Steppenwolf is a rock band which formed in Los Angeles, California, United … Read Full Bio ↴Steppenwolf is a rock band which formed in Los Angeles, California, United States in 1967. The band originally consisted of John Kay (vocals, guitar), Michael Monarch (guitar), Rushton Moreve (bass), Goldie McJohn (keyboards) and Jerry Edmonton (drums). The band is best known for their hit singles "Born to be Wild" and "Magic Carpet Ride". They were named after the novel Der Steppenwolf by German author Hermann Hesse.

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.

Rock Me Baby
Steppenwolf Lyrics

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She asked me maybe
I would share her sorrow
For all the men that tried to treat her wrong

Though just a baby
A waiting her tomorrow
It's rock me baby, rock me baby
All night long

She needs an answer to her confusion
Someone to guide her with tenderness
But if she's asking for a solution
All that she gets
You know it's something like this

I don't know where we come from
I don't know where we're going to
But if all of this should have a reason
We would be the last to know
So let's just hope there is a promised land
Hang on till then as best you can

Everybody's ills you know it
Fills her with compassion
That's why she tries to save the world alone
She helps the needy in her own fashion
And tries to give them all her own

She needs an answer for her confusion
Someone to guide her with tenderness
But when she's asking for a solution
All that she gets you know it's something like this

I don't know where we come from
I don't know where we're going to
But if all of this should have a reason
We would be the last to know
So let's just hope there is a promised land
Hang on till then as best you can

Rock me baby, rock me baby all night long
Rock me baby, rock me baby all night long
Rock me baby, rock me baby all night long
Rock me baby, rock me baby all night long
Rock me baby, rock me baby all night long

Rock me baby, rock me baby all night long
Rock me baby, rock me baby all night long

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Steppenwolf's "Rock Me Baby" speaks of a woman seeking comfort from a lover to ease the sorrow caused by men mistreating her in the past. Although she is still young and uncertain of what the future holds, she longs for someone who can guide her with tenderness. However, even if she is seeking solutions, she is not getting them from her lover. The lyrics suggest that no one has all the answers, and sometimes it is best to hold on until we reach a promised land.

The woman in the song is compassionate and seeks to save the world alone, as everyone's ills weigh on her heart. She is helping those in need in her way, providing them with her own resources. The song showcases the message of hope and holding on as best one can. The lyrics suggest that life is uncertain, and even though we do not know where we come from, or where we are going, we can hold on in the hope that there is a better tomorrow.

Line by Line Meaning

She asked me maybe
The woman asked the singer if he would sympathize with her

I would share her sorrow
Join her in the pain that she feels

About the men that tried to treat her wrong
The woman was mistreated by men, and the singer was asked to understand her point of view

Though just a baby
Despite being young and naive,

A waiting her tomorrow
Looking forward to the future and what it may bring

It's rock me baby, rock me baby
Comfort me, soothe my distress

All night long
Until the early hours of the morning; for a long time

She needs an answer to her confusion
The woman is seeking clarity and guidance

Someone to guide her with tenderness
She wants someone to gently lead her to a solution

But if she's asking for a solution
If the woman is requesting a resolution

All that she gets
The outcome of her request is

You know it's something like this
Likely an unsatisfactory response

Don't know where we come from
Uncertainty about our origin

Don't know where we're going to
The destination of our existence is unknown

But if all of this should have a reason
However, if there is a justification for our existence

We would be the last to know
It is likely that we would be unaware of it

So let's just hope there is a promised land
Therefore, it is best to hope for a better place

Hang on till then as best you can
Endure and persevere until that time comes

Everybody's ills you know it
The suffering of all people is well-known

Fills her with compassion
This realization generates empathy in the woman

That's why she tries
Consequently, she makes an effort to

To save the world alone
Single-handedly fix the world's problems

She helps the needy in her own fashion
The woman aids those in need in her unique way

And tries to give them all her own
She endeavors to provide them with all she has

Rock me baby, rock me baby
In the end, all she desires is to be comforted and consoled

All night long
Throughout the entirety of the evening

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: John Kay

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@mannyenviado137

9y↑35

She asked me maybe I could share her sorrow
For all the men that tried to treat her wrong
Though just a baby, awaiting her tomorrow
It's rock me baby, rock me baby, all night long

She needs an answer to her confusion
Someone to guide her with tenderness
But when she's askin' for a solution
All that she gets, you know, is something like this

