Jim got all the attention, but he was so fortunate to have Ray, Robbie, and John backing him. Those guys were beyond talented, and added originality, color, and layering with their darker jazz influences. The Doors ... magic
JIM WAS LUCKY ...BUT COME ON SO WERE THEY. JIM AND RAY AND ROBBIE AND JOHN WERE ALL SO VERY FORTUNATE TO HAVE MET EACH OTHER AND JELLED THE WAY THEY DID SO QUICKLY . AN AMAZING ROCK STORY ....
Man I just turned 18 and I’m enjoying this band as if I was 18 back in the late 60’s. The magic in the air must have really been something else if people could come together and create music that was so smooth, jazzy, bluesy, and psychedelic. RIP Jim and Ray.
I believe they wrote about timeless subjects without throwing in to many "Groovy" terms. I was 13 when I saw them in 68. my mom worked at the venue or there was no way she'd let me go. After that she called them the "Dirty Doors" which made me love them all the more! rOCK ON N/N and welcome to our feast of friends here at Airbaja....
My son is 28 and he enjoys the doors a lot more now than he did as a kid. He went through the phase of the bling bling with the gold the fancy cars and all of that and now he's back to being a normal man. You're on the right track I'm saying.
The Doors were truly ahead of the curve. So much so that their music is timeless and still relevant even 50 years later. Truly one of my favorite bands of all time.
I am a 72 year old man who was damn lucky to live there and see this.place....I am in tears..thank you.I thought those days would last forever.Thank you again.
Things this good never last forever (well hardly ever) They were meant to be rare, & therefore more desirable. Glad you were there for this once in a 1000 yr happening...
Just turned 59 yrs old,thanks to the Ed Sullivan who at one point paid the Doors not to play to get out of a contract,Sullivan was told there bad news.What better legacy can a cat leave.My cellar had a Pool Table and Stereo new england winters were spent with 12 kids pretending the Pool cues were guitars 'Touch Me' was the Hit that cemented the doors,beatles white album,decembers children,all pushed aside to play Touch me 20 times over and over.Good clean catholic school boys on vacation.Some went to Prison some work down city yard all have the memories I mean Heroin took me under ground for 25 yrs I got clean and bump into my childhood mates its always a great feeling talking about my cellar reading LOOK Magazine its a toss up between the Animals or the Doors as far as Bad Boy Kingdom Brian Jones took the helm till death fuck jagger and my fellow bostonian shit bag steve tyler he really thinks Perry is a God.The common ground youarrive on going through a new friends record collection
Cloud Dweller I’m 54 and wish I was there with you. Oh well, we all live out our time. Thanks to people recording the bands and taking photos and films along with the stories and interviews we can still visit that feeling. Light my Fire is the first song I remember hearing in my life. I was 3 years old and my father had it playing on the radio of his 67 firebird. It was night and I remember the glow of the radio dial. He also bought the first album.
I wasn't on the west coast but i got to see the DOORS 5 times in my life. The music changed me forever. Tears running down my cheeks remembering. It was a great time in history.
That's awsome do you mind telling me where the places were at ,an how old was you the 1 St, 2 nd, 3 Rd, 4 th, & 5 th time ? That's amazing !!!! I can't even imagine getting to experiencing what you saw & felt ,man !!! I got goose bumps ,im Darlene ,59 now in Anniston, Alabama peace
You and me Brother, I would have been a Sophomore when you were a Senior. I saw the Doors in 68, my Mom worked at the venue! Thanks for the comment John..
John, I saw your message on my dealio. Saw the Doors at both the Winterland and Cow Palace. Jim took his harmonica at the Winterland, threw it in the air and said, How did that feel baby? They were not a good band live but in the studio, it was all good. God bless Jim and crew. TC 🇺🇸✝️
was born in 1960,inherited this music from my aunts and uncles,lived and breathed it ever since,no other decades will match the 60,s for music and creativity.
John Densmore is one of the most underrated drummers of the 60's. I'm always amazed how he was able to keep the band on course when Jim was off on some incredible and unexpected tangent reciting poetry or something.
@@curbozer5006 Yes, I’ve noticed during interviews that, for every nice/good thing Densmore has to admit about Morrison, he always manages to insert a dig at Jim, who can’t counter. I think he just can’t help himself, but it is obvious if you look.
Yeah can't imagine being a drummer for what I would say the most unpredictable front man in rock history. If nothing else Densmore has to be credited with being the most patient drummer in rock history. The chemistry between the two is phenomenal... certainly not down playing the chemistry of the band as a whole.
I think we are really fortunate that so many Doors performances were recorded so we can enjoy them after almost 50 years. That's one thing that unites us here, this great music.
Hey Airbaja, have you heard about the New Orleans gig, with Riders on the Storm done live on stage? The tape is in a safe deposit box somewhere. It's the only copy. It's their final live show with JM singing.
They can't release it if they don't have it. What do you think about running an online crowd funding project to get the tape, then get it to the producers like Jeff Jampol and let Bruce Botnick get his hands on it.
THE DOORS NOTHING SOUNDS LIKE THEM NOTHING FEELS LIKE THEM THEY ARE NOW THEY WERE THEN THE BADEST OF THE BAD OLNY 2 LEFT ONE BACK EAST AND THE KING OF GUITAR ROBBY KRIEGER, ALOMST WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF THE WHISKEY, IT TOOK ALL 4 OF THEM TO MAKE THE DOORS KRIEGER IS A GENIOUS, LIGHT MY FIRE, NOTHING WILL EVER COME CLOSE TO THAT SONG THOSE WORDS?
I'm younger...but, it had to have been SO freaking cool to grow-up in the 1950's, 60's and 70's!!! It seemed to be a magical time in this country!!! My generation now listens to complete SHIT hip-hop music and stares at their cell phones 24/7!!
The irony that we're on the internet right now watching this though. You wouldn't have had the chance to do that back then. For music, you basically just got what the record companies wanted you to hear. You'd never get to see a compilation of images like here, and for free.
Wow. !! Anyone who caught the doors at the whisky have to be the luckiest people alive ! I want to go just to have a drink and imagine what it was like
Ray always had great stories about his experiences with the Doors, and he liked to share them. I'm too young to have ever seen the Doors, but I got to see Ray and Robbie with the Doors of the 21st Century in Pomona in 2004, along with Ian Astbury, who is one of my favorite singers. What a great show. Unforgettable. The Doors are timeless, and their music still sounds great today.
I saw them in many versions, the 68 show was the best, however, those shows with three or four other voices rocked too! Thanks for sharing Bongo Dave...
I remember as a kid, we were hanging out front of the whiskey and listening to Jim Morrison singing. It was amazing. We tried to get in but they wouldn’t let us get past the doors. We used to walk the strip almost every week. And one of our stops was the whiskey. I am 70 now, it seems so long ago. Was good times back then
@@brettlowden1222 this entire concert was recorded but this was not recorded at the whiskey . This version of light my fire was recorded at the aquarius theater in 1969 the entire show was recorded for absolutely live and the whole show was released several years ago . This recording is from 1969 the doors had not played the whiskey since 1966. There are no recordings of the doors from the whiskey
I was born in 1962. God saved my life by not letting me be legal (or illegal) age when The Doors hit the music scene. I would have followed them anywhere. I hope Jim found peace on the other side. The Doors music is timeless. You can't say that about a ton of bands from any era. Best wishes to John, Ray & Robbie. Musical geniuses!
2007 I was in LA w my girl... walking into the Whiskey I could smell the thick vibes...feel the ghosts....hear the music in the air... not the music they were playing on the system... but the music that changed my life... the dreams made and broken.... The Doors... THE DOORS BABY!!!! My girl ended up puking outside on the stairs ...was a wonderful experience...
What can I say. As a kid in high school obsessed with the band and Jim Morrison in particular, I thought I saw and heard EVERYTHING, whether it was bootlegs, demos, outtakes, rare tracks, live stuff, video, pictures, etc. I can honestly say that about 90% of what this short piece consisted of were things I hadn't seen or heard. I loved it. Please accept this middle aged man's sincere thanks, and gratitude, for making me feel like I was 17 again. Thank you very VERY much. Karl Paul
Thanks Maan! You made my day...My mom worked at this small venue in West Covina, Ca. The Doors did two show there about six months before the Hollywood Bowl, I saw both and have never been the same..I was 14. I try to bring a fresh look to a subject long picked over. You might dig these other Doors psychedelic treats. Keep on Truckin Maan! th-cam.com/video/pxTtq3mZaCw/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/AfM8fzBI2oQ/w-d-xo.html
@`` `` That's the way free-spirited nature loving hippies dance and it's so so sexy, I've been to a few festivals and I love seeing them dance even today with the fire twirling and hoops.
the doors are truly legendary, killer drums wicked guitar, phenomenal keyboards. excellent songs deadly songwriter's and imaginary lyric's awesome singing. the best of the best.
Don Grantham Great comment Don, he did win the musician of the year award in 68, for pulling double duty, he was a genius, as Robbie and John, a major Power Trio...
