One of Rock's timeless Classic Rock jams was written by Mars Bonfire and recorded by the band Steppenwolf in 1968. It later went to hit #2 on the Billboard charts.
The song was penned by Barry Mann and Cynthia Wells, and recorded by the Animals in 1965. It's also ranked at #233 on Rolling Stone's 500 greatest songs of all time.
Originally recorded by The Animals in 1965, the song gained awareness in the height of the Vietnam War. It is number 233 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs.