@@leepeartlifeson3311 proven to hold up after the rest of time Hard to believe it'll be 60 yrs old in 2028!! Time doesn't taint great music. Probably 1968:was my favorite yr for music. 👍
You have to appreciate that the use of pot and psychedelics was pretty common in the 60s. And most of those "users" came through it just fine. Those substances definitely transformed music of the era -- most notably among The Beatles and their contemporaries; the shift was so dramatic. This kind of song drops right into that psychedelic arena. Let's go for a magic carpet ride meant let's drop acid and see where it takes us.
Having lived and lived this era of music, it is with great joy that I see younger people, from all over the world, discovering the music of the high renaissance from 1964 to 1974, roughly, ending with the end of the Vietnam War. Hearing people in Europe, today, using words like vibes and groovy and into...pretty far out. Those at the time who used herbs rather than the prescribed derailleurs, made timeless music treasured even now. Others went down darker paths, and are largely forgotten. The leading zeitgeist was one of mind-expansion, not destruction. Y'all would fit right into any number of gathers at that time, where future geniuses shared ideas, books, music, food and so on. And laughter. Lots of laughter. Peace and love. PS. In other news...not my fault.
This was a huge hit during the psychedelic period of rock. Another one was "Inna Godda Davida" (sp?) by Iron Butterfly. BTW, both of these bands along with Deep Purple were also considered Acid Rock Bands as well as Blues Psychedelic Rock Bands.
I was in 6th grade in 1968. We were lucky enough to have a jukebox in the cafeteria with all the current hit songs on it. For a dime you got one selection, and for a quarter you got four. "Magic Capet Ride" and "Born to be Wild" were two of the amazing songs we selected every day to serenade us while we ate our lunch. Man, how fortunate could a 12 year old be to hear those magnificent songs while they were actually moving up the charts and brand new.
Turning 63 this year and boy this song takes me back to my 9 years older than me hippie brother in the late 60s ha, he had the motorcycle and the black light posters and lava lamp and beads in his doorway, not to mention a big old box of 8 track tapes!
It’s Fun ! That’s it , the music is good the vibe is fun . There’s a lot of experimentation in the jam but it was all new, no matter the sound effects we could still dance to it
Can not have an event with a DJ without this or born to be Wild being played. Love this Band , was 18 in 1968 along with CCR, Lynyed Skynyrd and The Band. Favorite bands.
Opiates, bad. Psychedelics? Pot? Not so much. While the former crushed peoples’ souls, the latter expanded their minds. And I always loved this jam.✌️❤️🎶
This song is more about letting the music take you on a journey more than it is about drugs. If you do listen to the lyrics it is about a musical journey (the magic carpet). Now if drugs helped people get i to that state of being, different story all together.
I was weaned on Steppenwolf, followed by Beatles, Led, Pink Floyd, Frijid Pink, CCR...cool older brother. RIP 1974. I'm 63 now. Great channel. Edit: John Kay escaped over the wall with his mother as a kid. Many of their songs reference this trauma. The long song/lp "Monster " describes the USA we're trying to escape into a new era now.
Songs like this were meant to heighten your sensory perceptions while enjoying hallucinatory drugs like LSD. I was in high school when this came out and was living in the San Francisco area, what a wild time!!!!!
Before they were Steppenwolf, they were 'Sparrow'. I saw them then in SF. 'The Pusher' was incredibly powerful live, with those "big speakers" pounding your chest. Cheers, --bd
I was a huge fan of Steppenwolf back then. The shortened version was on top 40 radio, and that version, the band played on the Smothers Brothers show. The video on this channel wasn't played on the show. It was just the group playing with an oscilloscope reacting to the music.
My brother, born 1954 died 2021, had the album Steppenwolf the Second which featured "Magic Carpet Ride". Hearing this brings back the memories I have of him listening to that album as he got ready for school. This and Led Zeppelin 3 were his favorite albums.
I was just 12. Loved it then and now👍 ahhh the 60s. They say if you can remember them you were not really there 😂😂. Medically induced music?? Well. Maybe😂😂 still sounds great. Glad you liked it..
