Complete List Of Steppenwolf Songs From A to Z

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 U.S. 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 their 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.” This hit reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming one of rock music’s defining moments and widely credited for introducing the phrase “heavy metal thunder,” thus influencing the naming of the heavy metal genre.

Steppenwolf swiftly followed up with their second album, “The Second,” in October 1968, featuring another major hit, “Magic Carpet Ride,” which peaked at number three on the Billboard charts. This track further established their commercial success and solidified their position in rock history, characterized by its psychedelic influences and dynamic instrumentation.

Throughout their active years, Steppenwolf released 13 studio albums, including notable works such as “At Your Birthday Party” (1969), “Monster” (1969), and “Steppenwolf 7” (1970). “Monster” stood out for its politically charged themes, directly addressing societal issues of the time and earning the band recognition beyond their musical contributions.

The band’s impact extended far beyond chart success. They have sold over 25 million records worldwide, with eight gold albums and twelve Billboard Hot 100 singles. Their influence was formally recognized when they were nominated for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2017. Though not inducted, the nomination itself underscored their enduring legacy and significant influence within the music industry.

Steppenwolf’s enduring popularity and the love they continue to receive in the rock community can be attributed to their powerful anthems, innovative sound, and authentic representation of the cultural shifts of their era. They crafted music that resonated deeply with a generation seeking identity and freedom, cementing their songs as timeless classics.

Outside of their musical achievements, Steppenwolf and its members have participated in various charity events and socially conscious projects, reflecting their commitment to social and cultural issues beyond entertainment. John Kay, in particular, has remained active in humanitarian causes, highlighting the band’s broader cultural significance and ongoing relevance.

