Hip Hop Fan's First Listen and Analysis of Roadhouse Blues by The Doors

To SUPPORT the channel and find exclusive reactions like The Beatles Discography,
you can head over to Buy Me A Coffee:
www.buymeacoff...
A huge thanks to this community for joining my musical journey!
This channel has changed my perspective in many ways.
TWITCH ► / syedbhai95
INSTAGRAM ► / syed.hasan95
TWITTER ► / syedhasan95

[@alphajava761]

"Well, I woke up this morning and I got myself a beer, the futures uncertain and the end is always near" .. what great line

[@rileytinny5946]

They did this live at almost every show in 70. The Doors are more than just music for a lot of us here. It's in our soul. For me no other band will ever come close.... 😎🤘

[@jonathanlocke6404]

John Sebastian, of contemporary band The Lovin' Spoonful, plays the harmonica, which I think is a crucial ingredient in this song...Alice Cooper has said that one day he was hanging out with some of the Doors and other people waiting for Jim to arrive for recording. Jim comes in and in conversation Alice said something like "Well, I got up this morning and I got myself a beer". The band goes in and starts working on "Roadhouse Blues" and he hears Jim sing that line. '

[@TrianglesAndCircles]

Cool fact man, thanks. I never knew who was behind the harmonica.

[@Reno_Slim]

The story I read, that didn't include Alice Cooper, was that the original line was "woke up this morning and I got myself a beard", it was misheard in rehearsal as "beer" when he sang it, they liked it better and changed it.

[@brandonflorida1092]

In fact, Sebastian's father was a harmonica teacher.

[@twomindz79]

@@Reno_Slim It's beer and it's always been beer. The story came from Ray trying to change history , which he sometimes did . Both robby and John said it was ridiculous.

[@theoeklund2840]

The Doors ladies and gentlemen... the greatest band imo. You should listen to More of them!

[@rileytinny5946]

Not your opinion, FACT, 😎🤘

[@ziggymarlowe5654]

This was a favorite banger at ever honky tonk around. There was an old dive bar my crowd used to frequent on occasion, complete with seedy motel on the property, which people took advantage of at times. This was our jam. It's a wonder we didn't all come down with some horrid disease. But fun times were had by all. The place has long since burned down, and that is probably for the best. lol. As always love your reactions and happy to see you surpass the 10k sub mark. You deserve it.

[@SyedRewinds]

Thanks Ziggy! I do miss the twitch crew, hopefully we can jump on a stream some time soon

[@ziggymarlowe5654]

@@SyedRewinds That would be fun! Keep us posted :).

[@a2zme]

One of the best Rock tunes ever .. ultimate driving song :)

[@bostonvair]

One of my favorite road-trip driving songs. Another one is "Love me Two Times" by the Doors. BTW, one of the great song lyric lines of all time: "The future's uncertain and the end is always near." Another great reaction, my friend.

[@827dusty]

The absolute crap that passes for music these days is an embarrassment. Young people have no idea what great (Classic) Rock music from the 60s and 70s is about. It's just so far above anything happening today, it's crazy. They couldn't even be the warmup Band for Bands like The Doors, The Who, and on and on. Thanks, from a 66-year-old man, who was 11 or 12 in the late 1960s with 7 older brothers and sisters, so I had to listen to this music, even if I didn't like it, because they controlled the music being played on the radio. I loved it anyway, and still do as a senior citizen. Thanks Brother Good work educating the younger audience.

[@TheSloopyJoe]

Hola hombre!❤ I'm Mats Håkan Christian Ericsson, soon to be 63(23 of june)! You are a bright man for sure. I really like the way you "break" down the music!❤

[@jrepka01]

He refers to LA a lot. My favorite Doors song remains LA Woman -- I've lived in southern CA my whole life and seen it portrayed in books and movies and song, but none so evocative as LA Woman. The only other work that approaches this is Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood which, although a fantasy in the end, captures the look, the feel and the sound of LA in 1969 -- same era as Morrison and the Doors.

[@mudbutt42]

Doors live in concert double disc is one of the best live experiences you can get, almost every single song is my favorite version of that song, I highly recommend it

[@20kingsize]

They epitomise the late sixties and early 70s for me - what stunning musicianship despite the drugs involved. Live performances were I believe less than predictable! Great reaction.

[@beverlyoyarzun3326]

Do it, Robbie, do it!

[@gforce4063]

The genius of the band

[@theholyearthgod1363]

You bring out more in the song that I ever heard after 500 times listening to it

[@briankorbelik2873]

-A live Doors version is on "An American Prayer", which is a potshumous album of Jim's poetry put painstakingly together by the 3 surviving Doors and released in 1978 with some new music. Great album!

