Ray Manzarek

Ray Manzarek

Born: February 12, 1939
Died: May 20, 2013
in Chicago, Illinois, USA
Raymond Daniel "Ray" Manzarek, Jr. (né Manczarek; February 12, 1939 – May 20, 2013) was an American musician, singer, producer, film director, and author, best known as a member of The Doors from 1965 to 1973, which he co-founded with singer and lyricist Jim Morrison.

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Jim Morrison: The End
Title: Jim Morrison: The End
Character: Self - The Doors Keyboardist (archive footage)
Released: July 2, 2021
Type: Movie
Paris, Rue Beautreillis, July 3, 1971. The corpse of rock star Jim Morrison is found in a bathtub, in the apartment of his girlfriend Pamela Courson. The chronicle of the last months of the life of the poet, singer and charismatic leader of the American band The Doors, one of the most influential in the history of rock.
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Title: Laurel Canyon
Character: Self
Released: May 31, 2020
Type: TV
Featuring all-new, original interviews with Jackson Browne, Don Henley, Michelle Phillips, Graham Nash, Linda Ronstadt, Bonnie Raitt, Roger McGuinn and more, this uniquely immersive and experiential two-part docuseries takes us back in time to a place where a rustic canyon in the heart of Los Angeles became a musical petri dish.
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The Doors - Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970
Title: The Doors - Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970
Character: Himself (archive footage)
Released: February 23, 2018
Type: Movie
Filmed on August 1970, 2AM, in front of 600,000 people, with Jim Morrison’s ongoing Miami obscenity trial still weighing heavily on the band, they traverse such staples as “Roadhouse Blues”, “Break On Through (To The Other Side)”, and “Light My Fire”.
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The Best Of The Doors
Title: The Best Of The Doors
Released: September 15, 2017
Type: Movie
The Blu-ray disc that accompanies the expanded version of THE SINGLES features a high-resolution Quadraphonic mix of The Best Of The Doors. This 11-song compilation, available on Blu-ray for the first time, was remixed specifically for Quad in 1973 and offers a unique sonic experience on songs like “Soul Kitchen,” “Moonlight Drive” and “Love Me Two Times.”
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The Doors - Feast Of Friends: Encore
Title: The Doors - Feast Of Friends: Encore
Released: November 10, 2014
Type: Movie
A newly produced feature using footage shot for Feast Of Friends, Encore is a complimentary piece which provides a deeper look into the life of the band at this period as they tour, record, travel and even vacation together. The program avoids the typical selection of hits and makes use of The Doors' rare recordings to accompany this unreleased footage.
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The Doors - R-Evolution
Title: The Doors - R-Evolution
Character: Himself
Released: November 24, 2013
Type: Movie
Combining early TV appearances with their own music films, it illustrates how The Doors evolved from the constraints of late sixties television to a point where they had the creative input and power to shape how they were portrayed on screen. Throughout the unique charisma and talent of The Doors comes across, whether it be on a lightweight pop show or on a film created from their own imaginations, along with some of the most influential music ever made. Bonus Features: Commentary by Doors members John Densmore, Robby Krieger and Ray Manzarek plus Bruce Botnick and Jac Holzman / Performance of "Break On Through (To The Other Side)" from the Isle Of Wight Festival 1970 / 45 minute documentary: The Doors - Breaking Through The Lens / "Love Thy Customer" - 1966 Ford training film with music by The Doors / Outtakes: Malibu U 1967.
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When Albums Ruled the World
Title: When Albums Ruled the World
Character: Himself
Released: February 8, 2013
Type: Movie
A BBC4 Documentary on the rise and fall and resurgence of the venerable LP record, and the dynamics of marketing and consumption of music as told through artists and musicians of the classic album eras of the 60s and 70s.
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Reworking The Doors
Title: Reworking The Doors
Released: October 22, 2012
Type: Movie
We went back into The Doors' footage vault and restored the original concert film of their legendary Hollywood Bowl performance to high-definition video with a 5.1 stereo surround mix! Get a glimpse into the process of restoring the picture and sound.
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Echoes from the Bowl
Title: Echoes from the Bowl
Character: Self
Released: October 22, 2012
Type: Movie
The Doors' legendary performance at the Hollywood Bowl remains a part of Rock and Roll history to this day. But the Bowl wasn't always so welcoming of rock music. Explore the history of the iconic venue and the artists who paved the way for The Doors to perform there.
