Jim Morrison - Interview (Isle of Wight 1970)

Jim is interviewed backstage at the Isle of Wight 1970.

[@MrCosmicWanderer]

Hard to believe all the violent, wild stories about our American Poet when you listen to these interviews. Jim is always intelligent, honest, and almost gentle in all of his interviews.

[@coycoberly4162]

AGREED sir!

[@andrewmcgregor9691]

So very true and God bless ✌️♥️

[@coycoberly4162]

@@andrewmcgregor9691 God Bless Us All!!!

[@sophyedavey8573]

A lot of them are blown out of por portion, sadly. He was honestly a normal guy when sober.

[@leadbellymidnightangel]

@@sophyedavey8573 not just a normal guy, a highly intelligent guy

[@gungo7065]

such a calm voice he had

[@kelvinkloud]

the cool thing about morrison, aside from his obvious intelligence, was his refreshing humility. he's really frank here & honest in both their strengths & weaknesses.

[@andrewmcgregor9691]

Spot on. God bless ♥️✌️

[@walitingaliensareonthemoon6330]

Wow...what a treat this interview!!! Amazing!!! Jim was such a well mannered intelligent wonderfull articultate person!! Truly amazing!! Resting In Paris :-) xxx

[@analshipment6207]

I think its fucking CRAZY how We can hear other legends in the back. Going back to that time and find the video footage of hendrix and such and think "backstage sat the lizard king."

[@BarryMiller2956]

Anal Shipment sounds like a DJ spinning album tracks, not live performances.

[@andrewmcgregor9691]

Jim Morrison speaking over "You can't always get what you want" is beautiful 👍. God bless all♥️✌️

[@evanpeltier]

At 8:30 I love how Rolling Stones "You can't always get what you want" starts in the background. It's very euphoric, considering Jim died a year after this interview.

[@StephenAndrew777]

Hearing Jim speak this way with the rolling stones playing live in the background is very amazing.

[@andrewmcgregor9691]

True and God bless

[@swanandprasad]

It wasn't live Stones. It was from records.

[@jiveassturkey8849]

Joe Cocker was live at the beginning

[@flowerdoodle2438]

Jim was a smart, wise fellow.

[@andrewmcgregor9691]

True. God bless ♥️✌️

[@setpunks13]

just great. he was such an intelligent, level-headed guy in interviews. RIP jim

[@vampin6]

If I could get a time machine, I would go to this show!!!!

[@freestyle9368]

A beautiful, intelligent, gentle genius who was a mortality artist to our sorrow but as a credit to his honesty.

[@Mr22Johnthegreat]

Pretty cool how Jim comes back next day for the interview. And we can hear at the end Jim is anxious to go see Jimi Hendrix's performance.

[@jlewis9043]

I loved this interview. Thank you for uploading. I put on my headphones, close my eyes and it takes me to 1970. Until we get that "time machine"....

[@vickiladu6755]

Boy, I wish there was a time machine! I’d go back to all the Doors concerts

[@ms3pugz]

Amazing interview!!!! So cool to actually hear his voice having a conversation, and how engaged he was in the questions...but so sad to know he would be gone so soon after this...and, The stones in the background..."You can't always get what you want"....Man-SO COOL!!!

[@emma8468]

Despite the poor sound quality, this is a real gem - thank you

[@MarvinFalz]

I think it's amazing how Jim doesn't move at all and still manages to speak. ;D

[@michaelserby7697]

Lol 🖤

[@michaelserby7697]

He's pretty stiff 🖤

[@SuperStrik9]

Jim rules. He lives on through his art in all of it's various forms.

[@thewholecity]

I met a guy called Ramon at Glastonbury festival in 1992 who told me he was the reincarnation of Jim Morrison. He was at least 35. I smiled, gave him back his joint and said "hey man you're too old". He put his hand on my shoulder, looked me straight in the eye and said, "you have to be in a constant state of revolution or you're dead". I asked him what he meant and he said "time is irrelevant". Then he picked up a mic and recited A Feast of Friends word for word. Death makes angels of us all and gives us wings where we had shoulders smooth as raven's claws.

[@g-a-i-l-]

Really delightful to listen to and very insightful.

[@synthemesc1]

God bless Jim

[@marmaladekamikaze]

You can watch an interview of Jim Morrison's dad here on youtube, it's taken from the documentary "When you're strange". His sis, Anne is on it too. You can tell that his father really tried to tear him down about his singing. However in his old age he seemed to mellow a bit and recognize that his talent was as a performer.