John Kay is a very good singer. The first time I heard this fabulous song in 68 I knew it would be big, sure was. I love the psychedelic sound from that era. Actually one of my favorite songs ever, it's 🔥🔥🔥🔥
To get that introduction sound, guitarist Michael Monarch created feedback then it was spliced on to the beginning of the song. John Kay wrote Magic Carpet Ride after buying a new high quality hi-fi system. According to him started writing lyrics “about how great our new stereo system sounded”, adding in imagery about making a wish. The line “between the sound machine” refers to the way we used have giant speakers set up, then blast the music❤️
This was huge in Jr. High School in 68. I saw John Kay & Steppenwolf years later at the Navy Enlisted Mans Club in Oak Harbor, Wash. & on the Riverboat Predident in New Orleans. Steppenwolf Second Album is great from start to finish. Don't Step On The Grass.
Love watching your reactions because they are always so much fun and they make me smile. You mentioned that you were relating it to drugs and although it has a psychedelic vibe, for me anyway, it speaks about music. In the lyrics when it says, “close your eyes girl, step inside girl, let the music take you away”, to me it’s saying if you close your eyes and let the music take over that it’s like being on a magic carpet ride because of where the music takes you as you relax and just let it take over your mind and body. I don’t know how others interpret it but that’s always been my own experience and thoughts whenever I listen to this song, and music in general actually. I know from watching your reactions that you both know what I mean by that because you have shown me that various songs have affected both of you deeply as you listened to them and they profoundly touched your heart . Anyway, that’s how I see it when I listen to this song and maybe no one else does but that’s okay. Have a wonderful day my friends and take care of each other! ❤
Since you loved this check out the video version of "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" by Iron Butterfly. There is a drum solo that every kid played on their desk at school.
Happily the radio stations played this drug song back in the day!! My favorite is a long song called "Monster" sort of a history lesson put to music!!!
Thanks for the great Carpet Ride Trip, I liked taking a trip without taking any drugs, this song always been a favorite, 1968 I was in the 8th grade definitely no drug's, Peace 😍✌️ and Love❤️ your forever Young Hippie Gary 🕺💃 lf you liked this you should listen to Iron Butterfly "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" full version it about 17 minutes but worth everyone!😅 your now in the Psychedelic zone 🤪 😜 😅 😜 🤪 Peace 😍✌️
This song is about psychedelic drugs, although drugs are a bad name. Drugs (and pusher) refer to addictive chemicals. Heroin, cocaine, meth, etc. This song refers to LSD. It says to lie down between two speakers. Under the influence of LSD, you get overwhelmed by the music........thus the "magic carpet ride". On the "Pusher" a "dealer" is a person who deals with LSD (acid) and Marijuana while a "Pusher" hustle addictive drugs.
It’s not about drug ABUSE. It’s about getting stoned, for sure, on pot, or psychedelics And being taken away in your mind (look inside, girl) on a journey of the imagination. Nothing negative there stated or implied.
I would say that this song is more about "drug USE" than "drug ABUSE", as it is quite obvious that it's about psychedelic drugs like acid or mescaline rather than addictive drugs such as heroine or cocaine which will ultimately destroy your life. Great tune..............
Another of my favourite songs. Psychedelic Rock, I think. Another similar type of song was Hurdy Gurdy Man by Donovan. Most of these songs were about the drug scene. As was Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds by the Beatles and White Rabbit by Jefferson Airplane. Give these a go👍
The electric sound you were asking about is electronic feedback that we hear when a guitar or microphone is too close to an amp. The Beatles were the first to use it on purpose in the beginning of "I feel fine"
Andre, It's been used in tons of ads and films ( Sports Cars, 4x4 Trucks, stoner comedies, Coors Beer, Jack Daneils Whiskey, etc.)..And ya still love hearing it because it's just an awesome song!
John Kay the Koolest man in Rock-n-Roll ✌️😎🎙 (my time was the 70s) Yes we had the huge speakers and don't forget the lava strobe and black lights and oh yah the beanbag chairs 😎🎸
This was one of my favorite songs while shooting pool at the bars throughout the 80s, I wasn’t old enough to be in the bars in the 70s still managed though😂😂😂 This is some great music, brings back some good memories. Enjoy your reactions.👏👏👏👏
Not fun fact, for at least two men: With the band's fame essentially over, original keyboardist Goldy McJohn and second bassist in the band Nick St. Nicholas signed away their royalty rights in order to use the band name "Steppenwolf". Fast forward to the 80s - the invention of CDs, and a new generation of Steppenwolf fans. A deal is a deal. So those boys didn't get one cent in royalties.
ANDRE THAT SOUNDS AT THE BEGINNING WERE GUITAR BEING DISTORTED BY FEEDBACK… BY BRINGING THE GUITAR UP CLOSE TO THE AMPLIFIER. JIMMY HENDRIX WAS FAMOUS FOR DOING THAT. RECOMMEND HEARING… HIPPO STOMP N THE PUSHER. ROCK ON 👊🖖
This was the second eight track that I bought after I got my first player. 1970 guys. Actually played this song during our senior play. raised some older eyebrows. How about something a little different. Try the band Chicago and the song 25 or 6 to 4. Killer rock.