That is partially true. The Doors never had a bass player for live performances. In the studio however it was determined that Manzarek's Fender Rhodes bass keyboard wasn't beefy enough for recording so they had a number of session bass players over the years. Larry Knechtel was on the Doors record, Doug Lubahn did the Strange Days and Waiting for the Sun sessions. Kerry Magness did a couple of songs on WFTS, Harvey Brooks did Soft Parade, Ray Neopolitan did Morrison Hotel tracks and Jerry Scheff did the LA Woman bass parts. According to Manzarek he and Krieger directed the session players on what and how to play each song explaining why the live bass parts sound like the studio recordings.
WRONG, Grant. Manzarek said that he only directed Scheff on what to play for Riders On The Storm. Every other track was Scheff's work, besides L'America.
kkelleybass Pffft...! Really ? Nobody could see his face when they were listening to the records dude! It wasn't like now with easy video access or even much TV. That's the stupidest assertion I've heard in a long time. They sold on the back of the recordings, nada You Tube or MTV, what a dumb thing to write ! ?
I loved Ray like an uncle or grandfather , that told the stories of his life with such detail. I would chew some LSD and sit there just listening to Ray talk. Jim was the poet, but Ray was a gifted story teller --- and the best damn keyboard player ever.
True to their music the ‘Doors’ of perception seen through the mind’s eye of Jim the poet Morrison. The music resonates as the words create images of our unrealised reality. Just loving the music.
What an era it was! So much good, no, great music. I'm old now, nearly 71 years old and played guitar since 12 years old, but those memories of the music are treasured. It was also a time of turmoil as well. The War, Manson, and the loss of innocence.
The equipment of the era produced far better recordings than today's sterile digital crap. This was recorded on a professional multitrack 8 track recorded and the aquarius theater had great sound. Universal mind soul kitchen and celebration of the lizard from absolutley live were recorded at the same show as this version of light my fire
Nice "experimental stretch"??? I assume you're referring to Robbie's improvisational guitar solo. It always gets me, too. If you've never heard it before, go to the album for the long version. Back in the day, the record company (Electra) cut the original version down so it would fit the format for radio and therefore get air play. It's all we had back then--radio, eight track players, Ed Sullivan on Sunday nights and Rolling Stone magazine. No internet or live streaming or satellite tv or youtube and itunes, etc. Whole different (and I think preferable) world. Call me old fashioned....
It was cool when on occasion they'd play the long version. They did that once when I was working in the cellar of a restaurant and business was slow so we got to hear the whole thing. The windows and doors were open because it was a warm summer night. There was something magical about it.
It's was the best of times, and worst, just depends, hassled by cops, war, divided country, oh wait, that's today, nothin has changed?God what a time to be alive! lol, Thanks for watching and the comment, Maan!
The doors were a good decade before my time. As I broadened my music knowledge I've really come to like their music. Very unique many, many good songs.
The last bit with Ray was just magic! Great story telling. What a life, to have been part of that mad, mystical and ultimately melancholy journey that was The Doors.
I was so damn emotional over cereal watching this alone..in tears..Ray.what a joyful soul...this 3 guys following whatever was unfolding unpredictably from their leader. Just imagine Ray, Robby and Densmore just carefully listening and going with the flow of the moment that sustained 50 years later
This had to be one of the best live Doors performances I've ever heard! It sounds like they invented hardcore punk/speed metal during the "Light My Fire" organ/guitar solo instrumental section!
Anybody know where this version was recorded? I have everything I can lay my hands on and I don't have this version. Sounds early, might be wrong but rays organ playing doesn't seem ironed out yet. Still milliontimes better than ANYTHING we got NOW!
@@MrJoeltrain i got you covered bro this version of light my fire was recorded at the aquarius theater in hollywood on july 21 1969 during the first show the full concert was recorded im pretty sure
I grew up 15 minutes from West Hollywood and saw The Doors twice when I was a teenager. I visited West Hollywood last year with my daughter who lives in California and we drove by The Whiskey (It was raining cats and dogs that night - the day of the Malibu mudslide, which we drove through earlier in the day) and also had dinner at Barney's Beanery. It's pretty much a dive but the food is actually pretty good for bar food and the history of Barney's (this is the original Barney's) is pretty interesting. I ate their original chili, which I was told was one of Jim's favorite meals there, while sitting on Jim's old barstool. There was an elderly man who sat to my left at the bar and he told me that he had been coming to Barney's for over 50 years and even had a few conversations with Jim there. He told me that Jim was "a really nice guy when he was sober - a genius!" My daughter loves The Doors also so we went on a "24 hr. Doors Odyssey" before I flew home from L.A. BTW...the LaCienega Motel looks exactly as it did back in the 60's. That is the motel where Jim kept a room for many years as his "hidey hole." He would go there whenever he was on the outs with Pam, ha-ha!
It was an incredible time, wasn't it? So disappointed I didn't get to go inside of the Whiskey when we were there. It was a deluge and probably the first time it had rained like that in months! I lived in that area for years growing up and don't remember it ever raining that hard. It was cool though to duck into Barney's for a late night "Doors Odyssey" dinner and get the feel of the place. It's essentially unchanged since The Doors frequented it and, from what I've read, they ate there nearly every day they were in L.A. Jim apparently really loved their food, it was cheap, plentiful and good, and it was a short walk to the LaCienega Motel. The bartender gave me a menu to keep as a souvenir. My daughter wasn't that hungry and ordered the S'mores, which was lit with birthday candles. Essentially, as you probably are aware, it's sort of a dive in a dicey area but it was clean, the food was really good for bar food, and you can imagine The Doors hanging out there as the place definitely has an edge to it. I'm sure there were some drunken brawls there back in the day. Janis Joplin apparently landed a solid punch in Jim's face (!!) Being Jim, he went a little too far teasing her and she let him have it. Next time in L.A., definitely going back to the Whiskey. Hopefully, the weather will be more cooperative.
I heard or read ( Tia) in No one here gets out alive that Janis Joplin smashed a bottle of whisky atop Jim's Thick skull at a party at John Davidson's house party?
@@bluelava4282 Sorry for late reply, you betcha. Especially the song, Touch me. Check out a series on here; what makes this song great, hosted by Rick Beato. Search for The Doors Touch me. I promise you will not be disappointed. Peace
My Husband David Seen Jim Morrison & The Doors At The Whiskey Before He Went To Vietnam , My Husband David Seen So Many Awesome Bands ! Unfortunately , I Didn't Have The Opportunity To See The Doors Because I Was Born During 1974 I Have Seen A Lot Of Great Bands ! I Dig The Doors & I Love 60'S Music All My Life The Best Decade Of Music :) Peace Friends ♡ Gabby
Gabby Gustafsen My daughter was born in 1973&she is married to a much older man who lived around that part of California at that time.Before the DOORS made it they even took high school prom /&dance gigs.They played several times at his high school.He met All the DOORS including Jim several of those times.He said they were magic but best enjoy them in the first 5 songs of any of those sets cause by then Jim would be so very shit faced &out of control they would have to be told the show was over &the cops/authority would shut it down.The DOORS especially &mostly Jim were OUTRAGEOUS &OUT OF CONTROL.Yet the kids were devoted &loved them so much the school would always hire them to comeback next time there was a big dance or the Prom coming up.All would be forgiven until of course it was repeated yet again.LOL!Yes my son-in - law was from a very wealthy ,affluent family &went to a very upper class high school .But how many people can say THE DOORS &JIM MORRISON played my PROM ,SPRING DANCEs,&HOMECOMING DANCEs!Only a very few I assure YOU!👍
Morrison was one of a find. He was high on LSD, yet able to recall the lyrics he had not used before for the End. This is one of the best "Light My Fire" and I had not heard it before. Thanks for posting.
You are welcome Diego, it was actually recorded during the Double Live album, 'Doors Absolutely live', but was left off the album. Too bad, I, like you think it really rocks. I miss identified it as recorded at the Whisky, when it was the Aquarius Theatre down the street. I saw the Doors live in 68, changed me forever, so, cobbling this piece together from many sources was truly a labor of love, rock on! Thanks again Maan, and please consider subscribing, many of my 600 videos are Rock related, and it's free! lol.
Airbaja Was it The Hollywood Bowl concert you saw? What a one of a kind, 'far out' performance that was! I have it on Blu-ray, just an incredible show to watch. Amazes me to no end how Jim was so with it despite being on acid. Thanks for all you do, Airbaja. . .
Once again we are reminded that The Doors were never just about Morrison. Without Robbie, John, and Ray, it never would have worked. They were a BAND, four equal parts. You watch and listen to the live stuff, and they are so in sync. No one has ever sounded like them.
The doors sounds excellent Jim Morrison he sang and performed with excellence All Historical and legendary and peace love and happiness 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉i❤❤❤❤❤ Forever ❤❤❤❤❤
In 1966, I'd graduated, got a job, got my own rented side of a duplex with a yard, became a hippie, and listened to San Jose's best FM radio. Nearly half of their playlist was becoming the 'San Francisco Sound', which inspired more locals to form bands. All Rock-and-Roll on FM was great in those sunny California days! Then, I heard this strange, wonderful song 'Light My Fire'; they played the *long* version! I was entranced! After that, Doors' songs were charting, and their music was almost hypnotic. Perhaps that Saturday morning bowl of Acapulco Gold helped! All I had to do was light my fire!
