Born to Be Wild: History of Steppenwolf Review

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Born to Be Wild: History of Steppenwolf ReviewThis double-disc set begins with two 1966 songs by the Canadian band Sparrow that would change its name to Steppenwolf by 1968. "Twisted" is a rocking John Kay original. "Good Morning Little School Girl" is a capable cover of the Sonny Boy Williamson classic with Kay playing harmonica.
Steppenwolf's debut is the most liberally represented on this set (seven tracks in all), including classics like "Sookie Sookie," "The Pusher" and, of course, the biker anthem "Born To Be Wild."
Frequent personnel changes didn't affect the quality of music. Steppenwolf the Second produced "Don't Step on the Grass, Sam" and their second million-seller hit "Magic Carpet Ride."
By the release of Steppenwolf 7, the hits had pretty much dried up, but the band was still releasing terrific music. (While in college I caught Steppenwolf supporting this album.) "Snowblind Friend" is a tender anti-drug song. "Who Needs You" and "Screaming Night Hog" are solid rockers.
In 1972 Kay formally disbands Steppenwolf. The two solo tracks from this period are a rousing interpretation of Hank Snow's "I'm Movin' On" and the autobiographical "My Sportin' Life," featuring Kay on accoustic guitar and Dobro.
In 1974 Kay re-forms Steppenwolf with Jerry Edmonton (drums) and Goldy McJohn (keyboards) from the original band. Their music is as strong as any of their sixties' material. The Jerry Edmonton-penned "Straight-Shootin' Woman" becomes the band's last single when it peaks at No. 29 in 1974.
One of the highlights of this set is the previously unreleased "Live Your Life" from 1977 with Lowell George on slide guitar. Another is the inclusion of the live version of "Born To Be WIld" from their appearance at Farm Aid III (which I had the joy of being at).
If all you want are the hits, there are some single-disc compilations available that will suffice, but none of them cover Steppenwolf's career as thoroughly as this. RECOMMENDEDBorn to Be Wild: History of Steppenwolf Overview

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