I don't know where we come from
Don't know where we're goin' to
But if all this should have a reason
We would be the last to know
So let's just hope there is a promised land
Hang on 'til then
As best as you can

Ev'rybody's ills, you know it fills her with compassion
That's why she tries to save the world alone
She helps the needy in her own fashion
And tries to give them all her own

She needs an answer to her confusion
Someone to guide her with tenderness
But when she's askin' for a solution
All that she gets, you know, is
Something like this

@smokinjz

She asked me maybe
I would share her sorrow
About the men that tried to treat her wrong
Though just a baby
A waiting her tomorrow
It's rock me baby, rock me baby
All night long
She needs an answer to her confusion
someone to guide her with tenderness
But if she's asking for a solution
All that she gets
You know it's something like this
Don't know where we come from
Don't know where we're going to
But if all of this should have a reason
We would be the last to know
So let's just hope there is a promised land
Hang on 'till then as best you can
Everybody's ills you know it
Fills her with compassion
That's why she tries
To save the world alone
She helps the needy in her own fashion
And tries to give them all her own
Rock me baby, rock me baby
All night long

@DRJACOBB

Someone sent me this song over the weekend when I asked for advice on helping someone with a situation. As I listened to it, it sounded more like a dedication because it described me so well. Yes, I get it:

...Everybody's ills, you know it fills her with compassion
That's why she tries to save the world alone
She helps the needy in her own fashion
And tries to give them all her own...

Call me Mother Theresa! Actually, she is one of my few heroes - next to my beautiful mother, who taught me how to love humanity and want to make the world a better place. And yes, I'd pretty much decided - but it was nice to hear you back me up on it. Thank you for the complement! ;-)

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@teddylueken3942

6y↑81

My absolute favorite Steppenwolf song... so catchy with an incredible hook.

@Mynamesalexa

4y↑3

Reminds me of high school 1969

@krnewman

2y↑1

And rock lyrics that are actually profound.

@tomcurry480

These were the best of times

@michaelmarsh1756

Bad stuff

@mattbartolovich8228

@@michaelmarsh1756 what?!

@kosycat1

3y↑20

This is the kind of song that you could listen to for eternity

@kevinhurst3709

1y↑6

Grew up with this band. Still rocking these songs in my 70s

@lindaeasley4336

4y↑50

I was a kid in 1968 when all the great psychedelic music was happening .I remember Magic Carpet Ride and Born To Be Wild being played constantly on the radio thanks to my older siblings. One of my older brothers was a big Steppenwolf fan

@jb6971

3y↑2

Groovy Baby~

@jimfast5137

2y↑1

Yes!

@krnewman

2y↑2

I was then, still am.

@garyssimo

27w

I was a kid playing pinball when magic carpet ride played.
Then I smelled a weird smell....
hmmmm now that smell happens daily here and I pick up one of 6 guitars....

@bklyncowboy2925

24w

Me too, amazing era. I was 12

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@jaypee2494

3y↑16

I have loved this band since I was a teenager. They still rock. Great job all of them.

@fjb6407

26w↑1

I was 14 in high school when I heard Steppenwolf and this song. It puts me right back in class where some teachers were cool and let you play records. CCC, Spill the Wine, Born to be Wild and Magic Carpet Ride were the anthems of my mid-teen years in a new school with no friends yet. Bittersweet the memories, the bullying, not fitting in with the crowd. Still the lure of these moments is sweet as only the past can be.

@ratter531

1y↑4

One of the best rock song ever written.

@Macy1ify

8y↑58

*Yes *Yes *Yes - a band that says something REAL with their lyrics and delivers it with style and punch ! Kick it Steppenwolf - you'll howl forever ! :)

@johnsarab4500

5y↑1

Heavy lyrics and gut punching music : ) !!!

@pgo301

4y↑2

John Kay was a true visionary. He led a tough life, I'd say he contributed a ton to the sound of the 60's. GREAT MUSIC!!!!

@denisrives7745

32w

Beats me! Jerry Edmonton is one of the best drummers I’ve ever seen live. Rates with Jerry Shirley of Humble Pie; another great band with no recognition

@tylerwhite9923

5y↑7

I'm a 19 year old college student, I love all kinds of music but Steppenwolf is THE BAND. They're the perfect blend of poppy, happy, heavy, serious, socially and emotionally conscious and relatable, even 50 years after these records were released. The same thing happens listening to a lot of music, just goes along with the natural rhythm of the universe I think, no matter who you are, where you are and when you are we all deal with the same stuff.