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The Doors: Live at the Bowl '68
Title: The Doors: Live at the Bowl '68
Character: Self - Keyboards
Released: October 22, 2012
Type: Movie
A concert video that captures legendary rock 'n' roll band The Doors at the height of the group's powers. Filmed live at the Hollywood Bowl in the summer of 1968, Jim Morrison and the band perform an extended version of "Light My Fire," plus ten of their other most loved songs, taking a standing room only audience on an aural journey of mystical worlds and psychedelic experiences.
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You Had to Be There
Title: You Had to Be There
Released: October 22, 2012
Type: Movie
A collection of memorable stories from The Doors as well as friends who were present the night of their legendary 1968 appearance at the Hollywood Bowl - from long-held rumors to behind-the-scenes anecdotes.
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Doors: Mr. Mojo Risin' - The Story of L.A. Woman
Title: Doors: Mr. Mojo Risin' - The Story of L.A. Woman
Character: Himself
Released: January 24, 2012
Type: Movie
“Mr Mojo Risin’” is the story of the making of the Doors’ last album with Jim Morrison “L.A. Woman”. 2011 is the 40th anniversary both of the album’s release and of the death of Jim Morrison and this programme goes into detail of how the album came about, its recording and what was happening to the band at the time. The story is told through new interviews with the three surviving Doors: Ray Manzarek, Robbie Krieger and John Densmore plus contributions from Jac Holzman, founder of their label Elektra Records, Bill Siddons, who was their manager, Bruce Botnick, engineer and co-producer of the album and others associated with the Doors at this time. The show includes archive footage of the Doors performing both live and in the studio, classic photographs and new musical demonstrations from the Doors.
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A Norml Life
Title: A Norml Life
Character: Himself
Released: August 16, 2011
Type: Movie
A documentary on the current state of medical marijuana in America. Personal stories from patients, doctors and caregivers verify its medical effectiveness while leading activist rally support to end prohibition.
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Rock Poet: Jim Morrison
Title: Rock Poet: Jim Morrison
Character: Self
Released: July 18, 2010
Type: Movie
Jim Morrison considered himself first a Poet, and subsequently a Rock Star and sex symbol. “ROCK POET” tells his story. He was far more than the hell-raiser, infamous for his arrest in Miami for exposing himself on stage, another rock casualty- dead by the age of just 27. “Classic Artists” meets with legendary Beat Poets Michael Horovitz, Michael McClure, Pete Brown of “Cream” fame, about the movement and what it meant to the burgeoning tide of Rock and Roll, more specifically, to Jim Morrison, and finds the admiration and respect for his talent as a poet and writer amongst his Beat Poet predecessors and also contemporaries to be unquestionable. This film includes revelations from those that were present in the final days and final hours of Jim Morrison, including an eye witness . A vigorously captivating insight of a time in rock history , a time in the life of the man, both rock star and poet.
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When You're Strange
Title: When You're Strange
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: April 9, 2010
Type: Movie
The creative chemistry of four brilliant artists —drummer John Densmore, guitarist Robby Kreiger, keyboardist Ray Manzarek and singer Jim Morrison— made The Doors one of America's most iconic and influential rock bands. Using footage shot between their formation in 1965 and Morrison's death in 1971, it follows the band from the corridors of UCLA's film school, where Manzarek and Morrison met, to the stages of sold-out arenas.
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Sex in '69: The Sexual Revolution in America
Title: Sex in '69: The Sexual Revolution in America
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 2009
Type: Movie
Documentary on the sexual revolution in America.
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Classic Albums - The Doors
Title: Classic Albums - The Doors
Character: Self
Released: April 22, 2008
Type: Movie
A future classic was unleashed in January 1967 as the Doors released their eponymously titled debut album. This documentary in the Classic Albums series takes an in-depth look at the album, with commentary from Bruce Botnick, who worked on the album, and the three remaining Doors--guitarist Robbie Krieger, keyboard player Ray Manzarek, and drummer John Densmore. The three band members also play some of their instrumental parts from the album, offering invaluable insight into how the songs were constructed.
