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Born to Be Wild

Born to Be Wild (studio version)
First released 1968English120+ recordingson 1,155 releasesISWC T-070.234.631-3, T-900.306.872-2

Written by

Mars BonfireComposerMars BonfireLyricist

From the films

Easy RiderEasy Rider1969the film on Charmy Movies ↗
The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal YearsThe Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years1988the film on Charmy Movies ↗
Leningrad Cowboys Go AmericaLeningrad Cowboys Go America1989the film on Charmy Movies ↗
FlashbackFlashback1990the film on Charmy Movies ↗
Problem ChildProblem Child1990the film on Charmy Movies ↗
Reckless KellyReckless Kelly1993the film on Charmy Movies ↗
Stuart Little 2Stuart Little 22002the film on Charmy Movies ↗
Recess: School's OutRecess: School's Out2001the film on Charmy Movies ↗
Herbie Fully LoadedHerbie Fully Loaded2005the film on Charmy Movies ↗
Hotel for DogsHotel for Dogs2009the film on Charmy Movies ↗
PaddingtonPaddington2014the film on Charmy Movies ↗
FilthFilth2013the film on Charmy Movies ↗

Recordings

PerformanceBy
Born to Be WildThe Cult3:55
Born to Be WildPuhdys3:58
Born to Be WildZodiac Mindwarp and the Love Reaction3:20
Born to Be Wild (live)Steppenwolf6:13
Born to Be WildBlue Öyster Cult6:21
Born to Be WildLeningrad Cowboys3:34
Born to Be WildThe Moog Cookbook4:16
Born To Be Wild (Radio Mix)Kim Wilde3:24
Born to Be WildNash the Slash4:04
Born to Be WildSteppenwolf5:43
Born to Be WildSlade8:13
Born to Be WildThe Hampton String Quartet4:51
Born to Be WildAndrew Strong3:58
Born to Be WildSlayer3:05
Born to Be WildINXS3:50
Born to Be WildSteppenwolf3:16
Born to Be WildBlue Öyster Cult7:01
Born to Be Wild (re-recording)Steppenwolf ’973:59
Born to Be WildSteppenwolf4:39
Born to Be WildBig-T & the Bada-Bings3:54
Born to Be WildLeningrad Cowboys4:48
Born to Be WildEvelyn Glennie2:20
Born to Be WildU23:48
Born to Be WildJaymz Bee & the Royal Jelly Orchestra4:39
Born to Be WildJohn Kay & Steppenwolf7:19
Born to Be Wild (live)Steppenwolf4:48
Born to Be Wild (radio version)John Kay & Steppenwolf4:13
Born to Be WildThe Fargone Beauties3:23
Born to Be Wild[unknown]3:09
Born to Be WildSteppenwolf4:04
Born to Be WildLizzy Borden4:52
Born to Be WildGorilla3:24
Born to Be WildWilson Pickett2:45
Born to Be WildBlue Öyster Cult6:17
Born to Be WildSteppenwolf1:06
Born to Be WildAmbrose Slade3:25
Born to Be WildVargas Blues Band3:50
Born to Be WildSteppenwolf6:30
Born to Be WildNICOTINE2:45
Born to Be WildPetty Booka3:36
Born to Be WildSteppenwolf5:52
Born to Be WildOzzy Osbourne with Miss Piggy3:30
Born to Be WildKim Wilde3:23
Born to Be WildBlue Öyster Cult
Born to Be WildLa Renga4:33