@Nmbr1TonkaTruck

4y↑6

Born into a house of music and musicians in 1968 I often forget how huge an influence these guys had on me. So lucky kid!

@pgo301

4y↑3

Just another side to Steppenwolf and their musical capabilities. This band had a whole lotta great sounds. Loved the use of percussion in this song too!! :D

@psychenby5250

9y↑6

I love Steppenwolf, and this is by far their best song. My favorite song. Rock me, baby, rock me, baby, all night long...
Love the musical section, although I usually almost give myself a leg cramp trying to tap my foot along to it! Love this song! <3

@lastrada52

9y↑70

Despite the many, many great, classic rock songs Steppenwolf graced us with -- the song trio with alchemy was "Born to Be Wild," "Magic Carpet Ride" and "Rock Me" -- those three simply had so much magic in how they came across a radio. The production, the in-your-face authoritative vocals of John Kay. They were so unique. The instrumental / percussive break in this song knocked me out as a kid. No one today comes close. None. I still get goose-bumps listening to this.

@mannyenviado137

9y↑3

John LaStrada/// of a few outrageous omissions to R&R HallOfFame none be more shocking than Steppenwolf and the briliantly gifted JohnKay. But,what would be typical of John Kay, i have never heard him compaining, his spirituality seems above trophy collection. Read wiki john kay and learn what life he had before age 20, ended up in canada in 1958. He wears dark glasses as he is both color blind and light sensitive--a lifetime of good works --has a save the elephants foundation-----would pick Steppenwoolf for H,O.F. over U2--HA, Steppenwolf far better than U2

@TheIsreal0312

8y↑1

+Manny Enviado It is amazing how many classic bands from the 60's and 70's have never made it into the RRHF!!! Such a shame!!!

@lastrada52

8y↑2

+TheIsreal0312 - Procol Harum and The Moody Blues are some of those artists NOT in the Hall, as well as, the legendary Chubby Checker -- who holds sales records in the music business that many artists in the Hall haven't achieved yet. Just like everything else in this world -- the R&R H of F is a bias organization. First of all, RAP is not rock & roll, why would any rap artist get in ahead of a rock band / artist? Are ANY rock artists in the Rap Hall of Fame? I doubt it.

@MrReymoclif714

John LaStrada WARREN ZEVON KEEPS GETTING BLACKBALLED TOO!

@jeffs60s

7y↑2

I'd have to agree. I was 13 when I first heard them in '68. "Born to be Wild" was a template for a cutting edge rock song. John Kay was distinctive, but I can't dismiss the talents of Michael Monarch who played lead guitar for them then. Michael stayed with them up to the birthday album.

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@markwalls9072

40w↑1

One of their greatest songs

@debrabrown8901

5y↑12

Wow , this brings back teenage years. Great to hear again.

@markyouzwa3866

5y↑5

Around 10 years ago, I had a dream I went back to 1969 and I heard this song .If you could dream about going back in time, it is so priceless .

@ericanderson8886

7y↑203

How he hell are Steppenwolf not in the rock hall of fame?

@despotzapper

7y↑38

The Rock Hall Of Fame is nothing but a haven for political nepotism. Sometimes the right band goes there, sometimes not. But this much I will agree on Steppenwolf should have been first in line among the the many godfathers of Rock to be inducted.

@MrReymoclif714

7y↑14

despotzapper Warren Zevon keeps getting Blackballed too!!!!

@timmullens9479

7y↑16

The Beastie Boys are in? aren't they for 12 year olds?

@timmullens9479

7y↑16

1969-70-The Guess Who sold more records than Anyone-they're not in? The Doobie Bros? WTF?

@davidstevens6117

6y↑18

Unfortunately, like everything else in this life, it's politics. They surely belong there.

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@gaiasgrowinggarden8603

4y↑7

I love how you're making coffee in the song will come into head no matter how long it's been since you've heard it.

@anthonycongiunti4421

4y↑4

I always loved these guys and this is one of my favorite songs!!!!

@Dimbochan

1y↑1

Quality lasts never get tired of these songs still sound fresh and exciting.

@fernandosampaio5487

Uma excelentemente dos anos 60, que curti muito. Revolucionária para os padrões da época, faziam um excelente heavy hard pop rock.

@bobsilver3983

9y↑58

my dad listened to Steppenwolf when I was a child...I know every song, every word

@glennshiloh3969

6y↑2

The apple doesn't fall far from the tree...🎼🎸

@timzawistowski1302

5y↑2

Mee too..70 roadrunner 383 4spd..john kay and Steppenwolf in the 8 track

@pegboard

4y↑1

@bill free very underrated band

@jonmennealy1805

he and I probably listened to them together somewhere!

