LA WOMAN - THE DOORS - REACTION VIDEO

[@catleeper]

When this was released, we just couldn’t get enough of it. This was definitely a “driving around the city” song. I live in Dallas...so that was my LA.

[@DaniAtkinson]

Such a good driving song!

[@StevenEverett7]

Jim Morrison and The Doors were a fantastic group. It was a shame that his death came at such an early age. Thanks for this walk down memory lane Dani. Cheers, Steve

[@salsonny]

The song is a metaphor for the city of L.A.

[@johnwright8251]

“Before you slip,into,unconsciousness I’d, like to have another kiss...another flashing chance at bliss,another kiss, another kiss..” lyrics from “ Crystal Ship”’,from their debut album

[@Scott-hq3jq]

Gives me chills every time! Cystal Ship is like a Kiss to LIFE - The Doors, as their name implies and as was Jim's wont - always stood passionately on the threshold and wanted to bring you with them to stand and see and hear and look and watch and wonder at it.

[@jamesdignanmusic2765]

My favourite Doors song - at their pulsating, driven best. The "LA Woman" is Los Angeles itself, personified as the subject of the song. The Doors also had a wonderful, almost eerie quieter side which you may not have heard (listen to "The Crystal Ship" if you haven't already). You also need to watch some concert footage of the Doors! Oh, and in case no-one else has mentioned it, Mr Mojo Risin' is an anagram of Jim Morrison.

[@johnwright8251]

Crystal Ship is wonderful, and perhaps she would enjoy “ Indian Summer”....

[@arideronthestorm]

Mr Mojo Risin is an anagram for Jim Morrison, the singer! Pretty cool uh!

[@mikeratza479]

Oh wow Dani Atkinson I am making a comment on your site as a commenter for the 1st time in 2 YEARS, on this. All fun as they say "digtal is forever." Its great that you young kids enjoy music that does not all sound THE SAME like it does today.

[@ianspears5359]

This is the wrong version. It’s missing the lead guitar.

[@ianspears5359]

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[@you123ST]

lead guitar is there, just almost unaudible

[@johnstorton]

Try the 50th anniversary release of this song. It's BETTER. For one thing: "Change the mood from glad to sadness", and BOOM! It takes you DOWN! The vocal is less marble-mouthed, too.

[@markmoscatello9461]

I travel as much as I can cause I prefer the country to NYC. My grandmother passed away in 2015 at 103. She was the most amazing person I ever met. I miss her so much. She's my hero. Not afraid to evolve with the times. She was we'll both mentally and physically u till 2014. I have so many memories that I will cherish. She loves the same music I do. I don't think she knew of Jim Morrison but Elvis yea. Secret to life that I leaned. Evolve and be tough as nails.

[@betsyduane3461]

That's Jim in his 1967 Ford Shelby KR500

[@dalem8332]

The Doors last album before Jim Morrison's death. One of their best albums in my opinion. 😎🎼🎶🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@julianmarsh1378]

One cute story about the album....Morrison was already mentally into moving to France....after they recorded a song, he told everyone goodbye and headed out the door...they had to grab him and bring him back, saying, "We're not done yet..."

[@mochs3869]

Elvis tie: The bass player on here is one Jerry Scheff who you 've seen onstage with Elvis in many videos. This was the only album they used an actual bass player on. This album was recorded in 1971 so it was while Jerry has been playing with Elvis for 2 years already. They guys in his band were all monster session players who played on tons of records in between tours with Elvis.

[@Scott-hq3jq]

I always say of this song: 'This song is HUMMIN, I mean, man, it is MOVIN'.

[@Brew2365]

Hi Dani, My name is Rick and I used to be a professional Elvis DJ through to 80s. I just want to say Big thanks for your respectful and truthful reactions to our man Elvis, so the marvellous track LA woman, you might be interested to know that Bass player on this is Jerry Scheff who was Elvis's TCB Band member for 9 years from 1969. Enjoy

[@taigor74]

You gotta chk out they're Riders In A Storm,Light my Fire...its a cool 79° here in Hawaii...

