Complete List Of Steppenwolf Songs From A to Z

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Few opening riffs announce freedom as quickly as “Born to Be Wild,” yet Steppenwolf’s catalog reaches far beyond its biggest anthem. John Kay and the band fused blues, psychedelia, hard rock, and social commentary into music that could roar, brood, or confront its moment head-on. This A-to-Z guide gathers the studio recordings, live performances, album tracks, and later releases that defined Steppenwolf’s enduring place in rock history.

Complete List Of Steppenwolf Songs From A to Z

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Steppenwolf originated in Los Angeles, California, in 1967, following the evolution of the band The Sparrows, which included members John Kay, Goldy McJohn, and Jerry Edmonton. After relocating from Canada to the United States and rebranding as Steppenwolf, named after Hermann Hesse’s novel, the group quickly became synonymous with the late-1960s counterculture, fusing blues, rock, and psychedelic elements into its distinctive sound.

Their self-titled debut album, Steppenwolf, was released in January 1968 and immediately captured attention with the iconic single “Born to Be Wild.” The song became an anthem for a generation, heavily associated with biker culture and prominently featured in the groundbreaking film Easy Rider. The hit reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and became one of rock music’s defining moments. Its lyric “heavy metal thunder” also helped popularize a phrase that would become closely associated with the emerging heavy metal genre.

Steppenwolf swiftly followed with its second album, The Second, in October 1968, featuring another major hit, “Magic Carpet Ride,” which peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100. The track further established the band’s commercial success and strengthened its position in rock history through its psychedelic influences and dynamic instrumentation.

Throughout its active years, Steppenwolf released thirteen studio albums, including notable works such as At Your Birthday Party, Monster, and Steppenwolf 7. Monster stood out for its politically charged themes, directly addressing the social issues of its time and earning the band recognition beyond its commercial success.

The band’s impact extended far beyond the charts. Steppenwolf sold more than 25 million records worldwide, earned eight gold albums, and placed twelve singles on the Billboard Hot 100. Its influence was formally recognized with a nomination for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Although the band was not inducted, the nomination underscored its enduring legacy and importance within rock history.

Steppenwolf’s continued popularity within the rock community can be attributed to its powerful anthems, innovative sound, and authentic representation of the cultural shifts of its era. The band created music that resonated deeply with listeners seeking identity and freedom, helping transform its songs into lasting classics.

Outside music, Steppenwolf and its members participated in charitable events and socially conscious projects, reflecting their commitment to social and cultural issues beyond entertainment. John Kay, in particular, remained active in humanitarian causes, extending the band’s broader cultural significance beyond its recordings.

