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The song "Hey Lawdy Mama" was recorded in the studio, but edited in a manner to segue directly into "Magic Carpet Ride", thus retaining the album's "live" feel. [2] On original LP copies of Steppenwolf Live, "Hey Lawdy Mama" and "Magic Carpet Ride" are banded together as a single track, with a total running time of 7:13. A differently edited ...
"Magic Carpet Ride" is a rock song written by John Kay and Rushton Moreve from the Canadian-American hard rock band Steppenwolf. The song was initially released in 1968 on the album The Second . It was the lead single from that album, peaking at number three in the US, and staying in the charts for 16 weeks, longer than any other Steppenwolf song.
The album contains one of Steppenwolf's most famous songs, "Magic Carpet Ride". The background of the original ABC LP cover was a shiny "foil", in contrast to later (MCA Records) LP issues and the modern CD sleeve.
The discography of Steppenwolf, a Canadian-American Hard rock band, consists of 13 studio albums, 14 compilation albums, 5 live albums, 41 singles, and three music videos. The band was formed in 1967 after some members of The Sparrows split. [ 1 ]
"Snowblind Friend" (from Steppenwolf 7, November 1970) Axton: 3:52: 8. "Ride with Me" (from For Ladies Only, November 1971) Bonfire: 3:21: 9. "Magic Carpet Ride" (from The Second, October 1968; edited version) Kay, Rushton Moreve: 2:45: 10. "The Pusher" (from Steppenwolf, January 1968) Axton: 5:48: 11. "Sookie Sookie" (from Steppenwolf, January ...
Moreve joined the band in 1967, having responded to a "Bass Player Wanted" notice posted at Wallich's Music City at Vine and Sunset. One of Steppenwolf's most popular songs was "Magic Carpet Ride", a song that evolved out of something Moreve had been working on – a simple but catchy three-note bass line. While the band was recording its ...
He performed on many television shows as a member of Steppenwolf, including The Ed Sullivan Show, August 17, 1968, where the band performed a medley of "Born to Be Wild" / "Magic Carpet Ride" and a complete version of "It's Never Too Late", The Smothers Brothers, American Bandstand, Playboy After Dark, Beat Club, Della, Upbeat, and The Steve ...
Following his departure, Fister returned to Steppenwolf for another three-year run. [21] In 1996, Danny Johnson joined Steppenwolf in place of the departed Fister. [22] Bassist Gary Link rejoined the band in 2009. [23] [24] In October 2018, at the end of the band's 50th anniversary tour, Kay announced that the group had officially retired. [25]