Steve Miller Band — Wild Mountain Honey
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Ooh, mama
Well look what's been done
You can only see the stars
After a setting sun
You run for the money
You don't even know about wild mountain honey
Come on mama
Heal this lonesome man
Grow the tree of wholeness
In this desert land
Come on children
Now learn how to run
By heaven, the stars, the moon and the sun
Come on papa
Your end is the means
Don't trade your love and goodness
For the golden machine
You run for the money
You don't even know about wild mountain honey
Well look what's been done
You can only see the stars
After a setting sun
You run for the money
You don't even know about wild mountain honey
Come on mama
Heal this lonesome man
Grow the tree of wholeness
In this desert land
Come on children
Now learn how to run
By heaven, the stars, the moon and the sun
Come on papa
Your end is the means
Don't trade your love and goodness
For the golden machine
You run for the money
You don't even know about wild mountain honey
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jeffschreiber99 wrote:
not quite FOMO, because it's way in the past, but this type of comment highlights for my what I did actually miss out on. Glad you got to catch those shows.
When I was in college my mates and I would go to lots of concerts with billings like this: Opener John Mayall. Next up The Steve Miller Band. Headliner the Moody Blues. These kind of shows were quite common in those days.
not quite FOMO, because it's way in the past, but this type of comment highlights for my what I did actually miss out on. Glad you got to catch those shows.
"We don't go anywhere, just on trips"
The Tragically Hip. -
The Tragically Hip. -
After all these years this tune can still take me right back to peaking on windowpane while laying down in my back yard watching the stars spin by with my Marantz quadraphonic system playing in the living room on 10. ☮️
Yikes was that an oboe? No doubt Synthesised.
When I was in college my mates and I would go to lots of concerts with billings like this: Opener John Mayall. Next up The Steve Miller Band. Headliner the Moody Blues. These kind of shows were quite common in those days.
Having not listened to this for many years, it’s pretty clear that this is my favorite from Steve. Saw him once where the SMB was sandwiched between John Mayall opener and my first Moody Blues show at the Gaaahden in Bohhhston in 1970. Was high as a kite.
Proclivities wrote:
From a 2010 interview with Steve Miller:
"But most of the stuff I recorded on my hits was on an upside-down left-handed Stratocaster I bought from Henry at Manny’s. I was in New York and wanted some left-handed Strats; I wanted to set them up like Hendrix had his set up, so the controls were on top. I’d watched Jimi play so many times and went, 'Hmm… maybe there’s something to having your controls on top, maybe it’s quicker to reach up there and have it, better than down and back up…'
I’ve known Henry since I was 20 years old and bought lots of guitars from Manny’s. He had two guitars that Hendrix ordered but never picked up. He said, 'You can have them.' One was black, one was white. So I took them, had them set up with the strings flipped, and recorded a lot with the white one, which I still have. It’s an amazing guitar, with a rosewood fretboard. I may have recorded 'Fly Like An Eagle' with that guitar."
Thank You for the info.
From a 2010 interview with Steve Miller:
"But most of the stuff I recorded on my hits was on an upside-down left-handed Stratocaster I bought from Henry at Manny’s. I was in New York and wanted some left-handed Strats; I wanted to set them up like Hendrix had his set up, so the controls were on top. I’d watched Jimi play so many times and went, 'Hmm… maybe there’s something to having your controls on top, maybe it’s quicker to reach up there and have it, better than down and back up…'
I’ve known Henry since I was 20 years old and bought lots of guitars from Manny’s. He had two guitars that Hendrix ordered but never picked up. He said, 'You can have them.' One was black, one was white. So I took them, had them set up with the strings flipped, and recorded a lot with the white one, which I still have. It’s an amazing guitar, with a rosewood fretboard. I may have recorded 'Fly Like An Eagle' with that guitar."
Thank You for the info.
gammapi wrote:
Cool story. Thank You for sharing it.
It's 2025 and my 11 year old grandson got a "boombox" as a gift and this was his first CD played on it, and temporarily his favorite. Although, we had to edit a song or two from the rip. 
I'll add those in a few years.
I'll add those in a few years.
Cool story. Thank You for sharing it.
This song is a vibe.
I guess this is one of those "had to be there" songs. I see lots of people having great trips down memory lane (albeit slightly foggy), but the synth, bells and sitar (?) have not aged well. Sounds like cheesy theme music for an SNL stoner-flashback skit or something.
It's 2025 and my 11 year old grandson got a "boombox" as a gift and this was his first CD played on it, and temporarily his favorite. Although, we had to edit a song or two from the rip. I'll add those in a few years.
I'll add those in a few years. I forgot how cool The Steve Miller band was. Good to be reminded.
