Magic Carpet Ride
Steppenwolf
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I like to dream, yes, yes Right between the sound machine On a cloud of sound I drift in the night Any place it goes is right Goes far, flies near To the stars away from here Well, you don't know what We can find Why don't you come with me little girl On a magic carpet ride Well, you don't know what We can see Why don't you tell your dreams to me Fantasy will set you free Close your eyes now Look inside now Let the sound Take you away Last night I hold Aladdin's lamp So I wished that I could stay Before the thing could answer me Well, someone came and took the lamp away I looked Around A lousy candle's all I found Well, you don't know what We can find Why don't you come with me little girl On a magic carpet ride Well, you don't know what We can see Why don't you tell your dreams to me Fantasy will set you free Close your eyes now Look inside now Let the sound Take you away
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Written by: JOHN KAY, RUSHTON JOHN MOREVE
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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.
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Album ReleaseThe song was released in 1968 as a part of their second studio album, "The Second".
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Chart PerformanceIt reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, making it one of Steppenwolf's biggest hits.
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Song CompositionJohn Kay, along with bassist Rushton Moreve, were credited with composing "Magic Carpet Ride".
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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.
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Music StyleIt is renowned for its distinctive, hard-driving rock sound combined with elements of blues and psychedelic music.
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InstrumentationThe song features a keyboard intro, considered innovative at the time as the use of keyboards was not a major trend in rock music.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered "Magic Carpet Ride", including Grand Funk Railroad and hip-hop artist Ice-T.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Recording ProcessThe song stands out for its layered recording process. It uses a 16-track recording system which was quite sophisticated for its time.
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PopularityThe song remains one of Steppenwolf's most popular songs and is frequently played on classic rock radio stations.
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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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