Not to Touch the Earth - 40 Years of Jim Morrison at Pere Lachaise, Paris

On July 3rd, 2011, people from all over the world gathered together in Paris, France to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Jim Morrison's passing. Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger of The Doors paid their respects along with many others on a beautiful day at Pere Lachaise Cemetery and capped off the day with a concert at The Bataclan in downtown Paris that night.
#thedoors #documentary #jimmorrison

[@Sparkes669]

Rip geniuses Jim and Ray. The Doors are the greatest band of all time.

[@denispalacios5485]

Sparkes669 the doors were the best band to me growing up, but there is one band better than The doors, Pink Floyd.

[@garypace1424]

The Rolling Stones are the greatest rock and roll band ever.

[@denispalacios5485]

Gary Pace is that really rock? Just kidding. Is a matter of taste, I’ll prefer LED Zeppelin instead. Rolling Stones are ok. Not great.

[@mcarlo8663]

The Beatles are the best , hands down!

[@yerrie1908]

with the Sparks the most important in my life

[@TheBas008]

Ray Manzarak, the best pianist that ever will live

[@phlushphish793]

Liberace!

[@winstonjaquez3996]

Indeed he was one of the greatest musicians of his generation, and one of the best keyboardist in rock history! R.I.P Ray

[@KrissowskiM]

Hmmm... what about Chopin?

[@JoshuaGrunge2000]

Dave Greenfield

[@dsr4592]

Rest in peace, Jim. It's hard to believe you've been gone 48 years.

[@ickystrashcan....anothersm9749]

RIP rock n roll... Ok... I kid... It's on life support

[@oldbeatpete]

now over fifty!

[@xXKuroXx100]

It’s official. 50 years, The Doors in memory have survived. Rest In Peace Ray and Jim. God bless Robby and John. May their image live to 100!

[@ekop1778]

RAY PASSED? THE ONE WHOS SMOKING?

[@clouds882]

a true legend, he will never be forgotten, no matter how many years later..

[@Davidblaine18]

Ray is an awesome story teller!!!!!

[@szqsk8]

I wonder what Jim would think of all this? RIP Jim 🌹 Pam 🌹 Ray 🌹

[@julieielasi4156]

It feels so new Jimmy's music after 50 years still today wow

[@myboy576]

Jim was and continue to be the greatest poet in the rock history

[@EricScottBloom]

just HISTORY, in general!

[@garypace1424]

Bob Dylan is the greatest poet in folk/rock history

[@fubsy33]

@@garypace1424 it's not even close Mr mo jo rissin was the greatest poet in rock history

[@3crowns21]

Every college kid knows who he was. I ask them!

[@marcosdelamelena5572]

@@garypace1424 Leonard Cohen y luego Bob Dylan

[@DarkSkies72]

This made me cry. Love The Doors! #RIPRayManzarek #RIPJimMorrison 🙏🏼

[@dq1043]

Most underrated Doors songs: ‘ ‘’Hyacinth House & End Of The Night’’

[@szqsk8]

DQ10 Don't forget Peace Frog (Robbie kills it with his guitar licks)

[@hichamelmabtoul1922]

The river knows

[@Buttsmoker]

The Crystal Ship and Not To Touch The Earth

[@marksimons4108]

Soul kitchen was my favorite from the first album but dont forget the band 'LOVE'(Bryan Maclean,Arthur Lee,Johnny Echols) who where the first band on the sunset strip(multi racial group)who influenced Jim and every one else and where instrumental in getting the Doors signed.

[@scottwilson1251]

You're Lost Little Girl and Indian Summer

[@QueenOfTheHighway71]

4 parts of a diamond...well said, John!

[@JacobC479]

Thinking about starting a savings account to go in 2 years for the 50th anniversary.. So crazy its really been 50 years already since the Doors were at their prime... Time is so crazy, i wasn't even alive and it seems insane its really been 50 years

[@karamyoussef3362]

Are there in Paris for the 50th memorial day?

[@JacobC479]

@@karamyoussef3362 idk if Robbie will go or not, if so he'd be the only one. Maybe though

[@blacktarrio]

Thumbs up if you've been to Pere Lachaise!

[@natassaback65]

Now 53 years ago! Never forgotten! Jim and now Ray! 🎤🎸🎹🎶🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻😍😍😍😍

[@saharjubran8353]

I cried my heart out

[@BulldogBadger]

I was blessed to finally goto Pere Lachaise this year, it was an amazing experience!

