First Time Hearing The Doors 🎵 L.A. Woman Reaction

[@henriettaskolnick4445]

LA Woman is a personification of the city of LA as a woman; it's darkness, bleakness, the underbelly of the city and its denizens. Nope, the Doors didn't perform at Woodstock. Morrison's voice is in the baritone register which helps give it a "mature" sounding resonance. They formed in 1965 in LA and produced 6 albums in 5 years. Morrison died in 1971 and the band tried to continue as a trio until finally disbanding in 1973.

[@JFish2384]

Yup. You beat me to it. The song, which is my favorite Doors song of all time, is about The City of L.A. with a twist...He is singing about LA but, as though LA is a woman. Once you get what he's doing and then listen to the song again it makes perfect sense😁

[@JFish2384]

Also. I love you guys' reaction vids. Keep going with them 😁

[@jmag579]

John Densmore was the guy who inspired me to start playing drums too.

[@thereal_ap232]

Facts!!

[@chuckwilliams6261]

Mr. Mojo Risin is an anagram of Jim Morrison.

[@tube396]

I got to see The Doors in concert twice when they came to my city in 1968 and again in 1970. I was 16 years old at the first concert and 18 years old at the 2nd one. They have always been my favorite band.

[@funkadelicatessen]

You can hear that The Doors were an excellent band, not only Jim Morrison and a couple of guys. This is one of the greatest rock classics for ever.

[@sallydeppe8575]

Absolutely the pinnacle of rock from then.

[@killerb6792]

LA Woman is a masterclass in jazz/rock/blues fusion. Nothing sounded like this in the 70s. Nothing has sounded like this since. They were at the absolute peak, miles above their peers. That's why anyone that's ever picked up an instrument knows who they are.

[@Edward-6909]

I agree such a unique capture of magic .those three genres ARE AMERICA jazz/rock/blues are the american origin to all modern day music from american culture rock & rap & all in between & to this day no one has such a sound.

[@jwardbass4452]

Based Exmilitary profile pic

[@bernie4366]

The Doors definitely had their own sound, but saying they were 'miles above' The Beatles, Zep, CCR etc is overdoing it a bit lol... there are a lot of incredible and very unique bands in the early 70's, late 60's.

[@shuroom57]

Without trashing other bands to champion the Doors, I can say that there will never be another band like them: a classical keyboardist, flamenco guitarist, jazz drummer, fronted by a baritone poet with one foot in the afterlife.

[@clifftanton8385]

Masters The greatest American rock n roll blues jazz and everything else band of this time or that one for that matter transformational

[@michaeldaugette802]

This song is about the city of L.A. viewed as a woman as his perspective!

[@mr.invisable6919]

I lived there, it really does reflect the vib of the city.

[@noneofurbizness5838]

Bingo! Thanks 👍!

[@noneofurbizness5838]

I would recommend watching the movie with Val Kilmer. Don't know how accurate it is but it's a great ride.

[@michaeldaugette802]

@@noneofurbizness5838 It wasn’t accurate depiction of Jim Morrison as the Director Oliver Stone said it was just a impressionist painting of the life of Jim Morrison but I still liked it too ! I remember when the movie came out about the hype of the movie ! It was cool though ! I was involved in 60s style music as a guitarist and this a a good way to kinda dive deeper in the late 60s psychedelic rock genre ! It peaked a lot of interest in the groovy hippie vibe!

[@edwardcurl3856]

There's an a guy in the comments section trying to say that the line I see your hair is burning hill are full of fire is bout Morrison faking his death and leaving pam courson..it's not that has been debunked by the doors themselves.oh I can decipher what it really means other people can't..smfh..the doors explained this already..in multiple interviews..this nothing but incorporated eye's and others loose interpretation of that specific lyric..smh!!!!

[@jg8784]

A cool fact when recording ‘L.A. Woman” is Jim was singing in the bathroom of the studio and loved how his voice sounded in there. So he recorded the vocals sitting in the bathroom, rigging up a mic while the band played in the actual recording studio.

[@wayneshearon3203]

Absolutely correct.

[@Derry_Aire]

Was he sitting in the bath?

[@Nortongroove]

On the lieu,,,,?

[@joemaldonado9231]

This is a love letter to L.A., my friends. The “woman” he keeps referring to is L.A. and this is blues turned into rock music. Many of the Doors music is based in blues.

[@eaglebauersrecordcollection]

Correct. Jim Morrison himself said this song is about Los Angeles itself, the only city he ever really considered his home.

[@jackkelly7855]

Rock is all derived from blues numbnuts

[@shawnyoung8752]

Him singing Mr. MOJO RISEN? He told some that if he ever disappeared he would contact them with that name. It's a anagram for his name.

[@vrvaughn]

I love watching young people try and figure this eras music out completely without any understanding of context and out of chronological order of a band’s development not to mention its place in music history...

