Steve Miller Band — The Stake
Album: Book Of DreamsAvg rating:
Your rating:
Total ratings: 698
Length: 3:48
Plays (last 30 days): 1
share
tweet
Burnin', burnin'
All you can take
Wheels are turnin'
In the bed you make
I'll take you over
Tonight at the stake
Nobody loves you like the way I do
Light rain's over
The Sun's all around
Four leaf clover
And I'll pull you down
I'll take you over
Tonight at the stake
Nobody loves you like the way I do
Nobody loves you like the way I do
Nobody loves you like the way I do
All you can take
Wheels are turnin'
In the bed you make
I'll take you over
Tonight at the stake
Nobody loves you like the way I do
Light rain's over
The Sun's all around
Four leaf clover
And I'll pull you down
I'll take you over
Tonight at the stake
Nobody loves you like the way I do
Nobody loves you like the way I do
Nobody loves you like the way I do
Comments (54)add comment
Sounds like an early prototype for "Rocky Mountain Way." Fair to middling: Miller has done better. Check out his pre-Joker work
kcar wrote:
Had to haul this post out of the 2003 vault...
I felt that way about most Foreigner songs. I still don't like most Foreigner or Bad Company songs (AOR mainstream schlock, like Budweiser and Miller), but I'll be damned if I'm going to let those jock schmoes (now mostly fatter, mellower, not much brighter) steal any music from me.
This got played all the time in the 70s. Don't give a crap if it borrowed from Joe Walsh; apparently Joe didn't care either.
well said.
i've been listening to a lot of walsh and james gang lately. i heard this riff (of course i know this song well, but) and it immediately made me think of joe walsh. interesting.
Had to haul this post out of the 2003 vault...
I felt that way about most Foreigner songs. I still don't like most Foreigner or Bad Company songs (AOR mainstream schlock, like Budweiser and Miller), but I'll be damned if I'm going to let those jock schmoes (now mostly fatter, mellower, not much brighter) steal any music from me.
This got played all the time in the 70s. Don't give a crap if it borrowed from Joe Walsh; apparently Joe didn't care either.
well said.
i've been listening to a lot of walsh and james gang lately. i heard this riff (of course i know this song well, but) and it immediately made me think of joe walsh. interesting.
"I reallly hate the fuckin Eagles man!" oh wait
bkrans9 wrote:
Steve Miller was responsible for the death of "Guitar Hero." Honestly the seventies were dominated by loud distorted guitars. People loved it. Couldn't get enough. Then they heard Steve Miller promoted on the airwaves. RIP.
There was this amazing band out of San Francisco called "The Steve Miller Band," that made moving, soulful jams like "Your Saving Grace" that I never got tired of listening to. That band went away and this imposter band came along with schlocky, pop drivel that polluted the airwaves for the entire decade of the '70s. Just seeing this album cover makes me cringe. Make it stop.
Steve Miller was responsible for the death of "Guitar Hero." Honestly the seventies were dominated by loud distorted guitars. People loved it. Couldn't get enough. Then they heard Steve Miller promoted on the airwaves. RIP.
There was this amazing band out of San Francisco called "The Steve Miller Band," that made moving, soulful jams like "Your Saving Grace" that I never got tired of listening to. That band went away and this imposter band came along with schlocky, pop drivel that polluted the airwaves for the entire decade of the '70s. Just seeing this album cover makes me cringe. Make it stop.
Tandy299 wrote:
Nobody cared in 1977. It was like "Smoke On The Water" -- a thousand bands played it, sewing it into their sets and eventually into something on a B-side or 6th song on the album. It's just that few of them were Steve Miller..
I know thread is old, but Stake's main riff is IDENTICAL to Rocky Mountain. I still like both songs, and both artists are phenominal, but Way is a classic! However, my fave of both are, Jungle Love and Life's Been Good (and/or Joe's playing on Hotel California)
Nobody cared in 1977. It was like "Smoke On The Water" -- a thousand bands played it, sewing it into their sets and eventually into something on a B-side or 6th song on the album. It's just that few of them were Steve Miller..
I know thread is old, but Stake's main riff is IDENTICAL to Rocky Mountain. I still like both songs, and both artists are phenominal, but Way is a classic! However, my fave of both are, Jungle Love and Life's Been Good (and/or Joe's playing on Hotel California)
easmann wrote:
The "hook" riffs on this and Rocky Mountain Way are similar enough to invite criticism, no doubt. Joe's was written first, in 1973, this one apparently around 1976 or '77 (the song was released in '77 but I haven't found a published date). Guitar and writing credits on this track, I learned, actually go to David Denny.
Apart from the riffs the songs are dissimilar enough that I never made the connection between the two until reading the comments here, and I like both songs. However, I'm not one of those that is driven to find every similarity between songs.
