When The Doors learned that Van Morrison’s band THEM would be joining the lineup during their residency at the Whisky a Go Go, they nervously pulled their cover of “Gloria” from the set list.
As the week went on and the bands got to know each other, “Gloria” made its way back into the lineup, ending with both bands joining together to perform it on the final night.
Some songs just have a way of finding their way back.
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Today we celebrate the poetic spark and fearless energy of Jim Morrison on his birthday.
“Jim Morrison wasn’t a showman. He was a Shaman.” -Ray Manzarek
“Jim should be recognized not just as a rock and roll poet but really as one of the greatest poets of our time” -Robby Krieger
“Jim was just searching for the truth…always seeking.” -John Densmore
Jim pushed boundaries and his own creative limits. He transformed each stage into something alive and unpredictable. His spirit remains in the hearts of the millions of fans he touched, collaborators he worked with, and future generations of artists he inspired.
Happy Birthday, Jim. Your spirit lives on.
The Doors’ love letter to Los Angeles, captured in every line of “L.A. Woman.”
Listen to it here: https://t.co/Rl1MZdCGRx
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