THEY ARE TOP 5!| FIRST TIME HEARING THE Doors- Break On Through (To The Other Side) REACTION

[@3DThrills]

A classical pianist, a jazz drummer, a flamenco guitarist and a poet.

[@vov.7397]

I maintain that Robby Krieger is the most overlooked band member in the history of rock. He adds so much to the sound, including in this song, but people rarely mention him. Love ya, Robby.

[@willgrady9621]

Sooo understand!

[@SCARAMONGER_]

It was because of mr mojo risin

[@gingerssmelllikecabbageand8708]

I worked in a hotel years ago that had a night club and a theatre attached to it, seen the remaining doors members they were called riders on the storm then. The lead singer was from a band called STP, but after the concert i asked to get back stage to the bar ( because I worked their the manager said okay “ but don’t annoy them “and for the love of god don’t say you just been to the gig, boss will have my ass if they complain”)bar was a small slit in the wall, but acts had a 8-10 seater room to them selfs and a balcony. I played it cool pretended like I didn’t know them, it was their last gig before returning the to states, so all the crew members were letting their hair down. Tried talking to Robbie, very quite, not rude but not interested in conversation either, me forgetting this was a man in his 60’s looking to got bed, but I had more luck with ray, had a cigarette with ray, we talked about the difference in life in California as appose to Ireland. Then I pulled out a joint, sparked it up, ray just said “hay man that a joint” sure is, shared 3/4 of a spliff, said I was in a band and what would be a good name, took a long drag from the spliff and said “The grave yard crows” I thought that was shit, but i didn’t say that, after that ,We just talked about the tour, by this time we were joined by crew members, ray said good night and then I got stoned with the bassist from hawai, fun times. And that’s my story

[@VG-rj8pn]

He was one great guitarist legendary

[@atomcraft4067]

Props to Jon though. Killer timing and style.

[@neildonley9626]

The Doors are one of the few groups that have a sound that is timeless. They sound as fresh in 2022 as they did in 1969. As a kid listening to them I alway felt a little older somehow after I heard their music.

[@cynthiarossershay3986]

Absolutely

[@cynthiarossershay3986]

@Lawrence Carver Ohhh! No We'll I Was About 29! I Was Just Warning Them In Case! I Actually Turned My Head With Him And The Witch? Or The Whatever She Was! I Do Not Really Like Things Like That

[@cynthiarossershay3986]

@Lawrence Carver Val Kilmer Really Played Him Well Though

[@stacys70]

DITTO!!!

[@cynthiarossershay3986]

@Lawrence Carver Okay! Remember He Gets His Photo Taken??? It Is That Photo On The Double C.D. Set I Was Given! It Is The Most Random Seen Photo I Have Noticed! She Is There When The Photographer Is Taking The Photos! And She Interviews Him ! I Believe That's Right! If Wrong Someone Can Correct Me! But She Seems So Business Like! Then The Next Thing You Know! Morrison And Her! I Mean She's Doing All This Occult Practices! Which Knowing Jesus I Have To Know About! And There Doing Drugs! It's To Graphic For Me! And His Wife Catches Them On The Elevator!! Gross

[@leilanikiyabupomeranz5775]

Just a note: The Doors didn’t have a bass player. It was a keyboard.

[@surlechapeau]

yes, Ray Manzarek on a Fender Rhodes piano keyboard bass. His regular keyboard I believe was the Vox Continental combo organ.

[@John_Chu]

Live, they had Manzarek hold up the bottom but on their records, they used a number of bass players including Larry Knechtel, Doug Lubahn, Harvey Brooks, Ray Neapolitan and a few others.

[@cesarnarro6013]

They didn't have a bass live but they did on their studio recordings.

[@TahoeNevada]

@@cesarnarro6013 Especially on their last couple of albums.

[@fugly747]

They didn't have a bassist on their first album. Just Ray with floor pedals. However, The Doors had a bassist on the L.A. Woman album. His name is Jerry Scheff.

[@consciousbeing1188]

For me The Doors define the sound of the 60s... A time when artisanship in music was highly valued and road trips across the country just to see a live performance were commonplace because gas was affordable. 😂 What an era!

[@tinapatterson5022]

Right On !!!!!✌

[@zq9m3xh8]

Shame that great music and low gas prices are a thing of the past.

[@fugly747]

Great times. I wish I could have seen Jim, Jimi, and Janis!!!

[@TangoNevada]

Literally poetry put to music.

[@tinapatterson5022]

@@fugly747 I had an Awesome Life and got to See Them All. Still have my Photos and Tickets.

[@joepaskowski9091]

Morrison’s voice gets all the credit but his lyrics are pure poetry….

[@tylerwoods9954]

No doubt. Had a girlfriend that knew nothing about Morrison or The Doors, so I introduced them to her and she fell in love with Morrison's lyrics. As you said, "pure poetry".

