The song was recorded in 1967, for The Pusher’s same album, Steppenwolf, released in 1968 by ABC Dunhill, and was recorded by several other bands and musicians such as The Rolling Stones, The Cult, Slayer, among others.Īlthough the song The Weight, composed by Robbie Robertson, appears in the movie in the version of The Band, for contractual reasons on the soundtrack album the recording is by the band Smith, who sought to keep it as close as possible to its original version. It is also well known for its original riff. The phrase ‘heavy metal thunder’ in the lyrics inspired the denomination of the term heavy metal. It is considered as the precursor of heavy metal. Born To Be Wild has become a classic anthem of rock and roll, of bikers and of freedom. Steppenwolf (Mars Bonfire)Įasy Rider’s theme song is the band’s most famous, the most successful, and was composed by Mars Bonfire.In the lyrics, the author distinguishes the lighter drug dealer, such as marijuana, from the heavy drug dealer, who cares little about whether the client will die or not.īorn To Be Wild Travel through the following scenes and songs with Wyatt and Billy!Ī Hoyt Axton‘s music became popular when it appeared on the Easy Rider soundtrack in the version of the Steppenwolf, originally recorded in 1967 for the band’s first studio album, Steppenwolf, which was released in 1968 by ABC Dunhill. Fortunately, even today, at least the spirit of Easy Rider survives. The film became an absolute reference of rebellion and freedom. ![]() A historic moment where Existentialism, the Hippie movement, Counterculture and the Beat Generation, born after Jack Kerouc‘s book On The Road, inspired an entire generation, including Easy Rider. Easy Rider appeared as an icon amidst the cultural effervescence of an era. For contractual reasons two were left out. The album has ten tracks, although in the movie the number is twelve. The film’s soundtrack album was released in August 1969 by Reprise Records, Dunhill Records label, which is part of Warner Music. Route 66 was a promise to leave the old world, the most conservative side of the country, and reach beautiful, sunny California. For about 4,000 kilometers, the highway connects Chicago, Illinois, to Santa Monica, California. The handpicked location was the ideal backdrop for the aura of freedom that Easy Rider asked for. Stuffed with sex, drugs and rock and roll Easy Rider started to be shooting in New Orleans, in full Mardi Gras, but the scenery, for the most part, is nothing but Route 66, the most famous road in the world, symbol of the American Dream. Throughout the trip the two friends experience unusual stories and adventures. The nicknames of the characters allude to Wyatt Earp and Billy the Kid. ![]() ‘adult ‘, full of conventions, habits and fears. In a world-overwhelming moment, two bikers, Wyatt, ‘Captain America’ ( Peter Fonda) and Billy ( Dennis Hopper), drive aimlessly on their Harley Davidson in search of freedom, to escape the sad picture of the world. Produced by Fonda and directed by Hopper, the film premiered on July 14, 1969, and features actor Jack Nicholson. Road movie was written by the actors themselves, Dennis Hopper and Peter Fonda, along with Terry Southern. Not only for its exquisite selection, packed with top quality music, but for all that Easy Rider stands for. The soundtrack of the classic American movie Easy Rider is a must for rock lovers. ![]() ![]() Click here to see the Portuguese version:
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