STEPPENWOLF
''LIVE''
1970
RECORDED LIVE AT VARIOUS CONCERTS DURING EARLY 1970
67:20
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1 Sookie,sookie 03:10 (Don Covay, Steve Cropper)
2 Don't Step On The Grass, Sam 06:07 (John Kay)
3 Tighten Up Your Wig 04:12 (John Kay)
4 Monster 09:55 (Jerry Edmonton, John Kay)
5 Draft Resister 03:46 (Larry Byrom, John Kay, Goldy McJohn)
6 Power Play 05:41 (John Kay)
7 Corina,corina 03:47 (Traditional)
8 Twisted 05:02 (John Kay)
9 From Here To There Eventually 06:41 (Jerry Edmonton, John Kay, Goldy McJohn)
10 Hey Lawdy Mama 02:58 (Larry Byrom, Jerry Edmonton, John Kay, Cleve Reed)
11 Magic Carpet Ride 04:15 (John Kay, Rushton Moreve)
12 The Pusher 05:59 (Hoyt Axton, John Kay)
13 Born To Be Wild 05:42 (Mars Bonfire)
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Drums – Jerry Edmonton
Guitar, Vocals – John Kay
Keyboards – Goldy McJohn
Bass Guitar - Nick St. Nicholas
Guitar - Larry Byrom
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ABOUT THE ALBUM/OFFICIAL
1970—One of the first concept albums of the '70s. A classic statement of those often turbulent times. Features the original ten minute title cut and more. An essential disc in your Wolf collection. Songs: Monster/Suicide/America, Draft Resister, Power Play, Move Over, Fag, What Would You Do (If I Did That To You), From Here To There Eventually.
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With “Monster” came a fresh burst of energy with the addition of Larry Byrom (who replaced Michael Monarch on lead guitar) and his “let’s get to it” attitude. In my opinion the monster album was a stronger effort than anything since the second album. However, time was once again our enemy which made it necessary that we recorded this project in an unusual fashion. The guys came up with one track after another while I was trying to keep up with my vocal parts and lyrics. Since this was supposed to be a concept album, I had to write within certain guidelines so that the lyrics fit within the concept. During the recording of this album and “7”, which was to follow, I spent most of my time at my studio sometimes until 3 or 4 in the morning, working on the melodies and lyrics. I would join the guys at American Recorders where they continued to come up with new tracks, whenever I was ready to overdub my finished vocal parts on one of the previously recorded basic tracks. On “From Here To There Eventually” and “Power Play” I also played guitar on the basic tracks. The somewhat unusual method of recording notwithstanding I was nevertheless excited each time the guys brought me a newly recorded instrumental track, since Larry and the guys came up with one great musical idea after another. Consequently, we were all pleased with the results.
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REVIEW/AMG
Richie Unterberger
The group's most political album, tackling then-current issues such as the Vietnam War, draft resisters, and the decay of justice in America. These were (and are) important topics, but these lumbering hard rock tunes were not an effective means to address them, politically or musically. It's hard to make agitprop and pop mix, but even judged simply within the context of Steppenwolf's records, it lacks memorable compositions, the unexceptional tunes burdened by lyrics that are too heavy-handed.
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BIOGRAPHY/AMG
Cub Koda
Led by John Kay (born Joachim Krauledat, April 12, 1944), Steppenwolf's blazing biker anthem "Born to Be Wild" roared out of speakers everywhere in the fiery summer of 1968, John Kay's threatening rasp sounding a mesmerizing call to arms to the counterculture movement rapidly sprouting up nationwide. German immigrant Kay got his professional start in a bluesy Toronto band called Sparrow, recording for Columbia in 1966. After Sparrow disbanded, Kay relocated to the West Coast and formed Steppenwolf, named after the Herman Hesse novel. "Born to Be Wild," their third single on ABC-Dunhill, was immortalized on the soundtrack of Dennis Hopper's underground film classic Easy Rider. The song's reference to "heavy metal thunder" finally gave an assignable name to an emerging genre. Steppenwolf's second monster hit that year, the psychedelic "Magic Carpet Ride," and the follow-ups "Rock Me," "Move Over," and "Hey Lawdy Mama" further established the band's credibility on the hard rock circuit. By the early '70s, Steppenwolf ran out of steam and disbanded. Kay continued to record solo, as other members put together ersatz versions of the band for touring purposes. During the mid-'80s Kay re-formed his own version of Steppenwolf, grinding out his hits (and some new songs) at oldies shows. Nevertheless, they'll be remembered for generations to come for creating one of the ultimate gas'n'go rock anthems of all time.