[@josephdockemeyer6782]

In the late 60's, that conversation would have gone much more slowly and with far, far less words but very well enunciated. HER: Hey, man... Isn't that Jim Morrison? HIM: ...right on. HER: ...yeah. HIM: ...right. HER: ...cool.

[@treebeard8475]

@@josephdockemeyer6782 “far out”

[@treebeard8475]

@Butt Whole it’s not hard to decipher it wasn’t meant to be. If you can’t decipher it it’s not a negative thing. That being said I get where your coming from but I think it more is about the emotion of live music and the music of the time that would make you weep on a rainy night at a concert where drugs may have been consumed. I can desipher most songs from this era and I’m fairly young. Throw on some Grateful Dead and I have a very hard time deciding what the songs are about because some of writing is 1940s and older. And that’s one of my favorite bands! Life is just experiences that mean nothing in my opinion so let your freak flag fly 🤙

[@treebeard8475]

@Butt Whole also I think the original comment was less about finding the real message of the music which you would have to ask the writer so you may never know and more about the cultural battles being fought and the crazy crazy times. We also live in crazy times I see very talented artist even today with the same gusto as their predecessors

[@LordEriolTolkien]

@@josephdockemeyer6782 groovy, man

[@zkeletonz001]

My absolute favorite doors song. "Are you a lucky little lady in the city of light Or just another lost angel City of night" So simple, so perfect, so expressive, so elegant.

[@goldenbull2157]

You get a voice like that when you pack 70 years of living into just 28 years.

[@negativeindustrial]

27

[@stephaneherringtoniowritin4986]

@@negativeindustrial Quite!

[@boonnathan]

Well said

[@michaelserby-xp2ih]

27.5 years old JDM

[@danielbalderas3548]

He was 27

[@sumonjamal1653]

Jim Morrison had a great voice... this was his rock n' roll vocals... he also had a smooth side - listen to 'Riders on the storm' ... 'Waiting for the sun' ... "Hello I love you" The Doors were a 60's band, but this was 1970... shortly before he died in 1971 @ age 27😪

[@franciscoramirez4179]

The Cristal ship, universal mind!👌👌👌

[@pablposornio1840]

México city!!! Love Morrison,,,,👍🏻🔥🔥🔥

[@patrickcrawford6404]

I've watched a LOT of these and I'm just working through a bunch of "old" stuff. My only statement is I LOVE Lex's enjoyment of all genres. Always makes me happy. Don't ever lose that joy Lex. Brad, do not f this up, you won the lottery.

[@sifkn]

Riders of the Storm, The End, Break On Through, When The Music’s Over so many great songs....Mr. MoJo the Lizardking with The Doors I love them

[@xenovirus6507]

Same

[@tolkiyay3085]

I mean the whole L. A. Woman album is a masterpiece. Hyacinth House is my favorite of that specific album.

[@daddyoca69]

five to one

[@bobszejk9620]

Please react to "The End". Your faces will keep us all thoroughly entertained for about 10 minutes 😆

[@MsSweetNNaughty]

Dude….that’s always a fun reaction to watch… lol

[@rwfrench66GenX]

There are two versions, you might want to warn them about the x-rated version where Morrison talks about raping his mother

[@MrTenkoura]

@@rwfrench66GenX no spoiler..

[@rwfrench66GenX]

@@MrTenkoura Brad & Lex run a pretty family oriented channel and it’s not right to suggest a song like The End without warning them about the content.

[@bobszejk9620]

@@rwfrench66GenX Last I checked, they're both adults

[@ginoshi3447]

I haven't heard one song from The Doors that has been bad. The whole band is the definition of talented.

[@jamesrichardc858]

here is something youll find interesting, when morrison was singing that song his girl Pamela was giving him head and when he came you can hear it in his voice when hes singing Mr Mojo Risin...which is his name Jim Morrison spelled out Mr Mojo Risin...cool huh

[@philweeks8459]

You're listening to a ragtime/blues pianist, jazz-influenced drummer, playing with a flamingo-styled guitarist fueling a drunken beatnik poet that was way ahead of their time. You're correct in recognizing a young man with an older man's soul. Hard living and abusing intoxicants not only age a person's body but also add years to a shortened life.

[@yogijaya2897]

#27club

[@bronzegod8037]

Didn't notice the guitarist standing on one leg.

[@billyjoechambers8494]

@@bronzegod8037 😃

[@Flaschenteufel]

that's just his voice and some whiskey :D just stop :D

[@exerciseforidiots2296]

😂👍Well said

[@markclark6824]

It's about the vices and the dark under belly of L.A.

[@RobertBreedon-c3b]

Motel Money Murder Madness is line for Sam Cooke who was killed at the Hacienda Motel in L.A. on Dec 11, 1964.

[@robc.8269]

Jim Morrison was drinking pretty heavy by this time, but keep listening. Check out "Roadhouse blues", "Alabama song(whiskey bar)", "five to one", "Break on through", "light my fire" & "Maggie Magill". Please & thank you. Val Kimer also starred as Jim Morrison in The Doors movie. Not all the lyrics made sense, Jim was a poet at heart.

