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Steppenwolf — Born To Be Wild
Album: Steppenwolf
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Released: 1968
Length: 3:25
Plays (last 30 days): 1
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Get your motor runnin'
Head out on the highway
Lookin' for adventure
In whatever comes our way

Yeah, darlin' go make it happen
Take the world in a love embrace
Fire all of your guns at once and
Explode into space

I like smoke and lightnin'
Heavy metal thunder
Racin' with the wind
And the feelin' that I'm under

Yeah, darlin' go make it happen
Take the world in a love embrace
Fire all of your guns at once and
Explode into space

Like a true nature's child
We were born, born to be wild
We can climb so high
I never wanna die

Born to be wild
Born to be wild

Get your motor runnin'
Head out on the highway
Lookin' for adventure
In whatever comes our way

Yeah, darlin' go make it happen
Take the world in a love embrace
Fire all of your guns at once and
Explode into space

Like a true nature's child
We were born, born to be wild
We can climb so high
I never wanna die

Born to be wild
Born to be wild
Comments (62)add comment
I worked with John Kay 5 or 6 times in the late '80s.  He still looked & sounded great!!  He never drank or did drugs & it showed. He was real pleasant to work with!!   
Posted 6 days ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Nicholson's best performance ever.
When you start to get sick of him he kicks the bucket.
Easy rides easy goes.
Posted 1 year ago by natius    [ Reply ]
Highly underrated band, so much more to them than just this song.
Posted 1 year ago by ImaOldman    [ Reply ]
 On_The_Beach wrote:

(somebody had to do it)



This movie is epic. Made Jack Nicholson a star.
Posted 1 year ago by itsme_bygolly    [ Reply ]
Would someone please explain how Goldy McJohn was able to synchronize the organ's Leslie speaker to the rhythm of this song?  I've always been fascinated by that - is it easy to do, or is it technical prowess?  Should I be in awe, or just say awww...?  Regardless, it's a cool effect.
Posted 1 year ago by deanv    [ Reply ]
Born to be mild
Posted 1 year ago by Luumu    [ Reply ]
 Spliff wrote:
Maybe the best rock & roll song ever recorded. It has all the elements and energy. My band still plays it and gets a great reaction evey time. They are still touring and Kay's quality of sound is better than anybody that I've heard lately.

It does achieve a kind of perfection. I might even enjoy it more now than I did years ago.
Posted 2 years ago by easmann    [ Reply ]
The origins of Heavy Metal?

Heavy Metal Thunder
Posted 2 years ago by Stephenater    [ Reply ]
 red wrote:

a guilty pleasure. tnx for playing the original instead of the poorly done annoying fatboy slim cover.



This song has been covered by a lot of people, but I'm not aware of one by the legendary Norman Cook AKA Fatboy Slim. Please share!
Posted 2 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]


lizardking wrote:
       Same here! And even then, I tend to CRANK it up on whatever system I'm        listening to - this and Magic Carpet Ride. ROCK ON CoJo!!

 pinto wrote:

Don't forget The Pusher and Rock Me

And the entire, oft-overlooked Monster album.
Posted 2 years ago by QuantumShaman    [ Reply ]
Pee Wee Bike GIFs | Tenor
Posted 2 years ago by drewd    [ Reply ]
I love it! I was 13 when this came out!  I bought the 45.  Thanx RP!  
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Classic tune! ICONIC!   I worked audio production with John Kay for 3 shows during the mid & late 80s. He was great! He was in great shape, sounded and looked great! ...probably from living the "good life"! He didn't drink or do drugs!
Posted 2 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
Been there, done that.... and I ain't never comin' back
Posted 2 years ago by john_m_hopkins    [ Reply ]
too young to live it. had a  smoke to feel it. nice.
Posted 2 years ago by blue-ice    [ Reply ]
Thanks Bill, it's my B'day and you're making it way better!!
Posted 3 years ago by Egctheow    [ Reply ]
A great take-me -back machine!
Posted 3 years ago by philbertr    [ Reply ]
Great song, but Born To Be Wild is maybe best not played until after a peaceful Inauguration?
Posted 3 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
Rev it up and let’s hit that open road Bro✌️
Posted 3 years ago by Easyrider    [ Reply ]
2 Nights ago I  played the Analouge Productions SACD. It sounds AMAZING.
My choice for Rock Audiophile Recording of the 60's
Posted 3 years ago by jmsmy    [ Reply ]
always epic :)
Posted 3 years ago by Jamer2k41    [ Reply ]
 rate 8 
Posted 4 years ago by sonymagellan    [ Reply ]
It's mind-blowing how much great music came out the year I was born - 1968. Thank you Radio Paradise for teaching me that. It happens a lot it seems, I'll hear some groovy song or just an old song I like and so often it's 1968! What say you Bill, does 68 win for the most great music released in one year? 
Posted 4 years ago by ecab68    [ Reply ]
This song, I think, will always be remembered as an anthem of the era.  Then again no one has any idea about what people will like in the future.  
Posted 4 years ago by cely    [ Reply ]
Long Live                                                                                                                     Radio Paradise
TY Steppenwolf for Born To Be Wild is                      9 -OUTSTANDING              to me
Posted 4 years ago by Tomasni    [ Reply ]
 On_The_Beach wrote:
https://cdn.nybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/1970/02/easy-rider.jpg
(somebody had to do it)
 
Yeah baby!  Crank 'er UP and let her LOOSE!  The world awaits; now go SEIZE IT!  

Be you 16, or be you 60, you hear this tune and we all feel exactly the same way don't we?  