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An Ox's Tale: The John Entwistle Story
Title: An Ox's Tale: The John Entwistle Story
Character: Himself
Released: August 22, 2006
Type: Movie
An intimate portrait of the legendary bass guitarist for The Who. This documentary includes the last footage ever recorded with John Entwistle, and features interviews with Pete Townshend, as well as other major figures in rock history.
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Rockin' in the USA
Title: Rockin' in the USA
Released: December 30, 2003
Type: Movie
Twenty-two rare German television appearances from 1960s and '70s American rock and blues acts are featured on this disc, making it a veritable time capsule of rock 'n' roll. Includes performances by The Doors, The Beach Boys, Blood Sweat & Tears, Canned Heat, Chuck Berry, B.B. King, The Grateful Dead, The Byrds, Chicago, The Steve Miller Band, Little Feat, MC5 and Captain Beefheart.
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The Doors of the 21st Century - L.A. Woman Live
Title: The Doors of the 21st Century - L.A. Woman Live
Released: January 6, 2003
Type: Movie
A Note from The Doors' Ray Manzarek: This is the tour that never was. The tour that was supposed to happen when Jim came back from Paris. The tour that we were all eagerly anticipating. In May or June of 1971, Jim called John from Europe and asked him how LA Woman was doing. John told him it was doing great and that the critics actually loved it, too. Jim was excited and wanted to go on the road as soon as he got back to the States. The two of them even talked about taking the bass player - Jerry Sheff - on the road with the four original Doors to duplicate the sound of the LP.
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The Doors - Soundstage Performances
Title: The Doors - Soundstage Performances
Released: October 22, 2002
Type: Movie
Three different TV appearances ('67-'70) including old interviews, performances and the commentaries about specific songs by band members.
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When Hippies Ruled The World
Title: When Hippies Ruled The World
Character: Himself
Released: April 10, 2002
Type: Movie
When Hippies Ruled The World takes a trip back to the end of the psychedelic Sixties - the dreams, trips, movies, and music - to a time that love was all that was needed. From 1967 to 1970, the hippie revolution gave us great anthems, great events, great sex and great big afghan coats. The music was by The Doors; queen of the hippies Joni Mitchell; and the world was set alight by the number 1 hit Fire by The Crazy World of Arthur Brown. Hippies dropped out at the biggest festival, Woodstock, and were turned on by LSD and free love. The whole experience was literally set on film by Dennis Hopper and Peter Fonda in Easy Rider while the hippest of all looked East and followed in the trail of the Beatles to India.
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The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years
Title: The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years
Character: Self
Released: March 31, 2002
Type: Movie
"The Television Years" examines the events that took place in the years between 1956 and 1960, in which Elvis Presley excited a whole nation as the "King of Rock and Roll" in the big television shows of the time. One highlight of this time periode was Elvis' 1960 combeback hosted by Frank Sinatra, which marked his first appearance on televison after his two-year stay in the army.
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The Doors: A Celebration - VH1 Storytellers
Title: The Doors: A Celebration - VH1 Storytellers
Character: Himself
Released: November 22, 2000
Type: Movie
This episode of VH1 Storytellers is broadcast on November 22, 2000 to coincide with the release of the tribute album Stoned Immaculate: The Music Of The Doors. All of the performers joining The Doors on this program also appear on the album. This performance would mark the last time that Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger, and John Densmore ever reunited to play live together as The Doors. Set List: Love Me Two Times (Pat Monahan) / Alabama Song (Ian Astbury) / Back Door Man (Ian Astbury) / Wild Child (Ian Astbury) / The End (Travis Meeks) / Break On Through (Scott Weiland) / Five To One (Scott Weiland) / L.A. Woman (Perry Farrell) / Riders On The Storm (Scott Stapp) / Roadhouse Blues (Scott Stapp) / Light My Fire (Scott Stapp)
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The Doors: Collection
Title: The Doors: Collection
Character: Himself
Released: April 13, 1999
Type: Movie
A collection of short films, interviews and concert footage of the '60s rock band The Doors. Includes three basic video segments: Dance on Fire, Live at the Hollywood Bowl and The Soft Parade. Each of the videos is directed by Ray Manzarek. The "extras" include Ray's two UCLA student films.
