrix's last year and Janis Joplins last year. Woodstock was in 1969. Santana put out his first album Abextra. 1969 was the year bruh it was happening. See the movie Easy Rider. It is psychelic music. It is LSD music. Check out their songs The Pusher and Magic Carpet Ride. Pure LSD music. Loved it then, still loving it. Easy Rider. Check the movie clip with the song on KZfaq. You will understand. Motorcycle movies were big in 1967 tob1969. Hells Angles movies. Etc.

@maureyrca 2 жыл бұрын

Born to be Wild every Bikers theme song. Written by a guy in Oshawa, Canada. John Kaye the lead singer was a Canadian boy too...land of the cold and the wild maple leafs!