Steppenwolf "It's Never Too Late" (w/interview)
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- Steppenwolf mimes to "It's Never Too Late" in 1969. During the interview afterwards it's revealed that Nick St. Nicholas' fave group is The Fugs! I'm sure Ed knew exactly who he was talking about ;-)
Michael Monarch - gtr
Jerry Edmonton - drms
John Kay - vox
Nick St Nicholas - bs
Goldy McJohn - orgn
My dad loves steppenwolf, he is a Vietnam veteran and the most badass man I've ever known. This song has been with me my entire life. One of my top favorites.
This is an absolute classic. If Lennon had written this we'd never of heard the end of it... oh and I'm here because I've been listening to Steppenwolf for forty years! 😂
Not So Fun Fact: Rushton Moreve, original bassist for Steppenwolf, who's seen in this clip (and in the thumbnail), would eventually be the first member of the band to lose his life; in Rushton's case in a car accident.
During the interview, did Goldy say Jimmy Smits?! How 🤔 ❓️ could've Goldy possibly known who he was back then? But seriously, it seems more likely that he said Jimmy Smith, whom I can't say that I've heard of.
* *Place Steppenwolf in the R&R Hall of Fame - NOW!!!!!!!!* *
Today's Date: Groundhog's Day, Feb 2nd., 2019
RIP to Goldy McJohn and Jerry Edmonton
Realize that the hall is a joke NOW!!!!!!!!*
@@boataxe4605 yeah, fuck the RRHOF
After I got out of the Marine Corps, I use to listen to this song before I graduated college and it just had this stinging truth to it. I thought I was on top of the world being a college graduate, the first in my family, but had no idea what I was going to do next. Currently, I am a teacher! There is a place for everyone in this world, remember that when you don't know what to do!
👏👍 I’m almost 65, just teaching myself how to be a novelist. Never too late!
This is my favorite Steppenwolf song. At Your Birthday Party is my favorite Steppenwolf album.
Monster was my favorite.
Great drummer !!
I always loved the drums on this song. John wrote some of the most beautiful songs. It's a shame Steppenwolf doesn't the recognition they deserve.
Nick co-wrote this with Kay. They don't get recognition because Kay fired 3 members. Then Jerry died. Now Goldy is gone.
yeah, Jerry Edmonton was a fine drummer
@@bernardmeyre imho, his fills made many of their tunes memorable. Hell, I can still play them on the table! lol
I have to admit I have no idea what Supernatural is, but I've known and loved this song for decades. One of my favorite Steppenwolf songs, it already gave me comfort when I despaired about the world as a teenager. And it has a superb performance from my favorite drummer, Jerry Edmonton.
Almost 5 decades here
brilliant song, john kay - one of the great rock voices
Indeed!
After listening and watching a lot of Steppenwolf videos, Jerry Edmonton was a kickass drummer!
It's never too late, the lyrics have so much meaning.. Timeless memories of all my friends who are no longer here today, every time I hear it, he gives me hope to carry on, I thank you all for that Priceless gift!!!
The message of hopes, dreams, and the lessons learned from living in that time, man I feel old, but wiser and lucky enough to have survived " the life".
Bless you Nick. I am old (61) and feel like my dreams have evaded me. It's been a long rocky road for me, and like you, am blessed to have yet survived all the sucker punches life has thrown at me. Steppenwolf will always be my favorite band. Rock on brother
I listened to this on cassette in my treehouse.
i just heard this song on supernatural, it sounds good. i love the message
Pomeranian Lover ...I love Poms too!
Same
Pomeranian Lover ditto mate
Any idea where can I download this clean version
Kangruv sure. Same goes to you.
Forget about BORN TO BE WILD and MAGIC CARPET RIDE this was by far their best song! i dedicate it to a friend of mine who needs healing in his life; G.C this is for you.
You're right! This is the best song of all! Absolutely Perfect!
BTBW was written by MARS BONFIRE AKA JERRY EDMONTON MCR was about John Kays first stereo [ I like to ride my sound machine ]
Corinna corrina
I’ll vote for Monster.
From Fountain Avenue to the biggest stage in the world.
Congratulations boys YOU MADE IT!!!!!
I LOVE them ALL! But, That Drummer! 😍😍😍He's Unbelievable!
He could sing, too. He kinda sounded like Hendrix. I'm sad he and Goldy are no longer with us.
@@Pashasmom1 I'm about to check out his singing. Lol I'm sure I will love it. 🤩
@@jessie9465 Jerry sang "28" on the 2nd album, "she'll be better" on the Birthday party album, "what would you do (if I did that to you)?" on Monster, "I'm asking" from For Ladies only and he used to sing when they were in the Sparrow before Steppenwolf, "I'm goin' upstairs" and "Green bottle lover".