[@robch4414]

Yes. "..your fingers weave quick minarets, speak in secret alphabets, I light another cigarette, learn to forget.." Soul Kitchen

[@fugly747]

People notice his great vocals immediately. But his poetry is his greatest talent.

[@traceyvavrecan6714]

I have a few of his poetry books. Just great.

[@armandrioux3660]

Drummer is (GREAT drummer!!!) is John Densmore. The guitar player is fabulously creative Robbie Krieger. Keyboards master: Ray Manzarek. And of course: JIM MORRISON did the vocals.

[@daddyguerrero]

Can’t believe you guys haven’t hit Light My Fire yet. It’s their signature hit.

[@Wordsmyth8]

Amen!

[@toxsickdog]

light my fire has always been my fave doors tune. robbie kreiger's guitar is utterly sublime on that tune & morrison's vocals so passionate. I'm sure Amber would really dig it.

[@daddyguerrero]

@@toxsickdog You’re spot on. Definitely one of my favorites.

[@w.randyhoffman1204]

They need to listen to the album track rather than the eviscerated single version, though.

[@TahoeNevada]

If they do Light My Fire, definitely have to listen to the full, seven minute version. Not the single mix.

[@leannmiller7153]

You should watch the movie The Doors. Val Kilmer should have been nominated for an Oscar…twice. One for his portrayal of Jim Morrison, and one for Doc Holiday in Tombstone. Both were great performances.

[@scottelement]

Vocals - Jim Morrison Guitar - Robby Kreiger Keyboard - Ray Manzarek (Man-Zer-Ick) Drums - John Densmore

[@Reani71]

I'm sure it's a typo, but the name of the guitarist is Krieger (like the german word for 'warrior')

[@bengilbert7655]

The organ gave the Doors a unique sound.

[@fugly747]

You are right about that. The organ set them apart from everybody else. Then and now.

[@RicoBurghFan]

Ray Manzarek, greatest and most innovative rock keyboardist of all time. 💯💯💯

[@davidblankenship2720]

Carnival music made the show for the Shamman

[@taragreenetarotastro]

It was an electric organ. very jazzy.

[@willwozniak2826]

You guys gotta do "Light My Fire" and "Hello I Love You"......both great jams!!!

[@kathleenmather432]

Also LA Woman if they haven’t listened to it yet.

[@rudymenchaca9340]

One of the best songs I have heard is “Light My Fire” they had a bunch of hits but I think light my fire is one of the best ones

[@kathybwell]

Yeah, that's my favorite Doors song too.

[@dannordenbrock483]

The guitarist Kreiger wrote it. Except Morrison wrote the darker part about "the time to hesitate is through..."

[@allieren]

In my teens, I went to a laser light show at my local planetarium that was set to the music of The Doors. This was my first real exposure to their music and with the lasers set to the music in a dark planetarium it was as trippy as you’d hope for 💜 I think this song and “Riders On The Storm” are my faves of theirs.

[@clamdiggerdan8581]

The Vanderbilt planetarium perhaps?

[@MikeB12800]

@@clamdiggerdan8581 lol, used to get stoned and watch the Floyd laser light show there!

[@Serai3]

Laserium!! I loved going to those shows. The one that always sticks in my head was the Dark Side of the Moon show. * sigh * I miss those days. :)

[@hankmullins3090]

@@MikeB12800 same man those was the days good times good times

[@fugly747]

I remember those laser light shows at a dark planetarium. I remember seeing Dark Side of the Moon when I was 18.

[@caseymoe816]

“There are things known, and things unknown, and in between are the Doors.” A quote attributed to Jim Morrison, but he may have been channeling William Blake or Aldus Huxley. Either way, as Ray Manzarek famously said: “We’re saying that you’re not only spirit, you’re also this very sensuous being. That’s not evil, that’s a really beautiful thing. Hell appears so much more fascinating and bizarre than heaven. You have to ‘break on through to the other side’ to become the whole being.” Great pick guys. So good! 🔥🤙

[@MisterWondrous]

Doors of Perception. Great book and author.

[@autumnfairy15]

🤯 I love learning new things about music. TY 😁

[@fugly747]

That is deep. I heard the same thing about 42 years ago when I bought their first album.

[@resurrectionwaiting9294]

The line "She gets HIGH" was edited in the original album and single. It played as "She gets (silence)" for decades and was left up to our imagination as to what 'she gets'. It was not until the CD era that we heard Jim's full line.

[@joemc1960]

I was thinking, what’s he/she talking about? I’ve heard the song a thousand times and don’t think I’ve ever heard “high.” That’s wild. Thanks

[@BobLbrmn]

I've had the vinyl LP for decades, and until a few years ago, because of the edit, I always thought Jim was singing "Shake it!"