[@westtexas7]

His dancing was free style snake dancing or freeking freely inspired by psychedelics. Police scenes were from different concerts. The arrest on stage was in New Haven in 68.

[@20thanasi]

She digs DOORS AWESOME. .GREAT reactor..Beautiful..Intelligent.Great analysis....Rock on!

[@markjf131]

A lot of the guitar licks from the original version are not in this version. Love your channel and I look forward to more great songs!

[@ErikDaniel7777]

Was seeing who caught that. Yea great reaction, glad you checked it but this mix is missing most of kreiger's guitar. And that's just not cool.

[@philippesauvie639]

this song is a masterpiece of American 60s rock ‘n’ roll. The doors may have been the quintessential American band. Your reaction is great Dani. spot on as usual!

[@mickeyhank]

“Peace Frog” is a fun, 3 minute Doors song that I love. Some others I like are “Waiting for the Sun“, “Molly McGill“, “5 to 1” . Enjoyed your observation that he’s just being himself, not trying to put on a super-choreographed, impressive show.

[@ericanderson8886]

The End is another iconic song from The Doors. Definitely worth checking out.

[@fernywings8922]

There’s hope for music if the younger generations are liking the Doors awesome!

[@Markrealguy51]

Great driving music.I was in my 20’s living in nyc

[@kristoferbonifay9179]

Great song! Thanks for share you expirience... Jim Morrison say " L. A. Woman" means "Latín American Woman"... Hi from Chile.

[@steve2474]

Riders on the Storm, Light My Fire, Soul Kitchen, Roadhouse Blues

[@stevensica89]

"Summer's Almost Gone" from their third album. One of the most mainstream songs written by Morrison, I', amazed it was not covered by mainstream guys like Sinatra, Mel Torme, Peggy Lee, Anthony Newly, Jerry Vale and all those other similar vocalist s of the period. An absolutely beautiful tune, barely 3 minutes long.

[@johnwright8251]

It was said that Elvis modeled his leather suit in the 68 Comeback Special from Jim’s leather jacket and pants...”Moonlight Drive”....

[@AndrewVOdom]

Actually, the producers associated Elvis and his ‘50’s-era rock and roll rebels with the Marlon Brando (“the Wild One”) persona (a hero to Elvis) especially with Elvis-influenced Gene Vincent, whom famously wore black leather (Brando-like) suit. But there’s an Elvis connection and influence - and possibly both ways. It’s head to imagine Elvis didn’t feel a kinship vocally with Morrison’s big hits- “Light My Fire,” “Touch Me,”’etc.

[@zerocool9772]

60s :) and this song is sooooo L.A. :) DRIVING THRU hollywood hills now as im watching this :)

[@michaeldavidfigures9842]

Jim believed of himself that he was primarily and above all else a poet first. The band, the singing, & the rock and roll had little meaning to him. He considered the music business a necessary evil he had to go along with in order to reach the widest audience he could with his poems. The End may be his crowning achievement: a dark commentary on the psychological influences of western culture on the human mind. It is brilliantly used in the opening sequence of the Francis Ford Coppola epic Apocalypse Now. Many scholars in American Literature consider The End to be the most important piece of poetry connected to the R&R era.

[@re1840]

I ageee: The Doors' music is timeless. Cheers from The Chicagoland

[@harleyridernh]

Just came across your channel, absolutely love your take on the music. Great insight! Coming from the state of New Hampshire. Again great experience on your channel

[@fullcircle3357]

From the Uk love LA and this is just great

[@thenationaltimelyactionhou9328]

Hello, I am new to the channel, I hope that you are doing well! I’m from a small town north of Toronto, Ontario and I love The Doors! This is my father’s favourite band from when he was growing up in the 1960s. This particular song is a favourite of mine from their last album recorded in 1969 and released in 1970 before the lead singer, Jim Morrison, tragically died at the age of 27. I enjoyed your reaction and will start watching your videos, God bless you!

