I really think all the instrumentalists, including Densmore, were great and worked really well together.
― EveningStar (Sund4r), Monday, 27 May 2013 05:03 (eleven years ago) link
If Morrison hadn't died I think he would have had a far less angst fuelled 70s than Lennon. JM certainly comes across in '69/'70 interviews as far more personable and relaxed then JL in the 70s.
― go cray cray on my lobster soufflé (snoball), Monday, 27 May 2013 08:08 (eleven years ago) link
http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/4793/morrisonstage.jpg
http://youtu.be/tb0MF1UnD3o
15. Strange DaysStrange Days (1967)307 points, thirteen votes, two no.1s
― Ismael Klata, Monday, 27 May 2013 15:17 (eleven years ago) link
My number one
― Hearing moyes confirmedare we hearing m (Nasty, Brutish & Short), Monday, 27 May 2013 15:26 (eleven years ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_d_VJbYAfc
14. Alabama Song (Whiskey Bar)The Doors (1967)321 points, thirteen votes, two no.1s
― Ismael Klata, Monday, 27 May 2013 15:43 (eleven years ago) link
http://img838.imageshack.us/img838/1835/collared.jpg
http://youtu.be/0bAFITGnjrg
13. Five To OneWaiting for the Sun (1968)334 points, fourteen votes, one no.1
― Ismael Klata, Monday, 27 May 2013 16:08 (eleven years ago) link
One thing I like most about The Doors is how relentlessly bad vibes they are. Obviously this one's meant to be unsettling, but to my ears even their more celebratory stuff goes all askew. Only the Stones compete on this front, I think.
― Ismael Klata, Monday, 27 May 2013 16:13 (eleven years ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRwwUZLV-IE
12. The EndThe Doors (1967)336 points, thirteen votes, two no.1s
― Ismael Klata, Monday, 27 May 2013 16:49 (eleven years ago) link
One of those #1s for The End was mine....
― Iago Galdston, Monday, 27 May 2013 16:52 (eleven years ago) link
Nearly everything in the upper reaches got a no.1 vote, there's a notable lack of consensus at work.
― Ismael Klata, Monday, 27 May 2013 16:56 (eleven years ago) link
Anyway we're into the top ten next (via a tie) but I'm getting something to eat first.
― Ismael Klata, Monday, 27 May 2013 16:57 (eleven years ago) link
I was the #1 vote for "Five To One" -- was ALWAYS my favorite growing up, and almost got self-conscious about 'oh it's a predictable favorite for rap fans after the Jay-Z sample, maybe it should be my #2' but then i had to give it up. a little shocked it missed the top 10, honestly.
― my mans ray manzarek (some dude), Monday, 27 May 2013 16:58 (eleven years ago) link
I love the story about 'Five To One', where Morrison recorded the vocals and then stumbled out of the booth and said "If I had an axe, I'd kill everyone, except, er, my friends".
― go cray cray on my lobster soufflé (snoball), Monday, 27 May 2013 17:01 (eleven years ago) link
haha awesome
― my mans ray manzarek (some dude), Monday, 27 May 2013 17:03 (eleven years ago) link
"NOONE HERE GETS OUT ALIVE, except, er, my friends"
I think there's a heavy unconscious shame factor that is sort of understandable. To even say you like the Doors these days is still pretty uncool. "Five to One" is one of those mockable songs for the haters I think
― Iago Galdston, Monday, 27 May 2013 17:04 (eleven years ago) link
really? i've never heard of anyone say "Five To One" is anything but straight fire
― my mans ray manzarek (some dude), Monday, 27 May 2013 17:06 (eleven years ago) link
I think people patronizingly cop to liking the sleazeball Jim of L.A. Woman but anything where he gets heavy (no pun intended) seems like prime mocking material. Maybe I'm just projecting after years of trying to defend the Doors!
― Iago Galdston, Monday, 27 May 2013 17:10 (eleven years ago) link
http://michigantoday.umich.edu/2010/11/doors-2.jpg
http://youtu.be/X34JarNjoIU
10. Peace FrogMorrison Hotel (1970)359 points, seventeen votes
― Ismael Klata, Monday, 27 May 2013 17:19 (eleven years ago) link
wooow i thought that would be way higher too.
― some dude, Monday, 27 May 2013 17:20 (eleven years ago) link
Otm thats way too low
― Drugs A. Money, Monday, 27 May 2013 17:24 (eleven years ago) link
http://michigantoday.umich.edu/2010/11/morrison.jpg
http://youtu.be/58ceB8U9N3w
10. Soul KitchenThe Doors (1967)359 points, fifteen votes
― Ismael Klata, Monday, 27 May 2013 17:26 (eleven years ago) link
Wait a min... iirc peace frog was my numero uno. Did my ballot not get through?
― Moka, Monday, 27 May 2013 17:28 (eleven years ago) link
ARGH
― Ismael Klata, Monday, 27 May 2013 17:30 (eleven years ago) link
Taxi for Mr Klata
― Hearing moyes confirmedare we hearing m (Nasty, Brutish & Short), Monday, 27 May 2013 17:31 (eleven years ago) link
lol I imagine Jimbo and especially Ray having a good laugh of that!
― go cray cray on my lobster soufflé (snoball), Monday, 27 May 2013 17:33 (eleven years ago) link
I don't have it moka, I've got three no.3s but nothing higher. I sent a thank you to everyone, if you didn't get that then it didn't reach me.