@mathais6538

@Postal dude loser

@johnhenni7558

2y↑2

I love this song a lot. I remember wondering where the follow-up to that one? Better than the Steppenwolf hits , which were still very good, this is my favorite by far! I still kinda wonder how come they just faded away after this great song!

@tippimail1

8y↑16

The lyrics in the chorus sum up my feelings about life and have since this came out.Happy birthday,John.

@walterfechter8395

10y↑14

John Kaye moved just so right behind the mic (just like Jim Morrison). A great voice for R N R! I've seen this band twice in the 60s. Very memorable, to say the least.

@tz88ss32vb

8y↑76

Excellent band, and underrated too

@timzawistowski1302

5y↑2

Very underrated

@thomasreghi7052

2y↑1

One of the very best songs ever with drum-like instrument.

@emilbell1621

9y↑41

Saw them in concert in Texas late sixties. Fantastic!!

@spanishmeatloaf7901

5y↑1

That's awesome brother!

@bobbywall172

2y↑1

Saw them in Nashville, when I was in the Army, 1969🔥, wild man and Great☝️☝️

@mannyenviado137

9y↑35

@mogasmpig5196

2y↑2

Right the Fuck On!Thanks!

@gkprivate433

4y↑1

saw them in late 70s early 80s. No new material but they played rock solid all the classics they did. Great intimate show. Wish them nothing but well ness for all they did

@bradburks696

1y↑1

The Guess Who, Three Dog Night, Joe Cocker, and Steppenwolf should all be on the R&R HOF.

@elsoldier100

Great song 🔥👏

@shirleyjennings5787

5y↑3

I love this song.

@dianapeterson3162

6y↑1

Love this song.

@kyannos

love this song!!

@johngolofit1208

23w

Remember being in the tail end of 8th grade when this song was popular during 1969. Memories…

@trevmac8362

8y↑1

First time i ever heard this..great song have to go listen to more of their stuff

@swedeecklund1933

Such an awesome song

@superschmolz

3y↑2

I have this greatest hits album on CD. My mom or step-dad bought it in the mid '90s. I claimed it and listened to it over and over again till I knew all of the songs. 15 and my favorite songs were from the 1960s. 40 and most of my favorite songs are from the second half of last century and the first decade of this one. Has anyone found good rock in the last 15 years?

@cairoshuffler5916

2y↑1

CD? What is a CD? 😆

@superschmolz

2y↑1

@Cairo Shuffler I'm not sure, but I have 2 binders full of these round things that are very shiny on one side and don't work so well if that side gets scratched up. The other side has pictures or places to write the name of the disc or whatever is on it.

@andrewjwheelerjrwheeler4475

I love this gem of a hit and all the other steppenwolf music as well their the best of classic rock era period stay gold john and the pack stay gold I love you guys to death.

@pgo301

7y↑8

Today's so-called artists can't even come close to this QUALITY!!! This is REAL music from artists that spend years learning their instruments. Today we have manufactured noise, not music. Thank You for groups like Steppenwolf and the many other bands of the 60's and 70's!!! But I'll stay in the time warp till I die.

@dennismazza4233

7y↑5

This must come as a shock to millennials. John Kay is actually SINGING into a microphone hooked up to an amp WITHOUT auto-tune. Oh how primitive ! ( sarcasm ).

@texascclp1445

7y↑1

Agreed! each band had it's own unique sound. always easy to identify them. not so much today though.

@mistake111

amen patrick.

@markrobinson3583

7 or 8 years old this was my first favorite band even before the Beatles.I was born in 1962 and I have my two oldest brothers to thank for it.Todays so called music is nothing compared to this.NOT EVEN CLOSE.

@goodvidz1140

4y↑2

My parents told a story repetitively over the years as parents do about seeing them in an era where they were sick to death of performing "Born to be Wild" and them giving a seemingly intentionally bad drunken performance of the song.
They also recounted a similar experience with Kansas and "Dust in the Wind."
Regardless..woulda been fun to experience either event!

@nancybarry5262

Good Vidz Watch Ina Godda Da Vida by the Iron Butterfly. Talk about trippin on acid.

@DIAMONDGIRL57

Thank you 🙏 my favorite by Steppen Wolf ❤️. My teen hay days!

