Steppenwolf Live cover

Steppenwolf Live

Steppenwolf · 1970

67 min · 13 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · psychedelic rock

A raw and electrifying live performance that captures the spirit of late '60s counterculture rock.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • raw energy of live performance
  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • cathartic sing-along moments
  • dynamic shifts in intensity
  • late-night crowd engagement

Maybe skip if you want

  • dislike lengthy improvisational tracks
  • prefer polished studio recordings

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Steppenwolf Live' was released in April 1970, Steppenwolf had already achieved significant success with hits like 'Born to Be Wild.' This album, their first live recording, followed their commercially successful third studio album 'At Your Birthday Party' and showcased their energetic stage presence during a peak in their popularity.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Sookie, Sookie 3:09
  • 2 Don't Step on the Grass, Sam 6:07
  • 3 Tighten Up Your Wig 4:14
  • 4 Monster 9:55
  • 5 Draft Resister 3:46
  • 6 Power Play 5:42
  • 7 Corina, Corina 3:48
  • 8 Twisted 5:02
  • 9 From Here to There Eventually 6:43
  • 10 Hey Lawdy Mama 2:58
  • 11 Magic Carpet Ride 4:15
  • 12 The Pusher 5:58
  • 13 Born to Be Wild 5:42

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