[@zackbalins658]

Agreed…but my guy, you can’t leave out Riders on the Storm. One of my favorites is Love Street though. But all in all, agreed.

[@seanbrent8294]

Five to one, baby! One in five…

[@Motown-1966]

Luv, luv, luvvvv the “Alabama Song (Whiskey Bar)” song. That ‘n “Ppl Are Strange.”

[@augustodutra3839]

"When the music is over" and "The End" are epic songs by the doors.

[@JB-xh5mc]

Crystal Ship.

[@jdm1066]

@@JB-xh5mc Breaking Bad had a real missed opportunity with using that song somewhere in the show.

[@aaronandfelicia]

The End was a classic! That song actually got them fired from the whisky a go go due to its graphic lyrics. Especially the part where he said, "Mother, I want to F*** you". The owner called Jim a sick F**k and fired them. But the Elektra record rep was there and that is when they got signed.

[@williamswiniuch7527]

@@aaronandfelicia “cuz that’s what I’m into man!”

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

Yup and way better but they re not top 40 so only real men liked the real doors

[@jonathansmith3742]

The musicianship of Robbie, Ray and John is just incredible.

[@davidkyle5017]

They were brilliant.

[@johndef5075]

Very tight...

[@Tijuanabill]

Ray playing 2 parts except when he plays 3 is just ridic

[@easyrolling]

one of the great fadeouts ever

[@nodaysback1]

Densmore's snare hits like a Swiss watch during all of the up-tempo parts and his free-time floats like smoke in the air... Priceless!

[@craigwhip]

One thing about Jim is, he was always mysterious - if you rearrange all the letters in Mr. Mojo Risin, it spells Jim Morrison

[@johnbruno3285]

You just blew my mind..I never realized that.

[@brettkenschaft4239]

Yay! Not many people seem to know that. It's called an anagram.

[@TheBlueDragon86]

The Doors are my second favorite band of all time and I never realized that. Wow, thanks for that revelation!

[@robertdoble7665]

Just now figuring that out. shit.

[@robertdoble7665]

@@brettkenschaft4239 Danica Does anyone notice I cause accidents"? GB

[@frogsterjonesiii6482]

Morrison aged dramatically from 6 years of heavy alcohol and drug use. His last couple years it was mostly alcohol. He looked his age on the first album. By L.A. Woman he looked 50

[@annaoswald5943]

The Doors have many different sounds and vibes during their unfortunate short career. Roadhouse Blues rocks from start to finish. It might not get many requests but " Peace Frog" is my personal fav.

[@rm1387]

I second Peace Frog -- love that song.

[@glida458]

Unfortunately short*

[@randomhockeyguy9149]

Peace Frog thirded. One of my favs by The Doors.

[@p.b.palaciosalmafuerte3463]

Nex to it, blue sunday.

[@annaoswald5943]

@@glida458 Peace Frog/Blue Sunday really what does it for me.

[@peckish_tooth6515]

Probably the best groove they ever laid down. This and "Riders on the Storm".

[@7777srd]

Roadhouse Blues?

[@HorbTheOrangutan]

@@7777srd now that's a groove, for me it's LA Woman, Riders on the storm, Roadhouse Blues, The Soft Parade, and my personal favorite, Ghost Song.

[@pimvanderkleij998]

Mr MOJO Risin is an anagram of Jim Morrison

[@thebrhinocerous]

@@HorbTheOrangutan Great list...personally, I have to add Maggie M'Gill and Peace Frog in there, too. It's just really hard to go wrong...

[@bungholeshagnasty]

@@thebrhinocerous Love Her Madly

[@philbather6557]

One of the greatest songs ever written and recorded 😘

[@lordweldatron.9955]

Congratulations, you just heard one of the greatest bands of all time, absolutely love this band, pure class 🙂👍🙂.

[@floyd66brescia48]

67’s debut album wuz a masterpiece, Jim was barely 24 years old.

[@juniorjohnson9509]

Absolutely brilliant band. Morrison was a master poet, and the rest of the band had serious chops. Very typical of the bands of that time - talent way beyond what we see today.

[@interdimensionalsteve8172]

You ever listen to An American Prayer? Speaking of his poetry side. I love that album but a lot of people don't even know it exists!

[@bobbiewallace4008]

People still visit him Morrison in France where he died after an overdose

[@omega1231]

"talent way beyond what we see today." ... tell me you don't actually listen to modern music, without telling me you don't listen to modern music at all. Stop listening to the radio and think "that's modern music" Radio is dead, record labels are largelly dead etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. What a tired, archaic arguement.

