HOW CATCHY!! 🎵 The Doors "People Are Strange" Reaction

[@pauljansen1137]

AH Yes...The Doors....perhaps the time has come to take a listen to "Riders on the Storm"!!!

[@LN-Lifer]

And The End

[@rodrigorodriguez6332]

Nah peace frog

[@MsGera777]

And "Hello! I Love you!"

[@kennethbradford7045]

Riders on the Storm...my favorite from them! Real bluesy.

[@Komodo8215]

Riders on the storm was great i agree. After that i like Soul Kitchen and Backdoor Man.

[@davescurry69]

The Doors had a unique sound. Almost like a sinister carnival element to their sound. And this particular song, while very catchy and musically upbeat, has very dark lyrics. The Doors were the dark, shadowy mirror image to the peace and love, hippy vibe of the late 1960's and as a result their music has a timeless quality to it. They produced several great albums and many great songs: "Riders On The Storm", "Five To One", "When The Music's Over", "The End", "Break On Through", "Ship Of Fools", "L.A Woman", "The Soft Parade", "Not To Touch The Earth", "Waiting For The Sun" and more.

[@ValexNihilist]

"sinister carnival element" THANK YOU for this description! I never knew how to describe it.

[@davescurry69]

@@ValexNihilist You're very welcome. It is difficult to put into words isn't it. An incredibly unique sound.

[@smythharris2635]

@@ValexNihilist That sinister element is due to their interest in 1930's German cabaret, notably Brecht and Weil.

[@kelvinkloud]

doors & the velvet underground were the East & West coast probe into the real underbelly of the love generation. in fact, they foreshadowed what it would dissolve into by mid 70s. dylan was also doing this too from '65-'66, albeit in a more abstract way. b/c of all the hype around morrison's looks & destructive side, it gets overlooked how keen he was when he was dialed in.

[@kelvinkloud]

stephen king was & is a big doors fan. hes stated such in interview.

[@827dusty]

Jim Morrison and The Doors were like no other Rock Band. They seemed to be able to play everything from Good old Rock and Roll, Blues, Ballads, you name it. They were just so unique. Great "Classic Rock" era Band.

[@sarleywinkle]

Stay strange and confidently cool!

[@kobebean12]

Totally agree, I always say they were the most unique band

[@BrettLesPaul]

What makes Brad & Lex such outstanding reactors? They actually listen to each other.

[@albertbavre3941]

I got 65 now,born in 1958,know all the music they are discovering now in 2020 or later,,i loved it all when i was younger,i love to watch them reacting on it,they are extremely joyfull good people,if you are a couple,You,Brad must be very lucky with this outstanding,lovely girl Lex,she makes everybody happy the ways she talks,makes moves and talks,such a sweetie !! Wish you all the best,go on you both ! Bert,Belgium.

[@davidbordonaro1631]

Peace Frog is one by them that everyone seems to have forgotten about , give it a listen . love you guys

[@annaoswald5943]

Peace Frog followed by Blue Sunday would be ideal. Great suggestion!

[@izzonj]

But please do it with Blue Sunday! They are really one song.

[@ogmandog]

Peace Frog!

[@FizzFop1]

Peace Frog tagged with Blue Sunday is my favorite Doors song. Can still remember the first time I heard that on the radio and was totally blown away.

[@judewessel5713]

Great call dude

[@russallert]

Jim Morrison wrote this when he was very depressed. He dropped in on guitarist Robby Krieger and told him how depressed he was. He then went out for a walk, and about an hour later he came back to Robby's house in a much more upbeat mood, because the lyrics of the song came to him during the walk. I always liked how Ray Manzarek's piano solo sounded both cheerful and spooky at the same time.

[@DocRobert]

I always associated Ray’s style with, like… spooky carnival music. Cheerful and dark at the same time. Love it.