The sixties sound is all over the place , the early part of the decade you had all this sort of innocent clean poppy even sound .mid decade was really dominated by the Motown and bears sounds.Then came physcadelic sound and more experimentation musically as well as drug wise...and the sound got sort of fuzzy and dirty... and more diverse....
I’d like to see you react to some one hit wonders: Gloria, by The Shadows of the Night, Hang on Sloopy by the McCoys, Dirty Water by the Standells, Louie,Louie by the Kingsman, Little Girl by the Syndicate of sound, Time won’t let me by the Outsiders. You’ll love them,more sixties!!!!
Ha! You speak of imagining big speakers and such. In actuality, at this time, when you went into a stereo store to make a purchase, this was the song they put on so you could judge the quality of the speaker. Did it have a strong resonant bass end? Did it have clarity at the high end? Great song for that.
I think Dominicka would be more of a "Flower Child" than a "Hippie" because her love for "Folk music." And I think Andrei would be either a "Biker guy" or "Hippie" because his love for Hard rock and metal.
If you look up the Definition of Psychedelic Rock, you will see the picture of John Kay and the Boys! Guys, please checkout their PISSED OFF hit "The Pusher"! And YES Andre, their Live Shows will Rattle Your Brains and Scramble your Insides....THUNDEROUSLY LOUD!
You're right about the drug inferences...however, even though they may have experimented with drugs..you should hear their song called The Pusher, and hear how they feel about drugs or rather those who push them!
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One of those rare songs I don't think I'll ever get tired of hearing
Along with the great Karen Carpenter!
@@leepeartlifeson3311 proven to hold up after the rest of time Hard to believe it'll be 60 yrs old in 2028!! Time doesn't taint great music. Probably 1968:was my favorite yr for music. 👍
I can remember taking that ride back in the 60's
I wish I could remember how many times I played this on vinyl.
😂😂👍 yep
You have to appreciate that the use of pot and psychedelics was pretty common in the 60s. And most of those "users" came through it just fine. Those substances definitely transformed music of the era -- most notably among The Beatles and their contemporaries; the shift was so dramatic. This kind of song drops right into that psychedelic arena. Let's go for a magic carpet ride meant let's drop acid and see where it takes us.
Having lived and lived this era of music, it is with great joy that I see younger people, from all over the world, discovering the music of the high renaissance from 1964 to 1974, roughly, ending with the end of the Vietnam War. Hearing people in Europe, today, using words like vibes and groovy and into...pretty far out. Those at the time who used herbs rather than the prescribed derailleurs, made timeless music treasured even now. Others went down darker paths, and are largely forgotten. The leading zeitgeist was one of mind-expansion, not destruction. Y'all would fit right into any number of gathers at that time, where future geniuses shared ideas, books, music, food and so on. And laughter. Lots of laughter. Peace and love. PS. In other news...not my fault.
The sound was the Hammond Organ and the Guitar. Great reaction
This song has been repeatedly played on the radio for 65 years. Not many songs hold up to that from a percentage standpoint.
57 years.
I had this on 8 track...Thanks K-Tel!
Actually it's about laying on the carpet with the stereo cranked up loud. A magic carpet ride!
This was a huge hit during the psychedelic period of rock. Another one was "Inna Godda Davida" (sp?) by Iron Butterfly. BTW, both of these bands along with Deep Purple were also considered Acid Rock Bands as well as Blues Psychedelic Rock Bands.
Ever since 1968, NO ONE, can help bobbin' their head when this song gets going.
Saw these guys in 74 ….they opened up for Aerosmith…$6.50 ..still have the stub 🤘
I was in 6th grade in 1968. We were lucky enough to have a jukebox in the cafeteria with all the current hit songs on it. For a dime you got one selection, and for a quarter you got four. "Magic Capet Ride" and "Born to be Wild" were two of the amazing songs we selected every day to serenade us while we ate our lunch. Man, how fortunate could a 12 year old be to hear those magnificent songs while they were actually moving up the charts and brand new.