[@raygreen5926]

I was there in October 1989. Walking into the Perelachaise is like walking into 19th century. The place was shrouded in fog which gave it an eerie air. The cemetery is huge. Literally a different world. There were a few people huddled around the shrine. The smell of hash wafted in the air. All I remember is a young girl sitting there with a world-weary air. Probably stoned and probably pondering the mystery of life/death. I will never know who she was or where she came from. Maybe she is a mom somewhere with her kids now grown up. I cannot know. This is the mystery of life. But here I was at the grave of the doomed rock star/poet of the 1960's. Here he lay this Rimbaud of the music world once an unfettered spirit who became a modern romantic figure. Eventually his life was subdued by the tyranny of reality which is unforgiving to those who dont conform or accept its diktats. But his spirit and his music still survive after all those years with its siren call 🏛🎸🎭

[@Buttsmoker]

One of the best writers of the 20th century, and *the* best front man in history

[@robertsmith5744]

"Well I woke up this mornin' an I got myself a beer . . . . . . . . . the futures' uncertain and the end is always near . . . "

[@dihonycorrea3932]

"Very good video, too bad it's very expensive to go from Brazil to Perlachecer in Paris, so it's good to watch this kind of video. Hugs from the Brazilians there, long live The Doors, one of the greatest bands in history."

[@mutal3]

sad....so sad. the weeping off camera got me. if you look back, say the beatles, Paul and John were envious and egotiscal. remember after John died, Paul wanted to change in credit songwriting be McCartney/Lennon instead of Lennon/McCartney. These guys Ray,John and Robby geninuely love and respected Jim. Fuck sake, I miss these guys

[@seaneagle239]

Thank You all four seriously amazing musicians, two home on Earth two home in their Eternal legacy Blessyou all so much beautiful music made at a pivitol time in US history, sooooo much love, your songs are Timeless,. And very Heart me moving, I was born in 64, and my Dad and Mom listened to your music, it is Forever in my DNA beautiful humans...all of you

[@DonnaVito-dv6ek]

Jim's 78th Birthday is coming up wow hard to believe. Rest easy sweet angel there will never be another like you . I was just turned a 13 a little before he passed my older siblings introduced me to the Doors .

[@danielabattistello2694]

Bel video veramente!sono davvero contenta di vedere che ancora a tanta tanta gente,giovani e anziani, piace ancora Jim!!vedere questi video mi commuove anche se non sono lì.. Rip in peace Jim♥️♥️♥️

[@emilsev.9712]

Me emocioné. Muchas gracias. Jim es mi ídolo y parte de mí.

[@kevinnachtnuit5045]

Jim Morrison, an absolute icon.

[@catalinaadams6381]

Jim the greatest ever he lives on

[@christopherbell4543]

R.I.P Jim & Ray

[@rebeccalouann6765]

The doors are absolutely the best band ever my favorite I've always been in love with jim morrison rip jim and ray

[@dianapas6442]

RIP Jim Morrison. It's gonna be 50 years since his death this July🙏🌹🌹

[@3crowns21]

And I can't find one good video about the 50 yr. at his gravesite.

[@watchingufrmbhindu8979]

I still like to think that Ray still thought since he didn't see Jim's dead body he was still out in the world living life to the fullest.

[@fabiosouza9724]

Vesitei o Jim e chorei como uma criança... e MT emocionante.. vou voltar porque é uma celebração ao meu ÍDOLO.. Te Amo JIM!!

[@jpgp2939]

Também fui lá no dia 7 de julho agora, em 2019. Um experiência incrível, recomendo para todos que gostam de um bom rock e vão para Paris.

[@DarkSkies72]

50 years coming up July 3, 2021. His estate is releasing all his poetry, journals and lyrics with some drawings. I preordered mine for June 8, can’t wait! #LongLiveLizardKing 🦎

[@3crowns21]

I hope you got it and enjoyed the purchase. I wish someone would release a 50 yr. video at his gravesite!

[@mikebutt45]

On my list the next time I am in Paris........

[@jackwild8019]

And somewhere in France 🇫🇷 lies the tomb of the Le Breteuil family and therein lies interred the mortal remains of Jean de Breteuil. who succumbed in Morocco 🇲🇦 circa 1971, 22ans. His grave is private and largely unvisited. But he too played a part of that drama back in July 1971, which has now become part of rock folklore

[@leonaltmark2852]

Thank Arthur Lee who insisted that Elektra sign The Doors. Both Love and The Doors were quintessential LA bands, even though San Francisco was center of great psych bands. RIP Jim Morrison and Arthur Lee.