I’ve been listening to alot of 60’s- 70’s music again as I grew up in that time - just a few years too early though to be able to experience the doors or other bands at a concert though. But Jim’s voice and the band’s music really stands above most of the others listening to the music of that time now. And it is definitely levels above the music of today. I hope we have time travel before I die because I will book the first ticket to The Doors.
I saw a great T-shirt a few months ago, it said 'I may be old but at least I've seen all the cool bands'. That surely sums up being between 15-25 when all this great 60's music was made. I have seen many bands from this era but only when they are at the veteran stage, The Stones, Who, Pink Floyd, CSN, Fairport Convention, Incredible String Band. I was born in 1965 but would not have minded being born 20 years earlier. I work with a woman who was born in 1950 and she said that you could go out on the town most nights and there would be at least one great band to see. These days you wait ages for tours and then get charged £50-80 for the privilege of doing so.
paul carew I see kids riding around on thier bikes not older than 12 wearing The Doors t-shirts.:) p.s. I feel that small smile forming on your face. ,friend.
My family lived in the same neighborhood in Albuquerque for a short time starting in the summer of 1971 before I ever heard that Jim Morrison had any history with Albuquerque.
grew up near the whiskey. My mom took me there twice to see the doors live. I was 12. Remember it well. Now I watch Dave Brock and it's like going back in time. Wild Child is the incarnation of the Doors.
I saw them in West Covina Jan. 20-21st, 1968, I was 13, my Mom worked at the venue, made a lasting impression. You have a Kool Mom fersure! I saw Dave perform with Ray and Robbie, he did a better job than the other front men they used. I've seen Wild Child twice at the OC Fair, love hearing those tunes live, thanks for the comment 'DP'.
Would you like your"Doors" of Perception opened with or without drugs Sir? I prefer my inter/ dimensional Doors open without drugs...its much more blissful and fulfilling!(and longer lasting!) From a long time meditator.....Namaste
Incredible video! You could drive all over the USA back in those days and see amazing live house bands everywhere, but there was not enough room at the top for all of them to have their day in the sun nationally and internationally. It was a great time to be alive.
Was in L.A. in 1974 and the Doors music was everywhere...billboards on Sunset for L.A. Woman...RIP Jim and Ray, we love you still!!! #TheDoorsForever! xoxox
Whoa, my mind is blown. Thanks for the great memories. I have been inside here many times and got to see Ray Mansarek and met Danny Sugarman. Many great nights were spent on the strip back in the 80's. My final night became July 3rd 93 when i saw Arthur Lee @ Love with the Doors tribute band Wild Child. Those were some far out times. However like most all good things, it all came crashing down on Jan 17 1994 when i was in the biggest quake in Southern California and it threw me over here to a different planet. Thank God i have the music and memories.
Tia Mia Music and memories is about all I have left. To bad the drugs couldn't erase the bad ones. Of course would do no good concerning the last 4 painful years. Music is your only friend until the end.
Tia Mia All that needs to happen is I get 600 items sold, my other half and I become more than just a couple sharing an apartment and the things in DC doesn't try to screw over us of the 90 percent. Was put on disability four months ago and am existing in the biggest challenge physically alone. Is fun trying to exist on half an income. Dealing with 16 medical conditions and not able to go back to work.
My Morrison encounter: I'm 13 years old in 1966, at the San Jose Civic Center, hanging out near the freight door adjacent to the backstage exit door, Morrison sees me and waves me up to where he was standing, I pointed to myself and mouthed "who me?" He says, "yeah you, there's nobody else there, c'mere kid" I was blown away but I tried to be cool, I walked over nervously and loudly said "wow, hi Jim" I guess I seemed a bit too excited because he said, "why are you hanging out here, what do you hope is going to happen by meeting me?" I was completely, totally at a loss to answer him so I just shrugged and started walking away, he grabs my coat collar, smiles and says, "hey, I might learn something from you, don't leave kid!" I nervously replied "I'm 13, and your Jim Morrison, what can you learn from me?" He said, "yeah, you're probably right, but I feel like talking, he became more friendly and asked "what's your name, what grade are you in, are you a good student?" I replied " I'm Dennis, I'm in 8th grade and I'm just an average student I guess, but I'm a good baseball player." He cracked up and said, "Dennis you probably won't make a life out of playing baseball, you might, it happens but always try to learn everything you can in school, study hard and learn, just try to learn" With that, Jim grabbed my shoulder and led me in through the backstage exit door with him, he smiled and pointed to an empty folding chair and said, "nice talking with you, stay back here and enjoy the show Dennis, we're starting now..... Nothing spectacular, but that's exactly the way it happened, the show was amazing, I left without Jim ever looking back at me, and we didn't speak again.....
To tell you the truth, they should just Stop attempting to make Rock & Roll music today. Just Quit & listen to the Best Classic Rock Music from the 60's from now on!! At least we do have Tribute Bands that keep all the Amazing Classic Rock Alive!!!!
It saddens me to know that the importance of the strip is going to be unknown to future generations. The Whisky and places like it are where the greatest bands got their start.
I went there two years ago just to stay at the Alta Cienega hotel, Jim's Room 32 for the weekend.... Its surreal, yet so depressing... In the room alone with the lights off. You can feel the presence. truth.
The Whiskey is still there. People can go in and just feel the presence of bands like The Doors, The Birds, etc. That's what I did when I went there. I did the same thing at the Fillmore in San Francisco during the concerts I saw there. I would feel the presence of The Doors, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Jefferson Airplane, etc. You can just feel the history of these places, and it's so cool! :)
scottsrush Its not John on all the studio tracks, a secret. Session drummers were used to cut records in the 60’s. You’d be astounded to know how many tracks were actually session drummers, not the bands hack drummer(s).
@@hallowland1 have to agree with you on this one And there is tons of footage of the doors in studio. Even a video of studio footage was made for wild child John was always on drums The stories you hear n read In studio, usually Jim drunk, chaotic, pain in the ass, difficult Most of the time the line John sets behind his drums Fraustrated and fed up. Is in those stories
Sounds like Densmore. Doesn't sound like Hal Blaine who played on Beach Boys, Byrds, Monkees, Jan & Dean, Mamas and Papas, Fifth Dimension and 1000s of 1960s records in LA
Why does Ray's keyboard sound like summer to me ? It just makes me think of summertime... I hear that organ & I get images of heat rising from a roadway from a distance. The same way that Ian Anderson's flute sounds like fall/autumn to me.... Images of colorful leaves fluttering & spinning to the ground.
@@elcabezon5487 Way back then. Smokin' Acapulco Gold doobies and heading down to Huntington Beach to the beach fire rings. Or Laguna Beach -- to the coves.
‘65... I’m 16 with my fake ID, and seeing all the bands on the strip. Went to the Whiskey, to see Arthur Lee and LOVE. They were the house band, before the Doors, as I poorly recall. Then The Doors, were the new house band, because I think LOVE signed a recording contract. The Doors, were like nothing ever seen or heard. The Lizard King, had arrived. What a scene... I think I still get bronchitis, from all the smoke filled clubs, in the day! Worth it! Thx, for the memories, AirBaja!
Have been watching Doors stuff religiously over the past few weeks - a bio reintroduced me to the Doors recently - Jim's poetry is like an explosion, and this vid is the BEST for giving you an idea of what it was really like
Thanks Melinda for the heartfelt comment. The Doors were the soundtrack of my teens, saw them twice in 68. When Jim moved to the next great plane, I was devastated. Since then Melinda, I've learned, and you reinforce this notion, that he will live forever, through his words, As Jim said, "better to be a word man than a bird man." I've done many 'Doors' related films, you might consider subscribing, it's free...Here is an example...now go with me here. Imagine Jim in the bath in Paris..slumping into unconsciousness. As he drifts to the "other-side", he finds himself thumbing his way to Nirvana, none of the cars stop, until he is pick-up by himself..He turns on the radio and hears the DJ announce his death, his journey forward begins and ends with his life flashing before his eyes in reverse. Finally lost in the desert which he loved, he finds his way home, a Rider on the Storm. th-cam.com/video/AfM8fzBI2oQ/w-d-xo.html
Truly magical A/A I can't tell you the feeling, I try with these vids but alas I fear I fall far short of the luster of talent that abounded. Thanks for adding to the conversation...
How true that the Doors had the music to start expanding people's minds! I know! I smoked my first joint and listened to the Doors. That was it folks! Nothing was the same anymore. But if you play your cards right in life. You no longer need it. Because your life becomes that joint. I have a amazing life and doing some very cool things in the world. Good luck on your journey! Peace
@@Airbaja Pink Floyd with Syd Barrett and even arguably more so without him were a very surreal, unique, often frightening band who's music, lyrics, philosophical, existential themes on their albums made them legendary in so many different, dynamic ways.
@@davidroberts7282 Agreed, I was an early proponent of their music, Obscured by Clouds and Atom Hearts Mother were mainstays on my record stack. It took them five years to catch on with the record buying mobs. Dark Side of the Moon changed everything. I saw David Gilmore here in L.A. a few years back, what a show..Syd was a driving force in the band, but his issues took him to the edge, shine on you crazy diamond.
