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Thursday, January 20, 2022

Grammy Hall oif Fame - The Doors (Album)

In this edition of Grammy Hall of Fame, the eponymous debut  album, The Doors, by The Doors was inducted in 2002.



The background behind the album is extensive and long to write here so follow the Wikipedia link above to learn more.

Notes -
Released in 1967
"Light My Fire" top single 
Influenced by jazz, classical, blues, pop, R&B, Rock
Driven by the psychedelic rock movement

Honors -
Included in the National Recording Registry (2015)

Point of interest - The album initially failed to chart upon release.  In 1991, the album was given a second chance and landed No. 43.

The Doors Line-up
Jim Morrison - Vocals
Ray Manzarek - 
- Organ, Piano, Keyboard Bass, Backing  Vocals
Robby Krieger -
-  Guitar, Bass (Select song), Backing Vocals (Select song)
John Densmore -
- Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals (Select song)

Lists -
No. 42 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time 
(No. 86 in 2020)
No. 75 on Q magazine's 100 Greatest Albums Ever
No. 226 on NME magazine's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time

Certifications -

Gold in Spain and Sweden

Platinum in Argentina, Austria, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland

2x Platinum in the UK

3x Platinum in France

4x Platinum and the U.S.

Although I am not familiar with The Doors and their albums, such as their debut, I am intrigued in what they have to offer in American rock music.  I would personally like to give "Light My Fire" a chance as the song was edited from its original recording to air in the U.S., so what will I be missing?  Guess I will find out!

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