4 August 2024
No. 1 in the US on 4 August 1975, today 49 years ago.
It was the title track of their 4th LP.
#1 in the UK with THE WONDER OF YOU on 4 August 1970, today 54 years ago.
Top seat on the US Singles Chart on 4 August 1965, today 59 years ago.
30 July 2024
57 years ago today, on 30 July 1967 THE DOORS started a 3-week run on
top of the US Singles Chart with stone gold master-exploit LIGHT MY FIRE.
As a visual promo the record label used the band’s live
version as played at The Hollywood Bowl on July 5, 1968.
Watch/listen.
17 August 2023
An intelligent clown.
18 November 2022
On Black Friday – 25 November – a new blues-themed compilation
of eternal rock Gods THE DOORS will be released featuring a previously
unreleased/unheard track (a studio outtake) called PARIS BLUE.
The compilation is named after the Paris Blue song
and comes out on Record Store Day’s Black Friday.
More info here.
Paris Blue will be available as a limited edition of 10,000 numbered copies
on translucent blue vinyl at select independent music stores on 25 November
for $24.98. The LP’s cover art is an original painting by guitarist Robby Krieger and
the set also includes liner notes by blues scholar Mary Katherine Aldin.
The band’s deep love for the blues shines throughout the new compilation.
Other highlights include two previously unreleased live recordings of Jim Morrison
and Krieger performing as a duo at a benefit on May 31, 1969 in West Hollywood. The
first one is “I Will Never Be Untrue,” originally written for 1970’s Morrison Hotel but didn’t make the LP in the end. The other is a cover of Robert Johnson’s “Me And The Devil Blues.” ).
The collection also includes a pair of outtakes recorded during the band’s sessions for 1969’s The Soft Parade – “(You Need Meat) Don’t Go No Further” and “I’m Your Doctor.” Both feature Manzarek on vocals backed by Krieger and drummer John Densmore.
Hear the Paris Blue track here…
Also streaming on Spotify
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RECORD STORE DAY / BLACK FRIDAY: Website
Hit singles from the past
3 August 2022
Band: THE DOORS
Single: HELLO I LOVE
Album: Waiting For The Sun
#1 in the USA on this day in 1968
The Doors: Bio – Discography
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Artist: MADONNA
Single: INTO THE GROOVE
Album: Like A Virgin
#1 in the UK on this day in 1984
Madonna: Instagram
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Band: TEARS FOR FEARS
Single: SHOUT
Album: Songs From The Big Chair
#1 in the USA, this day in 1985
TFF: Facebook
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Once upon a time, at a wedding, I danced to this
ridiculously catchy novelty hit (so I was told afterward).
Artists: LOS DEL RIO – Spanish duo
Single: MACARENA
#1 in – yes – the USA, this day in 1996
It sold more than 11 million copies.
One of the greatest hits in history.
#1 in – yes – the USA, this day in 1996.
It sold more than 11 million copies.
One of the greatest hits ever.
LOS DEL RIO: Facebook
Works faster than caffeine
29 July 2022
Today 55 years ago, on 29 July 1967, immortal Californian rockers THE DOORS
conquered the top spot of the American Billboard Singles Chart with LIGHT MY FIRE,
one of their timeless classics.
It was largely written by the band’s guitarist Robby Krieger (76 now)
and with drummer John Densmore (77) the two surviving doors.
Lights on for this bewitching live version.
THE DOORS: Bio – Discography
Top singles from the past
3 June 2022
Band: THE DOORS
Single: LIGHT MY FIRE
Released in the USA 55 years ago today – 3 June 1967.
It reached the top of the charts 2 months later.
The hit featured on their self-titled debut LP.
Come on, baby, light my fire
Try to set the night on fire
THE DOORS: Story
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Artist: ARETHA FRANKLIN
Single: RESPECT
More than 400 million streams on Spotify.
Score: No 1 on the US Singles Charts
55 years ago today – 3 June 1967
The song was written an originally
recorded by Otis Redding in 1965.
Respect when I need it
Got to, got to have it
We got to have it
Got to, got to have it
Give it to me when I want it
Give it to me when I need it
Give it to me with respect, ah
Give it to me when I want it
ARETHA: Story
21 September 2021
On November 4th in celebration of the 50th anniversary of The Doors final studio
LP L.A. WOMAN (released 19 April 1971), The Doors: Live At The Bowl ’68 Special Edition will transform movie theaters into concert venues.
It’ll give Doors fans around the world the closest experience to being there live alongside Jim Morrison, John Densmore, Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger, who stated, “the magic that has been done to enhance the picture and sound quality of this show will make everyone feel
as though they have a front row seat at the Hollywood Bowl.”
Get your tickets here.
A 50th-anniversary Deluxe Edition of L.A. Woman
comes out on December 3. All info here.
Stream original LP here…
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THE DOORS: Website
2 September 2021
Band: THE DOORS (Los Angeles)
Active: 1965–1973, 1978 / 9 albums
Anniversary album: L.A. WOMAN – 6th LP
Released: 19 April 1971 – 50 years ago today
Three months after the release, on July 3,
Morrison was found dead.
Score: #1 in Holland, #11 in Canada,
#9 in the US, #28 in the UK
Deluxe Edition: 3-CD/1-LP 50th anniversary deluxe edition featuring
the original album, newly remastered by the Doors’ longtime engineer
and mixer Bruce Botnick, two bonus discs of unreleased studio outtakes,
and the stereo mix of the original album on vinyl.
Out: 3 December 2021 via Rhino
Along with this announcement comes the original demo
version of the band’s classic Riders On The Storm…
Original LP via Spotify…
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THE DOORS: Website – All Albums