[@grummpyoldfart6911]

The Doors had no bass player so the co-founder/keyboardist Ray Manzarek (RIP) played bass lines with his left hand on a keyboard bass and keyboards with his right. Anyone going down the road of 60's/70's rock will find most of the music came out of Britain early on, The Doors were an early American group. Some of my favourite groups were The Doors, The Animals, The Yardbirds, The Who and the most underrated but best(my opinion) Ten Years After.

[@dannyf100]

How well for being so young you seem to understand and appreciate the expression and sound of bygone eras?

[@johnwright8251]

Hey Mr Fisk, I’m glad to come across someone who apparently has as much appreciation for Jimbo,as do I....you are correct about the producers,but I read that Elvis had seen Jim’s notorious( and only correct way to be )performance of LMF,and said ,yeah that’s cool,,.....can you imagine Jerry Schiff telling an effervescent Jim storiesxsbout road work,and recording wth Elvis.?

[@julianmarsh1378]

Actually, there are a lot of young people who know more about music than most of us suspect. One of my classes where we did a unit on poetry, I ended it with a section on song lyrics because 'this is also poetry.' Students wanted to make videos of one of their favorite songs and accompanied it with images and the lyrics on screen...I was leery and insisted I be told ahead of time of the songs they selected...trying to make sure I could cut out or censor the bad words of some ahole rap song....they actually presented so many modern songs I called in the guidance counselor to watch....it was very, very, good.

[@mrmoola3970]

Old soul. Eyes look 66

[@sbalak]

Thank you!

[@carlgarnett8817]

Yes back in those days I was around 15 or so they be in the hotel listen to the older people like 18 19 and up 20-something maybe I'll probably drinking probably doing some white powder and stuff which is a whole new different time

[@39thala]

Yes, the police were pretty common at Doors concerts. Aside from fans trying to rush on stage, Jim did some outrageous stuff, including exposing himself (allegedly) onstage for which he famously got busted for indecent exposure. "The jury convicted Morrison of indecent exposure and open profanity, though he was cleared of a felony count of lewd and lascivious behavior and public drunkenness. He was sentenced to six months in jail, but died two years later at age 27 in Paris while the case was under appeal.".

[@_just_looking_thank_you]

7:50 While ‘70s rock owes a great debt to the blues, The Doors’ music also had a jazz influence-the beat, the keyboards, his vocals-don’t you think? Pink Floyd shows some of that too now and then.

[@julianmarsh1378]

The band members all had different musical training except of course for Morrison who was into words....

[@adrianhallich6101]

Did you do the guitar and piano half the following week Dani? I’ve searched for that all over youtube and i can’t find it anywhere ;-). Seriously, it’s half the song.

[@stephenhanft1226]

This is one of many rock classics by Jim Morrison and The Doors. Other songs from them that I would recommend you try are "Hello, I Love You", "Touch Me", and their best-known, signature song "Light My Fire".

[@jacqueline23788]

the great usa poet all the world love him a great spirit

[@confucius12012]

I would recommend watching the movie The Doors(1991) with Val Kilmer. You’ll get a better understanding of Jim Morrison and the Doors.

[@trevorlarvin5275]

Hi dani good day loved your doors reaction you look lovely too!

[@HawklordLI]

Rushing the stage? Oh yes! Jim did piss off the authorities quite often.

[@blurayffan66]

Great song and clever lyrics- greetings from the Orihuela Costa, Alicante, Spain...72 F here today

[@ooshta]

Thanks Dani for the reaction & break down. I remember this song when it was on top 40. I liked it, but I liked his "Riders on the storm" the best back than. I have some updated news for you. Angie (Angelina Jordan) just released her 1st single from Republic records on 11-6-20, Million Miles She did write it here at 14. I do hope you download this single & help support her art & music. Please react to the official video for it. Angie & her Grandma did the art in the video. Stargate producer singer/songwriter Dakota posted on her instagram regarding the collaboration with Angie, said “This girls talent is freakin insane.”