My band played there several times. It’s was so cool knowing I was standing and playing in the same stage where all my Heroes rocked out on. Great memories! 😎🤙🏼
The closest I ever came to LA was Vegas in 2010,but I was 15 in 1966 and I loved the music and still do. I would have loved to be even just a fly on the wall at the Whiskey in those days.
I have been to Jim's grave in Paris and to the street where he lived but to be able to get across the pond and visit the whisky a go go would a dream come true. The Cavern in Liverpool and the Whisky in California are probably the two most iconic venues in musical history.
I was raised and lived around the corner from the whisky, and saw a lot of bands preforming at that time and consider myself lucky to have been there at that time, I even saw you guys, I'm 65 now but what marvelous time to grow up and will never forget.
This is great. I just visited the Whiskey for the first time, and I can tell you the magic is still there. The place is actually smaller than you might think, compared to the legendary images we've scene for decades. It looks like they haven't changed it or commercialized it in too many ways since those days--they certainly could, considering its historical significance. up and coming bands still play there, like always. I went out to the back, where in the doors movie they kicked them out of the club and Morrison started climbing the fence as paul rothchild says "come down from there, Jim, let's go make an album". I smoked part of my joint right there, then went in an enjoyed that night's show. had a great time! this mini-documentary is very well done! it's interspersed with some choice historical images, of the place where all the stars went to mingle, dance and "get it on!"
I was about 18 at this time I was too young for the Whiskey you had to be 21 to get in. But the Sunset Strip was insane So many clubs with what would be superstar bands and 2-3 bucks cover there will never be a time like that again. This is a great collage I just wish there were more videos of that time to relive.
Personnally, I believe that Ray Manzarek was such an eloquent storyteller and he was also a professional jazz pianist, as well. He was very underrated, but he outlived Jim Morrison and had a great history background, with a prosperous musical career, even long after the band had split up around 1973. So did Robby Krieger and John Densmore. Ray Manzarek will also be remembered for his numerous talents and mainly for his contribution to the music showbusiness industry, that inspired so many other musicians, as well as other songwriters too. Rest in peace, Ray Manzarek. For he was the actual soul of The Doors. Thank you for downloading this marvelous documentary. Johnny Montreal Canada
You were a Junior when I was a Senior, did we date? Anyway welcome to our feast of friends, there are over a thousand of these offerings on Airbaja to remind us of our best daze ever..Happy Holidaze, stay low and avoid the covid..
Oh, what I would give to have been able to see their shows!! Unfortunately I was only 2 years old in '66😥. That was definitely the era I should've been thriving in ✌
Wow...just wow. This video is loaded with images, stories and emotion. I was floored to see Danny Sugerman...there are virtually no pictures of him any where. And to see Ray talking about their end at the Whisky. Fantastic. RIP Jim, Ray and Danny. ❤
As a young Marine I was there one night in 1967 , Little Richard was preforming and I’ll always remember the Go Go Girls.A whole new world for a south Texas country boy!
That's the fact Jack! When I tell my kids we did not have Color TV until I was a junior in High School, they weep for me, lol. 62 here, more astonishment to come I fear! Rock on Brother, it all goes to fast not to! Cheers!
Great time for great music. I am 70 and remember some of the bands and solo musicians I was lucky to hear in relatively small venues for very little money.
Jim got all the attention, but he was so fortunate to have Ray, Robbie, and John backing him. Those guys were beyond talented, and added originality, color, and layering with their darker jazz influences. The Doors ... magic
You are dead-on Maan, that's actually the focus of my current project. Welcome to our feast of friends here at Airbaja...Rock-on..
The Doors to Perception...even their name was cool, so cool...
Probably would have died even younger without them too
JIM WAS LUCKY ...BUT COME ON SO WERE THEY. JIM AND RAY AND ROBBIE AND JOHN WERE ALL SO VERY FORTUNATE TO HAVE MET EACH OTHER AND JELLED THE WAY THEY DID SO QUICKLY . AN AMAZING ROCK STORY ....
No question. And Jim knew it. Those guys could just shred on their instruments.
Man I just turned 18 and I’m enjoying this band as if I was 18 back in the late 60’s. The magic in the air must have really been something else if people could come together and create music that was so smooth, jazzy, bluesy, and psychedelic. RIP Jim and Ray.
I believe they wrote about timeless subjects without throwing in to many "Groovy" terms. I was 13 when I saw them in 68. my mom worked at the venue or there was no way she'd let me go. After that she called them the "Dirty Doors" which made me love them all the more! rOCK ON N/N and welcome to our feast of friends here at Airbaja....
Yes, the excitement was electric.
Cause you're an old soul bro. ...
My son is 28 and he enjoys the doors a lot more now than he did as a kid. He went through the phase of the bling bling with the gold the fancy cars and all of that and now he's back to being a normal man. You're on the right track I'm saying.
I absolutely love to hear this. I teach college and just love to hear young students talk about the doors, zeppelin, pink floyd, and even KISS.
I was born in 1958, too young to see them play live but I grew up with their music and will forever rememeber those great times and highs.
Watching Van Morrison and Jim Morrison sing together would have been absolutely amazing I wish someone had filmed it.
And “G-l-o-r-i-a” …..
The Doors were truly ahead of the curve. So much so that their music is timeless and still relevant even 50 years later. Truly one of my favorite bands of all time.
Love the Doors, as soon as Summer starts The Doors gets played everyday - the whole catalogue!!!
I am a 72 year old man who was damn lucky to live there and see this.place....I am in tears..thank you.I thought those days would last forever.Thank you again.
I'm ten years younger my friend, what wonders we saw, my pleasure bring it to you, thanks for the heart felt comment, you made my day!
Things this good never last forever (well hardly ever) They were meant to be rare,
& therefore more desirable. Glad you were there for this once in a 1000 yr happening...
Although I am only 65, but I was a teenager in Canoga Park back then and thought those days would never end. Man was I ever wrong.
Just turned 59 yrs old,thanks to the Ed Sullivan who at one point paid the Doors not to play to get out of a contract,Sullivan was told there bad news.What better legacy can a cat leave.My cellar had a Pool Table and Stereo new england winters were spent with 12 kids pretending the Pool cues were guitars 'Touch Me' was the Hit that cemented the doors,beatles white album,decembers children,all pushed aside to play Touch me 20 times over and over.Good clean catholic school boys on vacation.Some went to Prison some work down city yard all have the memories I mean Heroin took me under ground for 25 yrs I got clean and bump into my childhood mates its always a great feeling talking about my cellar reading LOOK Magazine its a toss up between the Animals or the Doors as far as Bad Boy Kingdom Brian Jones took the helm till death fuck jagger and my fellow bostonian shit bag steve tyler he really thinks Perry is a God.The common ground youarrive on going through a new friends record collection
Cloud Dweller I’m 54 and wish I was there with you. Oh well, we all live out our time. Thanks to people recording the bands and taking photos and films along with the stories and interviews we can still visit that feeling.
Light my Fire is the first song I remember hearing in my life.
I was 3 years old and my father had it playing on the radio of his 67 firebird.
It was night and I remember the glow of the radio dial. He also bought the first album.
I wasn't on the west coast but i got to see the DOORS 5 times in my life. The music changed me forever. Tears running down my cheeks remembering. It was a great time in history.
Omg WOW 5times!! ur so lucky!
I am envious. I never got to see them live.
That's awsome do you mind telling me where the places were at ,an how old was you the 1 St, 2 nd, 3 Rd, 4 th, & 5 th time ? That's amazing !!!! I can't even imagine getting to experiencing what you saw & felt ,man !!! I got goose bumps ,im Darlene ,59 now in Anniston, Alabama peace
That is so awesome to be able to say that
@@darlenesmith761 small world, im from jacksonville,al. Still live here
I was born in 1953 and am glad I grew up during the best music of all time that made History.
You and me Brother, I would have been a Sophomore when you were a Senior. I saw the Doors in 68, my Mom worked at the venue! Thanks for the comment John..
I was born in Dec. 1949....great time to grow up ... ... ... 💖 🇺🇸 💙
John, I saw your message on my dealio. Saw the Doors at both the Winterland and Cow Palace. Jim took his harmonica at the Winterland, threw it in the air and said, How did that feel baby? They were not a good band live but in the studio, it was all good. God bless Jim and crew. TC 🇺🇸✝️
I was born in 1952
was born in 1960,inherited this music from my aunts and uncles,lived and breathed it ever since,no other decades will match the 60,s for music and creativity.
John Densmore is one of the most underrated drummers of the 60's. I'm always amazed how he was able to keep the band on course when Jim was off on some incredible and unexpected tangent reciting poetry or something.
Word, Densmore was a genius on those drums. Rock n roll, latin jazz, blues, boogie, tribal beat.. he mastered and mixed it all, so tight.
Densmore had some trouble during that time frame...his wife messed around with Morrison!..he is still bitter about that...who wouldn't be?
@@curbozer5006
Yes, I’ve noticed during interviews that, for every nice/good thing Densmore has to admit about Morrison, he always manages to insert a dig at Jim, who can’t counter. I think he just can’t help himself, but it is obvious if you look.
@@curbozer5006 And you know this how?