[@tkaki6029]

Krieger, Manzarek and Densmore are under rated musicians

[@clash79]

@@omega1231 it makes old people feel better to think their music was the best ever made

[@RetroClassic66]

Morrison had an amazing voice, but it was even deeper and had a whiskey edge to it by the time this was recorded in 1970. He was also sporting a thick full beard by this time and had gained a bit of weight and no longer had the Greek god look that he did in 1967 and 1968. As for the tune, this is straight up blues. Morrison was especially glad that the group was finally recording a pure blues album. Their overall work is very, very eclectic. Stylistically VERY different from not only today but even from other bands in the 60s. They had a very unique sound and played in very different styles from album to album, song to song. Very difficult to pigeonhole them as a group. You just have to listen to their entire works from 1966-1970. Definitely a musical education. Seeing Oliver Stone's movie about them and some documentaries about the band are also recommended.

[@alexhartman6144]

You'll have to do riders on the storm or roadhouse blues next :)

[@Wasteland_FX]

riders on the storm is incredible, definetly worth checking out

[@cathyortiz1280]

Roadhouse Blues is my favorite. Esp the live version where he screams at the beginning. So much energy.

[@jamellelangfordiii3586]

@@cathyortiz1280 mine and my wife's as well. I listened to all doors albums, on cd, on a road trip with my mom from socal to Montana. Is a cool memory, really fun trip.

[@babylonsister118]

Or Crystal Ships

[@sourisvoleur4854]

Add my vote to Storm. Incredible song.

[@Joepacalypse1107]

Mr. Mojorisin = Jim Morrison scrambled This was their last album, where his voice had deepened and matured a bit. He recorded his vocals for this album in a bathroom in their apartment.

[@stedevo7149]

In the bathroom of electra recording studios👍

[@petehutcheon]

Actually the bathroom of the doors workshop on lac cienaga boulevard

[@Music--ng8cd]

Also, he seemed to want to alter his appearance/persona (The Changeling), gaining weight and growing a beard.

[@edb6690]

Chain smoking and copious amounts of liquor gave that gravely sound.

[@frequentsee3815]

The reason he recorded in the bathroom was because he was drinking so much lol

[@johnd.cooney5975]

Played every nite (early morning) as they were closing - cleaning up the Hilltop Bar & Grill. Thats all I can remember !

[@bentindle9036]

Arguably the best American classic rock band. Morrison was a poet and his songwriting shows it. Deep with symbolism. Even the band name is symbolism. Doors of perception.

[@jerryparks6123]

Wrong! The best American classic rock band was BOB SEGERS, SILVER BULLET BAND, HANDS DOWN! The BAND and BOB SEGER were around for 50 YEARS! .

[@ziggymarlowe5654]

Mr. Mojo Rising is an anagram of Jim Morrison's name. Mojo is an old blues term referring to sex, in the song it goes from slow and dark gradually speeding up to represent orgasm. The Doors weren't being subtle. The title of the song is a metaphor, indicating L.A. (Los Angeles) as a woman. We old codgers in our 60s & 70s had some fun back then. LOL, Good reaction guys!

[@joelosminski4525]

This woman is absolutely brilliant in her beauty. No disrespect. Simply amazing

[@827dusty]

This is about the city of L.A. as if it were a woman. "I see your Hair is Burning," refers to the annual fires that scorch the Hills of Los Angles every year. Jim Morrison was crazy as Hell, but he was a poet, more than a "FrontMan" for a 60s Rock Band. The Doors are freaking legends. If your 50 or older, you know about The Doors. One of the greatest Bands ever.

[@p.h.5752]

When Jim Morrison was drinking or drunk...he had an alter ego he named "Jimbo". In this song Jimbo is singing, not Jim. Although he had a strong voice to begin with, drunk he was something else entirely.

[@humboldtharry4248]

Yeah he’s perfectly hammered. But in a great way! Love the growl it gives his voice.

[@unclesalty9827]

He O.D'd in a bathtub in Amsterdam

[@danielmcgee2879]

@@unclesalty9827 I always thought he died in France?.......I need to make google my friend I guess...lol

[@unclesalty9827]

It was Amsterdam,I remember when it happened

[@unclesalty9827]

Unless it was teenage b.s. like mama Cass choking on a sandwich

[@Rockabilly642]

I saw the Doors twice...Santa Clara Fairgrounds and The Continental Ballroom in Santa Clara...Morrison and Robby Krieger wrote most of their hits...

[@rwfrench66GenX]

If I’m doing 55 when this song comes on I’m doing 80 by the time the snare starts popping! The bass is just sinister!

[@Hillbilly_78]

One of the greatest songs of all time. I grew up listening to the Doors, Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, thanks to my dad. My mom raised me listening to the Supremes, Stevie Wonder and the Jackson 5. Looking back now I appreciate my musical upbringing.

[@johncannon7248]

Just started watching your videos today watched about a dozen. Lex you are beautiful and it is so much fun to watch you getting into the music. He is singing about L.A. itself

[@ANOK541]

His voice was like that cause of all the whiskey and chain smoking..if you hear their earlier albums his voice is much clearer and youthful..check out crystal ship ✌🏽

[@Phoenix7878]

Listen to that bass - crazy talented Jerry Scheff, Elvis' bass player in the '70's

[@AlexTaylor-i3o]

I lived in LA from 1979 until 1984 and every time I hear the intro to LA Woman I'm back driving once the Santa Monica freeway.