Jerry Edmonton is so underrated. He's super bad ass!
His brother dennis edmonton is a great guitar player playing guitar on the originals... He was my bandmate in canada... Dennis the most iconic drumer ever... Died at the prime of his life loved fast cars... It took his life... Dennis changed his name to mars bonfire...
Sorry jerry edmonton is the drumer
The "Fugs," Ed. F-U-G-S. Sullivan was, of course, totally un-hip. Yet, he sensed the pulse of the times, and knew what he needed to do to maximize his audience and, of course, keep those advertising dollars coming in. He is to be credited with acknowledging and for the most part respecting America's youth culture, come what may.
Damn Jerry Edmonton kicks it out on drums!!!
Was very sad when I saw the news he'd been killed in a car crash back in '93.
way underrated drummer
slimshine918 yeah he’s really good!
He kicks ass
Ed Sullivan was a Hoot. Just like my beloved dad, you could tell rock wasn't Sullivan's bag.
"And now those longhaired. Rock N Rollers."
"COMBO".
"Jimmy Hendrick?"
Plus this live version is one of my fave Steepenwolf tunes. Liked the slight echo sound.
Most unfortunate that the "Hall" in Cleveland has yet to recognize Steppenwolf. Commercial success, critical acclaim, cultural prominence and political consciousness personified through exceptional songwriting and musicianship, while influencing and inspiring a generation of songwriters and musicians. Their attributes and accolades exceed the criteria beyond what the Hall demands of its members for induction. Of the original Steppenwolf, only John Kay remains. RIP John Raymond "Goldy McJohn" Goadsby, Jerry Edmonton and Rushton Moreve.
Michael Monarch's alive and well.
Omg, thank you for that!
I don`t understand, why they are not honored to the Hall of Fame ??!!
The didn't get enough votes when they were nominated.
I don’t understand why anyone cares about the Hall of Fame.
Best and favourite song . With meaning and soul and truth ,! He always had life lessons in mind .
This was a great lineup!
From Fountain Ave. to the biggest stage in the world. You made it boys. Congratulations!!
I miss you Jerry, Goldie and Steppenwolf, best Biker Band of 1969!!!!
jeffrey mcglone ~ That's inaccurate. Steppenwolf weren't really a biker band. They didn't look like bikers either. They did maybe three songs of their entire catalog related to biker culture... and this wasn't one of them.
Such an.amazing tune
I first heard this band on an LP vinyl record that friend brought to listen to still love them. That was back around 1970. That was long time ago. Got to see they in Atlantic City NJ a few years ago and they were awesome. John Kay still has it. An amazing man and a true survivor. I read that the song title originated with the bassist, Nick St. Nicholas and John Kaye penned the lyrics.
Nick and Michael are still playing together in another awesome band.
@@Pashasmom1 World Classic Rockers!
One of my albums and *8 tracks* back in the day. Just as fresh today as then. Good stuff.
Ed Sullivan could butte heads with people as various books have stated but he also could be very kind and did not have aversion towards rocknroll era like Dean Martin , Mitch Miller and Steve Allen. I think Allen changed over the years. Steppenwolf had a lot of great songs . They were even nominted for RocknRoll Hall Of Fame one year but didn't make although they got 100 k fan votes including mine Grandmaster Flash in there and Dusty Springfield but no Steppenwolf.
Ed Sullivan knew "good" no matter what the genre. He really had Diana Ross and the Supremes on a lot, and The Animals. And a lot of Opera singers. He really did appreciate the arts, in all it's forms. I wish he had had The Young Rascals on more though. There's just not enough recordings of those guys.
One of their greatest.
They had so many hits.
Supernatural squad !
Saw them two years ago the Ohio state fair, Danny came into my booth there and bought a pair of shades he actually wore his head throughout the concert. I had no idea who he was until i saw him on stage.
You didn't see this lineup. You saw John Kay and his Steppimposters.
Make a plan - and listen to all their songs - Happy Birthday - Jupiter Child - - -- -- -- -- -
I'm 30 years old, and I am obsessed with this band! Unbelievable! I can't stop listening to them.
Got to LOVE the B3 Hammond
It is never too late for a little Steppenwolf . . . this their softer, philosophical side . . . I agree . You do wrong when you leave the one you love ALONE . . . 😪 Make it right before you're buried six feet under or burned to ashes.
Supernatural
good crowd response from a ny audience for a LA group. john sang live to a recorded track.