Yeah can't imagine being a drummer for what I would say the most unpredictable front man in rock history. If nothing else Densmore has to be credited with being the most patient drummer in rock history. The chemistry between the two is phenomenal... certainly not down playing the chemistry of the band as a whole.
I think we are really fortunate that so many Doors performances were recorded so we can enjoy them after almost 50 years. That's one thing that unites us here, this great music.
Right On, Bro!
Hey Airbaja, have you heard about the New Orleans gig, with Riders on the Storm done live on stage? The tape is in a safe deposit box somewhere. It's the only copy. It's their final live show with JM singing.
I have heard of the Holy Grail of Rock N' Roll, wish they would release it...
They can't release it if they don't have it. What do you think about running an online crowd funding project to get the tape, then get it to the producers like Jeff Jampol and let Bruce Botnick get his hands on it.
THE DOORS NOTHING SOUNDS LIKE THEM NOTHING FEELS LIKE THEM THEY ARE NOW THEY WERE THEN THE BADEST OF THE BAD OLNY 2 LEFT ONE BACK EAST AND THE KING OF GUITAR ROBBY KRIEGER, ALOMST WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF THE WHISKEY, IT TOOK ALL 4 OF THEM TO MAKE THE DOORS KRIEGER IS A GENIOUS, LIGHT MY FIRE,
NOTHING WILL EVER COME CLOSE TO
THAT SONG THOSE WORDS?
Beautifully done. What an amazing tribute to both the Doors and the Wiskey!! Takes this grandma back 😊😎💕✌️
Thanks, rock on!
1970 was a long time ago and all these years those songs have been hauntingly playing in my head for 50 years now. Legendary!
You and me both brother! Thanks for chiming in...rock on!
I'm younger...but, it had to have been SO freaking cool to grow-up in the 1950's, 60's and 70's!!! It seemed to be a magical time in this country!!! My generation now listens to complete SHIT hip-hop music and stares at their cell phones 24/7!!
That's why I make these films, they're thirsty out there and I remember it all...
The irony that we're on the internet right now watching this though. You wouldn't have had the chance to do that back then. For music, you basically just got what the record companies wanted you to hear. You'd never get to see a compilation of images like here, and for free.
@Brian Allen come on now, I'm 63 and there are some decent bands out there if you care to look. Huey was a bit bubblegum by the way.....
@@greenhometony He was.
Never too late to start being cool.
Ray was a fantastic storyteller and Jim was an unpredictable performer😊
Wow. !! Anyone who caught the doors at the whisky have to be the luckiest people alive ! I want to go just to have a drink and imagine what it was like
Ray always had great stories about his experiences with the Doors, and he liked to share them. I'm too young to have ever seen the Doors, but I got to see Ray and Robbie with the Doors of the 21st Century in Pomona in 2004, along with Ian Astbury, who is one of my favorite singers. What a great show. Unforgettable. The Doors are timeless, and their music still sounds great today.
I saw them in many versions, the 68 show was the best, however, those shows with three or four other voices rocked too! Thanks for sharing Bongo Dave...
I danced in their cages back in 1966.
I bet you were gorgeous and I would have been in love.
stillsticky Now That is awesome. You must have a hell of a lot of stories✌️
That is awesome thanks for sharing that great memory
What a dream 💞💖
What's your number?
If there was ever a band with their own sound, it’s the doors, you instantly know it’s them.
To this day, the Doors don't get credit for the brilliant musicians that they are.
Someday Soon!
I remember as a kid, we were hanging out front of the whiskey and listening to Jim Morrison singing. It was amazing. We tried to get in but they wouldn’t let us get past the doors. We used to walk the strip almost every week. And one of our stops was the whiskey. I am 70 now, it seems so long ago. Was good times back then
Best live version of Light My Fire I've ever heard.
The band was really tight that night
I think I'm going to agree with you. Great organ and guitar.
No doubt
Great and an Eleanor Rigby guitar solo - great I only ever got to see the 21st century Doors in London some years back - great tho closest you could !
@@brettlowden1222 this entire concert was recorded but this was not recorded at the whiskey . This version of light my fire was recorded at the aquarius theater in 1969 the entire show was recorded for absolutely live and the whole show was released several years ago . This recording is from 1969 the doors had not played the whiskey since 1966. There are no recordings of the doors from the whiskey
I was born in 1962. God saved my life by not letting me be legal (or illegal) age when The Doors hit the music scene. I would have followed them anywhere. I hope Jim found peace on the other side. The Doors music is timeless. You can't say that about a ton of bands from any era. Best wishes to John, Ray & Robbie. Musical geniuses!
I was born in 1962 too. And Jim is buried just 15 minutes walk from my apartment. Long live the Doors
I was the same age as Danny Sugerman, Wow What I could have?or would have been If I could have been in his place!!!!
@@stephanedajtlich Long Live The Doors.
@Jenna Jobasia - I have had a lot of real life happening, so I misspoke. My bad.
@Jenna Jobasia - Thank you for your kind words! Be blessed, today and always! =)
2007 I was in LA w my girl... walking into the Whiskey I could smell the thick vibes...feel the ghosts....hear the music in the air... not the music they were playing on the system... but the music that changed my life... the dreams made and broken.... The Doors... THE DOORS BABY!!!! My girl ended up puking outside on the stairs ...was a wonderful experience...
When I stayed in Jim's room last Halloween, it was thick as a brick, the energy remains as our remains and testifies to our existence.
The live recording shows you just how good the Doors were. Great stuff.
What can I say. As a kid in high school obsessed with the band and Jim Morrison in particular, I thought I saw and heard EVERYTHING, whether it was bootlegs, demos, outtakes, rare tracks, live stuff, video, pictures, etc. I can honestly say that about 90% of what this short piece consisted of were things I hadn't seen or heard. I loved it. Please accept this middle aged man's sincere thanks, and gratitude, for making me feel like I was 17 again. Thank you very VERY much. Karl Paul
Thanks Maan! You made my day...My mom worked at this small venue in West Covina, Ca. The Doors did two show there about six months before the Hollywood Bowl, I saw both and have never been the same..I was 14. I try to bring a fresh look to a subject long picked over. You might dig these other Doors psychedelic treats. Keep on Truckin Maan! th-cam.com/video/pxTtq3mZaCw/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/AfM8fzBI2oQ/w-d-xo.html
God, to go back in time for just one of those nights. . .
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That's the way free-spirited nature loving hippies dance and it's so so sexy, I've been to a few festivals and I love seeing them dance even today with the fire twirling and hoops.
For real!! ( Replying to the original comment )
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I wish toooooooooooooo
Morrison defined cool, the quintessential rock god, that they still sound fantastic after 50 years says it all!
the doors are truly legendary, killer drums wicked guitar, phenomenal keyboards. excellent songs deadly songwriter's and imaginary lyric's
awesome singing. the best of the best.
Period!
ray manzarek was so damn good
All the members of the doors were great
Yes he was, and I think his story telling was almost like a second career, I love the details he sprinkles in there and makes you almost live it.
Played Love Supreme in Universal Mind on the Absolutely Live album.I just realized that today while playing it in my mind.
The backbone of THE DOORS. ✌
A true hippie....
They pulled it all off without a bass player. Kudos to Ray Manzarek... he deserved more accolades.
Don Grantham Great comment Don, he did win the musician of the year award in 68, for pulling double duty, he was a genius, as Robbie and John, a major Power Trio...
That is partially true. The Doors never had a bass player for live performances. In the studio however it was determined that Manzarek's Fender Rhodes bass keyboard wasn't beefy enough for recording so they had a number of session bass players over the years. Larry Knechtel was on the Doors record, Doug Lubahn did the Strange Days and Waiting for the Sun sessions. Kerry Magness did a couple of songs on WFTS, Harvey Brooks did Soft Parade, Ray Neopolitan did Morrison Hotel tracks and Jerry Scheff did the LA Woman bass parts. According to Manzarek he and Krieger directed the session players on what and how to play each song explaining why the live bass parts sound like the studio recordings.
WRONG, Grant. Manzarek said that he only directed Scheff on what to play for Riders On The Storm. Every other track was Scheff's work, besides L'America.
kkelleybass Pffft...! Really ? Nobody could see his face when they were listening to the records dude! It wasn't like now with easy video access or even much TV. That's the stupidest assertion I've heard in a long time. They sold on the back of the recordings, nada You Tube or MTV, what a dumb thing to write ! ?
Ray proved a band does not really need a bass player, nice to have like power brakes.
I was a teen in the 70s so I missed the sixties scene, but I’m an old hippie in my soul , and this is the music of my life .
The Doors were and are one of my favorite bands all time. Awesome!!!
Timeless music by one of the greatest bands of All time🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈
No sorry. We favorit band of all time. 😃▶️⏯⏯my channel
Nobody gives a sheet. Your post is all narcissism and ego.
I loved Ray like an uncle or grandfather , that told the stories of his life with such detail. I would chew some LSD and sit there just listening to Ray talk. Jim was the poet, but Ray was a gifted story teller --- and the best damn keyboard player ever.
True to their music the ‘Doors’ of perception seen through the mind’s eye of Jim the poet Morrison. The music resonates as the words create images of our unrealised reality. Just loving the music.
Thanks for watching the channel R/L, MORE WHERE THAT CAME FROM IF YOU DIG THE DOORS, ROCK ON!