[@CooManTunes]

Now, San Francisco is the center of homeless, mentally ill, America-hating leftists. Time has not been friendly to both of those cities.

[@MrSFSTUDIOS]

Great video! Thank you!

[@donnaking7439]

“It seems like a long time really, but it’s not. It’s just a drop in the bucket “

[@myJeanMack]

In one moment I had goose bumps. Thanks for good documentary film Dean. Good job.

[@stefs6964]

Jim and Ray are Immortal

[@MrFartboy79]

Morrison was a Buffy Sainte-Marie fan? Wow, I wouldn't have figured that. Her first album was in 1964 btw. I'm glad I got to see Ray and Robbie perform live, but I was a little uncomfortable with the show as it seemed to cheapen it all... like above average tribute band. I enjoyed the video and the story at the end. Thanks for posting.

[@denispalacios5485]

Great video. Thank you for the good work.

[@ricardodacruz770]

Great documentary and a stellar editing job.

[@deanpreston]

Ricardo Da Cruz Thanks, Ricardo. It was a great time in Paris in 2011. Maybe we will see you there for the 50th anniversary? I hope so :)

[@RandyR]

Far out.. Jim is alive in spirit and in music. When the music is over, turn out the lights ✌ RIP Jim @ Ray .Got to see Dave Brock an Wild Child many times at the Whiskey A Go Go an other places. Have made a special video of them. Sure miss those fun days.

[@hauruckspqr]

Thank you Dean for sharing. I m glad I have also a memory of my visit to Pere Lachaise last july...very cool documentary, thanks again. Vinz Aquarian

[@martinaviles8994]

So much win in an ambiance of loss, RIP Ray and Jim this video had my eyes watering

[@1989bccclasmate]

thanks so much dean...what a great tribute...

[@bluewendigo672]

Only and unique...JAMES DOUGLAS MORRISON. You'll be FOREVER ALIVE IN ALL YOU'RE FAN'S ❤.

[@garydeceder2181]

Not invited to woodstock...???

[@carmenasaftei8549]

Gim Morrison Eterno 😍😍😍😍😘😘😘😘✌✌✌✌💜💜💜💜💗💗💗💗💖💖💖💖💕💕💕💕🧡💛💚💌❣💟💞❤❤❤❤💋

[@AnthraciteSteamHaven]

14:50, The way you edited them together was perfect. Great Video!

[@testerpen]

Thanks Dean for the finest documentary. Truly one of a kind ... been proud you've included my video.

[@jamesviceroyslaughterbully1469]

Genius all of them!

[@brunosoares9839]

Great documentary man! Really Amazing !

[@edinburgh78]

Thank you ever so much for shooting me in your video.I was the one wearing the Leather's and the white Poet's shirt.I would just like to thank Susan and Christine for sending me the video link.

[@TheLakis82]

This is the best part of the trip This is the trip, the best part I really like I'm proud to be a part of this number

[@allencollins6031]

A wistful smile and ultimate chuckle

[@MrKotenkoV]

Царство небесное, Джим ! Ты всегда рядом

[@emilio8381]

thanx for post this video

[@MontgomeryShrapp]

Thank you Dean for making and sharing this video! It was a really great day! I had the chance to perform an a capella version of our song "Jim" at the grave that day - amazing! I posted the video of the studio version here. I hope you don't mind!

[@iSquishMoths]

See you there, jim.

[@paulbeadle1714]

My father was with Jim the night before he died so there everyone 😔 😢

[@3crowns21]

Excellent video, thank you. Timeless. Please leave it up forever. Please check the spelling of Krieger.

[@oldbeatpete]

the beat poet of the rocking 60s!

[@Nigga4579]

Jim Morrison is forever in the history of humankind like Lenin, Hitler, Beatles, Elvis, Jesus, Mohammad .....

[@williamjensen5044]

He was my idol

[@peteringhampi5]

Beautiful day for it.

[@reylagarto6573]

. 😎🤘 R.I.P. JIMMBOOOO😎🤘

[@davidhoffmusic]

2:03 ''An American Prayer'' and ''Melody Nelson'' by Serge Gainsbourg ! God ... Fabulous !