[@richardking888]

Mr Mojo Risin spells Jim Jim Morrison. He's is singing about LA as a woman metaphorically. The Doors are a jazz blues rock etc band. Unique, 1 of a kind. Timeless.

[@MegaTurkeylips]

Jim was a poet. He had never sung. They had him take singing lessons so he could deliver his poetry. And look what he gave us.

[@brianfisher6165]

Jim was an amazing poet, singer and entertainer!!! Can't go wrong with Doors!!! late 60's early 70's psycelelic rock!!!! 👌👍✌😎

[@smokinnplatez1426]

No he was not an amazing poet. He is considered a joke among the poet community. Is easy equivalent to jewel as a poet

[@davidpardine342]

@@smokinnplatez1426 his song lyrics are loved by many. who cares what a community thinks of his poetry.

[@cathyortiz1280]

@@smokinnplatez1426 Poetry & lyrics are very subjective. Some people don't like Bukowski who was the father of modern poetry but some hate him because his poems don't rhyme & they're very crass. But that's what some people love about him. Some "poetry groups" can be very old fashioned & snooty (like yours, probably) but some can be very modern & hip.

[@smokinnplatez1426]

@@cathyortiz1280 you are just drunk on his mystique it is very obvious from your comments

[@DanSolo871]

His writing is overrated. If you want a true poet during this time, Jimi Hendrix was a far better lyricist.

[@paranormalskeptic3893]

Jim Morrison had what’s called a baritone voice. So it sounds deeper than what you are used to. Ian Curtis of Joy Division also had a baritone voice., as did David Bowie. Jimi Hendrix and Mick Jagger are known as baritones as well. Doesn’t mean you’re an “old ass man”, just means you sing at a deeper octave.

[@christym82]

I like the The Ghost Song and The End by the Doors. My mom was a fan so of course I loved them too.

[@Blackdog06019]

I had an English project in hs that I used The Ghost Song for.. its such an amazing song and very well done too!

[@tomroome4118]

"Riders On The Storm" MUST be next!!!

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

Nope When The Music's Over or the End stop the top 40

[@richardgibby2911]

You trying to scare them off.

[@frequentsee3815]

Riders was the last song they ever recorded

[@osocool1too]

Jim Morrison had an amazing range, and I recall at the time lamenting his loss, as we had lost so many great musicians 1970 to 1972...Jimi Hendrix, Mama Cass, and others basically from drug overdoses and alcohol. RIP to them all.

[@jaycordner3890]

Jim Morrison is a legend. His voice is awesome. The Doors have an amazing catalogue. They were so blues mix with rock.. so so sick

[@manchesterexplorer8519]

I agree not one bad song.

[@jeffsartor6577]

LA Woman is the city itself. “I see your hair is burning, hills are filled with fire.” Etc.

[@henrikhielm4189]

Love digging the Doors with you guys. This is one of the last Doors songs I fell in Love with. But I fell in Love with them all one after the other. ❤️

[@tomhaan1633]

The great Jerry Scheff on bass here and many Doors tunes (played bass for Elvis also).

[@BootLegJustice]

One of my favorite bands from back in the day. I cried when the lizard king died. Mr Mojo Risen is an anagram of Jims name, and a Mojo is from old blues terminology that refers to ones "sex drive." LA woman was one of the last tunes they recorded before Jim went off to Paris where he died!

[@sppecials606]

How old are you? First time I hear for his death was 9 years after he actually died (I was 14) so I suppose it was a bit too late to cry but I recall I was like "wait he isn't alive anymore?! Oooo shit nooo whyyy, why had to be that way this is not fair!

[@mystisage13]

@@sppecials606 why? Heroin, sadly☹

[@sppecials606]

@@mystisage13 @ Pam messed up, he thought it was cocain.

[@thefobbieii2888]

LA Woman is one of the greatest albums ever and the last of the Doors albums in 1971! I highly recommend this album especially with one of the greatest introduction songs ever into a album "The Changeling!" The woman in this song the Doors are singing about is the city LA! Jim Morrison who wrote the words to the songs was a poet!

[@jeffreykennedy1266]

Morrison was basically a poet, who met some musicians… The Doors was the result…

[@chief45kc2572]

Jim was DEEP in the sauce when this was recorded. Alcohol can age someone a lot. Especially multiple bottles a day along with who knows what pills and psychedelics.

[@johnLennon255]

Don’t forget cocaine. During LA woman he was using it heavy

[@TheNewRevolution]

Morrison was actually drunk AF during the recording of LA woman and actually did the song in 1 take. There's no splicing takes together, no overdubs. The mix is a performance. That's why it sounds like it does. It's live performance without an audience.

[@jeffreyboyer3714]

@@TheNewRevolution Yep. If I recall correctly, the rest of the band had laid all the tracks already, because Jim had been missing and never showed up for the recording sessions until they were all done, because he was on a multiple day bender, likely drugged and drunk the entire time, showed up completely hammered, continued drinking, recorded LA Woman in one take, completely drunk. I think the band even included that interlude, anticipating the spots Jim would likely want to go off, as he was usually wont to do...and they nailed it.