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BIOGRAPHY/WIKIPEDIA
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WEBSITE
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TO THE TOP
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''LIVE''
1970
RECORDED LIVE AT VARIOUS CONCERTS DURING EARLY 1970
67:20
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1 Sookie,sookie 03:10 (Don Covay, Steve Cropper)
2 Don't Step On The Grass, Sam 06:07 (John Kay)
3 Tighten Up Your Wig 04:12 (John Kay)
4 Monster 09:55 (Jerry Edmonton, John Kay)
5 Draft Resister 03:46 (Larry Byrom, John Kay, Goldy McJohn)
6 Power Play 05:41 (John Kay)
7 Corina,corina 03:47 (Traditional)
8 Twisted 05:02 (John Kay)
9 From Here To There Eventually 06:41 (Jerry Edmonton, John Kay, Goldy McJohn)
10 Hey Lawdy Mama 02:58 (Larry Byrom, Jerry Edmonton, John Kay, Cleve Reed)
11 Magic Carpet Ride 04:15 (John Kay, Rushton Moreve)
12 The Pusher 05:59 (Hoyt Axton, John Kay)
13 Born To Be Wild 05:42 (Mars Bonfire)
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Drums – Jerry Edmonton
Guitar, Vocals – John Kay
Keyboards – Goldy McJohn
Bass Guitar - Nick St. Nicholas
Guitar - Larry Byrom
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ABOUT THE ALBUM/OFFICIAL
1970—One of the first concept albums of the '70s. A classic statement of those often turbulent times. Features the original ten minute title cut and more. An essential disc in your Wolf collection. Songs: Monster/Suicide/America, Draft Resister, Power Play, Move Over, Fag, What Would You Do (If I Did That To You), From Here To There Eventually.
------
With “Monster” came a fresh burst of energy with the addition of Larry Byrom (who replaced Michael Monarch on lead guitar) and his “let’s get to it” attitude. In my opinion the monster album was a stronger effort than anything since the second album. However, time was once again our enemy which made it necessary that we recorded this project in an unusual fashion. The guys came up with one track after another while I was trying to keep up with my vocal parts and lyrics. Since this was supposed to be a concept album, I had to write within certain guidelines so that the lyrics fit within the concept. During the recording of this album and “7”, which was to follow, I spent most of my time at my studio sometimes until 3 or 4 in the morning, working on the melodies and lyrics. I would join the guys at American Recorders where they continued to come up with new tracks, whenever I was ready to overdub my finished vocal parts on one of the previously recorded basic tracks. On “From Here To There Eventually” and “Power Play” I also played guitar on the basic tracks. The somewhat unusual method of recording notwithstanding I was nevertheless excited each time the guys brought me a newly recorded instrumental track, since Larry and the guys came up with one great musical idea after another. Consequently, we were all pleased with the results.
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REVIEW/AMG
Richie Unterberger
The group's most political album, tackling then-current issues such as the Vietnam War, draft resisters, and the decay of justice in America. These were (and are) important topics, but these lumbering hard rock tunes were not an effective means to address them, politically or musically. It's hard to make agitprop and pop mix, but even judged simply within the context of Steppenwolf's records, it lacks memorable compositions, the unexceptional tunes burdened by lyrics that are too heavy-handed.
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BIOGRAPHY/AMG
Cub Koda
Led by John Kay (born Joachim Krauledat, April 12, 1944), Steppenwolf's blazing biker anthem "Born to Be Wild" roared out of speakers everywhere in the fiery summer of 1968, John Kay's threatening rasp sounding a mesmerizing call to arms to the counterculture movement rapidly sprouting up nationwide. German immigrant Kay got his professional start in a bluesy Toronto band called Sparrow, recording for Columbia in 1966. After Sparrow disbanded, Kay relocated to the West Coast and formed Steppenwolf, named after the Herman Hesse novel. "Born to Be Wild," their third single on ABC-Dunhill, was immortalized on the soundtrack of Dennis Hopper's underground film classic Easy Rider. The song's reference to "heavy metal thunder" finally gave an assignable name to an emerging genre. Steppenwolf's second monster hit that year, the psychedelic "Magic Carpet Ride," and the follow-ups "Rock Me," "Move Over," and "Hey Lawdy Mama" further established the band's credibility on the hard rock circuit. By the early '70s, Steppenwolf ran out of steam and disbanded. Kay continued to record solo, as other members put together ersatz versions of the band for touring purposes. During the mid-'80s Kay re-formed his own version of Steppenwolf, grinding out his hits (and some new songs) at oldies shows. Nevertheless, they'll be remembered for generations to come for creating one of the ultimate gas'n'go rock anthems of all time.
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BIOGRAPHY/WIKIPEDIA
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WEBSITE
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TO THE TOP
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