[@conureron3792]

Very much carnival like

[@jenniferfoster1692]

Yes, I saw on the documentary Laurel Canyon that Jim was in a down mood, so Robby suggested they stay up and watch the sunrise. It worked and improved JIm's mood, then he wrote this song :-) As usual for the Doors, it's about what Jim saw in LA

[@kelvinkloud]

@@DocRobert its more then just ray. robbie's lean but stinging licks along w/ his sense of syncopation, gave the doors their signature. it bordered on camp but was also so in the pocket it brings you in. morrison use of the baritone & croon gave it the added weight haunt. this has a syncopated ragtime meets sinister blues feel to it. hence the dark carnival.

[@DocRobert]

@@kelvinkloud Word.

[@johnsnyder150]

Check out "When the Music's Over". Very existential. I've always thought it was one of their more powerful pieces -along with "The End".

[@stephenbrunn2200]

Absolutely must be listened to . It explains the whole vibe that was the Doors . They stood out among all other bands at the time .

[@DaveThomson]

Yes this performance kzbin.info/www/bejne/poS9XqmJp6ubkKc

[@TheJoshuaPimentel]

& The End

[@KC-bv9kf]

Immediately brought back images of “ The Lost Boys”.

[@zoegartham312]

likewise! I love this, the original, but I do think I like the cover that was in The Lost Boys a bit better.

[@ZacCostilla]

Same

[@midnightcryptworx]

The Doors is my all time favorite group. Jim was a genius; The Great American Poet. Named my dog after him, Morrison. PLEASE DO MORE!

[@benvasilinda9729]

I’m a huge Doors fan too. Just listened to all six albums today. Started with their debut album(The Doors) to LA Woman all in order when the came out. I skipped the 2 that they released without Jim but then listened to the last album they released An American Prayer(great album btw) because some of his best writings are in the album.

[@clarklee9820]

i named my dog after jim as well . mr mojorisen mojo for short

[@LN-Lifer]

I fell in love with this song the first time I watched The Lost Boys and again the 30-40 times I've watched it since

[@hellopaulie]

The best 80s movie.

[@scapito]

Same here

[@jenniferfoster1692]

Yes, the Doors and INXS!! Great movie, great music.

[@TheRetroManRandySavage]

Echo and the bunnymen sang that version. And I probably prefer that one in all honesty. Not hating on this though. It's obviously a classic.

[@LN-Lifer]

@@TheRetroManRandySavage they sang people are strange in Lost Boys?

[@djm0111]

The editor in me couldn’t handle whoever misspelled “you’re” about a thousand times in that lyric video. Come on people!

[@mikeevans1625]

Yep. And no one "rembers" your name... oof.

[@brovold72]

Drove me nuts

[@brianfarr9337]

When you’re strange, illiterate fanboys come out of the rain.

[@ricknelson2577]

Thank you! That was driving me nuts!

[@sjw5797]

Oooh, yes!

[@vincentgrogan7611]

THE DOORS SET A VIBE THAT NO OTHER BAND HAS MATCHED BEFORE OR AFTER....THEY ARE A MOOD UNTO THEMSELVES

[@hmpz36911]

The early, mellow Danzig tracks definitely remind me of The Doors in mood.

[@MrBaronCabron]

They always reminds me of old racing games and 1970s horror movies.

[@nayf7682]

One of the greatest bands of all time! "Kinda..." Haunting is the word I'd use!

[@justinwilton4603]

The doors "five to one" ...one of there finest x !!

[@dominrael8658]

yes i think Lex would love this one, about as close to heavy metal as the doors got.

[@robinreiley1828]

Soft Parade, Moonlight Drive, Crystal Ship, Strange Days, all lesser known, good songs by the Doors.

[@hillbillyhippie4235]

Nice reaction y'all, Doors- Break on Through and Riders on The Storm are very good

[@purple8289]

A song more about Jim's days before the Doors when he was doing things like hitchhiking across the country and feeling how people perceived him as an outsider.

[@kellifranklin4432]

This is such a wonderful song. It was used in the movie "The Lost Boys." I've always been partial to this song. Love the gear the both of y'all have on today!

[@MrJctii916]

Didn't Echo and the Bunnymen cover this song for the soundtrack of that movie?

[@mnomadvfx]

Different version of the song was used for Lost Boys. Either a cover from a different band or a rerecording.