[@kelvyquayo]

@@BobLbrmn 😂😂😂

[@gregwatson3300]

This is a rare case where I actually prefer the edit. There is a bit of mystery of having that third word cut off. Either way, it's obviously a classic.

[@resurrectionwaiting9294]

@@gregwatson3300 I agree! I like the edit, but am so thankful for the restoration too. I had to look for the edit version cd to go along with my restoration box set.

[@kimcutts6153]

Tbh. Back in the 70s, the only 3 songs I ever knew by "The Doors" was "Riders on The Storm"; 1971 "Light My Fire" 1967 & "Hello, I Love You" 1968 I have to say that I wasn't that much into em. But now...... as I have gotten older, I feel myself evolving. I really enjoy listening to them now. Jim's voice is amazing..

[@Shrykespeare]

Would that make your music tastes... evolving Doors?

[@mysteriousmysticalmoments2023]

One of their most famous songs. Turn on the strobe light and lets hear it. Mr. Mojo Risin also known as the Lizard King.

[@byronmitchell3784]

THE DOORS, "BREAK ON THRU TO THE OTHER SIDE". I FIRST HEARD THIS BAND IN 1967, I WAS 10. I THOUGHT TOO MYSELF. WOW THIS MUSIC IS SO FAR AHEAD OF IT'S TIME. THE SONG WAS "LIGHT MY FIRE". Vocals, JIM MORRISON. Keyboardist, RAY MANZAREK. Guitarest, ROBBIE KRIEGER. Drummer, JOHN DENSMORE. Fantastic reaction..

[@trjbrew]

A great classic among classics! Many more to choose from, but my suggestion is "The Wasp (Texas radio and the big beat)". John Densmore- drums Robby Kriger- guitar Ray Manzarek - keyboards Jim "Lizard King" Morrison - vocals

[@corygraves4351]

The Doors took their name from author Aldous Huxley, something to the effect of, "There are things known and things unknown and in between are the doors of perception." This song probably more than any of their other songs is about divisions and crossing those divides.

[@musicaddict5076]

Reminds me of The Doors movie which was great.

[@Serai3]

"If the doors of perception were cleansed every thing would appear to man as it is, Infinite." - William Blake That's the quote the name came from. Huxley was referencing that quote.

[@fugly747]

Yes, that was what I was told. A band worthy of the name.

[@TexasPride62]

Agreed. The Doors "Crystal Ship" would be another great mysterious song for Jay and Amber to vibe on. The Rush - Doors comparison is virtuoso musicianship. Other than that, they are very different. Rush is progrock and The Doors are psychedelic jazz blues rock.

[@johnpawlowski8483]

Jay and Amber should definitely check out Chrystal Ship! Definitely a trippy song….. absolutely love it 👍

[@bretthardin9239]

The long version lol

[@martincarolpiper9964]

Amber would really, really groove on that one :)

[@fugly747]

Great fusion within those genres.

[@u4riahsc]

In high school back in the 60s in gym class we were assigned to pick a song and develop movements to the music. I chose “Chrystal Ship” and got an”A”.

[@walterpanovs]

The first track on Side 1 of their sensational debut album from 1967. Their classic "Light My Fire" was also on this album.

[@Wordsmyth8]

Can’t believe you still haven’t reacted to their biggest song of all, Light My Fire. And if you haven’t listened to Touch Me, that should be near the top of the list.

[@zombiegoatt4282]

Touch me is a really good song I also have a soft spot for Love Street eventhough most people hate that song.

[@Wordsmyth8]

@@zombiegoatt4282 Don’t know that one.

[@zombiegoatt4282]

@@Wordsmyth8 it was completely different Jim Morrison trying to reinvent himself.

[@fugly747]

They will be doing those soon!!!

[@douglasmiller2689]

Today’s my 62nd birthday. It’s such a gift to see y’all having fun and enjoying the music of my youth. Thank you!

[@resurrectionwaiting9294]

Happy Birthday!!!

[@deanmaynard8256]

The Doors have really stood the test of time despite being very much a product of their time. Please watch the excellent Oliver Stone film with Val Kilmer's extraordinary performance.

[@lisakaz35]

The performance is awesome, though the band's survivors didn't think it was fair to Jim. You probably know that but a lot of ppl don't.

[@fugly747]

I saw it when it came out. A Must Watch!!!

[@anitapadgett5529]

We know they love Val from their reaction to "Tombstone".

[@vanyadolly]

Gotta say one thing I appreciate about Oliver Stone is that he doesn't do flattering biopics. Just look what happened with the Queen movie.

[@lindenarden667]

Many hits and even more stories from The Doors! "Peace Frog" was the one I wore out! 🪂

[@leahrosamilia8006]

My favorite. ✌️

[@mohammedjamil2277]

@@leahrosamilia8006 wild child is a favourite of mine 😊🙋‍♂️

[@kenjordan5750]

Great bass riff on Peace Frog.