[@auntdonut35]

i also really want to thank you for finding this and posting this too everyone who posts its very very appreciated by me thank u so much

[@TheKenney81]

amazing what you can find on the internet

[@spanners6887]

Sounds like yesterday, wish I had gone man, just to see Jimbo.

[@ricky6565]

14:36 at Hendrix being introduced :)

[@defikidsmusic]

yeah check this out at (9:53) Jim: Oh look a natural movie Interviewer: oh that's beautiful Jimi: looks like a priest....intangible Interviewer: that's Mr. Hendrix. Nice to see there paths crossing, I wonder if Jimi even noticed him, it doesn't seem as if he did but who knows they may have just waved at each other for all we know. There's something exciting about the stories of musical greats.

[@kelbell9312]

Wow. What an incredible moment in time is captured in this recording with Jim Morrison while Joe Cocker and The Rolling Stones play live on stage in the background, grounded and intelligent responses are given by Jim Morrison to a self confessed interviewer fan! Great to listen to. Thank you xxx

[@DaveFurgess]

Good to hear Morrison talking about Arthur Lee and Love, they should have been as big as the Doors

[@nyc8802]

I was at a Restaurant in Battery Park City, NYC!!!with my daughter and you couldn't stop but to listen the 80s mix playing in the radio "Riders of the Storm" I love you Jim

[@CrimsonKing73]

it's called "The Doors Are Open" and it was produced by British film-makers in 1968. It concentrates on the Roundhouse performance as well as the one from the Netherlands

[@professormacdeezy]

He really seems to open up at the end especially, enjoying the interview-the tone of his voice really changes.

[@beefheart1410]

Zig Zag: one of the greatest British music mags of the 70s!

[@professormacdeezy]

I thought it was a great interview ;) The interviewer and Jim establish a really good rapport as the interview progresses. Lots of cool insights from Jim about Woodstock etc., and his analysis of Soft Parade was cool too.

[@yyzca6126]

This man was correct, it will become big in the coming years. It has.

[@williamhenderson8371]

For the commenters that say Jim’s voice changes toward the end of the interview: that is because the tape speeds up slightly. Probably due to the age of the tape. To be properly preserved, the recording needs to be speed-corrected.

[@desertshore]

he was soo literate.

[@mrmojorisin291278]

This is great thanks for sharing.

[@AyahuaskaPop]

genial!, si cierras los ojos, viajas en el tiempo...

[@kennyroberts36]

Jim was exhausted for this gig it sounds great but video footage show how tired he was Miami trial drink and flying to England The Doors musically for this sound great though Look for bootleg copy.

[@1seansouth]

" a very straight newspaper called The Guardian" The interview is overwhelmed and trying to impress, he's annoying but Jim is astounding, such a calm, collected voice

[@andrewmcgregor9691]

True God bless ♥️✌️

[@martin1226]

Read Tony Funches interview re: Jimbo. He wasn't violent. It's a good interview. Google it.

[@jbs9231]

Jim Morrison, So laid back and Easy going, Ask s who he's Talking Too haft way throw the interview.

[@nyc8802]

Mr. Mojo Risin I loved that brain of your.

[@twomindz79]

Joe Cocker playing live in the background.

[@BarryMiller2956]

twomindz79 a DJ spinning album tracks, not live.

[@gungo7065]

"is it because we know them better?" Jim:-" no its because we know them better?"ahaha my man for life !!!!!!!!!!!

[@SuperPlumber18]

he would have been better off never to have met Pamela.sad but true

[@edfeltch]

Margo Same for Kurt/Courtney

[@lance8080]

It was his girlfriend dude, better for him to be with someone that makes him happy , then just to entertain your sorry ass.

[@El_Hicks]

Part of his karma. He loved her. It didn't work itself out to completion and is still going on today.

[@slamster9307]

I am going to IOW this year and I Wish The Doors where there.

[@Overlorddz]

This was about 3 weeks before Hendrix died

[@andrewmcgregor9691]

Wow Neat fact. God bless ♥️✌️

[@defikidsmusic]

Jimi sighted by Jim ( 9:53) Jim: Oh look a natural movie Interviewer: oh that's beautiful Jimi: looks like a priest....intangible Interviewer: that's Mr. Hendrix. There's something exciting about the stories of musical greats.

[@Xirrious]

never heard this b4, nice

[@ACraig-og8tn]

"you have to be in a constant state of revolution or you're dead"

[@Mcfirefly2]

The speed up at the end of the recording might be because the little portable reel-to-reel tape recorder's batteries were running out, & the drive was getting slower. When it was played back at normal speed, the slowed-down part would have played back faster. I guess!

[@Chrisdrumz]

Probably depression but he was a severe alcoholic and he did indeed dabble in hard drugs. Those factors in addition to being unhappy with a "Rock Star" status when he was much happier being just a poet.