Complete List Of Steppenwolf Songs From A to Z

“(I’m a) Road Runner” – Skullduggery – 1976
“28” – The Second – 1968
“A Fool’s Fantasy” – Slow Flux – 1974
“A Girl I Knew” – Steppenwolf – 1968
“Ain’t Nothin’ Like It Used to Be” – Paradox – 1984
“All I Want Is All You Got” – Wolftracks – 1982
“America” (part of “Monster/Suicide/America”) – Monster – 1969
“Annie, Annie Over” – Hour of the Wolf – 1975
“Another’s Lifetime” – Hour of the Wolf – 1975
“Bad Attitude” – Rock & Roll Rebels – 1987/1996 reissue
“Ball Crusher” – Steppenwolf 7 – 1970
“Berry Rides Again” – Steppenwolf – 1968
“Black Pit” – For Ladies Only – 1971
“Born to Be Wild” – Steppenwolf – 1968
“Born to Be Wild” – Steppenwolf Live – 1970
“Caroline (Are You Ready for the Outlaw World?)” – Hour of the Wolf – 1975
“Cat Killer” – At Your Birthday Party – 1969
“Children of Night” – Slow Flux – 1974
“Chicken Wolf” – At Your Birthday Party – 1969
“Circles of Confusion” – Paradox – 1984
“Corina, Corina” – Steppenwolf Live – 1970
“Desperation” – Steppenwolf – 1968
“Disappointment Number (Unknown)” – The Second – 1968
“Do or Die” – Rise & Shine – 1990
“Don’t Cry” – At Your Birthday Party – 1969
“Don’t Step on the Grass, Sam” – The Second – 1968
“Don’t Step on the Grass, Sam” – Steppenwolf Live – 1970
“Down to Earth” – Wolftracks – 1982
“Draft Resister” – Monster – 1969
“Draft Resister” – Steppenwolf Live – 1970
“Earschplittenloudenboomer” – Steppenwolf 7 – 1970
“Everybody Knows You” – Rock & Roll Rebels – 1987
“Every Man for Himself” – Wolftracks – 1982
“Everybody’s Next One” – Steppenwolf – 1968
“Fag” – Monster – 1969
“Fat Jack” – Steppenwolf 7 – 1970
“Faster Than the Speed of Life” – The Second – 1968
“Feed the Fire” – Rock & Roll Rebels – 1996 reissue
“Five Finger Discount” – Wolftracks – 1982
“Fishin’ in the Dark” – Slow Flux – 1974
“Foggy Mental Breakdown” – Steppenwolf 7 – 1970
“For Ladies Only” – For Ladies Only – 1971
“For Rock-N-Roll” – Wolftracks – 1982
“Forty Days and Forty Nights” – Steppenwolf 7 – 1970
“From Here to There Eventually” – Monster – 1969
“From Here to There Eventually” – Steppenwolf Live – 1970
“Gang War Blues” – Slow Flux – 1974
“Get into the Wind” – Slow Flux – 1974
“Give Me Life” – Rock & Roll Rebels – 1987
“Give Me News I Can Use” – Paradox – 1984
“Give Me News I Can Use” – Rock & Roll Rebels – 1987
“God Fearing Man” – At Your Birthday Party – 1969
“Happy Birthday” – At Your Birthday Party – 1969
“Hard Rock Road” – Hour of the Wolf – 1975
“Hey Lawdy Mama” – Steppenwolf Live – 1970
“Hippo Stomp” – Steppenwolf 7 – 1970
“Hodge, Podge, Strained Through a Leslie” – The Second – 1968
“Hold On (Never Give Up, Never Give In)” – Rock & Roll Rebels – 1987
“Hold Your Head Up” – Wolftracks – 1982
“Hootchie Kootchie Man” – Steppenwolf – 1968
“Hot Night in a Cold Town” – Wolftracks – 1982
“I’m Asking” – For Ladies Only – 1971
“In Hopes of a Garden” – For Ladies Only – 1971
“It’s Never Too Late” – At Your Birthday Party – 1969
“Jaded Strumpet” – For Ladies Only – 1971
“Jeraboah” – Slow Flux – 1974
“Jupiter Child” – At Your Birthday Party – 1969
“Just for Tonight” – Hour of the Wolf – 1975
“Justice Don’t Be Slow” – Slow Flux – 1974
“Keep Rockin’” – Rise & Shine – 1990
“Let’s Do It All” – Rise & Shine – 1990
“Life Is a Gamble” – Skullduggery – 1976
“Lip Service” – Skullduggery – 1976
“Lonely Dreamers” – Rise & Shine – 1990 (Bonus track)
“Lost and Found by Trial and Error” – The Second – 1968
“Lovely Meter” – At Your Birthday Party – 1969