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The Road of Excess
Title: The Road of Excess
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: August 14, 1997
Type: Movie
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Title: Classic Albums
Character: Self - Organ, Piano, Bass
Released: April 14, 1997
Type: TV
A documentary series about pop and rock albums that are considered the best or most distinctive of a well-known band or musician or that exemplify a stage in the history of music.
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Title: Classic Albums
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: April 14, 1997
Type: TV
A documentary series about pop and rock albums that are considered the best or most distinctive of a well-known band or musician or that exemplify a stage in the history of music.
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The History of Rock 'n' Roll
Title: The History of Rock 'n' Roll
Character: Self
Released: March 6, 1995
Type: Movie
The history of rock n' roll and pop music are explored are explored via interviews and footage of well-known music stars.
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The Doors - The Soft Parade
Title: The Doors - The Soft Parade
Character: Himself
Released: September 12, 1991
Type: Movie
This historical music video features as its centrepiece The Doors' last televised appearance, aired on PBS in 1969.
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The Doors: Live in Europe 1968
Title: The Doors: Live in Europe 1968
Character: Himself (keyboards)
Released: July 1, 1991
Type: Movie
Filmed during their 1968 European tour, The Doors are captured in performances in London, Stockholm, Frankfurt, and Amsterdam. Paul Kantner and Grace Slick of Jefferson Airplane, who shared the bill with The Doors on this tour, narrate this compilation.
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The Turtles: Happy Together
Title: The Turtles: Happy Together
Character: Himself
Released: January 15, 1991
Type: Movie
Proving that the Turtles were as vital to '60s pop as many better-known bands, this delightful 1991 documentary is blessed by the lively personalities of Turtles vocalists Mark Volman and Howard Kaylan (a.k.a. "Flo & Eddie"), whose anecdotes (including memorable encounters with Bob Dylan and the Beatles) are as entertaining as the group's enduring music. Interviews with bandmates reveal that the Turtles were genuinely "Happy Together," enjoying their popularity without the ego hassles that plague so many bands. It wasn't all fun and games, but even the "Lawsuits" chapter provides a hilarious primer on the hazards of rock & roll. Best of all, the Turtles' hits (including "She's My Girl," "Elenore," and many more) are seamlessly combined with rare concert footage, TV appearances, and promotional films.
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Hard 'N Heavy Volume 12
Title: Hard 'N Heavy Volume 12
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 1991
Type: Movie
Video magazine with interviews and video clips. Featured on this volume is: The Doors, Lemmy, David Lee Roth, David Coverdale, Billy Idol, Rob Halford, Great White, L.A. Guns, Lizzy Borden, Sepultura, Hanoi Rocks, Heaven's Edge, Jane's Addiction, Death Angel and Guns N' Roses.
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X: The Unheard Music
Title: X: The Unheard Music
Released: March 1, 1986
Type: Movie
A documentary about the band X. Includes live and studio performances and interviews with the band members.
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The Doors - Dance on Fire
Title: The Doors - Dance on Fire
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 1985
Type: Movie
A combination of concert footage, television appearances, record company promo clips and new video footage shows the Doors, a top '60s rock band. This film would later become part of The Doors 30th Anniversary Collection (released in 1999 and 2001) which compiles three films previously released by MCA/Universal Home Video: Dance on Fire (1985), Live at the Hollywood Bowl (1987) and The Soft Parade: A Retrospective (1991).
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Deal of the Century
Title: Deal of the Century
Character: Charlie Simbo
Released: November 4, 1983
Type: Movie
Arms dealers from several companies vie to sell the most expensive and highest tech weapons to a South American dictator. There are complications; understanding the exact nature of how 'gifts' are used to grease the wheels of a sale, a religious conversion from one of the salesman and a romance that begins to grow between two competitors.
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No One Here Gets Out Alive: A Tribute To Jim Morrison
Title: No One Here Gets Out Alive: A Tribute To Jim Morrison
Character: Himself
Released: January 1, 1981
Type: Movie
No One Here Gets Out Alive, The Doors' tribute to Jim Morrison is a full exploration of the controversial and quixotic singer, delving into his fascination with cinema and psychology, mysticism and sexuality, poetry and power. In addition to clips of the band in action, it features interviews with the surviving members of The Doors and many others who were instrumental in creating and maintaining the legend.
