Album: This album "DOORS - Absolutely Live 2LP Gatefold" is the first live album released by American rock band The Doors in July 1970. Many shows were recorded during the 1970 tour to create the "Absolutely Live" album.
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Album Description & Collectors information: Gatefold (FOC) cover design with artwork / photos on the inside cover pages |
| The Doors producer, and long time collaborator Paul Rothchild painstakingly edited the album from many different shows to create one cohesive concert. For example, the best part of a song from the Detroit show may have been spliced together with another part of the same song from the Boston show, again trying to create "the ultimate concert". It can become very difficult to identify what parts are from what shows. Rothchild has said "I couldn't get complete takes of a lot of songs, so sometimes I'd cut from Detroit to Philadelph |
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Music Genre: |
Psychedelic rock, acid rock, blues-rock |
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Album Production Information: |
The album: "DOORS - Absolutely Live Gatefold" was produced by: Paul A. Rothchild Sound/Recording Engineer(s): Bruce Botnikck This album was recorded with: Fedco Audio Labs, Wally Heider Recording Album cover design: Robert L. Heimall Album cover photography: Frank Lisicandro, Ed Caraeff; Robert L. Heimall |
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Record Label Information: |
Red Label Elektra 2EKS-9002 |
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Media Format: |
Double 12" Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 480 gram |
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Year & Country: |
1970 Made in Canada |
Personnel/Band Members and Musicians on: DOORS - Absolutely Live 2LP Gatefold |
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Complete Track-listing of the album "DOORS - Absolutely Live 2LP Gatefold" |
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The detailed tracklist of this record "DOORS - Absolutely Live 2LP Gatefold" is:
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Note: The images on this page are photos of the actual album. Slight differences in color may exist due to the use of the camera's flash. Images can be zoomed in/out ( eg pinch with your fingers on a tablet or smartphone )
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Red Coloured ELEKTRA 2EKS-9002 Record Label Details: Manufactured by distributed by WEA Music of Canada ltd.
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The Doors are a legendary American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1965. The band consisted of Jim Morrison on vocals, Ray Manzarek on keyboards, Robby Krieger on guitar, and John Densmore on drums. The Doors were known for their unique sound and Morrison's provocative lyrics, which made them one of the most influential and controversial bands of the 1960s.
The Doors' music was a fusion of rock, blues, and jazz, with Manzarek's keyboard playing providing a distinctive sound. Morrison's lyrics were often cryptic and provocative, and his performances were known for their intensity and unpredictability. The band's self-titled debut album, released in 1967, was a commercial and critical success, featuring hits like "Light My Fire," "Break on Through (To the Other Side)," and "The End."
The Doors' music was a reflection of the cultural and social changes happening in the 1960s, with songs that dealt with issues like love, freedom, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world. Morrison's lyrics, in particular, touched on themes of sexuality, drugs, and death, and his live performances were often controversial, with his onstage behavior ranging from the mesmerizing to the outrageous.
The Doors' success was not without controversy, however. In 1969, Morrison was arrested on charges of indecent exposure and profanity during a concert in Miami, leading to a decline in the band's popularity and the cancellation of their upcoming tour. Morrison's subsequent drug use and erratic behavior further strained the band's relationships and led to his eventual death in 1971 at the age of 27.
Despite their relatively short career, The Doors' influence on rock music has been profound. Their music has inspired countless artists and continues to be celebrated today, with their songs still played on the radio and in movies and TV shows. The Doors were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993, and their legacy as one of the greatest rock bands of all time continues to be celebrated by fans around the world.