@bryanb4141

48w

I hate Best Of albums. However, this turned me on to a whole new level of consciousness. Have since explored and dug many Steppenwolf LP's. They are the best!

@Susie196921

7y↑1

It was great seeing them at the Fillmore East (NYC) back in 1969 and I went specifically to hear them sing Rock Me since it wasn't played often enough on the radio stations.

@peterlydon5100

Steppenwolf BIG new rock band in '68..... hard rock was upon us!

@Nomadcreations

Time-Less Classic Bravo John & Band !!!

@smokinjz

@lisalamar2901

The story of my life! Pursued Music but Steppenwolf at After Dark? Their crew showed me everything I needed to know before it happened!

@doncastillo7813

Loved this song. Also The Pusher Man and Born to be Wild. Hell , all thier songs are great.

@michaelhawk7456

One of their Best!

@ronjennings5742

9y↑2

From the album At Your Birthday Party which also contained Jupiter Child, Its Never Too Late and Round and Down. It was their third album and I loved it. Still do.

@SuezySweet

7y↑5

Long Live CLASSIC ROCK !!!!!!!!

@Maxid1

33w

I was sitting here trying to figure out why I haven't most of these and I think I've got it figured: If you didn't buy the album, go to a concert or have a friend that bought the album, all you heard was what was on the radio. Not like today you can hear anything for free but back then you had to spend a lot of money to get all the songs you can listen to for free today. I was a teenager in the early 70's and didn't have a lot of money so the albums I bought were of bands I knew and liked, why I didn't buy Steppenwolf is simply because I liked on other band or another and bought multiple albums of theirs. But this is kind of cool finding songs from bands that I liked there radio songs but never got to hear the rest of there stuff until 50 years later.

@scottburton9701

7y↑7

I'm surprised this doesn't receive airplay on an oldies/greatest hits station.

@pgo301

4y↑1

Honestly, I'm glad that I don't hear it too often, it actually makes it that much more special. But I understand your point too.

@TrishBell1

32w

We rotate it on KZAP

@billjannusch

50w

Awesome!

@robertbauer8497

Great music from an international band

@ericcook4665

2y↑1

great stuff i grew up around drugs and good music my mom was kinda like a flower child from the late 60s to 70s i was listening to bands like led zeppelen when I was 5 or 6 years old I'm 54 now lol

@evanyoung3951

9y↑8

Old time rock from a great Canadian band...

@timmullens9479

8y↑1

+Evan Young international band

@gulfrelay2249

6y↑2

John Kay was German born.band named for novel by Herman Hesse.

@DTittle

7y↑17

The local FM oldies station played this about 2 hours ago. I hadn't heard it in a long time. Still good.

@johnjarou2357

one of their best.

@nicky0016dd

Still love this song!
1969! So underrated!

@kevinkelly1529

How is it underrated?

@ggoblue

10y

what a great song

@christinapotter2066

9y↑1

another great tune by them.

@anthonycongiunti4421

Gotta love this

@peggygee2241

🎵🎶she needs an answer,🎶 for her confusion🎵🎶

@darrylcpreston4043

10y↑1

NOBODY described the ghastly uncertainty of the late Sixties better than John Kay!

@jazzynet1

4y↑2

Man am i lucky to have grown up and been apart of all this groovy scene baby! :D

@johndef5075

5y↑1

That bass is nasty💝🎵

@michealcinquina5195

9y↑9

One of the great songs from the movie Candy

@russellneely8933

Saw them six times. Wish I could see them six more! Keyboard player from hell!

@carlosarturosousagarridole9361

No puedo creer que esta canción tan sosa e insípida haya sido un top 10... la razón puede que haya sido “Candy”.

@lisalamar2901

4y↑1

Magic Carpet Ride my 23 yr old daughter's favorite. Grew up on my music! This is my personal favorite! Self descriptive 🦄🌙

@sethlangston181

1y↑1

Is a tavern really a tavern if it doesn't have a Steppenwolf playlist?

@jonathanmendelson5097

At 2:00 minutes into this song there is a psychedelic instrumental that sounds awfully similar to Deep Purple's instrumental section to their big hit "HUSH HUSH" even the vocalization is very very similar. The "HUSH HUSH" song was based on a Joe South number that Deep Purple covered. If anybody can elaborate on who copied who - and how there are three songs with sections that seem to interfere with copyright - out of curiosity I'd like to know what the deal was. Just askin'! Love the song anyway.

@dourtan6928

9y↑3

Top tune for sure!