[@mnomadvfx]

Yes!! Forgot who covered it but knew it was a different sound to this. EatBm is a great band all on its own - love Killing Moon.

[@OtherSideOfMorning]

@@MrJctii916 Yes They were actually asked by Manzarek to do the song for the movie (they wanted a couple of covers specifically)

[@ninja_tony]

Speaking of The Lost Boys, I would love for them to react to Cry Little Sister.

[@Cadinho93]

You guys should react to… The Doors - Riders On The Storm 🎸🤘

[@pauljansen1137]

so many song to choose from in fact...

[@keithschofield1158]

Never heard that one before how original

[@UnspecifiedHandle]

Brad: "...Telling attractive people they're not real people. They were saying it to you, so it was a little tone deaf." Brad just slid a little compliment in there on how hot his woman is. Nice. Slick!

[@crhu319]

S m o o t h

[@christianhebditch]

When Jim Morrison wrote this he had visited Robbie Krueger (the guitar player) and John Densmore the drummer he was depressed so they told him to take a walk up Sunset blvd and watch the sun rise! Which helped lighten his mood and caused him to write this song!

[@christinerobinson9372]

Jim Morrison was unique, to say the least. A genius. People are strange when they are not like you. But it's you who are not like them.

[@iDEATH]

The only thing we all truly have in common is that we are all different.

[@Sam-lx9sc]

One of their big hits is “Touch me”. Thanks, great channel.

[@rustyforceps1012]

C’mon, C’mon, C’mon, C’mon, now TOUCH ME, BABY!! 🎺

[@iDEATH]

One of my favourites, but it seems to have been somewhat forgotten. It's also kind of weird, in a good way.

[@tjm6983]

@@iDEATH it is weird. I wonder if there are any who might even say "brown?" It has kind of a big band sound to it, or something like that. Especially compared to the typical pop/rock radio songs of that time.

[@sumonjamal1653]

One of my fave Doors songs... 'Strange days'... 'Waiting for the sun' ... 'The crystal ship' by the Doors🔥🔥🔥 Jim Morrison of the Doors was a poet & a lyrical visionary.

[@annaoswald5943]

Roadhouse Blues by the Doors is an upbeat rockin' song that I think you both will enjoy.

[@kobebean12]

Live version

[@robjones2408]

This fabulous track came from "Strange Days". It was the personal favourite of The Doors themselves, but it didn't sell as well as their debut. Its' relative commercial failure tipped Jim Morrison into full-blown alcoholism. Even so, it still sounds as otherwordly as it did back in 1967. A magnificent track from a timeless classic album.

[@robinreiley1828]

My favorite Doors album.

[@Jackson-jd1um]

Correct me if I’m wrong but wasn’t Jim a full blown alcoholic when he was in high school

[@kelvinkloud]

it sold a boatload, just not as much as the first album.... it launched 1968 for them, their highwater mark year. this album solidified them as one of america's top bands.

[@stewartferguson6843]

Classic tune by the doors was on the sound track for the classic film The Lost boys defo worth watching

[@cajunsushi]

Started my bicycle paper route in 1968 and this was my first album. This song came later but that first album was a great introduction to the Doors.

[@Ursaokkkk]

Maybe It's time for "Riders On The Storm"

[@forgetaboutit1069]

Not sure how many people listen to George Winston, but the Doors “Break on Through” is what inspired him to play piano and he has a great album covering the Doors called Night Divides the Day including a cover of this song. Great stuff, especially his cover of Riders on the Storm

[@patrickbuckley344]

I have some George Winston albums, but I did not know that about his connection to The Doors! I would love to hear that album of his versions of Door's tunes☺

[@forgetaboutit1069]

@@patrickbuckley344 yeah, really cool stuff; blew my mind too when he said that Ray Manzarek’s keyboard is what propelled him to study it. Other awesome Door’s cover by Winston is The Crystal Ship. Definitely give a listen.