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The Doors vs Led Zeppelin
Title: The Doors vs Led Zeppelin
Released: January 1, 1973
Type: Movie
Both The Doors and Led Zeppelin were influential bands in their own right, and their impact on music history is significant. The Doors, with their poetic lyrics and unique sound, are often credited with helping to define the psychedelic rock genre. Led Zeppelin, on the other hand, is known for their powerful, blues-influenced hard rock and heavy metal music. Both bands have left a lasting legacy and have a large and dedicated fan base. Ultimately, determining which band was "better" is subjective and depends on individual musical preferences. Some may prefer the introspective and poetic style of The Doors, while others may favor the raw energy and virtuoso musicianship of Led Zeppelin.
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The Doors: Beat Workshop
Title: The Doors: Beat Workshop
Character: self
Released: November 9, 1972
Type: Movie
An extended special version of the Doors' 1972 appearance on the German TV show Beat-Club
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Sweet Toronto
Title: Sweet Toronto
Character: Self (uncredited)
Released: November 22, 1971
Type: Movie
Sweet Toronto is a documentary by D.A. Pennebaker of the Toronto Rock and Roll Revival, a one day festival held September 13, 1969 at Varsity Stadium on the campus of the University of Toronto and attended by some 20,000 persons. John Lennon played as part of the Plastic Ono Band, whose members also included Yoko Ono, Klaus Voorman, Alan White, and Eric Clapton. The video also features a selection of other acts: Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, and Bo Diddley.
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The Doors: Feast of Friends
Title: The Doors: Feast of Friends
Character: Himself
Released: March 13, 1970
Type: Movie
A cinematic look at The Doors on the road during their summer '68 tour. Concert performances are intercut with fly-on-the-wall footage of the group in their natural habitat.
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The Doors: The Doors Are Open
Title: The Doors: The Doors Are Open
Character: Keyboards
Released: October 4, 1968
Type: Movie
Sex, death, reptiles, charisma and a unique variant of the electric blues gave the Doors an aura of profundity that has survived the band's demise. In September, 1968, The Doors gave a history making performance at The Roundhouse in London's Chalk Farm. They gave powerful renditions of their best songs. Part of the Pioneer Artist Concert Film Series.
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The Unknown Soldier
Title: The Unknown Soldier
Released: March 17, 1968
Type: Movie
Promotional film for The Doors' single "The Unknown Soldier." The film features graphic Vietnam war footage, the band walking on the beach, and Jim Morrison being "executed." Due to its controversial content, the film was not shown on national television as intended and many venues were hesitant to show it. The film premiered before a Doors concert in Boston on March 17, 1968.
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Title: 4-3-2-1 Hot and Sweet
Character: Self
Released: June 11, 1966
Type: TV
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Induction
Title: Induction
Character: Ray (uncredited)
Released: March 14, 1965
Type: Movie
INDUCTION - Ray Manzarek's 2nd U.C.L.A. student film from the spring semester of 1965. A sync-sound project, it is a tale of lovers lost and lovers found, with Dorothy Fujikawa, Kathy Zeller and Ray. Jim Morrison can actually be seen - albeit briefly - in the party sequence.
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I Refuse to Kill: He Went to War with War
Title: I Refuse to Kill: He Went to War with War
Character: Self
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
At the risk of a 5-year prison term, Francesco Da Vinci struggles with his Virginia draft board to be recognized as a sincere conscientious objector to the Vietnam war.
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The Wino and the Blind Man
Title: The Wino and the Blind Man
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
In this mid-1964 student film by Jose Gonzalez, Ray Manzarek plays the “blind man” in a psychological tale of a wino who comes into good fortune and ends up learning a life lesson in the process.
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The Best Of The Doors Quadio
Title: The Best Of The Doors Quadio
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
This Blu-ray release includes some of the band’s biggest hits, such as “Hello, I Love You” and “Touch Me." All in high-resolution quadrophonic mixes from the 1973 compilation The Best Of The Doors on Blu-ray for the first time. 1 Who Do You Love 2 Soul Kitchen 3 Hello, I Love You 4 People Are Strange 5 Riders On The Storm 6 Touch Me 7 Love Her Madly 8 Love Me Two Times 9 Take It As It Comes 10 Moonlight Drive 11 Light My Fire