What an era it was! So much good, no, great music. I'm old now, nearly 71 years old and played guitar since 12 years old, but those memories of the music are treasured. It was also a time of turmoil as well. The War, Manson, and the loss of innocence.
I’ve never heard this live version. Sounds fantastically clear, given the equipment of the era. Wow!
You need to buy some cds.. Doors live at the Aquarius, first show and second show.. You won't be sorry.
The equipment of the era produced far better recordings than today's sterile digital crap. This was recorded on a professional multitrack 8 track recorded and the aquarius theater had great sound. Universal mind soul kitchen and celebration of the lizard from absolutley live were recorded at the same show as this version of light my fire
Nice experimental stretch on Light My Fire. Whoever uploaded this slice of rock history, I thank you.
Thanks, y pleasure, rock on!
+1. This is AWESOME!!!!
Thanks, you are welcome, it was a labor of love...
Nice "experimental stretch"??? I assume you're referring to Robbie's improvisational guitar solo. It always gets me, too. If you've never heard it before, go to the album for the long version. Back in the day, the record company (Electra) cut the original version down so it would fit the format for radio and therefore get air play. It's all we had back then--radio, eight track players, Ed Sullivan on Sunday nights and Rolling Stone magazine. No internet or live streaming or satellite tv or youtube and itunes, etc. Whole different (and I think preferable) world. Call me old fashioned....
It was cool when on occasion they'd play the long version. They did that once when I was working in the cellar of a restaurant and business was slow so we got to hear the whole thing. The windows and doors were open because it was a warm summer night. There was something magical about it.
God what a time to be alive!
It's was the best of times, and worst, just depends, hassled by cops, war, divided country, oh wait, that's today, nothin has changed?God what a time to be alive! lol, Thanks for watching and the comment, Maan!
yeah it would have been fun but you would be dead or dying now though
I WAS and I still AM....
@@samsenger8739 Were all dying..every moment...but not really..were immortal
@World Peace love is always free....spread it around...
The 60s and 70s truly the greatest decades for music. I am 65 and will never witness this again.
Right there with ya Dark Star, we had it good buddy!
Even my now 93yo mother agrees with me now--she didnt back then!...that my generation..Boomers...had the best music of all going on back in the day.
The doors were a good decade before my time. As I broadened my music knowledge I've really come to like their music. Very unique many, many good songs.
The last bit with Ray was just magic! Great story telling. What a life, to have been part of that mad, mystical and ultimately melancholy journey that was The Doors.
so true
Katherine Uribe I’m a 90s baby ..It looks like fun !!
I was so damn emotional over cereal watching this alone..in tears..Ray.what a joyful soul...this 3 guys following whatever was unfolding unpredictably from their leader. Just imagine Ray, Robby and Densmore just carefully listening and going with the flow of the moment that sustained 50 years later
hallowland1 : Same...😢
Love what u said i agree 100 percent
This had to be one of the best live Doors performances I've ever heard! It sounds like they invented hardcore punk/speed metal during the "Light My Fire" organ/guitar solo instrumental section!
Black Sabbath. Js
See the who in 65
For those of us who were around at the time this has literally become part of our DNA.
This live version of Light My Fire is so damn good it would've made just as stunning an impact as the studio recording did on The Doors' first album.
Right?!
Anybody know where this version was recorded? I have everything I can lay my hands on and I don't have this version. Sounds early, might be wrong but rays organ playing doesn't seem ironed out yet. Still milliontimes better than ANYTHING we got NOW!
@@MrJoeltrain i got you covered bro this version of light my fire was recorded at the aquarius theater in hollywood on july 21 1969 during the first show the full concert was recorded im pretty sure
@@junebug7066 ty!
How do you feel about "relight my fire" by take that??😂😂😂
That was the best version of light my fire I ever heard. Thanks man
I have been to the Whisky.
The Doors are the greatest band to ever play there.
In fact, they put the Whisky a Go Go on the map.
I grew up 15 minutes from West Hollywood and saw The Doors twice when I was a teenager. I visited West Hollywood last year with my daughter who lives in California and we drove by The Whiskey (It was raining cats and dogs that night - the day of the Malibu mudslide, which we drove through earlier in the day) and also had dinner at Barney's Beanery. It's pretty much a dive but the food is actually pretty good for bar food and the history of Barney's (this is the original Barney's) is pretty interesting. I ate their original chili, which I was told was one of Jim's favorite meals there, while sitting on Jim's old barstool. There was an elderly man who sat to my left at the bar and he told me that he had been coming to Barney's for over 50 years and even had a few conversations with Jim there. He told me that Jim was "a really nice guy when he was sober - a genius!" My daughter loves The Doors also so we went on a "24 hr. Doors Odyssey" before I flew home from L.A. BTW...the LaCienega Motel looks exactly as it did back in the 60's. That is the motel where Jim kept a room for many years as his "hidey hole." He would go there whenever he was on the outs with Pam, ha-ha!
I'm 52 and never been to the Whisky and I lived in the same town as well as the same year the Doors were founded
It was an incredible time, wasn't it? So disappointed I didn't get to go inside of the Whiskey when we were there. It was a deluge and probably the first time it had rained like that in months! I lived in that area for years growing up and don't remember it ever raining that hard. It was cool though to duck into Barney's for a late night "Doors Odyssey" dinner and get the feel of the place. It's essentially unchanged since The Doors frequented it and, from what I've read, they ate there nearly every day they were in L.A. Jim apparently really loved their food, it was cheap, plentiful and good, and it was a short walk to the LaCienega Motel. The bartender gave me a menu to keep as a souvenir. My daughter wasn't that hungry and ordered the S'mores, which was lit with birthday candles. Essentially, as you probably are aware, it's sort of a dive in a dicey area but it was clean, the food was really good for bar food, and you can imagine The Doors hanging out there as the place definitely has an edge to it. I'm sure there were some drunken brawls there back in the day. Janis Joplin apparently landed a solid punch in Jim's face (!!) Being Jim, he went a little too far teasing her and she let him have it. Next time in L.A., definitely going back to the Whiskey. Hopefully, the weather will be more cooperative.
I heard or read ( Tia) in No one here gets out alive that Janis Joplin smashed a bottle of whisky atop Jim's Thick skull at a party at John Davidson's house party?
But he kinda deserved it?
Jim Morison had such a beautiful smooth mellifluous voice.
Frank sinatra was Jim’s favorite singer/composer.......... Crooner
I certainly loved his voice; such a pity that alcohol shortened his life
@@bluelava4282 Sorry for late reply, you betcha. Especially the song, Touch me. Check out a series on here; what makes this song great, hosted by Rick Beato. Search for The Doors Touch me. I promise you will not be disappointed. Peace
@@josephkowhai9820 More than alcohol, he did his share of hard drugs.
@@josephkowhai9820 that’s the way it goes.
The Doors a awesome group,my brother Barry Parsons liked.Barry Parsons passed away July 19,2019, was63.May Jim Morrison RIP 💐🙏
My Husband David Seen Jim Morrison & The Doors At The Whiskey Before He Went To Vietnam , My Husband David Seen So Many Awesome Bands ! Unfortunately , I Didn't Have The Opportunity To See The Doors Because I Was Born During 1974 I Have Seen A Lot Of Great Bands ! I Dig The Doors & I Love 60'S Music All My Life The Best Decade Of Music :) Peace Friends ♡ Gabby
Gabby Gustafsen My daughter was born in 1973&she is married to a much older man who lived around that part of California at that time.Before the DOORS made it they even took high school prom /&dance gigs.They played several times at his high school.He met All the DOORS including Jim several of those times.He said they were magic but best enjoy them in the first 5 songs of any of those sets cause by then Jim would be so very shit faced &out of control they would have to be told the show was over &the cops/authority would shut it down.The DOORS especially &mostly Jim were OUTRAGEOUS &OUT OF CONTROL.Yet the kids were devoted &loved them so much the school would always hire them to comeback next time there was a big dance or the Prom coming up.All would be forgiven until of course it was repeated yet again.LOL!Yes my son-in - law was from a very wealthy ,affluent family &went to a very upper class high school .But how many people can say THE DOORS &JIM MORRISON played my PROM ,SPRING DANCEs,&HOMECOMING DANCEs!Only a very few I assure YOU!👍
"My husband, David SAW Jim Morrison and the Doors." "My husband, David SAW so many awesome bands." not "seen" and thank him for his service profusely!
Morrison was one of a find. He was high on LSD, yet able to recall the lyrics he had not used before for the End. This is one of the best "Light My Fire" and I had not heard it before. Thanks for posting.
You are welcome Diego, it was actually recorded during the Double Live album, 'Doors Absolutely live', but was left off the album. Too bad, I, like you think it really rocks. I miss identified it as recorded at the Whisky, when it was the Aquarius Theatre down the street. I saw the Doors live in 68, changed me forever, so, cobbling this piece together from many sources was truly a labor of love, rock on! Thanks again Maan, and please consider subscribing, many of my 600 videos are Rock related, and it's free! lol.
Airbaja Was it The Hollywood Bowl concert you saw? What a one of a kind, 'far out' performance that was! I have it on Blu-ray, just an incredible show to watch. Amazes me to no end how Jim was so with it despite being on acid. Thanks for all you do, Airbaja. . .