Timeless. Wonderful.
Fantastic music and equally fantastic memories it conjures up . Bumping it from a 9 to a 10 for that.
frisbeepilot wrote:
I didn't realize they made radios with Smell-O-Vision.
I might have liked him a little back in the 70s but turn off most of his hits if I hear them now. I like this song though!
I didn't realize they made radios with Smell-O-Vision.
I might have liked him a little back in the 70s but turn off most of his hits if I hear them now. I like this song though!
Local boy makes good!
frisbeepilot wrote:
I didn't realize they made radios with Smell-O-Vision.
Wrong trademark, the correct one is Olfactory Audio.
I didn't realize they made radios with Smell-O-Vision.
Wrong trademark, the correct one is Olfactory Audio.
always loved this one. nice to hear it again.
A very underrated song. Brings to mind some old memories traveling the western US in the 1970s.
treatment_bound wrote:
You're right. It came out right before summer of '76, and was pretty much "inescapable" for about a year after that.
True that.
You're right. It came out right before summer of '76, and was pretty much "inescapable" for about a year after that.
True that.
ch83575 wrote:
From a 2010 interview with Steve Miller:
"But most of the stuff I recorded on my hits was on an upside-down left-handed Stratocaster I bought from Henry at Manny’s. I was in New York and wanted some left-handed Strats; I wanted to set them up like Hendrix had his set up, so the controls were on top. I’d watched Jimi play so many times and went, 'Hmm… maybe there’s something to having your controls on top, maybe it’s quicker to reach up there and have it, better than down and back up…'
I’ve known Henry since I was 20 years old and bought lots of guitars from Manny’s. He had two guitars that Hendrix ordered but never picked up. He said, 'You can have them.' One was black, one was white. So I took them, had them set up with the strings flipped, and recorded a lot with the white one, which I still have. It’s an amazing guitar, with a rosewood fretboard. I may have recorded 'Fly Like An Eagle' with that guitar."
Is he playing a left handed guitar right handed on the album cover?
From a 2010 interview with Steve Miller:
"But most of the stuff I recorded on my hits was on an upside-down left-handed Stratocaster I bought from Henry at Manny’s. I was in New York and wanted some left-handed Strats; I wanted to set them up like Hendrix had his set up, so the controls were on top. I’d watched Jimi play so many times and went, 'Hmm… maybe there’s something to having your controls on top, maybe it’s quicker to reach up there and have it, better than down and back up…'
I’ve known Henry since I was 20 years old and bought lots of guitars from Manny’s. He had two guitars that Hendrix ordered but never picked up. He said, 'You can have them.' One was black, one was white. So I took them, had them set up with the strings flipped, and recorded a lot with the white one, which I still have. It’s an amazing guitar, with a rosewood fretboard. I may have recorded 'Fly Like An Eagle' with that guitar."
cc_rider wrote:
Never noticed this before and I've been listening to him since the early 70's now I can't unhear it...thanks....
Funny, I definitely recall him being a deep in-breather. Several of his tracks are 'marred' by it. But it's his style, and he's done quite well with it, so hey.
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Never noticed this before and I've been listening to him since the early 70's now I can't unhear it...thanks....
kbs wrote:
Funny, I definitely recall him being a deep in-breather. Several of his tracks are 'marred' by it. But it's his style, and he's done quite well with it, so hey.
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I don't recall Steve as being one of the deep (in) breathers - annoying on this otherwise pleasant track that I don't recall. Maybe I only heard the singles at the time.
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buddy wrote:
Yes, I saw the same tour in Edmonton, Alberta. What a great show. The highlight was Frampton and Miller playing together and jamming out on some stellar blues-rock. Frampton talked about writing a couple of his biggest hits and how they happened in a matter of minutes while on a drunken holiday and recording session in the Caribbean. If it is in your DNA then the music just flows!
I caught Steve Miller in concert last summer and the guy is ageless. Looking great, has a kickass band, and hasn't lost a step. The opening act was Peter Frampton, who also rocked the house. Steve brought Peter out for a mini-set together. They had a blast and this year they are touring together again. If you're a fan of either or both, not to be missed.
Yes, I saw the same tour in Edmonton, Alberta. What a great show. The highlight was Frampton and Miller playing together and jamming out on some stellar blues-rock. Frampton talked about writing a couple of his biggest hits and how they happened in a matter of minutes while on a drunken holiday and recording session in the Caribbean. If it is in your DNA then the music just flows!
I've just found myself in a time machine. Wow, it's been a while since I've heard this one.
KurtfromLaQuinta wrote:
8 track sound quality was unsurpassed, until the tape wore out (that was sadness).
My wife and I took this 8 track with us on our honeymoon trip up the Alaskan Highway... the Alcan back then in '76.
