Lost Gem: "Don't Step On The Grass, Sam" - Steppenwolf
" Well, it will hook your Sue and Johnny. (You're so full of bull, Sam)" ~ John Kay/Steppenwolf ~ "Steppenwolf...the Second" (1968) ... has John Kay and the boys throwing down a sophomore effort that does not disappoint. Filled with a blend of traditional rock...earthy psych...and somewhat tasty blues jams, all delivered in that solid John Kay throwback style very much missed today. If all you know are the terrific, but overplayed Steppenwolf classics... "Born To Be Wild" & "Magic Carpet Ride" ...then prepare to have your eyebrows raised. "Don't Step On The Grass, Sam" ...is a wicked... "thumb in the eye" kiss-off ...to the stiff-minded establishment. Churning rhythm guitar trade-off bites and props to Goldy McJohn for some nice crushing keyboad work. One of the better protest songs. Turn it up! Have you heard this one? Starin' at the boob tube, turnin' on the big knob Tryin'