Lead guitarist wrote “ light my fire”
Kristine Liknes : I saw it too, and you're right.
It's amazing!
@@Airbaja Thank you for your work. Truly appreciated. Excellently researched.
Once again we are reminded that The Doors were never just about Morrison. Without Robbie, John, and Ray, it never would have worked. They were a BAND, four equal parts. You watch and listen to the live stuff, and they are so in sync. No one has ever sounded like them.
The doors sounds excellent Jim Morrison he sang and performed with excellence All Historical and legendary and peace love and happiness 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉i❤❤❤❤❤ Forever ❤❤❤❤❤
Awesome video. R.I.P. Jim and Ray.
In 1966, I'd graduated, got a job, got my own rented side of a duplex with a yard, became a hippie, and listened to San Jose's best FM radio. Nearly half of their playlist was becoming the 'San Francisco Sound', which inspired more locals to form bands. All Rock-and-Roll on FM was great in those sunny California days! Then, I heard this strange, wonderful song 'Light My Fire'; they played the *long* version! I was entranced! After that, Doors' songs were charting, and their music was almost hypnotic. Perhaps that Saturday morning bowl of Acapulco Gold helped! All I had to do was light my fire!
The hazy crazy daze of the Summer of Love, would not trade it, for anything! Thanks for the kool memories and positive vibes, keep on truckin!
If I could pick on concert to go back in time to see, I would pick the 2nd set The Doors played when Jim finally finished "The End".
I’ve been listening to alot of 60’s- 70’s music again as I grew up in that time - just a few years too early though to be able to experience the doors or other bands at a concert though. But Jim’s voice and the band’s music really stands above most of the others listening to the music of that time now. And it is definitely levels above the music of today. I hope we have time travel before I die because I will book the first ticket to The Doors.
I really love the Doors music. It's soaked into my DNA by now.
Me too. I never tire of their music. It's timeless.
Yeah me too! He (they) were the Best! 😎
The best of all time
So strange when you never heard, but understand, and know for the first time.
Me too Brother 😉
I saw a great T-shirt a few months ago, it said 'I may be old but at least I've seen all the cool bands'. That surely sums up being between 15-25 when all this great 60's music was made. I have seen many bands from this era but only when they are at the veteran stage, The Stones, Who, Pink Floyd, CSN, Fairport Convention, Incredible String Band. I was born in 1965 but would not have minded being born 20 years earlier. I work with a woman who was born in 1950 and she said that you could go out on the town most nights and there would be at least one great band to see. These days you wait ages for tours and then get charged £50-80 for the privilege of doing so.
paul carew I see kids riding around on thier bikes not older than 12 wearing The Doors t-shirts.:) p.s. I feel that small smile forming on your face. ,friend.
I was born in 57. I'd go toe to toe with anyone on the bands I saw :) $3.50 admission. It was all about the music--not money---then.
I have that t-shirt....
My family lived in the same neighborhood in Albuquerque for a short time starting in the summer of 1971 before I ever heard that Jim Morrison had any history with Albuquerque.
I have that t shirt. Bought it in New Orleans. Wear it with pride. Seen alot of bands to back it up!
grew up near the whiskey. My mom took me there twice to see the doors live. I was 12. Remember it well. Now I watch Dave Brock and it's like going back in time. Wild Child is the incarnation of the Doors.
I saw them in West Covina Jan. 20-21st, 1968, I was 13, my Mom worked at the venue, made a lasting impression. You have a Kool Mom fersure! I saw Dave perform with Ray and Robbie, he did a better job than the other front men they used. I've seen Wild Child twice at the OC Fair, love hearing those tunes live, thanks for the comment 'DP'.
Go see their 2 set show at the Whiskey. More authentic.
Thank you for posting this historical performance!
Love this live version of light my fire!
Manzarek is using the vox continental on this, not the g101 which he normally used live. The recording is from the live at the aquarius cd.
... i luv how the Doors take you into that special groove - elevating- magic carpet riding timeless classic~!
Would you like your"Doors" of Perception opened with or without drugs Sir? I prefer my inter/ dimensional Doors open without drugs...its much more blissful and fulfilling!(and longer lasting!) From a long time meditator.....Namaste
Incredible video! You could drive all over the USA back in those days and see amazing live house bands everywhere, but there was not enough room at the top for all of them to have their day in the sun nationally and internationally. It was a great time to be alive.
Thank you Jim, it was a riot back then, in all ways....
Was in L.A. in 1974 and the Doors music was everywhere...billboards on Sunset for L.A. Woman...RIP Jim and Ray, we love you still!!! #TheDoorsForever! xoxox
Were they sill advertising LA Woman 3 years after its release?
Jollys Heldone I hear ya. Not sure what he’s talkin bout
Whoa, my mind is blown. Thanks for the great memories. I have been inside here many times and got to see Ray Mansarek and met Danny Sugarman. Many great nights were spent on the strip back in the 80's. My final night became July 3rd 93 when i saw Arthur Lee @ Love with the Doors tribute band Wild Child. Those were some far out times. However like most all good things, it all came crashing down on Jan 17 1994 when i was in the biggest quake in Southern California and it threw me over here to a different planet. Thank God i have the music and memories.
Wow, you have some amazing memories and experiences. Rock on.
Tia Mia Music and memories is about all I have left. To bad the drugs couldn't erase the bad ones. Of course would do no good concerning the last 4 painful years. Music is your only friend until the end.
Tia Mia Had more happen during the 12 years back home than the 22 here. Wishing I could be with my fellow Beatles fans today in Hollywood
May 2017 be a happier year for you.
Tia Mia All that needs to happen is I get 600 items sold, my other half and I become more than just a couple sharing an apartment and the things in DC doesn't try to screw over us of the 90 percent. Was put on disability four months ago and am existing in the biggest challenge physically alone. Is fun trying to exist on half an income. Dealing with 16 medical conditions and not able to go back to work.
No other band quite like The Doors.....their music still gives me shivers.....hehehe!!
My Morrison encounter: I'm 13 years old in 1966, at the San Jose Civic Center, hanging out near the freight door adjacent to the backstage exit door, Morrison sees me and waves me up to where he was standing, I pointed to myself and mouthed "who me?" He says, "yeah you, there's nobody else there, c'mere kid" I was blown away but I tried to be cool, I walked over nervously and loudly said "wow, hi Jim" I guess I seemed a bit too excited because he said, "why are you hanging out here, what do you hope is going to happen by meeting me?" I was completely, totally at a loss to answer him so I just shrugged and started walking away, he grabs my coat collar, smiles and says, "hey, I might learn something from you, don't leave kid!" I nervously replied "I'm 13, and your Jim Morrison, what can you learn from me?" He said, "yeah, you're probably right, but I feel like talking, he became more friendly and asked "what's your name, what grade are you in, are you a good student?" I replied " I'm Dennis, I'm in 8th grade and I'm just an average student I guess, but I'm a good baseball player." He cracked up and said, "Dennis you probably won't make a life out of playing baseball, you might, it happens but always try to learn everything you can in school, study hard and learn, just try to learn" With that, Jim grabbed my shoulder and led me in through the backstage exit door with him, he smiled and pointed to an empty folding chair and said, "nice talking with you, stay back here and enjoy the show Dennis, we're starting now..... Nothing spectacular, but that's exactly the way it happened, the show was amazing, I left without Jim ever looking back at me, and we didn't speak again.....
Fantastic story D/R, we are about the same age, I saw him in West Covina, Ca. May I share your story with our feast of friends here?
@@Airbaja sure, nice video btw
To be alive back then with the talent and amazing music, I am so envious. Really make the music of today total garbage
To tell you the truth, they should just Stop attempting to make Rock & Roll music today. Just Quit & listen to the Best Classic Rock Music from the 60's from now on!! At least we do have Tribute Bands that keep all the Amazing Classic Rock Alive!!!!
It saddens me to know that the importance of the strip is going to be unknown to future generations. The Whisky and places like it are where the greatest bands got their start.
I went there two years ago just to stay at the Alta Cienega hotel, Jim's Room 32 for the weekend.... Its surreal, yet so depressing... In the room alone with the lights off. You can feel the presence. truth.
+RALPH315315 I was in the room in January. Can confirm. That room is heavy.
cheer up Debbie downer...this is about the doors...not the whiney whiskies
like keystone corners in the east bay
The Whiskey is still there. People can go in and just feel the presence of bands like The Doors, The Birds, etc. That's what I did when I went there. I did the same thing at the Fillmore in San Francisco during the concerts I saw there. I would feel the presence of The Doors, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Jefferson Airplane, etc. You can just feel the history of these places, and it's so cool! :)
John is such a awesome drummer.
scottsrush Its not John on all the studio tracks, a secret. Session drummers were used to cut records in the 60’s. You’d be astounded to know how many tracks were actually session drummers, not the bands hack drummer(s).
Link to the source of your info?? And if you are referring to John Densmore as a "hack" - you are woefully incorrect. Good DAY!!
@@hallowland1 have to agree with you on this one
And there is tons of footage of the doors in studio.
