Steppenwolf Songs Quiz | Music

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1. This man is notorious...he doesn't care whether you live or if you die! I'm telling you, he's a total monster! Rumor has it he'll make your mind scream. Who is this horrible person?!

Answer: The Pusher

The Pusher, from the song of the same name, does not care for others. In the song, he is compared to The Dealer, who sells only "sweet dreams". In contrast, The Pusher ruins your body. The song "The Pusher" appears on their debut album "Steppenwolf" in 1968. "The Pusher" was written by Hoyt Axton originally.

2. Who was told that "it's all right"?

Answer: Lawdy Mama

"Hey Lawdy Mama" appears on the album "Gold: Steppenwolf". It tells the story of a man who returns to a town he is familiar with, and a woman offers to show him around, being bored with what normally goes on. The man continuously refuses, telling her that he is familiar with the area. "Hey Lawdy Mama" peaked at number 35 on the Billboard Hot 100.

The song was written by John Kay, Larry Byrom, and Jerry Edmonton.

3. This person has only a dollar to live on...until next Monday, that is. Just like that, he goes and spends it on drugs! Who on Earth is he?!

Answer: Snowblind Friend

The Snowblind Friend, a charcter taken from the song of the same name, is a man that doesn't have a lot of money. Whenever he can, he buys "comfort for his mind", the singer often recommending that someone call his parents to bring him home. "Snowblind Friend" was on the album "Steppenwolf 7"."Snowblind Friend" was written by Hoyt Axton originally. Steppenwolf's cover peaked at number 19 on the 1970 Pop Albums chart.

4. The singer proudly claims that he likes smoke and lightning. He even likes heavy metal thunder! The one thing he enjoys the most however, is racing with the wind. He says that he and his friends are what?

Answer: Born to be Wild

"Born to be Wild" is often called their signature song. It was one of their first hits, quickly getting high up on the charts. Fun fact: the term "heavy metal thunder" is not about the music genre (which did not exist at the time), but about motorcycles. "Born to be Wild" peaked at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100.

In 2004, it was ranked at number 129 on the Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.

5. Little girl! Please, would you do me a favor and accompany me on a trip? It has to do with some sort of magic, but would you like to go on a....?

Answer: Magic Carpet Ride

"Magic Carpet Ride", appearing on the album "Steppenwolf the Second", is also one of their signature songs. It has even become one of their most famous, trailing behind "Born to be Wild". "Magic Carpet Ride" peaked at number three in the United States. It remained on the charts for 16 weeks. It stayed on the charts longer than any Steppenwolf song in history.

6. According to "It's Never Too Late", you have only one life to live. Then, when you die, your soul stays behind.

Answer: False

"It's Never Too Late", a single, states that you do in fact have only one life to live. However, directly after, it is said that when you're dead, you're gone. Once you've passed on, your family, at your grave, tells you flat out that "you left us alone".

The song appeared on the album "At Your Birthday Party", released in 1969. As a single, "It's Never Too Late" made it into the top ten.

7. "Earschplittenlaudenboomer" has a title that is supposed to be what language?

Answer: German

John Kay, lead singer for Steppenwolf, was born in Germany, so he is fluent in the language. The title and the song's composition likely come from his German background. The song was released in 1970 on the album "Steppenwolf 7".

8. Nobody can deny that they know someone who won't listen. Apparently, a guy named Sam can't take a hint. What does the singer want him to do?

Answer: Stay off the Grass

"Stay off the Grass, Sam" is yet another song from the album "Steppenwolf the Second". The song is a staple at some of their live shows, appearing on several live albums. "Steppenwolf the Second" peaked at number three on the US Billboard Top Pop Albums chart.

9. This song has been well-received. It's an interesting title, making you think about exactly what the lyrics include. What if I told you that it had to do with the title of the album it appeared on? Can you guess the song?

Answer: Monster/Suicide/America

"Monster/Suicide/America" is the debut song on the album "Monster". However, the album received mainly negative reviews, critics saying that the instruments were played well by the individuals, but sloppy when the tracks were put together. "Monster" peaked at number 17 in 1970on the Pop Albums chart.

10. Of all the songs you may have heard by Steppenwolf, there is one that was deemed controversial by some states for frequent cursing. Which song is this?

Answer: The Pusher

"The Pusher" was performed live, but during a time when cursing on stage was unacceptable. One state even wanted Steppenwolf to change a profanity in the song to "gosh-darn". John Kay, not wanting to do this, had the audience sing the curse word instead.

Source: Author SGTShaw

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Steppenwolf Songs Trivia Quiz

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