[@tonecapone8392]

bro your so lucky to find a woman with this groove and sweetness

[@shaunellis3060]

Just FYI Jim Morrison is one of America's greatest poets, so please look at his lyrics in that fashion. They make more sense if you know that most songs are poems.

[@anthonyv6962]

Let's be real greatest poet? I don't think you will find many to agree with you. Yes he and the doors were hella good. Shel Silverstien is way better as is almost every girl in middle school.

[@wiseoldfool101]

Americas greatest poet? hu

[@MrThumbs63]

@@anthonyv6962 spot on!

[@Omegaphats]

James Douglas Morrison

[@Omegaphats]

@@anthonyv6962 yawn

[@murrayspiffy2815]

Lex is a quick study on lyrics and intonations. Brad is wondering why everything isn't literal.

[@samuraijacques952]

Dude's a robot. She's clearly carrying this channel on her back

[@davegutierrez5553]

Jim was a poet first singer second. Its difficult to try to rationalize exactly what the lyrics literally meant. It had different meaning for everyone. True poet genius.

[@Rick999888]

@@samuraijacques952 unfair I think. it's the combination that makes it and gives it depth. So many other channels where they just LOOOOOOVE every single tune and always laugh and are amazed in that kind of "internet exploded and twitter blows up" kind of way that seems popular these days.

[@Deken]

@@samuraijacques952, you're wrong. Brad certainly is no robot. The genres Brad & Lex have been delving into are neither of their normal preferences of music. This song was their first introduction to The Doors. So, yeah, they're learning and ballsy enough to discuss what might seem like weird lyrics to millennials, but they're *appreciating the music and history.* They also expose many others to songs we members of the channel suggest they react to. Sure, Brad's mind is much more literal when it comes to trying to find meaning in lyrics, but that's just the way he's built. Now and again, Brad will catch things about songs that Lex doesn't. Lex, on the other hand, seems like a sponge soaking in every drop of a song. Then, can wring out a litany of expressions and interpretations of lyrics that are often spot on. They bounce ideas off one another, and both add value to the team they've created. From what I've seen on the live streams, both seem to be genuinely nice people who also have great personalities. So, nope, not a robot.

[@timelesstravelclub6240]

Brad is the Dean Martin to her Jerry Lewis. It works!

[@Itsakindamagic]

The phrasing about the hills on fire, her hair burning.. If you grew up in LA like I did you see that in your minds eye as he sings it. No question, this ain't no woman he is singing of, it's the LA basin and all the darkness of it.

[@chuckcelemin4345]

The first album I ever bought with my own money. To this day it's the best money I ever spent.

[@robertlavorna2968]

i had to stop ,their ignorance with this song got to me, such a classic song done by a classic group...

[@karl-heinzfrank1887]

My first Album was Deep Purple in Rock. That was 50 jears ago. Still have that Album. Back then Rock Musik was Musik. PS RIP Jim.

[@obyvatel]

_He's an old blues man, been singin' the blues ever since the world began_

[@brianhowell6423]

Mr. Mojo risin is an anagram for Jim Morison, he called his “member” that

[@mikes3827]

Aside from Elvis, The Doors' lead singer Jim Morrison was arguably THE most iconic front man in rock history, in terms of his singing ability, being a great lyricist, BIG TIME natural charisma, the ladies went crazy for him, and despite his wild & short life, Jim never shit on his fans or his band mates.

[@markhooker8520]

Rickard Ashcroft when with The Verve.

[@jessemartinez2606]

Freddy mercury

[@geofftottenperthcoys9944]

I was never an Elvis fan, but damn he had a voice!

[@tinman7065]

cough....cough Robert Plant....cough

[@andymullarx6365]

Except when he was Jimbo. Then watch out.

[@TheNewRevolution]

The look on your faces when Morrison starts singing is priceless. One quick fact about the recording will surprise you. Morrison was actually very intoxicated and did the song in 1 take. There's no splicing, no overdubs. The mix is actually a performance. I need to catch 1 of your live streams. I've studied Rock since I was a child and I've been called a rock encyclopedia. I can provide tons of useless information for your live streams that your audience may enjoy.

[@agents977]

Yep…you said it all for me. No need to comment now.

[@nathanlopez3178]

He did not do it in one take, there’s other takes that can be found on the doors album alternate takes.

[@TheNewRevolution]

@@nathanlopez3178 Both Ray Manzerak and Jon Densmore have stated on multiple occasions that LA Woman is one take from start to finish and that Morrison was very intoxicated in the take that was used on LA Woman. They would know, they were there. Explain to me how alternate versions means that it wasn't done in one take? 🤔 Producer Paul Rothschild actually quit when they started the album, because it was so bad initially. So The Doors ended up producing the album themselves. They've stated in countless interviews they just ran through every song several times and almost every song on the album is 1 take. The version of the song on the Alternate Takes album is likely 1 take as well but I have not heard any of them confirm this, so I will not state that definitively. But the original version of LA Woman is definitely 1 take.