On the one hand we admire and praise artists if they are influential, and Joe Walsh is certainly that, particularly early in his career. On the other hand we often denounce the bands or artists that they clearly influenced. Seems strange to me. I'm not saying you did that LowPhreak, I don't think you did, but you see that sort of thing a lot on these boards. Peace.
I've been a musician and music lover/audiophile for a long time. Always liked Joe and Steve Miller, I grew up on bands like them. Wasn't denouncing anyone, but often times bands grab riffs, techniques and sounds from other bands. A lot of times it's no biggie.
As a certain Walrus from Liverpool said, "There's only so many notes."
The "hook" riffs on this and Rocky Mountain Way are similar enough to invite criticism, no doubt. Joe's was written first, in 1973, this one apparently around 1976 or '77 (the song was released in '77 but I haven't found a published date). Guitar and writing credits on this track, I learned, actually go to David Denny.
Apart from the riffs the songs are dissimilar enough that I never made the connection between the two until reading the comments here, and I like both songs. However, I'm not one of those that is driven to find every similarity between songs.
On the one hand we admire and praise artists if they are influential, and Joe Walsh is certainly that, particularly early in his career. On the other hand we often denounce the bands or artists that they clearly influenced. Seems strange to me. I'm not saying you did that LowPhreak, I don't think you did, but you see that sort of thing a lot on these boards. Peace.
I've been a musician and music lover/audiophile for a long time. Always liked Joe and Steve Miller, I grew up on bands like them. Wasn't denouncing anyone, but often times bands grab riffs, techniques and sounds from other bands. A lot of times it's no biggie.
As a certain Walrus from Liverpool said, "There's only so many notes."
dignan2 wrote:
Had to haul this post out of the 2003 vault...
I felt that way about most Foreigner songs. I still don't like most Foreigner or Bad Company songs (AOR mainstream schlock, like Budweiser and Miller), but I'll be damned if I'm going to let those jock schmoes (now mostly fatter, mellower, not much brighter) steal any music from me.
This got played all the time in the 70s. Don't give a crap if it borrowed from Joe Walsh; apparently Joe didn't care either.
This song reminds me of all the mindless jocks I went to high school with. It must be crap if they like it.
Had to haul this post out of the 2003 vault...
I felt that way about most Foreigner songs. I still don't like most Foreigner or Bad Company songs (AOR mainstream schlock, like Budweiser and Miller), but I'll be damned if I'm going to let those jock schmoes (now mostly fatter, mellower, not much brighter) steal any music from me.
This got played all the time in the 70s. Don't give a crap if it borrowed from Joe Walsh; apparently Joe didn't care either.
LowPhreak wrote:
The "hook" riffs on this and Rocky Mountain Way are similar enough to invite criticism, no doubt. Joe's was written first, in 1973, this one apparently around 1976 or '77 (the song was released in '77 but I haven't found a published date). Songwriting credits on this track, I learned, actually go to David Denny.
Apart from the riffs the songs are dissimilar enough that I never made the connection between the two until reading the comments here, and I like both songs. However, I'm not one of those that is driven to find every similarity between songs.
On the one hand we admire and praise artists if they are influential, and Joe Walsh is certainly that, particularly early in his career. On the other hand we often denounce the bands or artists that they clearly influenced. Seems strange to me. I'm not saying you did that LowPhreak, I don't think you did, but you see that sort of thing a lot on these boards. Peace.
Could be Walsh ripped off Miller's stuff here, eh? Or maybe both are just really good writers/musicians...
The "hook" riffs on this and Rocky Mountain Way are similar enough to invite criticism, no doubt. Joe's was written first, in 1973, this one apparently around 1976 or '77 (the song was released in '77 but I haven't found a published date). Songwriting credits on this track, I learned, actually go to David Denny.
Apart from the riffs the songs are dissimilar enough that I never made the connection between the two until reading the comments here, and I like both songs. However, I'm not one of those that is driven to find every similarity between songs.
On the one hand we admire and praise artists if they are influential, and Joe Walsh is certainly that, particularly early in his career. On the other hand we often denounce the bands or artists that they clearly influenced. Seems strange to me. I'm not saying you did that LowPhreak, I don't think you did, but you see that sort of thing a lot on these boards. Peace.
Yea! It's sassy and swishy and just a fun groove. Walsh's jam is swagger, smooth and badass.
I am sketchy but fairly certain I had this on 8 track...
iam_overlord wrote:
Hardly. Steve Miller and "best trips" are polar opposites
Don't see how anyone could rate this a 10, unless somehow this song triggered a flashback to one of their best trips. Sneer.
Hardly. Steve Miller and "best trips" are polar opposites
Baby_M wrote:
Yes I agree ... I had just logged in when it began and I thought I know this and was surprised to see it was Steve Miller ..