Complete List Of Steppenwolf Songs From A to Z

1. (I’m a) Road Runner – Skullduggery – 1976
2. 28 – The Second – 1968
3. A Fool’s Fantasy – Slow Flux – 1974
4. A Girl I Knew – Steppenwolf – 1968
5. Ain’t Nothin’ Like It Used to Be – Paradox – 1984
6. All I Want Is All You Got – Wolftracks – 1982
7. America (part of “Monster/Suicide/America”) – Monster – 1969
8. Annie, Annie Over – Hour of the Wolf – 1975
9. Another’s Lifetime – Hour of the Wolf – 1975
10. Bad Attitude – Rock & Roll Rebels – 1987/1996 reissue
11. Ball Crusher – Steppenwolf 7 – 1970
12. Berry Rides Again – Steppenwolf – 1968
13. Black Pit – For Ladies Only – 1971
14. Born to Be Wild – Steppenwolf – 1968
15. Born to Be Wild – Steppenwolf Live – 1970
16. Caroline (Are You Ready for the Outlaw World?) – Hour of the Wolf – 1975
17. Cat Killer – At Your Birthday Party – 1969
18. Children of Night – Slow Flux – 1974
19. Chicken Wolf – At Your Birthday Party – 1969
20. Circles of Confusion – Paradox – 1984
21. Corina, Corina – Steppenwolf Live – 1970
22. Desperation – Steppenwolf – 1968
23. Disappointment Number (Unknown) – The Second – 1968
24. Do or Die – Rise & Shine – 1990
25. Don’t Cry – At Your Birthday Party – 1969
26. Don’t Step on the Grass, Sam – The Second – 1968
27. Don’t Step on the Grass, Sam – Steppenwolf Live – 1970
28. Down To Earth – Wolftracks – 1982
29. Draft Resister – Monster – 1969
30. Draft Resister – Steppenwolf Live – 1970
31. Earschplittenloudenboomer – Steppenwolf 7 – 1970
32. Everybody Knows You – Rock & Roll Rebels – 1987
33. Every Man for Himself – Wolftracks – 1982
34. Everybody’s Next One – Steppenwolf – 1968
35. Fag – Monster – 1969
36. Fat Jack – Steppenwolf 7 – 1970
37. Faster Than the Speed of Life – The Second – 1968
38. Feed The Fire – Rock & Roll Rebels – 1996 reissue
39. Five Finger Discount – Wolftracks – 1982
40. Fishin’ in the Dark – Slow Flux – 1974
41. Foggy Mental Breakdown – Steppenwolf 7 – 1970
42. For Ladies Only – For Ladies Only – 1971
43. For Rock-N-Roll – Wolftracks – 1982
44. Forty Days and Forty Nights – Steppenwolf 7 – 1970
45. From Here to There Eventually – Monster – 1969
46. From Here to There Eventually – Steppenwolf Live – 1970
47. Gang War Blues – Slow Flux – 1974
48. Get into the Wind – Slow Flux – 1974
49. Give Me Life – Rock & Roll Rebels – 1987
50. Give Me News I Can Use – Paradox – 1984
51. Give Me News I Can Use – Rock & Roll Rebels – 1987
52. God Fearing Man – At Your Birthday Party – 1969
53. Happy Birthday – At Your Birthday Party – 1969
54. Hard Rock Road – Hour of the Wolf – 1975
55. Hey Lawdy Mama – Steppenwolf Live – 1970
56. Hippo Stomp – Steppenwolf 7 – 1970
57. Hodge, Podge, Strained Through a Leslie – The Second – 1968
58. Hold On (Never Give Up, Never Give In) – Rock & Roll Rebels – 1987
59. Hold Your Head Up – Wolftracks – 1982
60. Hootchie Kootchie Man – Steppenwolf – 1968
61. Hot Night in a Cold Town – Wolftracks – 1982
62. I’m Asking – For Ladies Only – 1971
63. In Hopes of a Garden – For Ladies Only – 1971
64. It’s Never Too Late – At Your Birthday Party – 1969
65. Jaded Strumpet – For Ladies Only – 1971
66. Jeraboah – Slow Flux – 1974
67. Jupiter Child – At Your Birthday Party – 1969
68. Just for Tonight – Hour of the Wolf – 1975
69. Justice Don’t Be Slow – Slow Flux – 1974
70. Keep Rockin’ – Rise & Shine – 1990
71. Let’s Do It All – Rise & Shine – 1990
72. Life Is a Gamble – Skullduggery – 1976
73. Lip Service – Skullduggery – 1976
74. Lonely Dreamers – Rise & Shine – 1990 (Bonus track)
75. Lost and Found by Trial and Error – The Second – 1968
76. Lovely Meter – At Your Birthday Party – 1969
77. Magic Carpet Ride – The Second – 1968
78. Magic Carpet Ride – Steppenwolf Live – 1970
79. Man On A Mission – Rock & Roll Rebels – 1987
80. Mango Juice – At Your Birthday Party – 1969
81. Monster – Steppenwolf Live – 1970
82. Monster (part of “Monster/Suicide/America”) – Monster – 1969
83. Morning Blue – Slow Flux – 1974
84. Move Over – Monster – 1969
85. Mr. Penny Pincher – Hour of the Wolf – 1975
86. None of the Above – Wolftracks – 1982
87. None of Your Doing – The Second – 1968
88. Nothin’ Is Forever – Paradox – 1984
89. Now and Forever – Rise & Shine – 1990 (Bonus track)
90. Only the Strong Survive – Paradox – 1984
91. Pass It On – Skullduggery – 1976
92. Power Play – Monster – 1969
93. Power Play – Steppenwolf Live – 1970
94. Rage – Rock & Roll Rebels – 1987
95. Reflections – The Second – 1968
96. Renegade – Steppenwolf 7 – 1970
97. Replace the Face – Rock & Roll Rebels – 1987
98. Resurrection – The Second – 1968
99. Ride With Me – For Ladies Only – 1971
100. Rise and Shine – Rise & Shine – 1990
101. Rock & Roll Rebels – Rock & Roll Rebels – 1987
102. Rock ‘N Roll War – Rise & Shine – 1990
103. Rock and Roll Song – Skullduggery – 1976
104. Rock Me – At Your Birthday Party – 1969
105. Rock Steady (I’m Rough and Ready) – Rock & Roll Rebels – 1987
106. Round and Down – At Your Birthday Party – 1969
107. Shackles and Chains – For Ladies Only – 1971
108. She’ll Be Better – At Your Birthday Party – 1969
109. Sign on the Line – Rise & Shine – 1990
110. Skullduggery – Skullduggery – 1976
111. Sleep – Skullduggery – 1976
112. Sleeping Dreaming – At Your Birthday Party – 1969
113. Slender Thread of Hope – Paradox – 1984
114. Smokey Factory Blues – Slow Flux – 1974
115. Snowblind Friend – Steppenwolf 7 – 1970
116. Someone Told a Lie – Hour of the Wolf – 1975
117. Sookie Sookie – Steppenwolf – 1968
118. Sookie, Sookie – Steppenwolf Live – 1970
119. Sparkle Eyes – For Ladies Only – 1971
120. Spiritual Fantasy – The Second – 1968
121. Straight Shootin’ Woman – Slow Flux – 1974
122. Suicide (part of “Monster/Suicide/America”) – Monster – 1969
123. Take What You Need – Steppenwolf – 1968
124. Tell Me It’s All Right – Paradox – 1984
125. Tenderness – For Ladies Only – 1971
126. The Balance – Wolftracks – 1982
127. The Daily Blues – Rise & Shine – 1990
128. The Fixer – Paradox – 1984
129. The Night Time’s for You – For Ladies Only – 1971
130. The Ostrich – Steppenwolf – 1968
131. The Pusher – Steppenwolf – 1968
132. The Pusher – Steppenwolf Live – 1970
133. The Wall – Rise & Shine – 1990
134. Tighten Up Your Wig – The Second – 1968
135. Tighten Up Your Wig – Steppenwolf Live – 1970
136. Time – Wolftracks – 1982
137. Time Out – Rise & Shine – 1990
138. Train of Thought – Skullduggery – 1976
139. Turn Out the Lights – Rock & Roll Rebels – 1987
140. Twisted – Steppenwolf Live – 1970
141. Two for the Love of One – Hour of the Wolf – 1975
142. Watch Your Innocence – Paradox – 1984
143. We Like It, We Love It (We Want More of It) – Rise & Shine – 1990
144. What Would You Do (If I Did That to You) – Monster – 1969
145. Who Needs Ya’ – Steppenwolf 7 – 1970
146. You – Wolftracks – 1982
147. You’re the Only One – Paradox – 1984
148. Your Wall’s Too High – Steppenwolf – 1968

Albums

Steppenwolf (1968): 11 songs

The Second (1968): 12 songs

At Your Birthday Party (1969): 13 songs

Monster (1969): 9 songs

Steppenwolf Live (1970): 13 songs

Steppenwolf 7 (1970): 9 songs

For Ladies Only (1971): 10 songs

Slow Flux (1974): 10 songs

Hour of the Wolf (1975): 8 songs

Skullduggery (1976): 8 songs

Wolftracks (1982): 11 songs

Paradox (1984): 10 songs

Rock & Roll Rebels (1987): 12 songs (including both original and reissue tracks)

Rise & Shine (1990): 12 songs (including bonus tracks)

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