Steppenwolf
Moreve joined the band in 1967, having responded to a "Bass Player Wanted" notice posted at Wallich's Music City at Vine and Sunset. One of Steppenwolf's most popular songs was "Magic Carpet Ride", a song that evolved out of something Moreve had been working on – a simple but catchy three-note bass line. While the band was recording its second album, Moreve played his song for the band and sang the lyrics, "I like my job, I like my baby."
The band liked it. The lead singer (John Kay) made a quick tape of Moreve's demo, took it home, wrote the rest of the music and some new lyrics. According to Kay, "Twenty minutes later the whole thing was finished."
Writing credits for "Magic Carpet Ride" were assigned to John Kay and Rushton Moreve. This was the only Steppenwolf song Moreve received credit for writing. It was released on the album Steppenwolf the Second.
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