― Ismael Klata, Monday, 27 May 2013 17:37 (eleven years ago) link
I hate the idea of this poll having an asterisk, that's ruined my life evening life
― Ismael Klata, Monday, 27 May 2013 17:38 (eleven years ago) link
"Weird scenes inside the goldmine (with an asterisk)"
― Mr. Mojo Readin' (C. Grisso/McCain), Monday, 27 May 2013 17:41 (eleven years ago) link
imo, you should just continue the poll as planned, and after the whole wrap up you can post how it would've looked w/ moka's ballot. it's unfortunate but don't sweat it, things happen.
― some dude, Monday, 27 May 2013 17:41 (eleven years ago) link
"The End*"
― still they yacht me like (Eazy), Monday, 27 May 2013 17:44 (eleven years ago) link
Hahaha. Okay, stiff upper lip, just like Jim would've wanted.
― Ismael Klata, Monday, 27 May 2013 17:47 (eleven years ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39IldUW7QpM
9. Love Me Two TimesStrange Days (1967)367 points, fourteen votes, one no.1
― Ismael Klata, Monday, 27 May 2013 17:48 (eleven years ago) link
Ismael, seriously, don't sweat it! We are all grateful you are doing this...just keep your eyes on the road buddy
― Iago Galdston, Monday, 27 May 2013 17:52 (eleven years ago) link
so, no Spanish Caravan?
― g simmel, Monday, 27 May 2013 17:57 (eleven years ago) link
I've been trying to think of a suitably buoyant, motivational lyric to get us through - but like I say, there's nothing but bad vibes.
― Ismael Klata, Monday, 27 May 2013 18:00 (eleven years ago) link
just push on through to the opposite side
― some dude, Monday, 27 May 2013 18:06 (eleven years ago) link
I'm gonna whip some horses' eyes, that'll make me feel better
― Ismael Klata, Monday, 27 May 2013 18:07 (eleven years ago) link
Don't wanna derail, but I found this in The Book of Rock Lists (1981 edition), thought it was kinda cool:
Ray Manzarek's Most Memorable Doors Concerts1. Whisky a Go-Go, Los AngelesWhen Jim first did "Father, I want to kill you, Mother I want to fuck you!" We were fired that night.2. Fillmore West, San FranciscoThe weekend of the Human Be-In, the world's first love-in ever. We were the opening act. The first number was "When the Music's Over." We'd never opened with it before, or since.3. Singer Bowl, New YorkWhat a show! The Doors and The Who. And what a riot! One of the best riots I've ever been in.4. The Roundhouse, LondonThe Doors and The Jefferson Airplane: Psychedelic West Coast comes to England.5. MiamiI think we all know what happened there. Or do we? Did he really do it? If he did it, how long was it?6. Des MoinesThirty-four people in the audience. One of the last college gigs before "Light My Fire" hit the top of the charts. We were a little early for Des Moines. The promoters told us that the week before, more than 5000 people had come to the same auditorium to see The Association.
1. Whisky a Go-Go, Los AngelesWhen Jim first did "Father, I want to kill you, Mother I want to fuck you!" We were fired that night.
2. Fillmore West, San FranciscoThe weekend of the Human Be-In, the world's first love-in ever. We were the opening act. The first number was "When the Music's Over." We'd never opened with it before, or since.
3. Singer Bowl, New YorkWhat a show! The Doors and The Who. And what a riot! One of the best riots I've ever been in.
4. The Roundhouse, LondonThe Doors and The Jefferson Airplane: Psychedelic West Coast comes to England.
5. MiamiI think we all know what happened there. Or do we? Did he really do it? If he did it, how long was it?
6. Des MoinesThirty-four people in the audience. One of the last college gigs before "Light My Fire" hit the top of the charts. We were a little early for Des Moines. The promoters told us that the week before, more than 5000 people had come to the same auditorium to see The Association.
― Tarfumes The Escape Goat, Monday, 27 May 2013 18:08 (eleven years ago) link
Take a long holiday
― Hearing moyes confirmedare we hearing m (Nasty, Brutish & Short), Monday, 27 May 2013 18:10 (eleven years ago) link
Derailment welcome - that's great, The Doors at a love-in
― Ismael Klata, Monday, 27 May 2013 18:11 (eleven years ago) link
(erm, xp)
― Hearing moyes confirmedare we hearing m (Nasty, Brutish & Short), Monday, 27 May 2013 18:11 (eleven years ago) link
nice. The Doors and The Who in '68, jesus christ.
― some dude, Monday, 27 May 2013 18:12 (eleven years ago) link
^inspired "Sally Simpson"!
― Mr. Mojo Readin' (C. Grisso/McCain), Monday, 27 May 2013 18:14 (eleven years ago) link
Yeah, the Who weren't happy about opening for the Doors (they weren't exactly fans), and their smashup "accidentally" damaged some of the Doors' gear.
― Tarfumes The Escape Goat, Monday, 27 May 2013 18:14 (eleven years ago) link
yeah i can't picture townshend enjoying the doors
― balls, Monday, 27 May 2013 18:18 (eleven years ago) link
another tie
― Ismael Klata, Monday, 27 May 2013 18:25 (eleven years ago) link
http://www.geeksofdoom.com/GoD/img/2013/05/2013-05-20-ray_manzarek_2-533x348.jpg
http://youtu.be/A0kypyGSKsE
7. Waiting for the SunMorrison Hotel (1970)371 points, eighteen votes
yay for that one!
― Mr. Mojo Readin' (C. Grisso/McCain), Monday, 27 May 2013 18:30 (eleven years ago) link
"Waiting" is one i hadn't heard in ages before this week and i was like oh i kinda remind how it goes, i guess it's ok, no wait hold up this is AWESOME
― some dude, Monday, 27 May 2013 18:32 (eleven years ago) link