SoundsXP Message Boards - Indie, Indiepop, Nu-Folk and Alt-Country Forums

Any Doors fans? I went through a late teen fascination with Jim Morrison (didn't everyone?) but am not sure if the music has aged that well.

Anyway, sad news about RM, although I'm a bit fed up of hearing that organ intro from Light My Fire on every news bulletin!

_________________
Alas, not actually Gryff Rhys Jones...

"Little Jack Horner sitting on the corner
With no shoes and clothes
This aint funny, but he took his money
And sniffed it up his nose"

_________________
Definitely isn't inbred...has the GCSEs to prove it!

REVOLUTION PURITY LOVE SUICIDE ACCURACY

http://www.thesoundofconfusion.com

_________________
Curmudgeonly Rock 'n' Roll time traveller from ye olden days

2nd verse same as the 1st...

The Doors - one of the greats it's not cool to like, probably due to the movie and the post death image of Jim Morrison. If The Doors had been as unknown as, say, The Monks, they would be lauded by many who dismiss them. But they were simply far too good to remain underground!

Easily one of the most accomplished and original debut albums of all time. Easily one of the most unique musical three pieces to operate successfully within the parameters of pop/rock. Easily one of the most iconic frontmen of all time.

A truly great band, and Manzarek was such a key part of that unique sound. Making a 60s electric organ sound somehow mystical and ancient. And such a cool guy too.

Really saddened to hear of his passing, and especially sad for his soulmate, and now widow, Dorothy.

What a contribution he made, and a great life. RIP.

Hmm. I always thought it WAS cool to like them. Particularly in your teens and early 20s. I never got into them because so many middle-aged pub bands sound pretty much the same - now I know I'm kind of looking at it the wrong way round there, and at the time this wouldn't have been the case, but I've always found them dull barring a small number of tracks. Just never got them.

But RIP nonetheless, they're very important to many people.

_________________
Definitely isn't inbred...has the GCSEs to prove it!

REVOLUTION PURITY LOVE SUICIDE ACCURACY

http://www.thesoundofconfusion.com

Not sude it's ever been cool to like the Doors. Not sure why as Morrison obviously ticks most boxes. Never been a big fan though they did the odd classic - People are strange for starters.

_________________
Jarvis Cocker or David Bowie or AVB or Johnny Borrell, she isn't picky

Cavey Cocker, Cup Cake Queen, Saint Thomas.

_________________
Curmudgeonly Rock 'n' Roll time traveller from ye olden days

2nd verse same as the 1st...

_________________
Curmudgeonly Rock 'n' Roll time traveller from ye olden days

2nd verse same as the 1st...

_________________
Definitely isn't inbred...has the GCSEs to prove it!

REVOLUTION PURITY LOVE SUICIDE ACCURACY

http://www.thesoundofconfusion.com

Ray paid me a visit last night and this is what he is saying at the moment to all the dead musicians upstairs.

_________________
Jarvis Cocker or David Bowie or AVB or Johnny Borrell, she isn't picky

Cavey Cocker, Cup Cake Queen, Saint Thomas.