[@mikefetterman6782]

This is still 60's rock. The Door's had no recorded anything after 1970 together. Jim died in 1971, more than 8 months after being in the studio last. They were not around long enough in the 70's to be a 70's band. All their songs were recorded from 1966-1970 with Jim involved.

[@hpb5495]

Epic musical Americana! Yes I remember..

[@jackasswhiskyandpintobeans9344]

"L.A. Woman," was self produced. Elecktra gave up on them. Morrison sang these songs from the bathroom in a tiny practice studio.

[@James-wv3hx]

Thanks for playing the Doors 😂 I'm from L.A.. Would you play Jim's solo - I Miss My Boy.

[@peterbadore1338]

The shots of Jim on the floor were no doubt when the band performed "Unknown Soldier". You must react to a live version (Europe '68 has this). The drama choreographed in the middle is something to see along with John Densmore's military-style snare drum. Give it a try.

[@franticproductions]

I grew up in the 60's you could do prison time for saying 'fuck' in public. He said it on stage! In front of cop's. I got to see them in Detroit May 1970 2nd to last concert Dec 1970 just before he left for France. I feel blessed!

[@pamnicklas5536]

Jim Morrison was most likely tripping on LSD when you mentioned that you never saw those dance moves before 😂

[@carolcjh8938]

I just picked up your channel tonight when I saw your Queen reactions. You have not even nicked the surface of Queen's music. They had 18 Albums, gold, platinum, and double platinum. They have numerous live concert videos, too many top ten hits to mention. Why did you stop? Also another favorite band of mine, AC/DC: Thunderstruck, Hells Bells, Black in Black. You can catch them on video, Live at the River Plate. I also watched several of your videos. You have a singing style I can appreciate. Nicely done.

[@pdogone1]

people have posted elsewhere that mr mojo risin is anagram for jim morrison

[@tcanfield]

Jim was always trying to take his performance to another level with a lack of inhibitions from alcohol , but also liked to do LSD to fuel his creativity as " mystic poet" guy, which was his point of departure. I'd definitely recommend "Riders On The Storm".

[@you123ST]

from glad to sadness

[@kentclark6420]

They even busted him for indecent exposure in a concert, which nobody saw, apparently. It was just a contrived charge. For songs, I'd suggest 'Crystal Ship', 'Strange Days', and 'Cars Hiss by my Window'. But there are many good ones. The Doors were one of the top bands in the world in the 60s.

[@TUTU2235]

yeah!! the doors

[@davidryan1295]

Jim Morrison was arrested while on stage in New Haven, CT and later charged with inciting a riot. Don't know if the footage in the video is from that concert. Many of the Doors concerts were pretty crazy. Legal problems around his performances hounded him until he passed away.

[@you123ST]

best trip song ever

[@J3scribe]

Exudes. That's a great word. Jim exuded all over everything he Came in contact with. And they liked it.

[@bubhub64]

The lyrics "Mr. Mojo Risin" is an anagram of the name Jim Morrison.

[@aidanalbert6263]

Will you please react to The Doors - When the musics over live performance in Hollywood bowl, 1968.

[@jeffreybrewer7526]

Mr. Mojo risen is like him alter ego ,but really just Jim Morrison scrambled

[@jamesdalton8539]

an other sad member of the 27 club along with Janis Joplin, and Jimi Hendrix. all 3 died i n 1970... all 3 were 27 years old. just like Amy Winehouse, also 27 yrs. old... and so many others!

[@you123ST]

Jim Jim drink a lot of gin gin, Foice (português para foi-se)HAHHAHAH

[@jackasswhiskyandpintobeans9344]

There are some who say the Morrison didn't like fame. He liked it, what artist doesn't. How many poets can say they had a book of poetry published by a major-Simon and Schuster? I have the book "The Lords and The New Creatures." 1st ed. Very good stuff. Some strict poems and some prose.

[@Fantomex.]