That’s how it was back in the day!Love you kids✌🏻❤️🇺🇸
Another huge hit from 1968 from Steppenwolf. Went to #1 here in 🇨🇦 Canada and #3 in the USA. It's from their Steppenwolf Second album ❤❤❤❤❤
Absolutely the coolest musical decade. Love your reactions. Cheers ✌
when i was a toddler this song was on radio. i am 62 now and its still is on the radio
Turning 63 this year and boy this song takes me back to my 9 years older than me hippie brother in the late 60s ha, he had the motorcycle and the black light posters and lava lamp and beads in his doorway, not to mention a big old box of 8 track tapes!
@@SharilynBratton I'm 61 and had a 9 year older brother he had all of the aforementioned and he turned me onto so much rock!!!
It’s Fun ! That’s it , the music is good the vibe is fun . There’s a lot of experimentation in the jam but it was all new, no matter the sound effects we could still dance to it
One of our favorites live at the club we went to back in late 69 early seventies
One of my favorites growing up!
Can not have an event with a DJ without this or born to be Wild being played. Love this Band , was 18 in 1968 along with CCR, Lynyed Skynyrd and The Band. Favorite bands.
Opiates, bad. Psychedelics? Pot? Not so much. While the former crushed peoples’ souls, the latter expanded their minds. And I always loved this jam.✌️❤️🎶
This song is more about letting the music take you on a journey more than it is about drugs. If you do listen to the lyrics it is about a musical journey (the magic carpet). Now if drugs helped people get i to that state of being, different story all together.
This is the first song I ever bought, back when they sold 45's.
I was weaned on Steppenwolf, followed by Beatles, Led, Pink Floyd, Frijid Pink, CCR...cool older brother. RIP 1974. I'm 63 now. Great channel.
Edit: John Kay escaped over the wall with his mother as a kid. Many of their songs reference this trauma.
The long song/lp "Monster " describes the USA we're trying to escape into a new era now.
Songs like this were meant to heighten your sensory perceptions while enjoying hallucinatory drugs like LSD. I was in high school when this came out and was living in the San Francisco area, what a wild time!!!!!
Fantastic ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Before they were Steppenwolf, they were 'Sparrow'. I saw them then in SF. 'The Pusher' was incredibly powerful live, with those "big speakers" pounding your chest. Cheers, --bd
I was a huge fan of Steppenwolf back then. The shortened version was on top 40 radio, and that version, the band played on the Smothers Brothers show. The video on this channel wasn't played on the show. It was just the group playing with an oscilloscope reacting to the music.
My brother, born 1954 died 2021, had the album Steppenwolf the Second which featured "Magic Carpet Ride". Hearing this brings back the memories I have of him listening to that album as he got ready for school. This and Led Zeppelin 3 were his favorite albums.
I was just 12. Loved it then and now👍 ahhh the 60s. They say if you can remember them you were not really there 😂😂. Medically induced music?? Well. Maybe😂😂 still sounds great. Glad you liked it..
I was in the 1st grade but I remember seeing them on tv. One of my Aunts played it all the time. Oh I wish I could go back. I truly do.
My favorite song from my favorite Rock band Steppenwolf!
This was my first album when I was 13 years old, in 1973. I wore it out by playing it so much.
The 1st album I ever bought was when I was 9. It was Steppenwolf live. One whole side was a 20 plus minute version of "The Pusher". Love this band!
It’s the organ that gives the full sound experience! The organ was a big part of rock in the 60’s, eg Young Rascals ‘It’s a Beautiful Morning’.
Steppenwolf was my first concert . it was 1975 , I was 16 and it cost $6.50 .
I was 15 years old and this always got the dances going.
John Kay is a very good singer. The first time I heard this fabulous song in 68 I knew it would be big, sure was. I love the psychedelic sound from that era. Actually one of my favorite songs ever, it's 🔥🔥🔥🔥
To get that introduction sound, guitarist Michael Monarch created feedback then it was spliced on to the beginning of the song. John Kay wrote Magic Carpet Ride after buying a new high quality hi-fi system. According to him started writing lyrics “about how great our new stereo system sounded”, adding in imagery about making a wish. The line “between the sound machine” refers to the way we used have giant speakers set up, then blast the music❤️
Great biker music! Raw, and Powerful? 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
This was huge in Jr. High School in 68. I saw John Kay & Steppenwolf years later at the Navy Enlisted Mans Club in Oak Harbor, Wash. & on the Riverboat Predident in New Orleans. Steppenwolf Second Album is great from start to finish. Don't Step On The Grass.
Love watching your reactions because they are always so much fun and they make me smile.
You mentioned that you were relating it to drugs and although it has a psychedelic vibe, for me anyway, it speaks about music.
