magic carpet ride? - Page 5

Forgotten Zeta · #61 03-25-2009, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boz130

Ladies & brother Lamb Chops: Speaking as an alum with some mileage, I can report we've been utilizing this ditty since it was on the Top 40 (circa 1973). As for WHY we use it...well, we can't really mention that, can we?

ZAX,
Bill Foltz
BOZ 130
Illinois State '77

i'm with ya, if you don't know why we play it, you don't pay attention.

PhiTheta337 · #62 03-26-2009, 01:23 AM

I was wondering if anyone could tell me Truman's Gammma Kappa (initiation number?

Albert109 · #63 03-26-2009, 01:27 AM

Gamma Kappa 213

Cube TX · #64 04-12-2009, 11:04 PM

I think Brother Truman died about 16 years before Magic Carpet Ride was written.

Trey_P-I_47 · #65 04-12-2009, 11:31 PM

Well if Steppenwolf didnt have anything to do with LXA, then who are the first guys who got that particular tradition started? I mean someone started it and it really took hold to pretty much be a nationally accepted tradition. Not to mention that song isnt all that old.

Albert109 · #66 04-13-2009, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cube TX

I think Brother Truman died about 16 years before Magic Carpet Ride was written.

I don't think he understood the concept of consistancy of topics within a specific thread.

lifeisfluid · #67 07-08-2009, 05:27 PM

Gamma Omicron Michigan State knows why and we definitely step it up whenever MCG is played.

docroc67 · #68 07-08-2009, 11:19 PM

Brother,
The answer can be found in an old C&C article.
Search there for the truth.
Beware of rumor and myth.
YiZAX,
MJRZU384
YIZKB&7219
11kmab

LCA EY 1441 · #69 12-22-2014, 07:50 AM

I know this is an old thread, but Epsilon Upsilon Zeta from Tulsa play the original and know why. I do not know who started the tradition or when, but I do know why. All I can say is watch the video... which is the answer that I assume Brother docroc67 is referring to. Anyway, I love hearing everyone speculate on the origins myth, members of the band, etc. but a good authoritative article on why the song ORIGINALLY had nothing to do with LCA is found here

https://www.jasonpearce.com/2006/07/...r-our-members/

However, just because it may not have originally had anything to do with LCA does not mean that it doesn't now.

Always,
ZAX
Epsilon Upsilon 1441

Tom Earp · #70 01-14-2015, 03:22 PM

The song was really about drug use, funny isn't it that we use it so much now?

But it is a song that brings people together in a circle of a bond and I think most Zetas do it! And also, it is a darn fun thing to do at our gatherings!!!

All of the wives and girlfriends love to watch it which is COOL!!!!