[@lindenarden667]

@@kenjordan5750 FACT!

[@lindenarden667]

@@kenjordan5750 I'd also have to put the guitar solo among the best from their catalog!

[@exley8100]

Guys if you want a more "cosmic" sound from the Doors, try "Crystal Ship" lots of piano/keyboards. Great song. Thx for your vids!

[@kirpalite]

EXACTLY! RIGHT ON!

[@stevenklinden]

Agreed - "The Crystal Ship" is a great song.

[@selecttoursnyc7787]

I love Crystal Ship! This was the poem Jim Morrison recited to Ray Manzarek on the beach; thus were formed the Doors.

[@exley8100]

@@selecttoursnyc7787 That's pretty cool. For some reason I was thinking it was moonlight drive. Probably my 2nd favorite Doors song. I guess that's why I thought it was that one...

[@selecttoursnyc7787]

@@exley8100 hmm, now that you mention it, you’re right. It was Moonlight Drive.

[@colerche]

When I saw them in '69 they opened with this...and they could do it all live !

[@josephdurham6051]

Y'all definitely have to check out "the end", "when the music's over", "the crystal ship", "the soft parade", "strange days", "wishful sinful" "Texas radio and the big beat", and "back door man", along with so many others. One of the greatest bands ever. John Densmore is the drummer. Probably one of the most underrated drummers ever, and one of my favorites. One of my biggest influences as a drummer

[@n3wsymtl]

'The End', most definitely. Quite a trip.

[@novaman4258]

Agreed..The End studio version is a must , it's just more Eerie

[@dominrael8658]

for me it would be easier to list a few songs they should avoid and say react to anything else by the Doors and your golden. my list to check out is much longer than yours ;-)

[@billwilson2025]

Jazz influenced and a rock.

[@peterworth9403]

When the Music's Over is hands down my favorite Doors song. It's just sheer perfection. In fact...I'm going to listen to it now....

[@RedBud315]

I remember and interview with Jim Morrison about his singing. He wrote poetry and didn't think about being a singer at first so he didn't have a style. He said everybody liked Frank Sinatra so he kind of emulated him. Obviously not the parts where he gets loud but, if you listen to his softer singing voice you can pick that up a little.

[@paulkane7771]

Great insight. Thanks for posting that!

[@Mike-rk8px]

When the Doors went to record their second album in the summer of 1967 their producer had a surprise for Jim when he went to sing. Jim walked up to the microphone and said it looked like the kind Frank Sinatra used. The producer told Jim it was Frank’s microphone, and Jim began jumping up and down with glee like a kid. I doubt Frank knew about it, he did not like rock music. There is a supposedly true story that when Frank once heard the Doors “Light My Fire” on the radio in his car he went into a rage and busted the radio with grip of his handgun. It’s probably true, he was famous for his violent tantrums.

[@fugly747]

Not a bad singer to emulate!!!

[@al.n.darodda6183]

“Break on Through” recorded August 1966

[@gypsylights9518]

Sometimes I'm jealous that you get to hear these songs for the first time and sometimes I find it hard to believe you've never heard them before.

[@jeremiahrose4681]

The Doors is one of my favorite bands....they don't get old to listen to.

[@fugly747]

I will be listening to them forever!!!

[@jonathanlocke6404]

The name of the band is taken from noted psychenaut Aldous Huxley. He wrote a book called "The Doors of Perception" that chronicled his experiences with mescaline. That, I believe, is where Jim got the name and the idea for this song's lyrics. Huxley, in turn had taken the phrase "the doors of perception" from poet William Blake, who wrote: "If the doors of perception were cleansed every thing would appear to man as it is, infinite"...

[@gregorymoore2877]

Is that the same Aldous Huxley that wrote "Brave New World"?

[@flamencoprof]

@@gregorymoore2877 Sure is.

[@Rhiannon011]

They got their name "the doors" (no capitals) as "entering through a door to another dimension" and so whenever I hear the Break on through song, I think something similar, "opening the door, walking through it" and finding yourself "breaking through to the other side' of whatever is on the other side.

[@OtherSideOfMorning]

THe name comes from a William blake poem (also used by Huxley) "When the doors of perception are cleansed, things will appear to man as they truly are, infinite.." He used quite a lot from Blake to be honest

[@donjackson5522]

Robbie Creager hated the name. He thought The Perception would have been better if Jim wanted the reference so much.

[@reesebn38]

The Doors got their name from a book called "The Doors of Perception" by Aldous Huxley. It's about opening your third eye. Aldous Huxley who also wrote one of the greatest book of all time "Brave New World".

