Jim Morrison

The official profile of James Douglas Morrison. Poet. Writer. Singer. Filmmaker. Legend. #JimMorrison

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Written in 1965, Jim found inspiration for “Hello, I Love You” after spotting a woman on the Venice boardwalk. Rather than introducing himself, he turned the moment into lyrics... creating one of The Doors’ earliest songs, years before it would become a No. 1 hit.

“’Sidewalk crouches at her feet / Like a dog that begs for something sweet.’ That’s a crazy great lyric! He couldn’t play an instrument but he’d come up with melodies in order to remember his incredible words.” - @JohnDensmore

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TRANSLATIONS OF THE DIVINE

Translations of the divine
in all languages. The Blues,
The records get you high,
in armies / on swift channels.
The new dreamer will sing
to the mind w/ thoughts
unclutched by speech.
Pirate mind stations. Las Vegas T.V.
Midnite showings.

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“I think, in these days, especially in the States, you have to be a politician or an assassin or something, to really be a superstar.” -Jim Morrison

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THE CROSSROADS

#JimMorrisonPoetry from AN AMERICAN PRAYER

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“Is everybody in?
The ceremony is about to begin...”

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Wise words from Jim ... who lets you be who you are?

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We all must confront.

Poetry from THE AMERICAN NIGHT.

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Some of Jim’s favorite spots to eat.

A few are still around, others have become something new. Have you been to any of them? Let us know below.

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"Death makes angels of us all
And gives us wings
Where we had shoulders
Smooth as raven's claws”

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"You know the day destroys the night,
Night divides the day“

The iconic opening lines of “Break On Through” were pivotal in the band’s formation. When asked years later how they knew the band would work, Krieger said, “It was the words… They were so different from anything that was out there.”

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Graffiti art of Jim by Instagram user u/wida.visuals.

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Today we remember the great Ray Manzerek.

It all began with Jim and Ray at UCLA, then one summer night on Venice Beach when Jim sang “Moonlight Drive” and everything changed. That moment marked the start of The Doors.

“'See that guy,’ Jim Morrison once remarked, pointing to Ray... 'He is The Doors.’” -ROLLING STONE MAGAZINE

Photo by Michael Montfort.

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Just ask the MATCHBOX.

Poetry from AN AMERICAN PRAYER.

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Photos by Paul Ferrara, Henry Diltz, Ethan Russell, and Gloria Stavers.

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"Oh, tell me where your freedom lies’’

“The Crystal Ship,” released on The Doors’ debut album in ’67, is one of Jim’s most delicate and haunting compositions, where his poetry and melody drift together in perfect form.

Listen here: https://t.co/G3AhJtBxyc

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Singer, songwriter, poet.

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On this day in 1967, The Doors made their television debut on Los Angeles’ BOSS CITY.

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CAMERA - ALL SEEING GOD.

#JimMorrisonPoetry from THE LORDS AND THE NEW CREATURES.

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It’s nearly summer, which means it’s the perfect time to “take a little ride down by the ocean side.”

📸: “Moonlight Drive,” from the film FEAST OF FRIENDS.

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“There's only four ways to get unraveled
One is to sleep and the other is travel”

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On this day in 1970, The Doors performed at the Cobo Arena in Detroit.

Captured during the Roadhouse Blues Tour, it was one of their longer shows. The band played an hour past curfew and were banned from the arena on future tours. The fiery set includes several Blues covers, 17-minute-plus versions of “The End” and “When The Music’s Over,” as well as an over 19-minute version of “Light My Fire” and other rare tracks.

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