[@matthewchambers-sinclair8772]

"Adagio: A Feast of Friends" off that album is something that I can only listen to once in a while, but man it sticks with me for days afterward.

[@keyrat1753]

The Doors were a great group, and this song is one of their gems. In an interview, Jim Morrison was asked about other groups he liked, and he specifically talked about Pink Floyd and how he liked their style of music. It is amazing that more than 50 years later, The Doors’ music is still played on the radio.

[@jackasswhiskyandpintobeans9344]

He did not say that. He liked Peggy Lee.

[@alpetrocelli4465]

February 1970, I had just turned 15, when I got to see the Doors in Chicago. It was the first Concert I’d ever attended, and I’ve never stopped since, thanks to these 4. At this show he was tossing cans of Budweiser to the crowd. ✌️❤️🎶

[@cazgerald9471]

I never heard that theory, but I do know that Morrison's father was one of the commanders during the Gulf of Tonkin Incident.

[@mumbles215]

He was and Admiral. Read the Book by Dave McGowan called “wierd scenes of laurel canyon” (something along those lines). It’s a great book with impeccable research. He lays the whole scene out and it’s really F’n eye opening. Every American should read this book if they want Truth.

[@cazgerald9471]

@@mumbles215 Retired rear admiral (upper half), however was captain at the time of the Gulf of Tonkin Incident.

[@eirikrdberg1161]

I really appreciate you reacting to all these songs I have been listening to for twenty plus years. Interesting to hear a younger man’s take on all this stuff I believe to know like the back of my hand. Then you again and again make me reevaluate a lot of the stuff and see and understand some things in an alternative way after all this time. I dig your reactions. Keep it up. Your channel has value!

[@dickmckenna9447]

Great reaction to a great song. And thank you for not trying to analyze the lyrics too much 😊. You are probably right that the lyrics were improvised on the spot. Great moving grooving crusing down the highway kind of song. All the instrumentation is spot on. Definitely my favorite Doors song. 🌟

[@louisdellavalle2159]

Glad you acknowledge the three musicians

[@hippydippydude8895]

Love this song.. Can't wait to see ya do a reaction to The End ✌️🎸🤟

[@jenniferfoster1692]

A pure masterpiece from every band member

[@janicepriest6578]

Amazing for a song so dated that this is a fantastic late night gentlemen club dance song. Grabs attention and fun at the same time.

[@gforce4063]

Gentlemen

[@jakeenan]

Jim was drunk when he recorded the vocals. He was right. He captured it. It's perfect. Lonnie Mack, great guitar player, is guesting on bass. He nailed it too. What a sound and groove.

[@danielschaeffer1294]

Lonnie was a giant. I saw him half a dozen times and interviewed him for the local papers.

[@roadamerica33]

Haven't watched your critique yet. I love this song as many do. But I can't wait to watch to see the video. You may feel differently.

[@billwilson2025]

I was there! Cow Palace 1970. Saw them 3 times. Always my favorite

[@botlus4727]

They have so many good songs, but I think this one is my personal favorite!!!

[@Rob-eo5ql]

3:05 “Do it Lonnie! Do it!”…. is the legendary guitar player, Lonnie Mack, who Jim Morrison begged to play on this album. Lonnie Mack’s guitar style influenced just about every guitar player in that era: SRV, Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, Duane Allman, Jerry Garcia, Jimi Hendrix, Keith Richards, Jimmy Page, Ted Nugent, Lynyrd Skynyrd, ZZ Top….

[@SRG1966]

The harmonica is played by John Sebastian of The Lovin' Spoonful.

[@TheSloopyJoe]

I'm from Sweden... long time fan of The Doors!😊

[@williamkirby3552]

There's a live version of this done at Madison Square Garden in NY from 1970.

[@seajaytea9340]

Many Saturday's began with "I woke up this morning and I got myself a beer!" 🤪

[@davidblackburn3396]

Check out the 8 min. plus title track from The Soft Parade album. I won't even try to describe it, just give it a listen, you'll be glad you did. Love your reactions! 👍

[@peterfields4801]

Perfect from start to finish!

[@shawnk7832]

Ray Manzarek, beautiful fingers, my friend! Guaranteed one of the best of all time!!!

[@dansullivan8648]

Such an American classic!!!

[@CooT317]

Great review again, mate! Perhaps no one was better at creating atmosphere than these guys. Val Kilmer portrayed JM brilliantly in the movie, well worth checking out

[@gforce4063]

Val kilmer, really

[@lpita2431]

Check out: “Love her madly” Great reaction this is one of my fav 🥰 especially when he scat sings.

[@carnivoroussoupspoon]

the coolest band in rock history

[@jackasswhiskyandpintobeans9344]

When I bought "Lords and the New Creatures," there were at least 15 listings. I bought the best quality I could afford. Now, there are 2-3 listings.