I remember fast forwarding through the "hits" to get to songs like this one.
Music is so much easier to get to today.
8 track sound quality was unsurpassed, until the tape wore out (that was sadness).
Grammarcop wrote:
Don't know but, would venture a guess that there aren't any bees involved!!
Dumb question: Why does anybody need to know about Wild Mountain Honey?
Don't know but, would venture a guess that there aren't any bees involved!!
dfphillips1 wrote:
Look in the mirror time..
Awful. Really off-key
Look in the mirror time..
Awful. Really off-key
folkrocker wrote:
Yah that was a really great one! Goin to the country...
Great album cut. It's true that you had to be there. Now play anything from Number 5.
Yah that was a really great one! Goin to the country...
Steve turned out the best of the Miller Band boys, his two brothers Ed and David are knobs.
thewiseking wrote:
I didn't realize they made radios with Smell-O-Vision.
One thing I recall about the 70's, Steve Miller was often on the radio and he stank
I didn't realize they made radios with Smell-O-Vision.
I don't recall Steve as being one of the deep (in) breathers - annoying on this otherwise pleasant track that I don't recall. Maybe I only heard the singles at the time.
wow... haven't heard this in decades. forgot how good this album was.
ch83575 wrote:
It certainly looks that way; good eye ch8!
(Perhaps he's dreaming of playing like Jimi?)
Is he playing a left handed guitar right handed on the album cover?
It certainly looks that way; good eye ch8!
(Perhaps he's dreaming of playing like Jimi?)
My wife and I took this 8 track with us on our honeymoon trip up the Alaskan Highway... the Alcan back then in '76.
I remember fast forwarding through the "hits" to get to songs like this one.
Music is so much easier to get to today.
Is he playing a left handed guitar right handed on the album cover?
I caught Steve Miller in concert last summer and the guy is ageless. Looking great, has a kickass band, and hasn't lost a step. The opening act was Peter Frampton, who also rocked the house. Steve brought Peter out for a mini-set together. They had a blast and this year they are touring together again. If you're a fan of either or both, not to be missed.
Dumb question: Why does anybody need to know about Wild Mountain Honey?
h8rhater wrote:
You were born in mid-1974. There isn't even one thing you remember about 70's radio.
does anyone actually put their real data up on these sites, just sittin there waiting to be hacked?
You were born in mid-1974. There isn't even one thing you remember about 70's radio.
does anyone actually put their real data up on these sites, just sittin there waiting to be hacked?
thewiseking wrote:
You were born in mid-1974. There isn't even one thing you remember about 70's radio.
One thing I recall about the 70's, Steve Miller was often on the radio and he stank
You were born in mid-1974. There isn't even one thing you remember about 70's radio.
thewiseking wrote:
I am in total agreement. But I absolutely love this song. Guilty pleasure.
One thing I recall about the 70's, Steve Miller was often on the radio and he stank
I am in total agreement. But I absolutely love this song. Guilty pleasure.
cely wrote:
First record I ever bought. Age 12. Beautiful music. Maybe. I have no perspective.
Of all the bands from my youth (mid 70s, early 80s), Steve Miller Band has held up the least for me. I have really gotten into bands I overlooked back then such as Led Zeppelin, Rush, and I have found a new appreciation for Bob Seger. I still like Kansas, Styx, the Cars, ELO... But for some reason, Steve Miller is more irritating now than ever before.
First record I ever bought. Age 12. Beautiful music. Maybe. I have no perspective.
Great album cut. It's true that you had to be there. Now play anything from Number 5.
blame it on the weed, and the fact it was eighth grade. I love every song on this 8 track.
bm.deavenport613 wrote:
I agree, I have never been able to put my finger on it, but have not been able to embrace much of his work, but he has certainly garnered some fans.
Not a big Steve Miller fan, Just not my sound.
I agree, I have never been able to put my finger on it, but have not been able to embrace much of his work, but he has certainly garnered some fans.
Lame. Give me anything from "Sailor."
thewiseking wrote:
thank you
One thing I recall about the 70's, Steve Miller was often on the radio and he stank
thank you
Meh.
thewiseking wrote:
Not so wise king.
One thing I recall about the 70's, Steve Miller was often on the radio and he stank
Not so wise king.
One thing I recall about the 70's, Steve Miller was often on the radio and he stank
WOW - only added to the playlist a year ago??? Classic tune - love it!
Proclivities wrote:
I think this album actually came out in 1976, not '77.
You're right. It came out right before summer of '76, and was pretty much "inescapable" for about a year after that.
I think this album actually came out in 1976, not '77.
You're right. It came out right before summer of '76, and was pretty much "inescapable" for about a year after that.