Nice Joe Walsh "Rocky Mountain Way" guitar riff.
Yes I agree ... I had just logged in when it began and I thought I know this and was surprised to see it was Steve Miller ..
Nice Joe Walsh "Rocky Mountain Way" guitar riff.
Dreck. A reall middlin talent, this guy. The music has no balls.
I'll take Rocky Mountain Way over this anyday.
I'll take Rocky Mountain Way over this anyday.
I like abracadabara sirdroseph wrote:
Possibly my favorite Miller tune.
Heh - three year rotation? Great to hear it even if it is!
Possibly my favorite Miller tune.
I always did like this one.
But I pretty much love everything Steve Miller did/does. 
MaK wrote:
He was great this summer!!! His voice is still there too.
I've never seen a worse Concert than Steve Miller Band 2001.
He was great this summer!!! His voice is still there too.
Don't see how anyone could rate this a 10, unless somehow this song triggered a flashback to one of their best trips. Sneer.
Could be Walsh ripped off Miller's stuff here, eh? Or maybe both are just really good writers/musicians...
9
I listen to RP to avoid this kind of "best-of-rock-n-roll" crap played on the local FM Budweiser-drinking testerone-fest of a radio station.
Nice! Good memories. Way cool to hear this on RP!
Steve was known for ripping off other artists, Rock N Me was a Free ripoff. But that was his niche. I like hearing his more obscure cuts rather than the worn out tunes.
I love it, some old school Steve Miller!
mperry wrote:
My guess is that he didn't hear the similarity (nearly identical) because Walsh's song was released eight years later. That would seem to make things a bit more difficult, no?
yes. have always heard the Joe Walsh rip on this cut. much more than a nick. surprising from Miller. how could he not have heard the similarity? then again, it WAS the 70's
;)
;)
My guess is that he didn't hear the similarity (nearly identical) because Walsh's song was released eight years later. That would seem to make things a bit more difficult, no?
definitely a joe walsh ripoff (his came first, \'75 i believe) :oops:
This song is perfect example of how there should be a law that musicians should be banned from making any music after either a certain age or a certain number of good songs.
Steve made some incredible music (Fly Like an Eagle album, et.al), but like most musicians who go pass their prime, they sound bland, uninspired and neutered.
This is one of those songs.
It's time for me to leave. If I wanted to hear the kind of music being played this afternoon I'd go buy the Time Life 70s and 80's library. Maybe the programmer is telegraphing their age. :(
:(This song reminds me of all the mindless jocks I went to high school with. It must be crap if they like it.
:roll:
:roll:Gag me with a spoon!
All I can say is \"YEAH!!!!!!!!!\"
Nobody loves you like the way I do.
I\'ve never seen a worse Concert than Steve Miller Band 2001.
This whole album brings back a flood of memories from 92\' to 93\', sitting on the couch, on the back porch, floating along with the album..... 
Originally Posted by the_jake2:
Don't know about any plageurism suit, but I thought of Joe Walsh from the first notes of this one. Certainly heard this one before but not the Rocky Mountain Way similarity.
yes. have always heard the Joe Walsh rip on this cut. much more than a nick. surprising from Miller. how could he not have heard the similarity? then again, it WAS the 70's
;)
the begining rythm reminds me of Maryln Mansons \"in the dope show\"... another rip off of a classic
Originally Posted by MichaelUser:
FWIW, Steve Miller played on a lot of Chuck Berry albums. Great guitar player. Smokin blues lead.
Wasn't he often referred to by "Stevie Guitar Miller" ...
Steve Miller Band always had that distinctive guitar driven sound and Steve Miller\'s voice just fit right in. Nice flashback.....
Originally Posted by RParadise:
Am I the only one who hears "Rocky Mountain Way" in this song? And who wrote their song first? I see a plagurism suit here.
I don't think one similar guitar riff constitutes plagiarism. I'm not saying this to put you down nor dismiss your remark.
Originally Posted by RParadise:
Am I the only one who hears "Rocky Mountain Way" in this song? And who wrote their song first? I see a plagurism suit here.
double-post...sorry.I haven\'t heard this song in over 20 years! It still sounds good to me. :)
Am I the only one who hears \"Rocky Mountain Way\" in this song? And who wrote their song first? I see a plagurism suit here.
Ok the song has not been playing for more than 10 secs and there already 3 posts .. hmm ppl like me must have too much time on their hands
Originally Posted by kevinc:
Did Journey steal the guitar riff for one of their songs? I know I've heard it someplace else.
Could that be Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin', kevinc?
It's on the only Journey album I own, Evolution.
Did Journey steal the guitar riff for one of their songs? I know I\'ve heard it someplace else.