[@nathanlopez3178]

@@TheNewRevolution there’s two different versions. It wasn’t the final take

[@nathanlopez3178]

@@TheNewRevolution you are right though I wasn’t there, just my observation 🤙

[@85danny851]

I always take a look around to see which way the wind blow when I go somewhere. Love Love Love this song.

[@foxmulder8139]

By far the best band of the 60's for me, Jim Morrison is a GOD of a lead man. For a band that was together for such a short time they made an amazing catologue of genre mashing music on their own terms. A very special group of musicians. Mr Mojo Risin' is an anagram of Jim Morrison and when I realised that when I was high it was a mind exploding moment haha

[@basildavidson4597]

Brad, “ where did you hear that voice?” Lex’s squirm, priceless. Really appreciate you guys.

[@ericthiel4053]

This is one of those songs that no matter what is going on or how crummy my day is, never fails to switch my mood up. Such an amazing song...

[@richardlefaive1944]

It's an ode to city of LA. Morrison's lyrics are highly interpretive and always disjointed because he was an above average poet. He didn't go in much for the direct. He also wrote most of his lyrics high as a kite on peyote.

[@laurilydecker7225]

Frist, Lex, you are sooo much fun watch when you hear a song for the first time. Your reaction to the "music" is seen on the screen with true joy (or not), and your smile is wonderful. Brad, I think I read somewhere that you come from mostly hip-hop, and the lyrics mean a lot to you. The lyrics of the composers back in the 60's and 70's were drug fueled, and they tried to shield you from the meaning, but give you a taste of what it was, as many words back then could not be used, they were censored. Many of us had to listen to songs a few times to get the "feeling" of it, and perhaps years to interpret what the meaning was. There are arguments to this day about what some songs mean. But, I think if you listen to the song for all its complex notions, (lyrics and sound) and then go back later to interpret to meaning, might better serve you when exploring music from this time period. Also remember that (most) all the members of these bands played musical instruments with no auto-tune for the voice overs.

[@scrook1027]

Like when they cut the lyrics to "Let's spend the night together," to lets spend together on the airplay, but the album had the correct lyrics.

[@Watthead80]

You should give Peace Frog or Celebration of the Lizard a listen. Peace frog is a short funky grove song. Whereas Celebration of the Lizard is 15 minutes of Jim doing spoken word poetry. He was not a typical song writer, his lyrics were written more like poems, which have a completely different structure that song.

[@SG-js2qn]

This is jazz influenced blues rock with beat poetry lyrics. Los Angeles is the woman. It's personification of the city. In earlier eras, it was believed that a couple drinks could improve your artistic performance. Then the idea was that if you took drugs it would improve your singing and songwriting ability. I don't know if Jim was on anything more serious than whiskey at this specific point, but this was recorded near the end of his career.

[@GJRight]

He is singing about LA in general. Jim Morrison was a poet. Check out, “Riders on the Storm”, “Break On Through”, “Roadhouse Blues” “Texas Radio and the Big Beat” “Peace Frog”

[@denisehomestlno5470]

I don't know bout Texas because they may find a word he used offensive I personally don't think it is if you take the era it was and that Jim and the doors dident have a racist bone in there body's but some people are easily offended

[@GJRight]

@@denisehomestlno5470 What are you talking about????

[@denisehomestlno5470]

@@GJRight a word Jim sais on Texas radio an old term for black people wich today is not an ok word to use

[@GJRight]

@@denisehomestlno5470 Oh yes, I know exactly want word you are talking about. Well, as a listener, you have to know that things were different back in the day and to be above taking offense to a derogatory term if you believe it to be as such.

[@denisehomestlno5470]

@@GJRight I completely agree with you but I'm saying that as an open minded White male I don't know what others may feel, I'll say one thing about it theres not realy anything else like it it's a one of a kind song, have you seen the footage of them when they do love me two times and goes right into texas radio its so good Jim sings his heart out on that performance, ✌️

[@lorenzominotti2942]

There was nothing like the Doors before, and never after. Unique greatness. 😊😊😊😊😊

[@chrisbooth478]

One of the greatest driving songs of all-time!

[@sattymike0155]

You can definitely hear the weathering of Jim’s voice from his early tracks to this one no doubt. Still great though. One of my favorites from the Doors is Peace Frog.

[@scottsulzbach1385]

Another song that has lots of meaning that is one of their best I would have to say riders on the storm

[@Dickey_Moe09]

That's just talent, bruh You'll have to listen to other songs to officially say that he sounds like an old man. He was trying to pass his voice of like a blues singer on this song. He was a huge blues fan

[@themuttbucket8964]

I've watched a couple of your "reaction" videos and I have to say that you guys rock as a couple. Brad listens and thinks about what Lex just said. Lex listens and thinks about what Brad just said. Too many times, the man in a relationship doesn't appreciate his woman's comments enough to even attempt to comprehend her point of view. It's refreshing to see a couple discuss each others ideas and learn from each other. IMO, that is what makes a relationship work. Never stop listening to each other and HEARING what the other says. It's a beautiful thing.