I'm not here from Supernatural I just love good music (full stop)
I cant beleive he let them sing live awsome
Real rock and roll soul. Long gone but never forgotten.
Nick was the coolest guy in the band. The Fugs were kind of like an east coast Mothers Of Invention
Here because of the return of Cas
I have always LOVED this song from way back in the day!!! It only took a minor rewrite to make it a song to play in Church Worship!!! Where there is life there is hope!!!!
I remember this! I was 9 and the Wolf were my top faves of all. My ex-military Dad heard Ed's introduction and went "GAAAADD!!"
Steppenwolf is always been my number to band Jerry Edmonton is my favorite drummer believe it or not because I actually I play a lot like him so I can relate to his stick movement his action on the drums and everything like that but I love these guys I never got to see the original lineup but I did get to see John Kay with the reformed steppenwolf enjoyed it a lot rest in peace Mr Edmonton I miss you be safe be peaceful
Michael Monarch was the best Guitarist Steppenwolf ever had.
When Monarch left, the group was never the same.
Here Michael's playing a very coo Rickenbacker Combo 800 Fireglo Guitar!
Supernatural !! Castiel !!
This song sounds a little bit like Herdy Gerdy Man by Donavan. That was pretty cool Ed Sullivan greeting them on stage after their song. I never knew Steppenwolf did IT'S NEVER TOO LATE on The Ed Sullivan Show.
Man this is great
This is very good played thank you for uploading real good.
Love the shoutout to The Fugs!
Been there done that and living it. For my family...and still doing it through all the trials I go through.
Supernatural brought me here
Supernatural movie lead me here just today 09.05.2020, first time to listen this song and 1st time to watch Supernatural. Great production. The song reminds me Sweet Home Alabama of Lynnard skynnard.
The guy with the headband is so fun to watch!! What a song♫it's so 60's!.
After hearing it I usually sing " "It's Never Too Late to Start all Over Again"" all day long! haahaa
p.s. I also dont know what the hell they were talking about, other that it's never too late!
The guy with the headband is Nick St. Nicholas.
@@Pashasmom1 LSD is a helluva drug!
The song is about forgiveness. Y'know, like in the New Testament?
supernatural brought me here. I was in tears in the end
I feel sorry for today's generation. At least they have this to listen to if they can find it.
Steppenwolf. Great Band !!
their bass players were a trip, the first one Rushton Moreve was let go after his girlfriend convinced him California was going to have a major earthquake and disappear, this one Nick St Nicholas is pretty trippy as well and the outfits and makeup didn't fit the black leather image Kay was going for, so one night he went on stage wearing a jock strap and bunny ears and he was let go too
Nick did wear a jock strap and bunny ears at the beginning of '69 (Fillmore East, March '69), but he was in the band for a year after that. In fact, that incident had already occurred by the time they were on Ed Sullivan. In JK's book it's depicted as Nick being fired immediately after the bunny ears gig, but John got that wrong.
perhaps he remembers it as the catalyst but they couldn't drop him mid tour?? lots of screwed up stuff with that band like the guys later losing their rights to royalties so they could use the name, never making the payments, what's weird is I saw Steppenwolf at the New Haven Coliseum @78 and it was a reunion, Kay, Jerry, Goldie were all there, not sure on bass player and guitar but pretty sure it as St Nicholas and Henry, remember PLR promoting it as get down here because Steppenwolf has reunited, can find no history of that show happening but I was there, I think Streetwalkers opened. it's possible it was 76-77 but I can't find the concert date list for the venue that includes it
Are you sure about that? 1978 was the time when the "bogus" groups calling themselves Steppenwolf were touring, but John and Jerry had nothing to do with them which is what led John to go back out on the road in 1980 billing himself as "John Kay & Steppenwolf". Nick, Goldy, Kent and even Rushton Moreve were in the bogus bands, but not John or Jerry.
the earliest it could be year around that but my first concert there was 74 Allman bros & Muddy, I went there a lot until 81 or so, a lot of the concerts there aren't listed, this one I remember just wish I had my stub, Streetwalkers opened and it definately was Kay & Jerry & Goldy, only thing I can find is Streetwalkers only toured the Us in 75 & 76 so it must have been then, my bad
Steve that's too funny/freaky
It's never too late to start all over again
Sounds like John is singing over his own recorded voice. I guess it's basically lip-synching, but John wanted to add a live voice.
Yes. I was a bit confused because you could hear the original tracks, but Jerry's drumming was right on the money and not mimed. How was that possible?
@@MarkMikelVideos In his book Kay says they wanted the band to play and sing over the prerecorded tracks and said that it took Jerry some tries to get his timing down. The vocals sound weird and John didn't like it!