“Magic Carpet Ride” – The Second – 1968
“Magic Carpet Ride” – Steppenwolf Live – 1970
“Man on a Mission” – Rock & Roll Rebels – 1987
“Mango Juice” – At Your Birthday Party – 1969
“Monster” – Steppenwolf Live – 1970
“Monster” (part of “Monster/Suicide/America”) – Monster – 1969
“Morning Blue” – Slow Flux – 1974
“Move Over” – Monster – 1969
“Mr. Penny Pincher” – Hour of the Wolf – 1975
“None of the Above” – Wolftracks – 1982
“None of Your Doing” – The Second – 1968
“Nothin’ Is Forever” – Paradox – 1984
“Now and Forever” – Rise & Shine – 1990 (Bonus track)
“Only the Strong Survive” – Paradox – 1984
“Pass It On” – Skullduggery – 1976
“Power Play” – Monster – 1969
“Power Play” – Steppenwolf Live – 1970
“Rage” – Rock & Roll Rebels – 1987
“Reflections” – The Second – 1968
“Renegade” – Steppenwolf 7 – 1970
“Replace the Face” – Rock & Roll Rebels – 1987
“Resurrection” – The Second – 1968
“Ride with Me” – For Ladies Only – 1971
“Rise and Shine” – Rise & Shine – 1990
“Rock & Roll Rebels” – Rock & Roll Rebels – 1987
“Rock ‘N Roll War” – Rise & Shine – 1990
“Rock and Roll Song” – Skullduggery – 1976
“Rock Me” – At Your Birthday Party – 1969
“Rock Steady (I’m Rough and Ready)” – Rock & Roll Rebels – 1987
“Round and Down” – At Your Birthday Party – 1969
“Shackles and Chains” – For Ladies Only – 1971
“She’ll Be Better” – At Your Birthday Party – 1969
“Sign on the Line” – Rise & Shine – 1990
“Skullduggery” – Skullduggery – 1976
“Sleep” – Skullduggery – 1976
“Sleeping Dreaming” – At Your Birthday Party – 1969
“Slender Thread of Hope” – Paradox – 1984
“Smokey Factory Blues” – Slow Flux – 1974
“Snowblind Friend” – Steppenwolf 7 – 1970
“Someone Told a Lie” – Hour of the Wolf – 1975
“Sookie Sookie” – Steppenwolf – 1968
“Sookie, Sookie” – Steppenwolf Live – 1970
“Sparkle Eyes” – For Ladies Only – 1971
“Spiritual Fantasy” – The Second – 1968
“Straight Shootin’ Woman” – Slow Flux – 1974
“Suicide” (part of “Monster/Suicide/America”) – Monster – 1969
“Take What You Need” – Steppenwolf – 1968
“Tell Me It’s All Right” – Paradox – 1984
“Tenderness” – For Ladies Only – 1971
“The Balance” – Wolftracks – 1982
“The Daily Blues” – Rise & Shine – 1990
“The Fixer” – Paradox – 1984
“The Night Time’s for You” – For Ladies Only – 1971
“The Ostrich” – Steppenwolf – 1968
“The Pusher” – Steppenwolf – 1968
“The Pusher” – Steppenwolf Live – 1970
“The Wall” – Rise & Shine – 1990
“Tighten Up Your Wig” – The Second – 1968
“Tighten Up Your Wig” – Steppenwolf Live – 1970
“Time” – Wolftracks – 1982
“Time Out” – Rise & Shine – 1990
“Train of Thought” – Skullduggery – 1976
“Turn Out the Lights” – Rock & Roll Rebels – 1987
“Twisted” – Steppenwolf Live – 1970
“Two for the Love of One” – Hour of the Wolf – 1975
“Watch Your Innocence” – Paradox – 1984
“We Like It, We Love It (We Want More of It)” – Rise & Shine – 1990
“What Would You Do (If I Did That to You)” – Monster – 1969
“Who Needs Ya’” – Steppenwolf 7 – 1970
“You” – Wolftracks – 1982
“You’re the Only One” – Paradox – 1984
“Your Wall’s Too High” – Steppenwolf – 1968

Steppenwolf Albums

Steppenwolf (1968)

The Second (1968)

At Your Birthday Party (1969)

At Your Birthday Party by Steppenwolf (1995) Audio CD

Monster (1969)

Steppenwolf Live (1970)

Steppenwolf 7 (1970)

For Ladies Only (1971)

Slow Flux (1974)

Hour of the Wolf (1975)

Skullduggery (1976)

Wolftracks (1982)

Paradox (1984)

Rock & Roll Rebels (1987)

Rise & Shine (1990)

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