[@dantippett2676]

I think you nailed it Brad... it's not about being "strange" it's about feeling like you're always on the outside when you're in a strange place and people don't know you yet. When you don't "fit in" and you don't have any "connections" the world can start to look like a dark, ugly place. "people are strange, when you're a stranger" "women seem wicked, when you're unwanted" "streets are uneven, when you're down" ...although, confession here, one of those mis-heard lyric things... for thirty years I always though the last line was "streets are up, when you're down"... like everything you want to do and everywhere you want to go is an uphill battle, or, on a funnier note, like all those stories we used to get told as kids... "When I was your age, I had to walk three miles to school, uphill, BOTH ways!" Great choice! I'm not a huge Doors fan but I have always liked this one. Cheers!

[@joesmith8725]

Gothic rock/post-punk group, Echo and The Bunnymen covered this song back in the '80s for The Lost Boys (vampire movie). Did a great job on that. The Doors were one of their influences.

[@eddieclay5813]

An 80s song with a similar theme/message is 'People are People' by Depeche Mode. Song was a big early radio/MTV hit for them.

[@i.marchand4655]

Back when this came out (or thereabouts) we all thought that "when you're strange" meant "when you're stoned" or specifically "when you're tripping." 'Cause you know, when you're tripping, people really ARE strange. Of course, that may or may not have been what Jim meant by it.

[@04m6gto]

Just have to give a shout out to the person that made the lyrics video. "You're" is in that song about 437.5 times and they managed to spell it incorrectly every single time.

[@katherinemorelle7115]

It’s so frustrating! I don’t understand why people wouldn’t put effort into the lyrics if they’re uploading a lyric video. But incorrect lyrics and bad spelling seems to be more common than not. It drives me batty.

[@donaldr.pinson3351]

Also remember "rember".

[@joelspringman523]

My brother had the 45 of this and "Riders on the Storm". We played it on our old console stereo and played air guitar to it.

[@gablen23]

Their first album became an instant classic, and the very first song of that album "Break on through (to the other side)", is a must.

[@dmgallibond469]

The Doors are a very interesting and wonderful band. Their catalog is part blues, part psychadelic, part hard rock, part country, part emo/goth, and tinged with a little bit of jazz as well. Great reaction and wonderful discussion of the perspective Jim Morrison created in this song.

[@mditt7]

for me, this song captures the feeling of depression. When I have been clinically depressed, this song has come sadly to life for me

[@elmoomle4565]

The 'carnival' music feel of this tune definitely conveys 'strange'. Brilliant.

[@Blend-24]

I connect with this song and probably the only Doors song I could play over and over. Many times, during get togethers I often find myself drifting off away from the crowd and center activities to a place where I feel distant, rather people are close to me or not.

[@John__Dough]

I take this song as describing social anxiety and being socially awkward.

[@joepaskowski9091]

Always felt like this was the theme for a carnival side show. The music sounds like it’s coming from a tent and you can pay a dollar to see the freaks…but you’re the one that’s Strange too!

[@StanSwan]

Jim Morrison was a homeless guy living on the beach when he wrote this song and women turned their noses down to him. The irony was when he had hit records and made tons of money he could have any women he wanted. A brilliant social commentary.

[@JJ8KK]

When you're *_perceived_** to be strange* by others...

[@pleasantvalleypickerca7681]

The Doors are one of the greatest bands of the 60's/70's. They have many great songs/albums. You really need to explore their discography. Try "Light my fire", "Waiting for the sun", "Roadhouse Blues". If those songs don't make you love the Doors nothing will.

[@drmorqWarrenProject]

It is endearing when beautiful people dont know how attractive they are or they pretend they dnt care.

[@danhill5619]

You guys have got to do album sides to get the full effect just like we first heard them 4 or 5 tunes in a row will give both of you a way better perspective

[@lindacraig5439]

This is such an eerie feeling song. My all time favorite movie, The Lost Boys made this song really come alive for me.

[@yannhollister9091]

"The End" is their best song, a masterpiece

[@sean-ito_kel1336]

One of, if not THE, best songs in general! It’s in my top three of all time. The other two are Doors songs too.