@@lesschoenberger3070 thanks, my friend. Jerry must've been one of those drummers that had his fills down to a science. Amazing really. Jerry's in my top 10 favorite drummers list.
I read John's book years ago. I ordered an autographed copy. It's been so long though that I need to read it again.
@@MarkMikelVideos I have been reading parts of it off and on for awhile again now, particularly interested in the information about the "Sparrow", they were really good and had they released some of their hard rocking blues stuff instead of the poppy, trippy songs that they did they might've made it big before Steppenwolf!
@@lesschoenberger3070 you may be right. Still I'm glad it happened how it did. I love their poppy trippy stuff as much as their blues and hard rock. Once the band was without Goldy and Jerry I lost complete interest. Well, I bought Wolftracks but only listened to it once.
Supernatural
this great band in top 10. seems like back then music sounded better. or maybe its because i have 65 year old ears now. two thumbs up for steppenwolf.
Steppenwolf ! John Kay and original member .
Never seen this song before on the stage, which brings back to remembrance the latest 60s.
I recall listening to Steppenwolf on 8 track circa 1970... At Your Birthday Party
Got to see Kay once, in 1981.
My mother bought me a Steppenwolf album about 1973. I was 15 years old. I must have played this song It’s never too late literally hundreds and hundreds of time! It reminded me so much of a girl I had a crush on in school. The funny thing was she didn’t even look at me or even knew I was so into her! Funny thing is It’s never too late to start all over again it never started in the first place!! LOL
this is my favorite Steppenwolf song. 🇧🇷♥️
YOU LEFT US ALONE!!!
only MAJOR stars were on ed's show!!
but cant make rrhof?
Singing live to a pre-recorded track.Ed had to stop the interview long enough for the people to stop clapping. Great performance. Don't forget this is a New York audience. And they love the LA group Steppenwolf.
Dean and Cas in season 13 episode 5 brought me here
Same
SAMEE
supernatural.
i wish Jensen sing this one sometime
Era o tempo que se fazia música com emoção. Beatfull
that was some interview..
Steppenwolf back in 1969.
Their always right there in the back of my mind. Always.
really big shew
Monster Live 1970
came from supernatural 10.season 5.episode this song is good
Nazmican yılmaz season 13*
Un 12 de abril de 1944 nace Joachim Fritz Krauledat más conocido como John Kay en Tilsit, antiguo reino alemán de Prusia, hoy Sovetsk, Kaliningrado, Rusia) el cantante germano-canadiense del grupo Steppenwolf, desde 1967 hasta su desvinculación de la misma en 2010.
Los Steppenwolf, se hicieron conocidos con el tema “Born to be wild” (1968) composición de Bonfire, que dio la vuelta al mundo y los catapultó a la fama por ser la canción principal del film “Easy rider” del director y actor Dennis Hopper, el tema es célebre históricamente porque se menciona en sus versos por primera vez la palabra “heavy metal”.
Kay se caracteriza por su peculiar voz ronca y cantar con anteojos oscuros o de sol por un mal ocular congénito llamado acromatopsia que sólo le hace ver en tonos blancos y negros y grises y su mejor momento musical se dio en los primeros ocho discos de Steppenwolf, ¡Toda una leyenda viviente que hoy cumple 72 años!
Aquí para mí su mejor composición tanto en lo melódico como en la lírica.
And they aren’t in the rock n roll hall of fame . That makes it the hall of shame
What an awkward guy Sullivan was
I dont think Ed cranked up Sookie ever lol
Good song
wish I was there...
the frogs....no the fugs , ha ha ha
havent seen this since it aired in 1969.
+Ron Henry You're showing your age lol.
69 was a great year
Awesome song !
2020 it's never too late ✌
😎Need to be in the Rock & Role hall of fame!!!!👍🏼
The grps, Stephen wolf, they reminded me. Of the others grps, the doors,
John's choice to sing over the recording is...intriguing, although fairly obvious.
Lotta reverb and no mustache on John !
Nick St. Nicholas was seriously disturbed. As I recall, he got booted from the band when he went on stage at a concert wearing only a jock strap.
Don't forget the bunny ears.
guy was high all the time
THE REAL band
"Let's hear it for The Frogs!"
I AM THERE !
The Fugs :) I can see why
Wow one of the few
Hey dude steppen wolf,you Jim morrison,he can sing too.wow he a sexy man wearing that blk pant.he have that shape.also Jim mkrrison,I miss you soul bros too.bad you did'tn live tk.long rest n peace.stepen wolf,still with us.i'm blk baby boomer.love old rock n roll.