"You make me real" from the Doors' album Morrison hotel is great, if "LA Woman" was their masterpiece, it's a close second: p.s. don't listen to the live version just the studio version

[@you123ST]

his timbre seems like that of Danzig and Ian Astbury

[@carlgarnett8817]

You have to hear it out more than that song to really get into him because he is good

[@jamesdalton8539]

60's rock!

[@Mouse.3]

This is just random footage the person who uploaded the video put together for the song. The song was recorded in December of 1970 and Jim Morrison died 7 months later in July of 1971. I don’t think the Doors ever performed this song live. Maybe you can react to some songs the group performed live from the Hollywood Bowl 1968 , where some of the footage in this video came from. Some songs performed were “ light my fire” , “ when the music is over” , “ The End” , “ and unknown Soldier” .

[@carlgarnett8817]

Yes you got it he's being himself

[@detinman1]

BTW Mr Mojo Risin is an anagram for Jim Morrison

[@jay_4735]

Strange Days, The End, The Crystal Ship, The Unknown Soldier, Back Door Man, Spanish Caravan, 5 to 1, Soft Parade, Not to Touch the Earth, Wishful Sinful, Indian Summer, Hyacinth House, L'America, Changeling, A Feast Of Friends, Peace Frog/Blue Sunday, Waiting for the Sun, Horse Latitudes/Moonlight Drive, When the Music's Over. Are my favorite Doors songs. Sorry, the list is long.

[@johnwright8251]

Hey Dani,as I’ve said before, this bass line is played by none other than Jerry Schiff,aka as Elvis’s bassist from 69-77,,,TCB Band....Elvis was Jim’s favorite singer,Sinatra was a close #2

[@2Snails1Shell]

👍☺️ #YAY 🤓✌️ #AnnnndYAY4UToo 🤦😒🤡🤔🤭 A very earthy and astute appraisal of these timeless tunes.👌 #SoGroovyItMakesYaWannaMovey ⭐⭐🌟⭐⭐

[@vincentvancraig]

this is their masterpiece i think.....this mix i so odd tho, the guitar is almost non-existant and u can barely hear it and its sad becuz its an integral part of the song.....this is an old upload, i hope by now youve gotten to hear the official album version/mix:) ....this is actually the album version, i do believe, its just missing the guitar, u can barely hear it...anyway, im only 46, not 75 yo, but its awesome to see young ppl get into classic as F stuff like this, jeez, just an absolute gem of a song

[@vincentvancraig]

damn, im at the piano solo part now....that is burried as well, its not even there....what a gyp, im so sorry, youtube is an odd duck...i,mean, the essence of the song is there, its just missing so much color

[@you123ST]

his voice has a resemblence to Danzing, and they look a like too

[@ImaDieHrderLkeMyKidBruceWillis]

I dunno...Jim Morrison is way better looking.

[@djcease1996]

Wow she's gorgeous

[@workingman6681]

Have to watch the movie "The Doors" with Val Kilmer. Based on a true story.

[@howardchaney6481]

the movie is mostly fiction though

[@workingman6681]

Still a good movie!

[@howardchaney6481]

Definitely , I saw it like 10 times the first week in the theaters. Had a bunch of different friends who wanted to see it with me is why. But it kept my attention each time.

[@johndeaux3703]

NEVER watch the movie "The Doors" with Val Kilmer. It's beyond cringeworthy. One of the worst, most inept and amateurish, biographical movies ever made.

[@you123ST]

Morrison is "THE" electric poet.

[@debbielambert2410]

Hello from Australia

[@jamesdignanmusic2765]

...and from next door in New Zealand! :)

[@carlgarnett8817]

Yes hello it's me again Carl hi Sunday November 8th 6:50 p.m. 2020 I was a little late just got in from Tim Hortons what's my coffee French vanilla and everybody's calling me for alvison this and that so I had to hear this story before I turn over to your story which you would probably be interested in watching if you look it up it's Phil Esposito Elvis friend or you can say family they all grew up together hung out together he was like a shadow so it was very nice hearing his story I suggest that you hear it or try to look it up when you find time it clears up a lot of answers long story short what everything he's saying he's in heaven but he fills in all the blanks that people say things that aren't true so I suggest you watch an anyhow and just got off the floor that Elvis is still alive because you still is alive in our hearts because of music Carl Garnett Toronto Canada Scarborough Ontario God bless you and your family Merry Christmas Happy New Years now I'm going to check your video CG