Born to Be WildThe Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain3:25
Born to Be WildCarl Tremblay3:32
Born to Be Wild (live)Blue Öyster Cult6:30
Born to Be WildAngry Anderson3:46
Born to Be WildBlue Öyster Cult6:39
Born to Be WildThe Knitters4:25
Born to Be WildKirka4:27
Born to Be WildLink Wray7:56
Born to Be WildThe Mooney Suzuki3:54
Born to Be WildJo Lemaire3:37
Rock Medley: Vittring / Rebel Rebel / Born to Be Wild / Sheena Is a Punk-Rocker / VittringMagnus Uggla8:59
Born to Be WildSteppenwolf3:38
Born to Be WildTimbuk 33:14
Born to Be WildSteppenwolf3:22
Born to Be WildHector, Kirka, Pepe Willberg ja Pave Maijanen5:21
Born to Be WildSteppenwolf
Born to Be Wild (Detroit, Portchester, NY May 1980)Twisted Sister3:30
Born to Be WildTommy Engel3:23
Born to Be WildBlue Öyster Cult3:41
Born to Be WildEbba Grön7:19
RockpotpourriZillertaler Schürzenjäger7:53
Born to Be WildThe Invincible Spirit3:49
Born to Be WildMuro3:57
Born to Be WildSteppenwolf3:29
Born to Be WildBlue Öyster Cult6:41
Born to Be WildJeff Scott Soto4:03
BORN TO BE WILDBrad Holmes1:26
Born to Be WildJoe Lynn Turner4:03
Born to Be WildThe Twang2:25
Born to Be WildScared Straight
Born to Be Wild (Special Arabian radio mix)Kim Wilde3:25
Born to Be Wild (Chillout mix)Kim Wilde3:52
Born to Be WildBlue Öyster Cult6:34
Born to Be WildFanfare Ciocărlia3:11
Born to Be WildSteppenwolf5:43
Born To Be Wild (Mars Bonfire)The Space Lady4:31
Born to Be WildLos Natas4:46
Born to Be WildThe Countdown Singers3:13
Born to Be Wild (Steppenwolf)Jeff Scott Soto4:01
OrgasmX JAPAN24:56
Born to Be WildSlade2:59
Born to Be WildStatus Quo4:31
Born to Be WildHinder4:02
Born to Be WildSteppenwolf3:06
Born to Be WildRaven3:29
Born to Be WildCornbread Red3:18
Born to Be WildSuperstarfuckers3:36
Born to Be WildSteppenwolf
Born to Be WildSound Barrier3:48
Born to Be WildBewitched3:40
Born to Be WildSteppenwolf3:17
Born to Be WildThe Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain3:19
Born to Be WildEddie & the Hot Rods4:02
Born to Be WildSteppenwolf feat. John Kay3:40
Khi ta còn xanhATΩMEGA4:05
Born to Be WildBlue Öyster Cult3:39
Born to Be WildBlue Öyster Cult6:26
Born to Be WildBlue Öyster Cult7:05
Born to Be WildDanni Carlos3:08
Born to Be WildRiot2:49
Born to Be Wild (live)Blue Öyster Cult6:39
Born to Be WildKim Wilde3:17
Born to Be WildKrokus3:34
Born to Be Wild · videoBlue Öyster Cult6:31
Född att va vildTristess2:55
Born to Be Wild (live '75)Blue Öyster Cult5:40
Born to Be WildThe Ventures3:28
Born to Be WildThe Ventures3:25
Born to Be WildThe Moonshine Playboys3:43
Born to Be WildSlade
BORN TO BE WILD布袋寅泰4:11
Born to Be WildBlue Öyster Cult
Born to Be WildBlue Öyster Cult
Born to Be WildBlue Öyster Cult
Born to Be WildSoft White Underbelly