[@bakilacat1]

‘Spanish Caravan’, and Jose Feliciano’s cover of ‘Light My Fire’ will blow u over!

[@selecttoursnyc7787]

Spanish Caravan is a beautiful song

[@dianechaves4071]

I was just about to mention Jose Feliciano's cover! It's amazing. I listen to it regularly.

[@73honda350]

Watching this just took me back to my 14 year old self in 1969, and remembering the psychedelic rock scene at that time. What a great era in the evolution of rock to start really becoming aware of music. Thanks for the time traveling.

[@willdwyer6782]

The Doors never performed in concert with a bass guitarist, but 12 of their studio recordings feature bass guitarists. Producer Bruce Botnik recruited Elvis Presley's bass guitarist, Jerry Scheff, to record the bass guitar track for LA Woman.

[@billmann6278]

True, but after Jim Morrison died the doors did two albums with Ray and Robby doing the vocals. They also did two tours for those records with an additional bassist, guitarist, and a sax player. I like to think that had Jim lived, they would have done the same with him. Funny how those albums and the Butts Band albums and Manzarek's solo albums seem to be lost in time to today's average doors fans.

[@fugly747]

I recently learned that fact a few weeks ago.

[@tomcello4899]

Light My Fire is a must hear song from them.

[@joegaffey7609]

The End and When the Music’s Over will melt your mind. ☘️✌️

[@alanarakelian5021]

"Break On Through" only made it to #126 on the Billboard Bubbling Under singles chart in early 1967. The Doors' follow-up #1 smash -- "Light My Fire" -- cemented the band's future. In '67, few new artists were given more than one or two tries to have a Top 40 hit. Without "Fire" and its huge success, the Doors may have sadly been one of the many talented bands to not make it.

[@lgeyser1]

The Doors were NOT a top-40 band. Their popularity was built by their albums being played on "underground" FM radio (which never referenced top-40) and live concert performances.

[@alanarakelian5021]

@@lgeyser1 Underground radio was in its infancy in '67. Most new artists still needed hits to carry on in some way. That year especially is littered with tons of talented artists, especially bands, that were written off by record labels because they did not produce hits or enough hits. As for the Doors, they did have eight Top 40 songs.

[@fugly747]

They had a lot of competition back then.

[@Americal1970]

I am a V.N. Vet , 1970-71 and to this day the song that makes me WINDUP TIGHT is the "The Changling ." from LA WOMAN album...... " Get Loose" first lyrics of the song . its a rock steady master piece. get you ready for the ultraviolence Break on through was "droppin Acid" some of the names given to LSD fyi... Orange 25, Window Pane, Blue Double Dome, Purple Ozley, there was alot.

[@thomaskeller5954]

I would love how you would react to their song, The End. Jim always would change the lyrics when he sang it live. Great song. I always love your passion as you hear new music. Keep up the great work

[@jackjules7552]

What a thrill it is for me to relive these Doors songs through you. When these songs were in release back in the late 1960's and early 70's I was just blossoming as a teenager. These songs were constantly played on radio back then so we would drive to the beach listening to The Doors on the car radio. It was such a shock when it was announced that Jim was suddenly dead...just when Riders on the Storm was released to radio....his death was surrounded in mystery....even the Doors never got see his body. Riders on the Storm was Jim's death signature.

[@skatter44]

There are so many great songs by them. Here are a few of my favorites: Moonlight Drive When the Music's Over The Crystal Ship Spanish Caravan Touch Me Waiting for the Sun

[@selecttoursnyc7787]

Every single one of these is excellent.

[@fugly747]

@@selecttoursnyc7787 Yes they are!!!

[@fugly747]

I like how you listed Moonlight Drive first. Jim meets Ray at Venice beach and tells Ray about his poem Moonlight Drive. And the rest is history!!!

[@skatter44]

@@fugly747 It was purely a coincidence! That's cool to know, but interesting that it had to wait until their second album.

[@nancysmith38]

Just think how we felt hearing this the first time in the 70’s!!’ Such a fun time for music- this was considered pretty heavy

[@jeffjones6221]

Late 60s early 70s beautiful music. Including the absolute studio tape saturation....love it!

[@fugly747]

I worked with a Jeff Jones at Evatone who knows all about tape saturation. This is Ken Wassman aka fugly747.

[@Joshuadgog]

You guys loved those songs. You will be blown away by listening to light my fire (7 minute version). Its a journey.

[@rubroken]

Without a doubt, they portray, and bring the memories of the late 60's for me. I don't know why I haven't listened to them more because the memories...all good, come flooding back when I hear a Door's song

[@fugly747]

You should listen to them more. They are a godsend.

