For Ladies Only

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For Ladies Only
Studio album by Steppenwolf
Released	July 10,1971
Recorded	November 24,1970 - May 30,1971
Genre	Rock
Length	45:19
Label	Dunhill Records
Producer	Richard Podolor
Professional reviews
All Music Guide link Rolling Stone (mixed) link
Steppenwolf chronology
Steppenwolf 7 (1970) For Ladies Only (1971) Gold: Their Great Hits (1971)

For Ladies Only is an album by the band Steppenwolf, released in 1971 (see 1971 in music). It is a political concept album mainly about feminism but with several more conventional songs about romance as well, both unusual themes for Steppenwolf. Ironically, some critics saw the album as sexist, citing an image of a vehicle shaped like male genitalia alongside the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the sleeve of the record album. The album is considered to be an indication of John Kay's desire to begin his own solo career, as he does not appear in three out of the ten tracks on the album.

[edit] Track listing

1. "For Ladies Only" (Edmonton, Henry, Kay, McJohn) – 9:17
2. "I'm Asking" (Edmonton, McJohn) – 4:28
3. "Shackles and Chains" (Kay) – 5:00
4. "Tenderness" (Bonfire) – 4:55
5. "The Night Time's for You (Bonfire, Cavett) – 2:58
6. "Jaded Strumpet" (Edmonton) – 4:44
7. "Sparkle Eyes" (Biondo, Kay) – 4:33
8. "Black Pit" (Henry, McJohn) – 3:50
9. "Ride With Me" (Bonfire) – 3:24
10. "In Hopes of a Garden" (Biondo) – 2:10

[edit] Personnel

• Richard Podolor - Producer
• Steppenwolf - Main Performer
• John Kay - Vocals, Guitar
• Kent Henry - Lead Guitar
• George Biondo - Vocals, Bass
• Goldy McJohn - Keyboards
• Jerry Edmonton - Drums
• Bill Cooper - Engineer
• Morgan Cavett - Songwriter

[edit] Charts

Album - Billboard (North America)

Year	Chart	Position
1971	Pop Albums	54

Singles - Billboard (North America)

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1971	"For Ladies Only"	Pop Singles	64
1971	"Ride With Me"	Pop Singles	52

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