@garygiampa2557

dourtan hi yes from 1969 thank you good song rock me

@dabrack1

All-time best percussion bridge, 2:20-3:11.

@blueberry917

10y↑1

Back to the past 2014:))) love it!

@rogerkeime1925

44w

I saw them in florida at an all day concert at the indian reservation. I always wondered why I never saw him with out his sunglasses. Turns out hes been legally blind since around age 16.

@scottburton2218

10y↑111

You always hear "Born To Be Wild" & "Magic Carpet Ride" ad nauseum on the oldies/greatest hits stations-Why doesn't this one receive recurrent airplay?

@Susie196921

10y↑16

All of their songs are great but this is by far the best of all!

@robbybonfire9944

7y↑4

All you get, when radio plays Magic Carpet Ride, is about 1/3 of the instrumental part, so that radio can go to "much more music." Right.

@vladtepes3201

5y↑3

Agreed this song and jupiter child are my favorite and they are swept under the rug

@froter1

5y↑3

I love this one for sure ... not sure ?

@froter1

5y↑2

It’s a mystery

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@foureyedchick

2y↑2

2:01: "Hush" by Deep Purple or "Sympathy for the Devil" by the Rolling Stones, at least...
Great guitar riff to say the least!

@randypullen5680

lyrics ? Doesn't matter anyway, these cats have been my favorites since day one !

@kevinkelly1529

Lyrics are in the drop-down details.

@paladin4141

2y↑1

I saw John k and Stephen wolf he's a tall guy at a cheap Maryland rock bar I'm sure things have gotten better for them they are legends after all. And with all the come back tours it's got to be better unless they're dead. I couldn't believe l got to see them in such a small depressing venue. Couldn't have been more than 35 people there. Even so they were good

@garyssimo

45w

Alice Cooper on his syndicated fm show on the river 97.7
played this tonight so here I am for more ear candy!!
I wanna be in a tribute band for these guys. im guitar and need first and foremost a singer like this! Always loved his tone and soul. Im near Sants Rosa ca

@arthur52353

This song was written about/for the movie "CANDY". The Book was one we passed around under the desks in 9th grade.

@louisramosLEFTYLOUIE

7y↑1

JOHN KAY WAS A FINE. PERFORMER AND. GREAT SINGER !FANTASTIC VOICE !

@markventurino547

saw them at the Ohio State Fair there live at 25 tour John Kay was still rocking

@joewhite4802

mark venturino

@dr.awkward9075

Though just a baby, awaiting her tomorrow
It's Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots, baby, all night long

@georgesilvia450

7y↑2

Thanks, Great tunes

@alicemullins5577

6y↑1

Going to see them for the 5th time this summer

@williamtilton1652

5y↑1

rock me baby ,rock me baby all night long...!!!

@wolfthorsen4788

9y↑6

Odd what certain songs will make us remember. I had 2 buddies killed a very bad car crash a month before graduation 1969. 3 guys were killed in the wreck but 2 were friends of mine. Drinking and driving a fast car will do it every time when you're a teen. Was a very sad spring/summer that year for me and just about everyone else at school before grad. We used to run around in that big block 68 Plymouth and the way my buddy drove I kinda knew it wouldn't be long and he'd wrap it around a tree somewhere. Well he did. This used to be the kind of song you'd get psyched up to back in the day and then end up going out, getting drunk and driving like a nut. Whenever I hear this song that's what it reminds me of. Still a great tune.

@misred1

Thorgest y song like what you are describing is " Born to be Wild" . I'm not sure I could ever not put my foot to the floor when this was on. Same thing with my friend in a crash,same deal,summer of 1971. Thank you for your memories. Memories begets memories :)

@garymoran3847

47w

BORN TO BE WILD ,EASY RIDER MOVIE GREAT

@garymoran3847

47w

Thats a big as,stairway to heaven,purple haze

@garymoran3847

47w

That bands tunes will be buried with me when I die,I'was born 1951

@michaelmccabe7166

7y↑2

ILOVE THIS STUFF FOREVER

@chrisscovitch7237

48w

Even President Ronald Reagan saluted them and awarded them the best band of the year.....

@gregorybuell686

50w

Oh how I miss the 60s

@johnleduc5276

2y↑1

SOOPAH great band.

@DRJACOBB

@williamsherman1089

5y↑1

I loved this album and this was my favorite song off of it, it sounded better on vynal though. Or maybe it was all the alcohol or drugs I was on thirty or forty years ago.....I can't remember.

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