In the lyrics when it says, “close your eyes girl, step inside girl, let the music take you away”, to me it’s saying if you close your eyes and let the music take over that it’s like being on a magic carpet ride because of where the music takes you as you relax and just let it take over your mind and body.
I don’t know how others interpret it but that’s always been my own experience and thoughts whenever I listen to this song, and music in general actually.
I know from watching your reactions that you both know what I mean by that because you have shown me that various songs have affected both of you deeply as you listened to them and they profoundly touched your heart .
Anyway, that’s how I see it when I listen to this song and maybe no one else does but that’s okay.
Have a wonderful day my friends and take care of each other! ❤
Maybe I invent this one 😂😂😂 you guys are so much fun to watch. Another great review
Thank you 😊
Since you loved this check out the video version of "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" by Iron Butterfly. There is a drum solo that every kid played on their desk at school.
Fantastic group...Steppenwolf. Great pick you guys...🎤🎶🇺🇸
My favorite song by them is their trilogy "Monster/Suicide/America". Incredible track. That sound was a guitar with a bit of feedback.
Happily the radio stations played this drug song back in the day!! My favorite is a long song called "Monster" sort of a history lesson put to music!!!
Monster's message becomes even more profound at this moment in time.
These visuals were big because the hippie world was big into LSD back in the 60s.
❤ A amazing Canadian band ❤
2 out of 5 members were Canadian. They were based in the USA. I don't think that makes it a Canadian band... unfortunately.
@@correctlyricsfrom what I remember, 3 of the members were Canadian and 2 were from the US
The only thing wrong with this song is that it's too short! ✌️
❤Favorite❤
Thanks for the great Carpet Ride Trip, I liked taking a trip without taking any drugs, this song always been a favorite, 1968 I was in the 8th grade definitely no drug's, Peace 😍✌️ and Love❤️ your forever Young Hippie Gary 🕺💃 lf you liked this you should listen to Iron Butterfly "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" full version it about 17 minutes but worth everyone!😅 your now in the Psychedelic zone 🤪 😜 😅 😜 🤪 Peace 😍✌️
This song is about psychedelic drugs, although drugs are a bad name. Drugs (and pusher) refer to addictive chemicals. Heroin, cocaine, meth, etc. This song refers to LSD. It says to lie down between two speakers. Under the influence of LSD, you get overwhelmed by the music........thus the "magic carpet ride". On the "Pusher" a "dealer" is a person who deals with LSD (acid) and Marijuana while a "Pusher" hustle addictive drugs.
It's the sixties...............rejoice !
If you want anti drug look at the tune called The Pusher. It makes their position real clear. Lol
And they make a point about the big difference between a dealer, and a pusher.
It’s not about drug ABUSE. It’s about getting stoned, for sure, on pot, or psychedelics And being taken away in your mind (look inside, girl) on a journey of the imagination. Nothing negative there stated or implied.
Very true! We've come a long way since the 1960s in access to THC.
Great song this, this track and "its never too late" are their best tracks.
The three original members were Canadian they moved to LA in the mid 60s and formed the band
I would say that this song is more about "drug USE" than "drug ABUSE", as it is quite obvious that it's about psychedelic drugs like acid or mescaline rather than addictive drugs such as heroine or cocaine which will ultimately destroy your life. Great tune..............
I made the exact same point. Don’t know where he got the idea it was negative about drugs.
Andrei... you're so innocent 😂
There's only one way that you can fly on a carpet. Hehe
Just wanted to say I love you guys❤❤ I can always depend upon coming to your channel and leaving with a smile on my face you guys are great❤❤
Oh, how wonderful 😊 Thank you for that 💚
Another of my favourite songs. Psychedelic Rock, I think. Another similar type of song was Hurdy Gurdy Man by Donovan. Most of these songs were about the drug scene. As was Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds by the Beatles and White Rabbit by Jefferson Airplane. Give these a go👍
The electric sound you were asking about is electronic feedback that we hear when a guitar or microphone is too close to an amp. The Beatles were the first to use it on purpose in the beginning of "I feel fine"
Steppenwolf did have several anti drug songs The Pusher Snowblind friend
An absolut classic wich reflects the "spirit of the times"!!!! Great reaction as usual!❤
Not drug abuse…drug use! There is a difference! I know I am a boomer! 😎🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Andre, It's been used in tons of ads and films ( Sports Cars, 4x4 Trucks, stoner comedies, Coors Beer, Jack Daneils Whiskey, etc.)..And ya still love hearing it because it's just an awesome song!