[@Serai3]

This was the first thing anyone heard from the Doors, their first single. Mind-blowing. It was part of the mythmaking Acid Concert. When Jim was first living in L.A., going to UCLA, he dropped acid one night and in his trip saw an entire concert with himself as the lead singer. His first big batch of songs came from that trip, songs that he had sung in the acid otherworld. It was his first big burst of creativity, the songs filled their first album, and some people say Jim never equaled the insanely amazing material that came out of the Acid Concert.

[@fugly747]

He certainly dropped Acid and a lot of other drugs. Like so many people did... including yours truly. So much fun!!!

[@jemxs]

This was there first single from their first album, great way to introduce themselves to the world! They are all great, a true band where everyone shines and are equally important to the overall sound.

[@beverlybrown2673]

Originally recorded in 1967, this song hit #1 again when The Doors movie came out in 1991. The young folks who'd never heard it before thought it was something brand new.

[@PickleBoot_Arts]

"Hello I Love You" is a great Doors track, though they accidentally plagiarized it from the Kinks' "All Day and All of the Night." Perhaps you should listen to both and compare.

[@i.marchand4655]

I love that one. Got one of Jim's best lyrics (imo): "Sidewalk crouches at her feet, like a dog that begs for somethin' sweet"

[@bernardsalvatore1929]

Hello I love you was the very first doors song that I ever heard on the radio!!! I think I was about 11 or 12 years old!! Always very nostalgic for me when I hear that one!!

[@fugly747]

Interesting, I'll check that out!!!

[@stanhall953]

Jim was a self made poet and literary scholar. He graduated from UCLA Film School with band keyboardist Ray Manzarek. There was a window of time circa 1965 when LSD was available on the street but was not illegal because of the latency involved in creating a new law that addressed the specific formulation. Following graduation Jim lived on the roof of a building in on Venice and would watch the ocean and hallucinate rock concerts. Being a poet he would write lyrics for the songs occurring in his mind. Previously he had no interest in music, however he wrote enough songs to fill several albums. He subsequently encountered Ray on the beach and showed him his lyrics which blew Ray away. Ray was a classically trained pianist who gig’d as a side hustle. The rest is history. The Doors is the only band that Jim ever had any involvement with.

[@alonzocoyethea6148]

I loved how the Doors drummer would use soooo many latino rhythms in his playing...fioxtrot, rumba, bossa nova, merengue, tango etc---the guy was slick as oil, baby.

[@wanderlustaesthete4117]

When I was in 10th grade, I had a crush on this senior who looked a lot like Jim Morrison. He was so dreamy and he had an old soul. Can’t believe that was 20 yrs ago 🤯

[@bobblowhard8823]

I love all of The Doors songs, but my absolute favorite has to be "L.A. Woman".

[@truthmatters-jt5up]

Listening to this epic music is a trip in a time machine. It's not just great music, it is so pertinent to the time it occurred in. And yes, totally hypnotic....

[@ramonalfaro3252]

John Densmore was Lead snare at UCLA and was an All City Rose Parade Drummer. The syncopated beat on Hello I love You is one of the most iconic beats in Rock History. John is one of the most underrated drummers ever. Who in Gods name adds a Bossa Nova Beat to a Rock Song? JOHN FREAKING DENSMORE!!!

[@kelvinkloud]

he could pace and drive a song & the arrangement of a song..... like a porche going down a windy canyon road in calif.

[@chuckaustin3832]

LIGHT MY FIRE (the long version) - LIGHT MY FIRE (the long version) - LIGHT MY FIRE (the long version) - LIGHT MY FIRE (the long version)

[@completecharleston7142]

One of my favorite bands of teenage years (and still, today!) "The Doors Movie" is definitely worth watching to get an idea of the vibes of the day. On the original released recording, the words "high" were not in the mix in the middle section - same thing in "The End" (this is the Doors magnus opus, could be your next reaction???), there's some words and sounds that were not included in the original release).

[@jenniferpartridge6235]

Jim's voice is definitely hypnotic.

[@unclechristosfrontporch2225]

My favorite part of this channel is that there are10-15 bands in Jay's top 5 at any given time. 👍

[@teresajarrell452]

😯🤣😅👍😃❣️

[@cesarpereira1828]

Rabbit hole! Texas radio and the big beat,changeling,la woman,ghost song, Alabama song, running blue,peace frog and more! Poetry,jazz,blues,carnival music all in one band!

[@SG-js2qn]

The first song on their debut album (1967)! It's fire, just like the first song on the debut albums of Led Zeppelin (1969) and Boston (1976). And just like those bands ... virtually every song by the Doors is soooo good.

[@louiseasmith1336]

My best friend and I wore this album out in 1969. Good times. 👍

[@allendesalme197]

Here is one of The Doors biggest hits, and very emblematic of their sound. I think the way they used the organ was so central to their sound and matched well with Morrison's voice. He is not playing a piano - he is playing a Hammond organ with a Leslie speaker that gives it the vibrato sound. This is before the time of synthesizers. And a LOT of women back then agreed with you, Amber, on Jim's voice.

