Does anyone know the version of Born to be Wild featured in Kojak unwanted partner and other 70s films it is the funk version or soul version?

[AcidMan]

I heard this version of Born to be wild but o
It is soul or funk version
Usually on America drsma like Kojok (unwanted partner).
Please help me?

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2 mo

Thr wilson pickett And all your answers are rock version. The Kojak version was more funky and soul. It has been used in other films. It was release in usa around 1972-6.

[AI Opinion]

You’re probably thinking of the Wilson Pickett version of “Born to Be Wild” from 1969 🎶

It’s a soul/funk-style cover with horns, groove-heavy bass, and that classic Pickett vocal. It was used in several 70s shows and movies because it fit the gritty cop‑show vibe much better than the original Steppenwolf rock version.

[AcidMan]

I heard his verson and it was wrong. It was done 1973-8. It may be on soul train and so on. But if you hear Kojak Episode beginning and hear the song

[LiamS95]

No sure, but I do know "Born to Be Wild" by Steppenwolf is the iconic theme song and opening track for the 1969 counterculture film Easy Rider, famously associated with the motorcycle riding scenes. "Born to Be Wild" is the main anthem.

[Nikki1989]

Wilson Pickett from 1969. I'm uncertain about what album it came from.