On these albums

Mars Bonfire
Mars BonfireMars Bonfire · 1968
Marble Phrogg
Marble PhroggMarble Phrogg · 1968
Light My Fire With Classical Gas
Light My Fire With Classical GasThe Challengers · 1968
Steppenwolf
SteppenwolfSteppenwolf · 1968
Born to Be Wild
Born to Be WildSteppenwolf · 1968
Easy Rider
Easy RiderVarious Artists · 1969Soundtrack
Beginnings
BeginningsAmbrose Slade · 1969
Underground Fire
Underground FireThe Ventures · 1969
Hey Jude
Hey JudeWilson Pickett · 1969
Faster Than the Speed of Life
Faster Than the Speed of LifeMars Bonfire · 1969
The Plastic Cow Goes Moooooog
The Plastic Cow Goes MoooooogMike Melvoin · 1970
Live
LiveSteppenwolf · 1970
Gold: Their Great Hits
Gold: Their Great HitsSteppenwolf · 1971
Slade Alive!
Slade Alive!Slade · 1972
Bring Your Own
Bring Your OwnSlightest Idea · 1973
The Best of Wilson Pickett, Vol.II
The Best of Wilson Pickett, Vol.IIWilson Pickett · 1973
16 Greatest Hits
16 Greatest HitsSteppenwolf · 1973
Star-Collection, Vol. 2
Star-Collection, Vol. 2Wilson Pickett · 1974
Duane Allman: An Anthology, Volume II
Duane Allman: An Anthology, Volume IIDuane Allman · 1974
Secret Treaties
Secret TreatiesBlue Öyster Cult · 1974
On Your Feet or on Your Knees
On Your Feet or on Your KneesBlue Öyster Cult · 1975
Original Soundtracks 16 Golden Hits
Original Soundtracks 16 Golden HitsVarious Artists · 1976
Night and Day
Night and DayEclipse · 1977
Wild Gold
Wild GoldSteppenwolf · 1977
Some Enchanted Evening
Some Enchanted EveningBlue Öyster Cult · 1978
The Commandos Commit Suicide Dance Concert
The Commandos Commit Suicide Dance ConcertThe Suicide Commandos · 1979
Narita
NaritaRiot · 1979
Born to Be Wild / Magic Carpet Ride
Born to Be Wild / Magic Carpet RideSteppenwolf · 1980
Gold
GoldSteppenwolf · 1981
Godkänd Pirat - Live
Godkänd Pirat - LiveMagnus Uggla · 1981
Slade on Stage
Slade on StageSlade · 1982
Break the Chain
Break the ChainRaven with Udo Dirkschneider · 1983
Nail You Down
Nail You DownBlue Öyster Cult · 1983
All for One
All for OneRaven · 1983
The History of Rock, Volume Fifteen
The History of Rock, Volume FifteenSantana / Janis Joplin / Steppenwolf / The Velvet Underground · 1983
Born to Be Wild
Born to Be WildRaven + Udo · 1983
Total Control
Total ControlSound Barrier · 1983
In Concert
In ConcertBlue Öyster Cult / Vandenberg · 1983
In Concert
In ConcertBlue Öyster Cult / Vandenberg · 1983
American Band-ages
American Band-agesNash the Slash · 1984
Remember The 70’s, Volume 6
Remember The 70’s, Volume 6Various Artists · 1984
Born to Rock
Born to RockSound Barrier · 1984
Wanna Beer?
Wanna Beer?Walls of Genius · 1984
Rock Machine
Rock MachineVarious Artists · 1984
American Dreams
American DreamsVarious Artists · 1985
Born to Be Wild
Born to Be WildScared Straight · 1985
Mystic Covers: Our Favorite Bands Do Your Favorite Songs
Mystic Covers: Our Favorite Bands Do Your Favorite SongsVarious Artists · 1985
Rock Anthems
Rock AnthemsVarious Artists · 1985
Vintage Music Collectors Series, Volumes 9 & 10
Vintage Music Collectors Series, Volumes 9 & 10Various Artists · 1986
Music From Miami Vice
Music From Miami ViceVarious Artists · 1986Soundtrack
The Original Rock n Roll Hits of the 60’s, Vol. 1
The Original Rock n Roll Hits of the 60’s, Vol. 1Various Artists · 1986
R.O.C.K.
R.O.C.K.Kirka · 1986
Classic Rock: 1968
Classic Rock: 1968Various Artists · 1987
Elvira’s Hallowen Party
Elvira’s Hallowen PartyVarious Artists · 1987
Classic Popsongs Vol. 1
Classic Popsongs Vol. 1Various Artists · 1987
American Dreams American Love Songs
American Dreams American Love SongsVarious Artists · 1987
Electric
ElectricThe Cult · 1987
1988‐06‐28: Stadion Feyenoord, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
1988‐06‐28: Stadion Feyenoord, Rotterdam, The NetherlandsBruce Springsteen & The E Street Band · 1988
Tunnel of Love European Tour ’88
Tunnel of Love European Tour ’88Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band · 1988
Billboard Top Rock’n’Roll Hits: 1968
Billboard Top Rock’n’Roll Hits: 1968Various Artists · 1988

Source: MusicBrainz work 89c91780-f1e4-39b2-9645-9802c102414b (CC0).