[@shawnyoung8752]

L.A. Women. Driving down your freeways, midnight alleys roam. Also on this album is. Car Hiss by my window'. Like the waves down on the beach. He would disappear for a week or so and hide out. Did see a Clip of Cass Elliott sticking up for him. She was asked about him being seen in her neighborhood. He had gone to a bookstore and gave her address and number when a book he ordered came in. She told reporter that they have been friends for years. He had at times showed up at her house and he was able to talk about his life with her knowing she would keep it confidential. Like a doctor. She said I have been invited to parties with LA bigwigs from politicians, to wealthy bluebirds, and artsy types. He asked her once can I tag along. She just told him just be Jim. He was a hit a this party. Mostly with writer, artists. He knew about everyone and their works and past. She said Jimmy has always been a gentleman when he was with me.

[@guidodiman]

I really learned to appreciate the drive of the bass in this. I've heard them in the late 60 early 70's and didn't really listen to them a lot but I like some of their stuff. Hearing it again is a treat because it is waaay better than I thought. This is still great stuff.

[@ms8742]

The quality of this song shows how bad songs are today. Nothing comes close to this good being put out today. Classic.

[@kennethward4985]

Days of the New. They even cover 2 Doors songs.

[@aquatichighs]

Everything about the song is mysteriously masterful.

[@steveparker8065]

Apparently, Jim Morrison was a big fan of Aldous Huxley who was a writer who took mescaline and wrote about his psychedelic experience under the influence of mescaline in the book 'The Doors of Perception' which Jim Morrison took the name 'The Doors' from. Jim also experimented with psychedelics although I think he used peyote as well as mescaline. Anyways great reaction hope you enjoyed the fun fact :)

[@edsmith3461-z7m]

Huxley used the term "the doors of perception" which originated with William Blake in The Marriage of Heaven and Hell.

[@aaronandfelicia]

LSD was legal until 1968. Morrison took it regularly. He said he wanted to make his subconscious his conscious.

[@garywillingham3644]

mesaline is derived from peyote

[@steveparker8065]

@@garywillingham3644 Yes Mescaline occurs naturally in the San Pedro cactus, the Peruvian torch, the peyote cactus, and other species of cactus.

[@garywillingham3644]

@@steveparker8065 i did know know it existed in multiple cacti

[@winding-roads]

This was a sixties trip that Grace Slick and the Grateful Dead and the Doors helped us that were searching for reason in a mad Vietnam driven world. The Velvet Underground and The Beat Generation were part of it. Read Howl after this an you will get some of it!

[@radarsmilin1179]

Love it!! Do TOUCH ME, RIDERS ON THE STORM, OR FIVE TO ONE.

[@TheKing-hb4yy]

This was their last album and his voice had definitely changed from all the drinking and smoking he did. But you have to, have to check out The End. It's a freaking masterpiece. And his voice is way different.

[@steve.57]

Jim Morrison, a poet. RIP Try the 'Doors' album, a gem, every song. Their first album. Late sixties I believe. used to sneek and listen to it in my brothers room on his record player... Beach Boys ... little duece coup...help me Rhonda... actually had a girlfrind Rhonda a few years later met in art class 9th grade....

[@joshuadeshaies7106]

Here’s my take on why Jim sounds older here. This was his last album he recorded. Also at this time Jim might have been 26, but he looked and sounded much older cause of his constant drinking. In my opinion, Jim was 27 when he died but his body was much older cause of his ways of living. RIP Jim and Ray! Thx guys for rockin us out!!¡

[@josephjohnson7256]

You guys have quickly become my favorite reactors!

[@mikeparker3865]

Just loving all the comments. one of my five favorite bands and my all time favorite song.

[@maskedman1337]

Can't wait for you two to hear more of The Doors! Try "Riders on the Storm," "When the Music's Over" or "The End." 🤯🤯🤯

[@msouth4375]

People are strange is my favourite, the lost boys is iconic

[@MikeB12800]

But that was an Echo and the Bunnymen cover. Wish they used the Doors version.

[@msouth4375]

@@MikeB12800 100%

[@shawnhurlburt3158]

The Door's movie is great way to learn about the legend which is Jim Morrison. Val Kilmer plays Jim Morrison. It was I'll blow your mind!

[@creativitycell]

"Riders on The Storm" for his younger sounding voice! There most famous song, absolute atmospheric genius!🙏❤️

[@roykyme5558]

Brad certainly knows when to stop a track to destroy any build up in the song

[@johnhess7225]

Morrison LOVED Los Angeles and Venice Beach! He’s a poet that joined Ray to form a band! He’s singing about the goins on in the city!

[@glenminnick3724]

These were different times. I had this record album when it was new. These songs are iconic!