In October 1968, “ABC Dunhill” label released “The Second”, the second Steppenwolf studio album. It was recorded in 1968, at “American Recording Co” in Studio City, in CA, and was produced by Gabriel Merker.
Personnel:
- John Kay – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, harmonica
- Michael Monarch – lead guitar
- Goldy McJohn – organ, piano
- Rushton Moreve – bass
- Jerry Edmonton – vocals, drums
- Bill Cooper – engineer
- Richard Podolor – engineer
- Gary Burden – art direction, design
- Henry Diltz – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by John Kay, except where noted.
- Faster Than the Speed of Life – Dennis Edmonton
- Tighten Up Your Wig
- None of Your Doing – John Kay, Gabriel Mekler
- Spiritual Fantasy
- Don’t Step on the Grass, Sam
- 28 – Gabriel Mekler
- Magic Carpet Ride – John Kay, Rushton Moreve
- Disappointment Number
- Lost and Found by Trial and Error
- Hodge, Podge, Strained Through a Leslie
- Resurrection
- Reflections – John Kay, Gabriel Mekler