[@surlechapeau]

B&L, The Doors "Roadhouse Blues" and "Love Her Madly" are next for you!!!! big rabbit hole

[@jamielehn6926]

I think you two come at your reactions from completely different angles. It’s great!

[@kathleenlowe3349]

Lex is spot on. He's looking at people from HIS eyes.

[@miker252]

I remember a Doors lyric from another song that goes something like, "Friendly strangers came to town. All the people put them down, but the women loved their ways. Come again some other day."

[@compnnburns8831]

Jim Morrison is considered by many to be a gifted poet reflecting issues and society of the mid to late 60's period. He was a very intelligent individual and attended UCLA living in a mobile home literally filled with books of classic literature. He would ask guests to pick up any book at random and read a line from it and he would invariably tell you the name of the book and the author. He used rock music as a medium to explore his poetry. Tortured soul and very interesting individual. His grave in Paris is 1 of the most visited attractions in the City. Like Rush bit of a rabbit hole although the body of music work only spands about 5 years.

[@anthonycecil7070]

You two are a perfect compliment to personalities. While Brad is the logical portion to the duo, Lex is the emotional component, thus creating a perfect balance. Neither seems offended by the interpretation of the other. A rare commodity. I am both envious and appreciative of your relationship.

[@lovestreet2675]

I LOVE you 2 together!! Different interpretations of fine art is so satisfying ❤

[@serialchiller1984]

Love the interpretations. It sounds like it has an old school circus tone to it like the dark side of the circus and being part of that life. Taking it from the point of view of people who were considered “freaks” to others but seeing normal people as strange in a sense.

[@romanrodriquez3816]

The End, When the Music's Over, Roadhouse Blues, The Changeling, The Soft Parade

[@reality6968]

When you're high on acid

[@barriehull7076]

In 1987 the Liverpool band Echo & The Bunnymen covered this song, reaching #29 in the UK charts. Their version, which was featured in the film The Lost Boys, was produced by Ray Manzarek, who also played on the track. In a scene from the movie, the vampires' cave contains a huge poster of Jim Morrison in his Jesus pose.

[@cstony111]

And the album this song is from is called"Strange Days" when I was a teenager I learned how to play this on guitar. I'm glad you liked the ending Chord it's a B7 chord sliding up a fret with reverb and you can hear strange overtones.One of my all time favorite albums, I saw the Doors Live in San Francisco, in 1969 they were perfect.

[@kelvinkloud]

how good were they in comparison to the other great talent of that era? ... did they clearly stand out?

[@jeremiahrose4681]

One of my favorite bands all time no question. RoadHouse blues is FUN....too many great songs too mention

[@TheRealMirCat]

5:40 Smooth, Brad, Smooth. And wholesome.

[@cristianovia]

Great lyrics! always made a strong impression on me. I think you can interpretate them in various ways, Morrison multilayered lyrics. The most obvious meaning to me is of prejudice and discrimination towards someone who looks or lives differently, like a homeless. Another vibe is around LSD and the way you feel when you are surrounded by a crowd of people. On a deeper level, as for most of The Doors songs, the fear of other people and society of Jim comes up. The sufferance of being able to fit into the established society, the fear of not understanding why toy don't fit, fear suffocated and dazed by alcohol and drugs and casual sex and all the things that make you feel good for a short while and forget the underlying issues.

[@stuarthastie6374]

This is a German cabaret tne from the early 1930s. Morrison was influenced Bertolt Brecht, "Whiskey Bar"eg.

[@LivingCanvasFilms]

JIm Morrison is the LIZARD KING, A POET AND A PROPHET! Their music is whimsical and the lyrics are dark, poetic, and insightful.

[@Pink_Chanel_Princess]

Yessss! The Doors! Could you also react to these by them: "You're lost little girl" , "Love street" , "My eyes have seen you" , "Crystal ship" "Ghost song" and "Hello I Love You" :)

[@DocRobert]

I always forget about “My Eyes Have Seen You.” Such a dope song.

[@MitchJohnson0110]

Very good on Brad for picking up the point of the lyrics early. The message of the song is how your perception changes based on your mental state despite the world around you being the same. Altering perception was a key point of The Doors' music. The bright sound of many songs is contrasted by very dark messages and themes.