Oh ya man... Magic carpet ride... I like classic rock... 🎉 Hey can you play David Lee Roth... California girls...
Gotta do The Pusher.
Don't step on the Grass Sam.
John Kay the Koolest man in Rock-n-Roll ✌️😎🎙
(my time was the 70s) Yes we had the huge speakers and don't forget the lava strobe and black lights and oh yah the beanbag chairs 😎🎸
Best music 1967-1971..........imho.
Yes..I totally agree...👍
IT'S THE FEED BACK GUITAR PICK UP & THE AMPLIFIERS BACK & FOURTH VIBRATION SIGNALS! ANDREI......
This was one of my favorite songs while shooting pool at the bars throughout the 80s, I wasn’t old enough to be in the bars in the 70s still managed though😂😂😂 This is some great music, brings back some good memories. Enjoy your reactions.👏👏👏👏
Acid Rock!
Not fun fact, for at least two men:
With the band's fame essentially over,
original keyboardist Goldy McJohn and second bassist in the band Nick St. Nicholas signed away their royalty rights in order to use the band name "Steppenwolf".
Fast forward to the 80s
- the invention of CDs, and a new generation of Steppenwolf fans.
A deal is a deal.
So those boys didn't get one cent in royalties.
The instrument at the beginning was a guitar with allot of distortion. You’ve heard that before with Hendrix. Or Zeppelin.
yay!
Let’s take that magic carpet ride😉❤ Ps Adrei you cracked me up with the coke a cola reference 😂😂
He wasn't far off. Dropping acid and mescaline were pretty common.
@ That’s why it made me laugh ✌️
Heard them talk about the song ,it was about listening to music
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John Kay vocal
I lost my...well innocence in a bedroom at a party while this song was being played over and over and over.
The drugs were GREAT ! PEACE !
React to San Francisco by Scott McKenzie
"last nite i found a little trollop, surely wish that i had stayed / / bunch of candles were all i found . . . "
ANDRE THAT SOUNDS AT THE BEGINNING WERE GUITAR BEING DISTORTED BY FEEDBACK… BY BRINGING THE GUITAR UP CLOSE TO THE AMPLIFIER. JIMMY HENDRIX WAS FAMOUS FOR DOING THAT. RECOMMEND HEARING… HIPPO STOMP N THE PUSHER. ROCK ON 👊🖖
Psychedelic music.
Have you done Janis Joplin/ "Piece of My Heart"? If not, you should. You will love it.
This was the second eight track that I bought after I got my first player. 1970 guys. Actually played this song during our senior play. raised some older eyebrows.
How about something a little different. Try the band Chicago and the song 25 or 6 to 4. Killer rock.
The sixties sound is all over the place , the early part of the decade you had all this sort of innocent clean poppy even sound .mid decade was really dominated by the Motown and bears sounds.Then came physcadelic sound and more experimentation musically as well as drug wise...and the sound got sort of fuzzy and dirty... and more diverse....
If you like Steppenwolf, you should react to the b-side medley on the "Steppenwolf the Second" album.
I’d like to see you react to some one hit wonders: Gloria, by The Shadows of the Night, Hang on Sloopy by the McCoys, Dirty Water by the Standells, Louie,Louie by the Kingsman, Little Girl by the Syndicate of sound, Time won’t let me by the Outsiders. You’ll love them,more sixties!!!!
And Talk Talk by The Music Machine!
The 60s were a-mazing!
Ha! You speak of imagining big speakers and such. In actuality, at this time, when you went into a stereo store to make a purchase, this was the song they put on so you could judge the quality of the speaker. Did it have a strong resonant bass end? Did it have clarity at the high end? Great song for that.
I think Dominicka would be more of a "Flower Child" than a "Hippie" because her love for "Folk music." And I think Andrei would be either a "Biker guy" or "Hippie" because his love for Hard rock and metal.
Sounds like a reverse delay pedal with a lot of feedback
If you look up the Definition of Psychedelic Rock, you will see the picture of John Kay and the Boys! Guys, please checkout their PISSED OFF hit "The Pusher"! And YES Andre, their Live Shows will Rattle Your Brains and Scramble your Insides....THUNDEROUSLY LOUD!
Guitar with a synthesizer!
Back then we would say "WERE GOING ON A MAGIC CARPET RIDE" right before we took some LSD. So ya, the song was hijacked by us stoners. hahaha
You're right about the drug inferences...however, even though they may have experimented with drugs..you should hear their song called The Pusher, and hear how they feel about drugs or rather those who push them!