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About Magic Carpet Ride
"Magic Carpet Ride" is a rock song written by John Kay and Rushton Moreve from the Canadian-American hard rock band Steppenwolf. The song was initially released in 1968 on the album The Second. It was the lead single from that album, peaking at number three in the US, and staying in the charts for 16 weeks, longer than any other Steppenwolf song. The 45 version is not only an edit of the album version but contains a different vocal take on the first verse. The song appears in the 1996 film Star Trek: First Contact when Zefram Cochrane (James Cromwell) takes off on his first warp flight in the Phoenix. The song is also featured in one within the series of 1980-90s Miller Genuine Draft Commercials where opening the beer turns a hot day into a snowy one.more »
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I like to dream yes, yes, right between my sound machineOn a cloud of sound I drift in the nightAny place it goes is rightGoes far, flies near, to the stars away from hereWell, you don't know what we can findWhy don't you come with me little girlOn a magic carpet rideYou don't know what we can seeWhy don't you tell your dreams to meFantasy will set you freeClose your eyes girl, look inside girlLet the sound take you awayLast night I held Aladdin's lampAnd so I wished that I could stayBefore the thing could answer meSomeone came and took the lamp awayI looked around, a lousy candle's all I foundWell, you don't know what we can findWhy don't you come with me little girlOn a magic carpet rideWell, you don't know what we can seeWhy don't you tell your dreams to meFantasy will set you freeClose your eyes girl, look inside girlLet the sound take you awayDon't know what we can findWhy don't you come with me little girlOn a magic carpet rideYou don't know what we can seeWhy don't you tell your dreams to meFantasy will set you freeClose your eyes girl, look inside girlLet the sound take you away
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Steppenwolf
Steppenwolf is a North Americanrock group that was prominent in the late 1960s. The group was formed in 1968 in Los Angeles by vocalist John Kay, guitarist Michael Monarch, bassist Rushton Moreve, keyboardist Goldy McJohn and drummer Jerry Edmonton after the dissolution of Toronto group The Sparrows, formed by John Kay in the early 60s, of which only Moreve was not a member. more »
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Written by: JOHN KAY, RUSHTON JOHN MOREVE
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
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14 facts about this song
Band Formation"Magic Carpet Ride" is from the American-Canadian band, Steppenwolf. The band formed in 1967 in Los Angeles with John Kay as the lead vocalist. |
Album ReleaseThe song was released in 1968 as a part of their second studio album, "The Second". |
Chart PerformanceIt reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, making it one of Steppenwolf's biggest hits. |
Song CompositionJohn Kay, along with bassist Rushton Moreve, were credited with composing "Magic Carpet Ride". |
Lyrics AspectThe song features abstract and fantasy-centered lyrics, imitating a psychedelic 'trip'. This was representative of the time period's interest in psychedelic experiences. |
Music StyleIt is renowned for its distinctive, hard-driving rock sound combined with elements of blues and psychedelic music. |
InstrumentationThe song features a keyboard intro, considered innovative at the time as the use of keyboards was not a major trend in rock music. |
Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered "Magic Carpet Ride", including Grand Funk Railroad and hip-hop artist Ice-T. |
Media FeaturesThe song has been used in popular media a number of times, including movies like Star Trek: First Contact (1996), Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999) and TV shows like That '70s Show. |
John Kay's ReflectionAccording to John Kay, the lyrics for the song were improvised. He initially laid down the vocals as a reference for the other band members, planning to write 'proper' lyrics later, but they liked the raw spontaneity of the improvised version and decided to keep it. |
Record LabelThe song was released via ABC Dunhill Records who are known for dealing with various successful artists in the late 1960’s and early 1970s. |
Recording ProcessThe song stands out for its layered recording process. It uses a 16-track recording system which was quite sophisticated for its time. |
PopularityThe song remains one of Steppenwolf's most popular songs and is frequently played on classic rock radio stations. |
LegacyIn 2018, Magic Carpet Ride was inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, reflecting its lasting impact in music history. |
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