[@Prospect.1]

I read Cher paid for his place in cemetery when bill was due ,, Bless her ,,RIP JIM if u r there ,, who really knows but u ,pam n the 1 Dr that said he was dead idk myself

[@Marco-Morrison]

i really like it...thanx from me and my Band Stoned Immaculate :)

[@mazyrun09]

magic

[@garypace1424]

It's too bad that Jim Morrison died at such a young age. Now, perhaps, Jim Morrison is at peace. RIP Jim Morrison.

[@fardeensheikh92]

My beautiful friend the people are just showing their love to the lizard king,noone in the video said they're Jim Morrison

[@christophegauducheau9195]

Oui merci aux doors jim était un grand poète du rock

[@arturoaguilar5785]

Rest and peace

[@arturoaguilar5785]

Jim Morrison

[@piersonerik2425]

toutes les semaines je passe au père lachaise , car sais un besoin de te voir , oui ca fait loin maintenant mais tu es toujours bien présent .

[@crrlRKO]

Great documentary. Long live the Lizard King!

[@deanpreston]

Thanks for the comment.

[@rubibrazil]

Emocionante demais meu Deus 🥲

[@capitanokirc73]

wonderfull,hi jimbo

[@michaelserby7697]

When the music is over ... ... Turn out the lights ... ... 🎶🎶🎵🎶 🖤 🇫🇷 🇺🇸 I was 1 block away from Jim's apartment on July 3, 1971 👽 😱 He died in Rock n Roll Circus Paris carried back to his apartment and put in warm bathtub to keep his body warm to disguise the time of death

[@loke5551]

proof?

[@michaelserby7697]

@@loke5551 eyewitnesses testimony of the events of that evening& early morning July 3 , 1971 🖤

[@loke5551]

@@michaelserby7697 but hwere would i find that testimony?

[@michaelserby7697]

@@loke5551 start investigating.. it's out there 🇫🇷 🇺🇸 🖤

[@loke5551]

@@michaelserby7697 yeah i believe you he probably did an unknown substance in that bar or something far more potent that he thought and just died from it due to his previous excessive alcohol consumption which had him more prone to heart problems

[@GirlsFitnesslive]

the doors, siempre estara en nuestros recuerdos, mientras existan personas que quieran recordar lo realmente escencial...q es...sabes cual es la respuesta :J

[@marialauragodoy2049]

Un año más sin jim !!!!viva el rey lagarto

[@veroniquedavy6515]

merci

[@auntdonut35]

seems like more europeans had more respect than anyone else my vacation will be a doors vacation to visit all jims and there spots the end is my fave of course

[@domenicoaccetta1031]

Ray and Robby they set fire to the grave to warm themselves from the cold hahahaha

[@nickhaswell6011]

Really cool the band members visit jims grave where is the drummer though

[@spottedbutt]

Funny how everyone got quiet when they came❤️

[@juliofc56]

In which cafe did they play The Crystal Ship, this like the End is such a psychedelic song and my favourite!

[@twolfravencroft1900]

They made a mistake not picking up this guy in the 70's. I met this guy back then and he was a dead ringer for Morrison and sounded like him. Journey picked up that Asian guy and they did great. And he had the spirit too. Wild Child was not a temp thing....This guy was into it. I doubt if he could come out with the Poetry like Morrison, but we have to remember that Krieger was writing half the songs and created a lot of Doors hits. Who knows what this guy could have done, and we will never know. I am not saying Morrison could be replaced....but maybe the next best thing. LOL I would have enjoyed the illusion.

[@robin2012ism]

Been there. Bought a map across the street and went to see Jim - before the fence went up!

[@antonioacevedo5200]

I assume the fence went up to stop the graffiti and whiskey bottles?

[@Basketcase6925]

Jim and The Doors are/is my favorite group of allllllllll tiiiiiiimmmmmmmmmmmmmeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! music is dead.....

[@kingeugene7975]

Not Jim Morrison and The Doors, just The Doors.

[@joshstack1020]

King Eugene ya its true! jim wouldnt have liked that. "The Doors" of perception

[@KTheViper]

Ray Manzarek estas con Jim ahora, descanzen en paz

[@denispalacios5485]

Who is the singer at the almost end of the video, with the pianist at the bar? Does anybody know his name? Please and Thank you.

[@maxcolpaert]

Jim

[@did6212]

The grave most visited in Pére Lachaise cemetery . What could Jim think about it ?

[@6544emmanuel]

por favor que alguien lo subtitulo .

[@BeliaLastes]

@4:58 the German lady is eyeballing the Jim- look- ah -like LOL

[@monicameltzer3376]

JIM'S IN A CLASS BY HIMSELF!!!👍😁🎤🤬🗽