[@scottharrison3391]

hard to hear w that noise in the background

[@Macknsteez]

@misteriain 9:42 you can very clearly hear mick jagger sing you can't always get what you want

[@dummytree]

@daneiladams They are NOT playing live :) - their music is played on the PA before the Hendrix show! (14:37 : the MC says "and the man with the guitar, Jimi Hendrix" followed by his introductory words -check out the Hendrix show at the Isle of Wight.). The Stones didn't play Wight in 70.Hendrix walks to the stage at 10:00!

[@defikidsmusic]

check this dt (9:53) Jim: Oh look a natural movie Interviewer: oh that's beautiful Jimi: looks like a priest....intangible Interviewer: that's Mr. Hendrix. Nice to see there paths crossing, I wonder if Jimi even noticed him, it doesn't seem as if he did but who knows they may have just waved at each other for all we know. There's something exciting about the stories of musical greats.

[@CapAnson12345]

his father came from a different generation. He was able to recognize Jim's talent, but thought (correctly) he would have been better suited to a film/writing career and that the music industry would destroy him. Morrison could have been the greatest poet/writer/filmmaker of the late 20th century.. as it was..

[@klausrain111]

CapAnson12345 Hahahahah! Instead he settled for being one of the greatest rockers in history, and one of the most important personalities of the sixties.

[@Earthtime3978]

Its not all live music playing in the backround. Just radio warm up music

[@RojotheRed]

Yes, something did happen. His father was an Admiral in the Navy, during a very unpopular war.( actually "in charge" @ the Gulf of Tolken incident). I am sure that his Father had high expectations for Jim to follow in his path. Jim couldn't, so there had to be some very tough issues between the two. Issues, that were never resolved. The sex thing, is hard for me to believe. Jim was a PR nightmare for his father, therefore, the wedge was driven. Just my un-informed opinion.

[@daveni2]

he was restless and not quite comfortable, his goal was joy, nothing more. he was just too aware of things but couldn't make much sence of it.

[@matthewlacey5307]

Some previous comments below about this I/V are cynical, but I just think Jim comes across really well.Stones' recording in the background at 8.24 for some reason on the PA. Jim was/is one of the best ever.

[@MrCosmicWanderer]

I have seen that! One of the most insightful interviews I've ever read. I don't personally believe Jim was violent but there are the stories about how he gave Robbie a black eye or literally strangled Ray Manzarek almost to death during a limo ride, etc. I think the whole Jimbo persona is a bit overblown anyways. We all have different sides and facets to our character, famous artists are no exception.

[@flieslikeeagle]

Wish I was there for this interview. Jim was on the ball that day. The flow was level.

[@daneiladams]

wow, the stones playing live in the background

[@stevecampbell1305]

their not live, they weren't even there? It's a recording...shrooooommmmsss

[@debrafranklin9602]

love u jim Morrison.

[@Eve_Y]

I'm struggling to hear him but it is audio from 53 years ago.

[@mikehawkertz9237]

The music that’s playing in the background there in the beginning is Quicksilver Messenger Service- who do you love part 2

[@AndrewsOpinion15]

R.I.P JIM MORRISON !!!!!!!!!

[@timmyles314]

I've always wanted to find this ....wondered why the Isle of WRight concert didn't include more of the Doors show and Bob Dylan is seen being lead in at the end by Bobbies...but does not include his performance.

[@jonquil4000]

I looked up The Isle Of Wight Festival 1970, it didnt mention Joe Cocker in the concert line-up. Perhaps he filled in a spot for another band?.

[@fortunatoofamontillado1059]

Songs played over P.A before next act comes on

[@resurrectionwaiting9294]

The music in the background is obviously someone playing records as neither Joe Cocker nor The Rolling Stones appeared at the Isle of Wight Festival in 1970.

[@RojotheRed]

Yes, I have seen that interview. It appeared to me, that Jim's father didn't spend a lot time with Jim. I didn't understand his attitude towards Jim's voice, because Jim had a wondrful voice. On another strange note, Why did Jim's dad wait so long to talk openly about Jim?

[@lovelifelaugh2727]

RojotheRed people are strange

[@mariliacbf]

the best forever

[@fischkopf]

Paul McCartney would have gone after a pirated version of The Beatles Songbook was being sold without giving him due royalties.

[@user-jc7vr4hs3g]

The picture was from that day ?

[@tygawijnhard1255]

"Young parasites being spoon fed."