[@bradgrauer9148]

The Shelby GT500 he's driving is worth about a quarter of a million dollars right now

[@hugocolmenares4009]

if Morrison’s actual GT500 is found one day, that’ll definitely be worth a few million i’d guess

[@AKfishkayaker]

That was a Brand New car when the video was made.

[@johnstorton]

Dani: Ahhh... You've done another one! You've entered the rabbit hole! It's OK. Don't be afraid. C'mon, keep goin'. Don't be afraid. Go on, go on.... Here's a video of The Doors performing live, actual footage; not a compilation of short clips. This is not a wild one. In this one, you can clearly see that the audience is helplessly mesmerized. (Ray, the keyboard player, has referred to Jim as a shaman. You, yourself, have noticed that to be the case, and described it quite well.) The song is an absolute MUST when exploring The Doors: "The End." kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4vEeGmQo5uJh8U If you dig this one, (The End) you'll NEVER wanna come out of that rabbit hole. Welcome to our world! There's so much more, though. All of their songs are different from one another, yet, all uniquely "Doors." (They rarely even seem to do a song quite the same twice.) You'll never get tired of them, and it'll take years to find all the gems hidden in their live recordings AND studio recordings. When you need to come out of that world, into brightness for a while, try some Uriah Heep. Sometimes beautiful and mellow, sometimes REALLY ROCKIN', sometimes in between, usually mixed, almost always very uplifting & philosophical, and there's even beauty in their hardest rockers. The Doors/Uriah Heep = yin/yang. OK. Bye. I'm done ranting for now. See ya on the other side. ("Break on Through *to The Other Side*" by The Doors.)

[@DaniAtkinson]

I will keep going!!

[@johnstorton]

@@DaniAtkinson 👍

[@you123ST]

now you know his voiice, the closest I can think is Danzig

[@jackasswhiskyandpintobeans9344]

This is blues.

[@lopezcarlos0568]

Hi ! I'm new in your channel. I'm from south of France and love your reactions and comments. Jim Morrison was a real poet and unique artist. You should see The Doors movie by Oliver Stone. I would like you to react to Monsters by James Blunt. 💗

[@DaniAtkinson]

Hii!! Awesome to have you here, Carlos!!

[@franksmith8919]

❤😇

[@robertmills2375]

Jim Morrison’s mistake was adopting florid alcoholism as part of his creative process and really running with it.

[@OverandOutChief1]

Mr. Mojo Risin.... Try out some of the bands other music. I think Touch Me, Light My Fire, Break on Through, are good to start with.

[@austin.possum]

Mr. Mojo risin Was anagram of Jim’s name Jim Morrison Mr Mojo risin

[@janm62]

Sadly another member of the 27 club😥

[@franksmith8919]

You're still as pretty as ever Dani

[@DaniAtkinson]

Thank you!!

[@westtexas7]

Doors will be relevant for centuries.

[@jamesnoble6845]

Despite his brilliance, his voice and his lyric writing, Morrison was self-destructive; he pissed off a lot of people (Janis Joplin said she wacked him hard on the head with a whiskey bottle and knocked him out. He was constantly pushing to the edge of societal norms; ultimately being arrested for exposing himself on stage.

[@bobcorbin3294]

Arrested for but not convicted of... It was a sham political trial in Miami

[@jamesnoble6845]

@@bobcorbin3294 You're right, Bob. I should've mentioned that. Sometimes I get downright angry and lash out. I idolized that smooth as silk baritone voice. He died too soon.

[@bobcorbin3294]

@@jamesnoble6845 My Wife got caught sneaking out of her bedroom to go see the concert at the Miami Dinner Key theater where he was arrested done I'm done