So get on out there boys and girls, ladies and gent's, the world awaits!  
Highlow
American Net'Zen
Posted 4 years ago by Highlowsel    [ Reply ]
BAAAD for the EARS!!!   Why?   Seems songs like this that force a 9 rating, ALSO force me to turn up the volume to match....{#Music}

Those "10" ratings have just about made me deaf by now...  {#Dancingbanana}   And this is at least a "9"..
Posted 4 years ago by freemusic    [ Reply ]
 RongoTBurg wrote:
If I had to describe in just one song what Radio Paradise is not, this is it.


 
What? Are you saying that Radio Paradise was not Born To Be Wild? Where else are you going to hear wild music from around the world? Thanks to B&R for bringing RP to life.........
Posted 4 years ago by 25demayo    [ Reply ]
Every time I go on my motorcycle I have this song running in my head 
Posted 4 years ago by uniguide    [ Reply ]

A perfect track for the (nearly....) end of the work week....I just might have to crank it to an 11 in my truck on my drive home.  (and 11 is about 1/2 as loud as my system gets....still need to be able to hear when I get home ;-)

Long Live RP!!

Posted 5 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]

(somebody had to do it)
Posted 5 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
 lizardking wrote:

Same here!  And even then, I tend to CRANK it up on whatever system I'm listening to - this and Magic Carpet Ride.  ROCK ON CoJo!!
 
Don't forget The Pusher and Rock Me
Posted 5 years ago by pinto    [ Reply ]
Impossible to hear this song and not picture motorcycles on the road - Harleys specifially - and yet there isn't a word about motorcycles in it.
Posted 5 years ago by Typesbad    [ Reply ]
lost for words - no the song says it all
Posted 5 years ago by jmsmy    [ Reply ]
 coloradojohn wrote:
I've always loved how the organ, the guitar, and the vocals of this band are TOTALLY CRANKED on this wild and crazy ride of a song!

 
Same here!  And even then, I tend to CRANK it up on whatever system I'm listening to - this and Magic Carpet Ride.  ROCK ON CoJo!!
Posted 5 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
this song takes me in a love embrace
Posted 6 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
I've always loved how the organ, the guitar, and the vocals of this band are TOTALLY CRANKED on this wild and crazy ride of a song!
Posted 6 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
RIP, Goldy. Thanks for the music.
Posted 6 years ago by agkagk    [ Reply ]
 rulebritannia wrote:
Even when this came out it was pretty thin music. Then, again, I still haven't gotten around to see the movie.......
 
Go see it. Than come back, and we talk.
Posted 7 years ago by Bleyfusz    [ Reply ]
 westslope wrote:
Thanks!

For playing this iconic song. 
 
: )
Posted 7 years ago by easmann    [ Reply ]
Thanks!

For playing this iconic song. 
Posted 7 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
 RongoTBurg wrote:
If I had to describe in just one song what Radio Paradise is not, this is it.
 
It is not played all  that often.....................or is it?
.
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Album: Steppenwolf 
Released: 1968
Last play: Jul 14, 2004
Plays in last 30 days: 1 
Posted 7 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
Easy Rider to go!
Posted 7 years ago by Stefen    [ Reply ]
If I had to describe in just one song what Radio Paradise is not, this is it.
Posted 19 years ago by RongoTBurg    [ Reply ]
THE quintessential motorcycle song - but very well worn...
Posted 19 years ago by Red_Dragon    [ Reply ]
sucko-barfo ...I couldn't have said it any better.. Neither 'intelligent 'OR 'eclectic' guys... If I wanted this crap I could just stay tuned to my local Clear Channel Classic Rock station!
Posted 20 years ago by eyewall    [ Reply ]
Not necessary. Play sparingly.
Posted 20 years ago by namesbenny    [ Reply ]
Even when this came out it was pretty thin music. Then, again, I still haven't gotten around to see the movie.......
Posted 20 years ago by rulebritannia    [ Reply ]
classic three cord special !!
Posted 20 years ago by michaelc    [ Reply ]
Maybe the best rock & roll song ever recorded. It has all the elements and energy. My band still plays it and gets a great reaction evey time. They are still touring and Kay's quality of sound is better than anybody that I've heard lately.
Posted 20 years ago by Spliff    [ Reply ]
Just get into the bass line, and work from there. One of the great anthems of rock.
Posted 20 years ago by Patrick    [ Reply ]
Who cares how much it's been played. Instant HIGH everytime I hear it!
Posted 20 years ago by LEFTY6    [ Reply ]
that was a fun set....Thanks
Posted 20 years ago by dbm86698    [ Reply ]
not that this is bad by any means, but definitely way overplayed everywhere - I would love to hear some of their non-hit-single tracks though... "Dont Step on the Grass, Sam" "Disappointment Number (Unknown)" --- actually just about anything else off of Steppenwolf The Second would be fantastic!
Posted 21 years ago by Platypus    [ Reply ]
I'm pretty well burned out on this song, but I didn't have the heart to give it any less than an 8. "Booooooorn to be wiiiiiiiiiiild...."
Posted 21 years ago by Blackjack    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by ChanceM3: Undeniably a classic - THAT IS BURNT TO A CRISP - If I never hear it again, it will be too soon.
WORD!
Posted 21 years ago by pilgrim    [ Reply ]
Ok. another guilty pleasure. i didn\'t comment on my unintellectual sneaky nostalgic glee at hearing Billy Idol (the good thing is i only hear him a very little bit on RP) - but this was old even when i was younger, and i still liked it...
Posted 21 years ago by lyn    [ Reply ]
Undeniably a classic - THAT IS BURNT TO A CRISP - If I never hear it again, it will be too soon.
Posted 21 years ago by ChanceM3    [ Reply ]
a guilty pleasure. tnx for playing the original instead of the poorly done annoying fatboy slim cover.
Posted 21 years ago by red    [ Reply ]