[@billmann6278]

Actually a Farfisa portable organ run through a p.a. amp or guitar amp on most of their stuff. He didn't use the Hammond/ Leslie setup until the "L.A. Woman" record. Ray and a lot of the other players loved the Fender Rhodes electric piano, which is very prominent on a lot of songs . The Farfisa has a very cheesy sound when compared to the Hammond which is more rounded and vocal sounding. The settings on an organ are called voices, the combination of settings is called voicings.

[@allendesalme197]

@@billmann6278 OK Bill!

[@joiedevivre2005]

Truly timeless music & a band way ahead of their time. By far one of my all time fave bands. John Densmore was the drummer, Robby Kreiger played guitar & Ray Mazurek played keyboards. All were classically trained, musical geniuses. I would also suggest you check out their songs "The Crystal Ship"(my fave Doors song with beautifully showcases Jim Morrison's poetic lyrics & Ray Manzurek's classical piano training), "Love Her Madly", "Light My Fire", "The End", "Spanish Caravan" (Robby shows off his flamenco guitar skills), "LA Woman", "Peace Frog", "Soul Kitchen", "Touch Me" (which shows of John Densmore's jazz training on the drums), "Moonlight Drive", “Five to One”, "The Unknown Soldier", "When the Music's Over", “Waiting for the Sun” - just to name a few (there are so many to choose from).

[@guitarzan5328]

Another Doors gem you two should react to is "You Make Me Real" from the _Morrison Hotel_ album. Somehow that one doesn't get shown enough love, the B-side, "Roadhouse Blues" (which you guys already reacted to), surpassed it in popularity. But the whole _Morrison Hotel_ album is a standout. "Peace Frog" also gets an honourable mention! ✌😎

[@lisagulosh420]

Please guys listen to their final 2 albums, Morrison Hotel and L A Woman. So powerful.

[@kevinc6916]

My first favorite band at about 10. 40+ years later still a top favorite. Ray’s last name think Man-zar-ic is a keyboard legend and would use his left hand for bass since they didn’t have a bassist.

[@billclarke117]

You have to do 'The End' and 'When The Music's Over'. Absolutely epic songs.

[@jeffmorse645]

I was in elementary school back then so I really didn't know about them at the time, but my sister was 12 years old than me and she had "Morrison Hotel" and there was a song on there that caught my attention when she played that album - "Waiting for the Sun". That's the first Doors song that I noticed or remembered.

[@magneto7930]

You need to listen to Touch Me by The Doors, a lot of good brass!

[@fugly747]

"Stronger than Dirt"

[@magneto7930]

@@fugly747 yes!

[@christopherleslie7303]

Jim Morrison vocalists, Ray Manzerek keyboards, Robbie Krieger guitar and John Densmore drums.

[@jessortiz8181]

Jim Morrison was known for being kind of like a Shaman getting his audience into a trance from watching him perform when they performed live. His style of singing is hypnotic in a sense. Amber you need to really research more about Jim Morrison. He claims that he was possessed by some ghosts of Native Americans who died in a car accident that his family passed by on the Road in New Mexico in the early 50's. That is partially where some of the lyrics of Rider's on the Storm came from as well as to saying there's a killer on the road, his brain is squirming like a Toad. Take a long holiday, let your children play, if you give this man a ride, sweet family will die, killer on the road. Light my Fire is another Doors hit you need to definitely check out, as well as Love me two times, Jim was also have said to have married a witch that studied the Dark arts. His life story is fascinating. His poetry oh my God! Is cool. You guys haven't even scratched the surface as far as the Doors music is concerned. You guys are in for a treat. OK Jay I can't let my boy down the Song Break on Through to me is about breaking as well as testing the bounds of reality. Living life to the fullest and giving your all like if it was your last performance. That is how I perceived Break on through Jay. I hope that answered your question. I know the Doors music intimately. Cuz once I discovered their music I collected their studio albums as well as Jim's separate work of Poetry. It's funny Amber that you mentioned that Jim's raspy primal scream, and kinda compared it to Janis Joplin, people who knew both artists often compared their raspy singing styles to one another. Some other musicians who were on the scene called Janis the Female version of Jim Morrison. That is just what I have heard about them both and yes Jim and Janis were drinking buddies along with Jim's Entourage. I love yalls channels and vids keep them up! I think your kids are awesome btw as well as you two.

[@fugly747]

Riders is definitely mysterious song!!!

[@blacklexus3965]

The doors, crystal ship, LA woman, moonlight drive

[@matthews4961]

You guys are awesome! I love your appreciation of such a wide range of music.

[@BBBoy990]

Ray Manzanerek was also one of the first musicians to use a synthesizer. He used it in many of their songs, often mistaken for a piano. The Doors were truly a revolutionary band with a timeless sound.