[@RyDawg084]

Love your comment

[@georgebethos7890]

Interesting Music blaring in background is detrimental

[@MrAlvarochahin]

Joe cocker at the background

[@RojotheRed]

Well, that truly is something to ponder.Jim's father was the Flag Officer for all Navy ships in the Gulf, therefore, he would've known the plans of the US government, to exploit the so-called attack on the USS Turner Joy, in the Gulf of Tonkin. Jim was actually embarrassed with his father. Going so far as to claim that his parents were dead. The only role that I think Jim played, was that of the Prodigal Son. Except that, he never returned....

[@jj-nh8lz]

RojotheRed I had read somewhere that a junior Naval officer found the Doors first album and brought it to his father (Admiral Morrison) who then played it and called or wrote Jim saying he was making a bad career choice and essentially needed to “get a real job.” This hurt Jim pretty deeply The Admiral later regretted this and said so, but only after Jim passed away.

[@auntdonut35]

i love the internet i love the doors i adore jim still and pam the europeans and california treated him so good but miami killed him jims right those festivals are really still popular jim was so awesome im so glad this stuff is being posted is so great too me i love all the real info and hearing jims voice is sooo soothing i love jim pam and ray robbie and john i listen too u all day everyday everything they have the doors deserve alot more im glad they were inducted into rock hall of fame

[@Missv80]

Jim Morrison is the coolest man in rock

[@7Chikchan]

his voice sounds like god

[@sneezepal]

I will never understand why interviewers---supposedly pro journalists---ask such boring & dumbass questions to celebs. Here Morrison sounds relatively sober & is trying to take this mook seriously. But this reporter could manage nothing beyond the Tiger Beat magazine level. Sad.

[@charleschamberlain5383]

Who's performing in the background? Around 4 mins in

[@andrewmcgregor9691]

Not sure but it sounds good , have you found out yet? God bless ♥️✌️

[@charleschamberlain5383]

@@andrewmcgregor9691 no I'm waiting in the comments too 😂

[@andrewmcgregor9691]

Charles Chamberlain lol I thought I found it but I was wrong

[@leadbellymidnightangel]

joe cocker

[@questguess69]

Does anyone have an idea who the american accented voice speaking in the last two minutes about Arthur Lee and Love is? Is it one of the other Doors? (maybe Kreiger or Densmore)..

[@guillermoortega4119]

AN AMERICAN POET

[@DaveFurgess]

Sounds like Quicksilver Messenger Service's Happy Trails LP in the background

[@CrimsonKing73]

why does it speed up at the end? that makes it sound horrible.

[@AyahuaskaPop]

me too!

[@Gravyballs2011]

Used to really like this band for a couple of teenage years.

[@Gravyballs2011]

@Timmy Tuppence Opinions vary.

[@Nomadmandolin]

Absolutely I agree! He was depressive and alcohol is a depressive so go figure!?

[@defikidsmusic]

(9:53) Jim: Oh look a natural movie Interviewer: oh that's beautiful Jimi: looks like a priest....intangible Interviewer: that's Mr. Hendrix. Nice to see there paths crossing, I wonder if Jimi even noticed him, it doesn't seem as if he did but who knows they may have just waved at each other for all we know. There's something exciting about the stories of musical greats.

[@Alkymick1]

Jim went to see Jimi in his dressing room before this according to the Stephen Davis bio of Jim. I had this Hendrix gig on vid in the 90's & was always convinced I could see Jim watching from the wings albeit briefly but Davis confirms he did watch the whole show from there. Jimi addresses the crowd @ 14:50 btw.

[@tigrehacker]

Jim Morrison and Jimi Hendrix jammed together back 1968 in NY thers an audio on KZbin. You wlcm

[@1seansouth]

what does Jim say is his favourite Doors album at 11:35?

[@thelordofdarkness141]

Morrison hotel

[@Monster_Mover_Stocks]

I think he was living in the wrong time period to be truly happy.

[@betaboog]

The Verbally Abusive Clown what would be the right time

[@Deliquescentinsight]

Joe Cocker in the background....

[@slide4180]

That creepy effect on his voice sounds right off an album -- "stoned, immaculate..."

[@Mcfirefly2]

Are you Gordon Liddy or something?

[@tycoonmom]

Rolling Stones singing in the background but would have to confirm in the lineup to be sure. But thats their songs.

[@arthowardmusic3209]

It was studio recordings on the PA between acts. Cocker > Stones > Hendrix did not perform over the course of a 15 minute interview.

[@julianbrowne7026]

Shame that the interviewer who is young, missed what Jim had said about q constant state of revolution

[@roadeyez]

This could be the Last Time.

[@NoRosesForMe]

i AGREE ♥ (see my other comment here) blessings~ "jenny" x