Frontman John Kay's mother escaped with him at age 4 from Soviet occupied East Germany, an event recounted in the song "Renegade" on the album Steppenwolf Seven. His family resettled in Hannover, West Germany, before moving to Canada in 1958. Kay is partially blind, hence the use of dark glasses
In 1968, Nick St. Nicholas replaced Moreve as bass player.
Steppenwolf had its origins in the Toronto blues band Sparrow, which was formed in 1964 and played coffeehouses in Yorkville. By 1967 they had settled in San Francisco.
Steppenwolf rocketed to fame after their third single, "Born to Be Wild" was used in the movie Easy Rider, as well as "The Pusher". The former song may have coined the term "heavy metal". This was followed by several more hits, including "Magic Carpet Ride" from Steppenwolf the Second, and "Rock Me" from At Your Birthday Party. Many fans consider their double album Steppenwolf Live [an extended single album in the UK] the best of Steppenwolf's releases. Monster and For Ladies Only were the band's most political albums, and are still fondly remembered by fans as two of the best rock & roll snapshots of the attitudes of the late 1960s and early 1970s.
The band broke up in 1971, and Kay pursued a solo career. Steppenwolf reformed in 1974 with the album Slow Flux, and disbanded in 1976. Afterwards, several versions of the band toured North America until Kay reformed the official version of the group in 1980.
John Kay released a solo album in 2001.
Reflections
Steppenwolf Lyrics
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While the sun was rising through her hair
Then my world, it was filled with golden laughter
When my heart told me that some love still lives there
The song "Reflections" by Steppenwolf is a poetic masterpiece. The opening lyrics, "I awoke on the morning after, while the sun was rising through her hair," tells a story of a man who has awoken after spending a night with someone special. The imagery painted by the words is that of a peaceful morning, with the sun slowly rising and shining through the woman's hair. The use of 'her hair' alludes to the affectionate nature of their night together, while the sun's rays are a metaphorical symbol of hope that some love still exists in the world.
The following verse states, "Then my world, it was filled with golden laughter, when my heart told me that some love still lives there." This verse hints at the fact that the man may have experienced heartbreak before, but the love he has just experienced has filled his world with "golden laughter." The phrase "some love still lives there" implies that love is not lost, and there is still hope for him to find happiness.
Overall, the song reflects on the beauty of finding love and the hope it brings to life. It's a reminder to cherish moments of joy and to hold onto the belief that love is still out there somewhere.
Line by Line Meaning
I awoke on the morning after
After a long night, I woke up the next day
While the sun was rising through her hair
The sun's rays were shining through her hair creating a beautiful sight
Then my world, it was filled with golden laughter
The world seemed bright and happy, and I couldn't help but laugh
When my heart told me that some love still lives there
My heart had hope that there is still love to be found in the world
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GABRIEL MEKLER, JOHN KAY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Philip Kassabian
on Move Over
A really great song.
Philip Kassabian
on It's Never Too Late
Yet another great Steppenwolf song.
Philip Kassabian
on Jupiter's Child
Wow what an excellent song.
Philip Kassabian
on Born to Be Wild
Wow a great song love it.
Scott
on Happy Birthday
It is I hope you read your story book NOT WRECK YOUR STORY BOOK.