[@BritIronRebel]

Crazy but true story.... I was a teenager visiting relatives in LA. My parents wanted to go out with family one Friday night and my uncle who was a studio drummer for Columbia Records was to "babysit" my brother and I. Well, being a well connected musician, and a bit crazy, he took us to the Whiskey A Go Go where the Doors and the Turtles where playing! He was never asked to babysit us again!

[@kelvinkloud]

how good were the doors live in that venue?.... those whisky performances were supposed to be legendary

[@BritIronRebel]

@@kelvinkloud I had never heard a band that sounded like them before that night. I truly enjoyed them as well as the Turtles (and the go-go dancers!). Of course, they had yet to release a record yet and when I got home to tell friends about them, they didn't really believe me.

[@kelvinkloud]

@@BritIronRebel wow, '66 before record deal... wouldve been an amazing time to catch them... did morrison stand out as the legend portends?

[@BritIronRebel]

@@kelvinkloud They we're the house band at the time... The Turtles were the bigger draw at the time. I would say he was finding himself still.

[@daveyhouston]

You lucky bastard!!! 😮

[@rorybolkan1733]

The Wasp (Texas Radio And The Big Beat) a great Doors song.

[@jco207]

There are many great Doors tracks to listen to. You already have many great recommendations. A few more are "The End," "When The Music's Over" (you should see the Hollywood Bowl live version to see what their personalities onstage were like, albeit that was them on their best behavior) and the live version of "Gloria." Anything with Jim's poetry too. All four members of the band are incredible musicians, it was nice to hear a shout out to John Densmore in this video.

[@kimmycook2698]

The Doors always make me remember being a kid in the 70's and singing along to the radio...

[@barrycounts490]

The Doors one of the best bands from the sixties culture ! "Crystal Ship" or "Peace Frog" both are winners !✌Thanks Y'all

[@fugly747]

Yep!!!

[@hankamania]

Most releases of this song drop the word "high" from the bridge... "She get...she get...she get...aiiigh..." It's only within the last maybe 15 years that the unedited version has been available.

[@rubixqoob8601]

You guys are like the music loving friends I never met. Love the channel. Better?

[@rubixqoob8601]

@Lauren Lewis misspelled and I was rushing. Hold on

[@shirleycollins6241]

The Doors Light My Fire is a vibe.

[@johnnusz8278]

Since you guys like the organ and that vibe.... I want to see you do the song In-a-Gadda-Da-Vida by the band Iron Butterfly.

[@bruceday4036]

The most amazing amount of music in the shortest amount of time 67 to maybe 71. Ray Manzerek piano, Robbie Krieger guitar, John Densmore drums.

[@passingthru4383]

So Im new here but Ive watched a bunch of your videos. For young people, I enjoy watching you guys digging some good tunes. You guys 'get' the music and thats fun to watch, I think I could have partied with you two back in the day. Ive watched some other reaction vids and alot of people dont just get into the music. Not to bust on anybody's tastes, but new music just doesnt hit. Thats all Ill say. Keep up the good work.

[@fugly747]

I've been watching these guys for nearly a year. They have grown into one the best reaction channels. I truly enjoy their work. The subscribers really make the show worthwhile.

[@davidbentley145]

When u see a live performance of these guys,it looks like it could have been recorded just the other day!...ever fresh...Thanks guys

[@brianmcmaster5112]

Please, react to " Touch Me ", it will be your favorite , then" Light my fire " and "The End" next after that.

[@gordonflowers9560]

Track 1. Side 1. First album. History changing moment.

[@bigdaddymosh1964]

You gotta do “Light my Fire”, probably their biggest hit, and “Gloria” , “Hello, I love you” ….DONT do “”The End” until you hear everything else first. Fair warning 😏

[@sardog7765]

When I was in High School in the early 80s My friends and I LOVED THE DOORS! We listened to all their albums! Definetly a Party Sound! 😎👍💖🕊

[@harrytryon6782]

Have to do "Light my fire" next.

[@brettg274]

You haven’t heard The Doors until you’ve heard the long version of “The End” with the lights dimmed.

[@AliasMark69]

I'll say it again…..1,524,964 views so far. YOU will like it too 4 black brothers with a white drummer created this ICONIC Masterpiece from the 60’s Psychedelic Era Trust me…. You do not want your life to end without hearing this song. “TIME HAS COME TODAY“- The Chambers Brothers - Album Long version, then Live. PLEASE and Thank You.

[@fugly747]

A great suggestion!!!

[@AliasMark69]

@@fugly747 It will blow their minds if I can get them to do it.

[@RocketmanS2K]

Couple of Doors suggestions; When the Music's Over and LA Woman. You WON'T be disappointed!