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Tonight's Ultimate Classic Rock top 100 countdown takes us to numbers 86, 85, and 84!
Number 86 on the UCR Top 100 songs brings us to Steppenwolf "BORN TO BE WILD"
With "Born to Be Wild," Steppenwolf delivered not only a timeless rock anthem and open-road biker soundtrack, but also one of the most iconic tracks of an era.
The song was written by Mars Bonfire who, though not a member of Steppenwolf, had previously been in the Sparrows with Steppenwolf leader John Kay.
"Born to Be Wild" appeared on the band's debut album and was released as a single, making it just shy of the No. 1 spot in the summer of 1968. Its greatest success, however, would come a year later when it was featured prominently in the classic film Easy Rider. From then on, it was forever attached to the idea of the open road, rebellion, freedom and rock and roll. The song has been covered countless times and used in dozens of movies and tv shows.
The other thing "Born to Be Wild" is known for are the words "heavy metal," as featured in the lyrics: "I like smoke and lightning / Heavy metal thunder." There is debate as whether or not this is the first time that term was used, well before it became a musical genre unto itself, but even if it's not, it's certainly the most identifiable. Now go on, get your motor runnin'!
Number 86 on the UCR Top 100 songs brings us to Steppenwolf "BORN TO BE WILD"
With "Born to Be Wild," Steppenwolf delivered not only a timeless rock anthem and open-road biker soundtrack, but also one of the most iconic tracks of an era.
The song was written by Mars Bonfire who, though not a member of Steppenwolf, had previously been in the Sparrows with Steppenwolf leader John Kay.
"Born to Be Wild" appeared on the band's debut album and was released as a single, making it just shy of the No. 1 spot in the summer of 1968. Its greatest success, however, would come a year later when it was featured prominently in the classic film Easy Rider. From then on, it was forever attached to the idea of the open road, rebellion, freedom and rock and roll. The song has been covered countless times and used in dozens of movies and tv shows.
The other thing "Born to Be Wild" is known for are the words "heavy metal," as featured in the lyrics: "I like smoke and lightning / Heavy metal thunder." There is debate as whether or not this is the first time that term was used, well before it became a musical genre unto itself, but even if it's not, it's certainly the most identifiable. Now go on, get your motor runnin'!
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