No. 27

The Pusher - Steppenwolf (1968) Video - The more I learn about the music I love, the more embarrassed I become at how little I know. I knew, of course, that The Pusher was featured in Easy Rider. I also knew that Steppenwolf recorded the song prior to it being featured in the movie. What I didn't know is that Steppenwolf didn't write the song. The song was actually written and recorded by a singer named Hoyt Axton, who didn't release his version until 1971. The fact remains that this is a cover, albeit a very famous one that details the difference between a "dealer" who sells you marijuana and a "pusher" who deals in hard drugs. If you haven't seen Easy Rider, watch it!