[@d-2793]

the Doors! Jim Morrison was the lead singer and wrote most sons. great reaction song. love this one! You guys react to really good tunes

[@richardlicht7927]

I used the first few lines of this song as my high school yearbook quote in 1980.

[@RossIsFine]

I actually met Jim Morrisons dad and family back in 2006 and 07 in the Navy. His dad was my patient, as he was former Navy. He thought his son was still alive. Lol

[@lloyderc]

He never considered himself a singer. Always a poet . The end is one that will blow you away

[@karengoodenough827]

Just went to see the Doors movie that was in theaters for one night only, Nov 4th. It was of their concert at the Hollywood Bowl in ‘68, it was great

[@sebastdel3556]

The Doors - Indian Summer....... one of the best poetry

[@billcephus]

“Touch me” and “Love me two times” are my favorite Doors songs.

[@jamespuleo3269]

(This might be the first time I've watched one of *your* reactions, but) you two get extra bonus points for actually *playing* the piece of music within the first 10 seconds !!!

[@speleokeir]

The doors were a great band and this has always been one of my favourites. The spelling and grammar in that lyric video made me wince though!

[@dlpowers3898]

The Doors are the ultimate classic psychedelic rock band. Even if they did only have one guitar-player(Robby Krieger) but did record with others for records etc. thx for sharing Brad & Lex :)

[@rogerlewis6488]

Jim also suffered from depression from time to time and when you are in that darkness that is often how you feel and you don't want anything to do with other people because of it, and you end up faking everyday relationships just to get by, and that is so draining.

[@tpndgo2061]

" every thing is f*** up as usual " 😂 - Jim " lizard king " Morrison -

[@OddTimeMan]

Take a drink every time "you're" is misspelled.

[@rwfrench66GenX]

Great reaction! The Doors were another band with great sound quality recordings and they didn’t have a full time bass player so they used studio musicians.

[@donshane7091]

Lex's "LIT" hat is reminding me there's a band by that name. I remember one of their tunes is "My Own Worst Enemy."

[@johnhawk1089]

The Doors had no bass guitar in the band. The keyboardist played two different keyboards at the same time. One of those keyboards had a bass sound and filled in for the bass.

[@HBFTimmahh]

His Cadence is impecable. Mr Mojo Risen- Jim Morrison. The Lizard King Snake.

[@jonjoreynoldsgranner7307]

echo and the bunnymen did a brilliant cover of this in te 80s. you should have a quick listen. they have a goth doors vibe

[@Its_Dave_Just_Dave]

Yeah, for The Lost Boys, really good cover

[@michaeldenny6851]

Great selection. The Doors are quite a ride if you start digging into their catalog

[@experienceanimation217]

The end by the doors. Beautifully haunting song

[@zippo_muk9254]

*This was such a good song in the movie Lost Boys.* I wonder if brad and lex will do movie reactions in the future.

[@mikenielsen7008]

Song was used in the movie The Lost Boys, Great soundtrack.

[@MrSchism]

This is one of the songs I teach beginner guitarists, especially teenagers.

[@faust3904]

Brad will love the lyrics to their Riders On The Storm. Jim, the singer, was literally a poet put to music. Another Great Reaction guys 🙏

[@sailor213100]

Jim Morrison was a poet and did know it. He was talking in poetic terms though singing a song. Listen to Alabama Whiskey Song from the Doors a great song.

[@steveullrich7737]

As you alluded to the musical adds to the feeling; the music had a carnival show like feel.

[@whiterabbit75]

"When your strange" My strange what?

[@capstan50g]

This and Light My Fire are my favorite Doors songs. I also like the creepy sound and the point it makes about in-groups and out-groups. Nice choice, guys!

[@MichaelTaylor-qp2xf]

The Doors have a number of great songs that you should listen to, I believe their biggest hit is "Break On Through (To The Other Side".

[@greggflynn2423]

The End is the ultimate Doors classic.

[@goofybastrd6856]

The End is the Doors, musical and lyrical masterpiece.