Not bad 39 years on.
Not a big Steve Miller fan, Just not my sound.
Sunman wrote:
I probably haven't even seen that album cover in years - him playing a left-handed Stratocaster. I think this album actually came out in 1976, not '77.
Wow. Haven't heard this in years. Takes me WAY back.
I probably haven't even seen that album cover in years - him playing a left-handed Stratocaster. I think this album actually came out in 1976, not '77.
So many much, much better songs in the SMB library of music...ANYTHING off Number 5 would be great to hear on RP, Journey to Eden, Living in the USA. Once The Joker came out and SM became a pop star, I lost all interest in his music. If you want a good sampling of Steve's earlier stuff, pick up Anthology - still one of fave compilations.
That said, I still give this one a 7.
Middleton wrote:
One of my favorite SMB songs. Ever. 
This is awful. To my ears only, of course. Gives me the cringes.
So Groovy~ love SMB 
One of my favorite SMB songs. Ever.
Most Excellent
Been a fan since '68; love all of his work. The exception are those twin LPs from the mid-'70s which, while they initially were enticing, turned me off once conventional radio hammered them to death. I never need to hear Jet Airliner, The Joker, etc., as long as I live.
That said, his last two studio albums, both recorded at Skywalker Ranch, are extremely well-recorded. They're excellent party tracks, as well as really rich listening on a good set of headphones (Apple iPod earbuds don't qualify).
That said, his last two studio albums, both recorded at Skywalker Ranch, are extremely well-recorded. They're excellent party tracks, as well as really rich listening on a good set of headphones (Apple iPod earbuds don't qualify).
seageek wrote:
That was the only way I knew how to listen to it.
I always had mixed feelings about Steve Miller. This is one of his better songs, but I tired of him after a while. I agree though, this sounds really good with your mind in an altered state.
That was the only way I knew how to listen to it.
This track is yet another reason for me to believe that 1977 was the most important year in music ever.
I believe there is a coffee table book about 1977 Rock N Roll kicking around my place somewhere. Gotta go search for it now.
I believe there is a coffee table book about 1977 Rock N Roll kicking around my place somewhere. Gotta go search for it now.
I always had mixed feelings about Steve Miller. This is one of his better songs, but I tired of him after a while. I agree though, this sounds really good with your mind in an altered state.
It was way, way ahead of its time, and blew us all away; this record became The Stoner's Album! It has stayed cool for years and years... The associations with this — wow! Driving through lovely countryside, smoking weed, sipping beers, leaving the 8-track in the player for hours at a time; years later. visiting the bro out in L.A., this on cassette, winding along the fault-twisted road near Portuguese Bend, looking out at Catalina, puffing on a J of Chocolate Thai; years later, playing it again and again through crazy nights and lazy mornings in The House We All Shared in South Boulder...
Definitely one of my Steve Miller favs. 8
nice treat that wild mountain honey, can be taken sooo many ways lol ty Mr Miller Steve Miller has always struck me as mediocre, though I like this song better than most. But if you are a fan, I recommend never hearing him interviewed. I've heard two, probably about ten years apart and both times, the size of the guy's ego threatened to blow out my speakers.
1977!!! Still great 38 years on!
Wow. Haven't heard this in years. Takes me WAY back.
No comments and only 8 ratings so far? Can't believe this is brand new to Bill's rotation. Great song. Always love the Steve Miller harmonies.
lol, well there wasn't any comments 10 secs ago ;-) Great to see RP's still a thriving interest in an ever changing media landscape.
lol, well there wasn't any comments 10 secs ago ;-) Great to see RP's still a thriving interest in an ever changing media landscape.
Thanks for playing this!
Middleton wrote:
See my comment below... Absolutely!
Such a treat to hear this classic deeper cut on this lovely summer morning. Brings me back to high school and college summers of fun.
See my comment below... Absolutely!
Love this song. Saw him in an intimate setting where a 15,000 seat arena was reduced to 3,000 seats. He played the entire break while his band left the stage.
What's not to like? Steve Miller is a classic. Still puts on a good live show too.
Such a treat to hear this classic deeper cut on this lovely summer morning. Brings me back to high school and college summers of fun.
It was way, way ahead of its time, and blew us all away; this record became The Stoner's Album! It has stayed cool for years and years... The associations with this — wow! Driving through lovely countryside, smoking weed, sipping beers, leaving the 8-track in the player for hours at a time; years later. visiting the bro out in L.A., this on cassette, winding along the fault-twisted road near Portuguese Bend, looking out at Catalina, puffing on a J of Chocolate Thai; years later, playing it again and again through crazy nights and lazy mornings in The House We All Shared in South Boulder...
Great tale! Thanks!