[@timjenkins4065]

This band was incredible, better, incredibly brilliant…. Across their entire discography

[@jackasswhiskyandpintobeans9344]

Morrison wrote a book of poetry published by Simon and Schuster, "Lords and the New Creatures." 1970. 1st ed HB. I bought this about 15 years ago for $125. I kinda kick myself because I could have bought his self-published book he gave to bandmates with autographs for about $1200. I could not afford it, but that same book was auctioned for $25,000.

[@d4mdcykey]

Laurel Canyon was a magical, bizarre place back in the day. Strange days, man.

[@Davelakful]

First reaction to you. I am a fan 😀

[@tonyfleck3029]

An Absolute Killer Track, One of my Teenage Faves from the mid 70s!! Used to play this one on a Friday evening ,after a few lines of Amphetemines ,before i hit the Town!! for a Great Time !!! Now i'm a Grandfather wtf !!! Some Great Memories !!!... X Good memories

[@bella-xp7qd]

This is my favorite Doors song 🎵

[@jonathanlocke6404]

There is a great live recorded version of this. It's on "An American Prayer" and a couple of compilation albums...

[@romanrodriquez3816]

you should really react to Joe Walsh and his original band The James Gang!! Turn to Stone (barnstorm) Rocky Mountain Way, The Bomber, Lost Woman, he is the most badass 70s guitarist and is absolutely amazing 🤘🏾

[@romanrodriquez3816]

your channel is the only reaction channel thats worth it so i appreciate your breakdown and analysis of your videos, thank you man!

[@pete3883]

Yeah in S. Ga. - hot sweat.

[@stevedahlberg8680]

Oh man, you have absolutely got to cover the classic British blues rock band, 10 years after. They have a huge catalog. The earlier stuff well actually I was going to say it's more bluesy but that's not true. There's sound did evolve but it was always inventive and trippy in its own way. They just mastered it later but they never left behind the ability to just bang one out and Rock Hard or do a really good blues. A lot of humor in the lyrics and sometimes serious songs about world politics and suicide and depression and so forth, I tend to like their later stuff more but based on this song, I bet you would like some of their earlier stuff as well. Here is one of their later ones that stays mostly within idiom but I've always loved it because it's so incredibly funny. And it doesn't take a long time to build into a totally rocking jam. I mean I love the ones that take a while to build, the payoff is huge but this one still starts very soft with just a voice in an acoustic guitar and it ends up with harmonicas and banging piano and all the stuff man. It's called, Once there was a Time. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6rddJxnYtmEjJI

[@Scott-hq3jq]

"It's so bluesy". Yes, they have a lot of blues shading but Morrison Hotel much more so. If I recall correctly (???? Maybe not) this album follows The Soft Parade where they went - I guess you could say 'big band'? I think the album is fantastic like all of their albums, just different.

[@MsPunk56]

The cops were there to arrest him. He did indecent acts on stage! He was magnificent!

[@johntrickey7182]

This is a filthy, sludgey tune. Its brilliant.

[@sqonk21]

Great reaction Syed...defiantly a song to get the party started...

[@MARCOSIDJUNE]

THE LIZARD KING...✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽

[@kathyrams]

John Sebastian from Lovin Spoonful played harmonica

[@dianesaienni5466]

Hi love you told us about your other channel. I have an idea for that. there is video out years ago with two guys who did the cover art for many famous albums...including the story behind the Morrison hotel. It's very interesting look at the music industry and musicians of the 60s and 70s. Hope you use it. It's called Under the covers.

[@nickkleiber8636]

Hands down best Doors song!!

[@LrngMn]

Great take. And "NY State of Mind" is Billy Joel?

[@capihood4530]

Man... You have to listen to some of the live versions of this song, most of them are better than the studio version. A lot of The Doors performances were better than studio versions because of their improvs, that was their forte... The band improvising while Morrison laid out his poetry.

[@ennohoock154]

Best of Rock n Roll you can get.

[@stevedahlberg8680]

That's an interesting point to make, and yeah I've noticed that about rap as well. But yeah the city shows up in Morrison stuff a lot. And then of course there is that other song about la which is Iconic by the Red Hot Chili Peppers and I can't ever remember the title of it I just call it under the bridge. The City of Angels. But in the rap world also don't leave Too Short out. I can only take him in small doses but I absolutely love his cut, City of Dope. I come from the city of Oak, couldn't be saved by John the Pope

[@mikepiccione886]

A deep dive into (when the musics over,live at Hollywood bowl) would be great

[@jackasswhiskyandpintobeans9344]

3:04 If you listen you will hear Morrison at this point saying, "Do it Robbie, do it." At the end of the song Morrison says "Yikes!"

[@michele-33]

Morrison's father was Admiral during Golf of Tolkin Incident. Youngest rear admiral ever.