Even a video of studio footage was made for wild child
John was always on drums
The stories you hear n read
In studio, usually Jim drunk, chaotic, pain in the ass, difficult
Most of the time the line
John sets behind his drums
Fraustrated and fed up.
Is in those stories
John is certainly playing drums on this live cut, and he is outstanding!
Sounds like Densmore. Doesn't sound like Hal Blaine who played on Beach Boys, Byrds, Monkees, Jan & Dean, Mamas and Papas, Fifth Dimension and 1000s of 1960s records in LA
Why does Ray's keyboard sound like summer to me ? It just makes me think of summertime...
I hear that organ & I get images of heat rising from a roadway from a distance.
The same way that Ian Anderson's flute sounds like fall/autumn to me....
Images of colorful leaves fluttering & spinning to the ground.
California summer .nights
🎨WELL SAID.🎨
Sitting in the shade right now,across from The Whiskey A GO GO.
@@elcabezon5487 Way back then. Smokin' Acapulco Gold doobies and heading down to Huntington Beach to the beach fire rings. Or Laguna Beach -- to the coves.
You hear the seasons because of the magick in the music....
‘65... I’m 16 with my fake ID, and seeing all the bands on the strip. Went to the Whiskey, to see Arthur Lee and LOVE. They were the house band, before the Doors, as I poorly recall.
Then The Doors, were the new house band, because I think LOVE signed a recording contract. The Doors, were like nothing ever seen or heard. The Lizard King, had arrived. What a scene... I think I still get bronchitis, from all the smoke filled clubs, in the day! Worth it! Thx, for the memories, AirBaja!
Have been watching Doors stuff religiously over the past few weeks - a bio reintroduced me to the Doors recently - Jim's poetry is like an explosion, and this vid is the BEST for giving you an idea of what it was really like
Thanks Melinda for the heartfelt comment. The Doors were the soundtrack of my teens, saw them twice in 68. When Jim moved to the next great plane, I was devastated. Since then Melinda, I've learned, and you reinforce this notion, that he will live forever, through his words, As Jim said, "better to be a word man than a bird man." I've done many 'Doors' related films, you might consider subscribing, it's free...Here is an example...now go with me here. Imagine Jim in the bath in Paris..slumping into unconsciousness. As he drifts to the "other-side", he finds himself thumbing his way to Nirvana, none of the cars stop, until he is pick-up by himself..He turns on the radio and hears the DJ announce his death, his journey forward begins and ends with his life flashing before his eyes in reverse. Finally lost in the desert which he loved, he finds his way home, a Rider on the Storm.
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If u dont have Jims "American Prayer" on CD check it out.
This is outstanding version of Light My Fire!! Shows how solid the band was in ways I don't hear as well in the studio recording.
Legendary moments, Legendary people, Legendary places !!!! consider myself so lucky, that I grew up with all of these.................!!!!
Jim Morrson, he was beautiful. The Doors were the greatest. How lucky we were to have this kind of GREAT music in the 60's. It was MAGIC.
Sorry spelled Morrison wrong.
Truly magical A/A I can't tell you the feeling, I try with these vids but alas I fear I fall far short of the luster of talent that abounded. Thanks for adding to the conversation...
How true that the Doors had the music to start expanding people's minds! I know! I smoked my first joint and listened to the Doors. That was it folks! Nothing was the same anymore. But if you play your cards right in life. You no longer need it. Because your life becomes that joint. I have a amazing life and doing some very cool things in the world. Good luck on your journey! Peace
You must be my duplicate, same with me Maan! Rock-on! Well maybe not the same,
I still like a puff here and there...
@@Airbaja 🤣✊
The Doors were a surreal band....just unique and amazing. Great video by the way!
+smiley4284 Thanks, they were my band growing up, which set me up for a life of breaking on through.
@@Airbaja Pink Floyd with Syd Barrett and even arguably more so without him were a very surreal, unique, often frightening band who's music, lyrics, philosophical, existential themes on their albums made them legendary in so many different, dynamic ways.
@@davidroberts7282 Agreed, I was an early proponent of their music, Obscured by Clouds and Atom Hearts Mother were mainstays on my record stack. It took them five years to catch on with the record buying mobs. Dark Side of the Moon changed everything. I saw David Gilmore here in L.A. a few years back, what a show..Syd was a driving force in the band, but his issues took him to the edge, shine on you crazy diamond.
Persian nights babe,
See the lights babe,
Jesus...
Save us...
💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙♥️
My band played there several times. It’s was so cool knowing I was standing and playing in the same stage where all my Heroes rocked out on. Great memories! 😎🤙🏼
I love watching this vintage stuff!!! Reminds me of the good ole days!
Welcome, to our Feast of Friends, we have over 900 of these, take our Time Machine anytimes you want Kim, memories should be free, right?
The closest I ever came to LA was Vegas in 2010,but I was 15 in 1966 and I loved the music and still do. I would have loved to be even just a fly on the wall at the Whiskey in those days.
I have been to Jim's grave in Paris and to the street where he lived but to be able to get across the pond and visit the whisky a go go would a dream come true. The Cavern in Liverpool and the Whisky in California are probably the two most iconic venues in musical history.
I was raised and lived around the corner from the whisky, and saw a lot of bands preforming at that time and consider myself lucky to have been there at that time, I even saw you guys, I'm 65 now but what marvelous time to grow up and will never forget.
We are the same age my friend and we saw it all!
wow did you go when the Doors was there?
The Doors - forever.
This is great. I just visited the Whiskey for the first time, and I can tell you the magic is still there. The place is actually smaller than you might think, compared to the legendary images we've scene for decades. It looks like they haven't changed it or commercialized it in too many ways since those days--they certainly could, considering its historical significance. up and coming bands still play there, like always. I went out to the back, where in the doors movie they kicked them out of the club and Morrison started climbing the fence as paul rothchild says "come down from there, Jim, let's go make an album". I smoked part of my joint right there, then went in an enjoyed that night's show. had a great time! this mini-documentary is very well done! it's interspersed with some choice historical images, of the place where all the stars went to mingle, dance and "get it on!"
When I lived there the capacity was strictly limited to 500 people.
check out The Troubadour next time.
From 🇨🇵 ! The Doors was unique ! God bless them for their wonderful music ! In 2023 it rules again !
I was about 18 at this time I was too young for the Whiskey you had to be 21 to get in. But the Sunset Strip was insane So many clubs with what would be superstar bands and 2-3 bucks cover there will never be a time like that again. This is a great collage I just wish there were more videos of that time to relive.
jim morrison, all the gals wanted him, and all the guys wanted to be him, incredible band in an incredible era.
Desd-on, Maan!
John just killing it on the live track better drum sound than a lot of modern music 🤘🏼🥁🤘🏼
Personnally, I believe that Ray Manzarek was such an eloquent storyteller and he was also a professional jazz pianist, as well. He was very underrated, but he outlived Jim Morrison and had a great history background, with a prosperous musical career, even long after the band had split up around 1973. So did Robby Krieger and John Densmore.
Ray Manzarek will also be remembered for his numerous talents and mainly for his contribution to the music showbusiness industry, that inspired so many other musicians, as well as other songwriters too.
Rest in peace, Ray Manzarek. For he was the actual soul of The Doors. Thank you for downloading this marvelous documentary. Johnny Montreal Canada
Born in 56’ California Girl !!
Best music ever 60’s 😎😎😎😎
American and British Invasion !!
Luv the Doors ❤️❤️❤️
You were a Junior when I was a Senior, did we date? Anyway welcome to our feast of friends, there are over a thousand of these offerings on Airbaja to remind us of our best daze ever..Happy Holidaze, stay low and avoid the covid..
Born in 56... New Orleans boy whose family found Santa Monica 10 years later. Samohi, class of 1974!
Those were great days and part of my life’s soundtrack. I will never forget the sights, sounds, smells, drugs and waves.😎👍🏻✌️🤟🏻
Oh, what I would give to have been able to see their shows!! Unfortunately I was only 2 years old in '66😥. That was definitely the era I should've been thriving in ✌
Wow...just wow. This video is loaded with images, stories and emotion. I was floored to see Danny Sugerman...there are virtually no pictures of him any where. And to see Ray talking about their end at the Whisky. Fantastic. RIP Jim, Ray and Danny. ❤
Ton's of gems like those on the channel, welcome.
As a young Marine I was there one night in 1967 , Little Richard was preforming and I’ll always remember the Go Go Girls.A whole new world for a south Texas country boy!
Thx for sharing..and serving.
John Densmore was a tremendous interpretive drummer, having to make sense of the chaos going on around him.
I am 52 and it actually causes me some pain that young people do not know what they have with the internet and youtube.
That's the fact Jack! When I tell my kids we did not have Color TV until I was a junior in High School, they weep for me, lol. 62 here, more astonishment to come I fear! Rock on Brother, it all goes to fast not to! Cheers!
kingorbit l.p. l.p. 0 l.p.
you are so right and to be able to go back and see these nostalgic times is wonderful
Well, I’m ten.
@@FromJamestime start investing your money early, kid.
remember these words.
Great time for great music. I am 70 and remember some of the bands and solo musicians I was lucky to hear in relatively small venues for very little money.
Wow! Crazy good instrumental! It's exciting! The drummer is killing it, but then they all are. Amazing!