[@gforce4063]

What was his handicap

[@billwilson2025]

Hey babe; welcome to the big leagues!

[@nickrice7535]

If you haven't already, check out LA Woman

[@ramonalfaro3252]

Memories of drinking with my uncle and shooting pool.at a roadside dive bar.

[@benhinds2971]

There is lots and lots of live Doors released in the last 10 yrs. Alot of 1970. During JM's life they released Absolutely Live. I highly recommend "Who Do You Love". And....the tour de Magnus opus , "Celebration of the Lizard". It's his spoken word poetry set to music. It's my favorite peotry...thing he did. That would be a departure for your channel. May not work. But YOU would love it. Make sure it's the live version from the Absolutely Live album.

[@justinscrivner5457]

Please, you have to listen to "the end" from them.

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

My favorite Doors song.

[@TrianglesAndCircles]

I love the new language Jim Morrison invented.

[@jackasswhiskyandpintobeans9344]

7:58 It's called scatting. It's from southern black soul and blues.

[@sonofrobert]

You haven't heard: When the Music's Over. That may become your fav song..lol

[@annakermode6646]

That’s my fave doors song ❤

[@muriel2267]

Yes I’ve heard that. Lots of the groups and musicians from that era had ties to the military Voice of the devil or God haha excellent observation

[@astrogoodvibes6164]

David McGowan's book ''Weird Scenes inside the Canyon'' goes into the dark underbelly of the Laurel canyon scene from the 1940's to the 1970's. An introductory interview with McGowan is in this T/T link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/moTdnqmhn8Zgp7M

[@MrDiddyDee]

This is the direction Morrison wanted, he was sick of being expected to provide spectacle and controversy at their shows, the hippy/ trippy era was already fading, he wanted to be a real Blues man.

[@Airbaja]

Rabbit hole action my friend. Jim's Dad

[@user-ky6vw5up9m]

British band Status Quo were in a creative low - in search of a new sound. They listened to this and thought - that's it that the sound we will aspire to.

[@rogeebundy6002]

I suggest the wasp Texas radio and the big beat

[@leerabey3580]

The Doors - The Soft Parade

[@markantone7989]

LIVE COVER VERSION OF G.L.O.R.I.A YOU'LL FKKNNNNN DIG IT 💯 ✅️✅️

[@plundbohm]

My eardrums are sweating!

[@billwilson2025]

Cow Palace, 1970

[@maryohara1224]

I think the line "ashen lady" might actually be "passionate lady"??

[@Hartlor_Tayley]

Passion lady. Is how I always heard it.

[@60sbaby456]

@@Hartlor_Tayley could sound like fashion too

[@kengunter6903]

Raw.

[@shawnk7832]

Bra you rockin it. What you started with .. Whoa. My answer is NO. Could be true for many musicians Tho. Not saying it's not true... Just my first time hearing and YOU told us🤣

[@shawnk7832]

Have you done The End??? It may be their best song, of course depending on the ear and mind that listens...

[@mikepiccione886]

The soft parade would probably be an exciting Listen for you

[@David-fj3kn]

hey man you should watch How To Change Your Mind and Hamilton's Pharmacopeia Please check Cream sometime Ginger Bakers Drumming is insane

[@jbellinger99]

I think you should listen to "Lost in the Flood" by Bruce Springsteen - it is epic, a song he wrote as a very young man -20? It is a DEEP cut.

[@albertoramirez6388]

This is a remixed version...

[@StrongStyleFiction]

If you have never seen the Kids in the Hall sketch about The Doors superfan working at the record store, it is absolutely hilarious. Also, out of left field song recommendation: Runaway by Del Shannon.

[@martinleach3196]

Please please please do a reaction to Jeff Healey. He also did a fair few covers, including roadhouse blues. If you've never seen Jeff Healey, you're in for a massive treat. Go down the rabbit hole and find some treats. See the light ✨️

[@diannacashion2047]

Jim was a Poet…..

[@raleighsmalls4653]

Soul Kitchen by X

[@mikefetterman6782]

Jim became the anti hippie. Chaos and destruction of order were his hobbies. He was a heavy whiskey drinker, Southern Comfort and Wild Turkey were high on his list as well as Jack Daniels.and Jim Beam

[@mikefetterman6782]

This was long after their Whiskey a go go days. The stopped being the house band there in 1967. This was around the time all their shows were being cancelled due to the Miami incident. The Isle of Wight concert in 1970 would have been the best time.

[@CalumCarlyle]

There's an excellent live recording of this on the American Prayer LP, as I'm sure many other commenters will have already pointed out. Here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/amGVnGVvmbWcrNE

[@loadedorygun]

That’s a stretch, Jim put a ton of stress on his body. I’d go with Occam on that one. :)