LA Woman and The Myth of Jim Morrison｜Vinyl Monday 

what album have you totally changed your mind on since first listening? this one is mine!

I'm old(80) and you bring these albums alive again.

When I listen to the Doors albums, I feel like I age a lifetime during the six Lp's. The songs are so reflective of the human experience. Gentle rain, poems, rebellious, blues, love, rock, and then...When the music's over...Jim was just an ordinary average guy. He didn't want to follow his father into the military, obviously. But he read alot and applied himself to that craft. This is the End...my only friend...the end...Drive thru your suburbs and into your blues, yeah com on...

The Doors (in my opinion) were one of the rare bands that actually got better as they progressed. Usually bands lose the Mojo, but Morrison Hotel through LA Woman were the matches to the fuel.

"SHIT IF I CAN FIND IT" is a totally under rated Doors album and its a testament to your knowledge and credibility that you mention it.

LA Woman is a stone cold classic album full stop !

I think the fact Jim was facing serious time in prison weighed heavily on him by this point and may have seeped into some of the lyrics ("I've been down so goddamned long, " "into this house were born, into this world we're thrown," and "I'm leaving town on a midnight train") Great effort by him on this album, and an incredible finish given the circumstances.

"I see your hair is burning/ Hills are filled with fire/ If they say I never loved you/ You know they are a liar..." Total ode to Pamela from Jim ❤️

That picture of Jim slumping down and bearded is the epitome of Mr. Mojo Risin! This video gave me a craving for a long-time favorite- blueberry pancakes! 🥞🫐

I was only 12 when I first noticed the true mystique of the Doors through " Riders on the Storm. " Sent chills up my spine like nothing I'd ever previously heard. They would eventually become my #1 American band of all time. And Jim's short career with the Doors ended strong with LA. Woman.

i’ve been binging all your videos late into the night and this one is breathtaking!! the research!! the passion!! you truly have a unique lens & this has enriched my life

In the late 80s I was in a rock band and we went to a studio for some professional photos. After taking a few photos the woman who was taking the pictures told me that I look like Jim Morrison. It was very strange to hear because what she didn't know was that Jim and I shared the same birthday. Every time I hear The Doors since then I can't help but think of that incident.

You are gorgeous and have great taste in music.

I love your show! You are on point...glad I subscribed. The day Jim Morrison died I was 13 and living in the Netherlands. I was listening to VPRO radio and the dj said that Jim was dead. Then he played Riders on the Storm. You don't forget moments like that.

Love you Jim, Ray

Hyacinth House is one of my (many) favourite Doors tracks too and Ray's reference to Chopin's Polonaise in A flat major is always a delight to hear, incidentally, Chopin is buried at Lachaise too...although his heart is in a crypt in Warsaw, Poland and was removed as he feared being buried alive, which was quite common in the 19thC.

After 50 yrs., I've recently done a lot of relistening to 'Morrison Hotel'. To me, it captured the late 60's, early 70's LA scene perfectly, warts and all. The simple intro to 'Queen Of The Highway', for example, still gives me chills.

Doors are my fave music. Songs on LA Woman represent a Time and place at the time. Before. And since.

I got this album in the mail yesterday. I have been a doors fan for a couple months by now. They have been my gateway to this music era (I also started to like the beatles, jimi hendrix) and I am slowly exploring different artists. Back to LA woman, out of all the albums, this is my favourite one. I really fancy Jim's harsher vocals on changeling and been down so long, my two favourite songs on it. I always saw Jim as the quiet guy breaking free from his chains and enjoying himself, self destructivesl tendencies aside.

18:15- "That's sounds drunk". When my now 36 year old daughter was around 4 or 5 she was strapped in her car seat in the back of my car and I was playing "L.A. Woman" on the car stereo. Near the end of the title track she suddenly yelled out "THAT GUY SOUNDS DRUNK!!" I think of it whenever I hear the song.

Now. This one I have the die cut of. Proudly inherited from my mom.

Please get Morrison Hotel. As I've aged it's become my favorite

To this day I can't decide which of these masterpieces is my favorite Doors album. I love them all Thank you for this great video

Great synopsis of "LA Woman" including psychological evaluation of Jim Morrison. Very enlightening for such a young woman.

Ray is my favorite member too❤ His piano lines in riders on the storm are so good on this album 21:44

Best Morrison lyric Your lost little girl “ of course that’s in ref to Pamela….🌹🔮💔💔LA WOMAN BEST and my older brothers DOORS TRIBUTE BAND . I was born in 1961! RIP JIM a& PAM!

Abby you are a distillation of the very best of the GTO's.

The song Love Street is a gorgeous song and he sings it wonderfully and sweetly.

The Doors are one of my favorite bands and while Strange Days is my favorite by them , I think all 6 Jim fronted albums are fantastic.

I love this album, particularly so (in order of favourites): Hyacinth House LA Woman The WASP (Texas Radio and the Big Beat)

OMG, these records can be her grandfather. Abigail is in love with Jim. Who can blame her. She'd be a different person if she lived in the 60s. No book can convey the feeling and the experience many of us have gone through. Would I go back? In a heartbeat.

The first marriage of poetry & music that beautifully done by The Doors 💃

LA Woman leaves me wanting one more album with Jim. The song "Eye of the Sun" really hits that home when you hear how deficient Ray sounds on what Jim would have sang on their follow up album.

I went through a serious Doors phase in late high school to the point where it was virtually the only act I listened to. Still listen to them but not as much as I used to which is a shame because whenever I listen to them I'm reminded of how awesome they were. Haven't listened to L.A. Woman for a while but think It's overdue to a relisten. Indeed I probably owe the entirety of The Doors discog a relisten. I also think I agree: Jim is/was the nerdy/artsy kids rockstar

You should definitely obtain a copy of Morrison Hotel. Peace frog is one of favourite Doors tunes ❤️ L.A Woman, Morrison Hotel, Strange Days and the first Doors albums are my favorites. "I may not like you, but, I do love you" Nice ❤️

I love you! First time watching. I'm hoping you are a GenZ because they are our only hope. Beautiful.

The single best analysis of Jim Morrison as a person I've ever heard... Enough with the myths and exaggerated stories, Robby's new book sets a fair few things straight. As for Paul Rothchild's absence here; I've always heard that the biggest reason for him excusing himself as producer was that he absolutely hated the material, he thought the direction they were going was a huge mistake, he thought Riders sounded like cocktail lounge music.

I was lucky to have this be my first Doors album and one that I could listen to start to finish without stopping. I never looked into why it sounded the way it did - essentially a more natural Hotel - so…cool and thanks!

You probably have read it, but Glyn John’s book Sound Man is great! Lots of great stories and insights in there. Living in the Glyn Johnsaverse might as well hear about it from the source :)

Doing puerile and laughing at the wazoo reference for 20 mins. Now straight face. I like the sharp openers and ' don't you love her madly as she's walking out the door' is a sweet line. L' America puts you interestingly off balance: bit unexpected. That first delicate descending shape from Ray on Riders is a classic rock moment and the way the storm sounds integrated with the track instead of just being thrown on is atmospheric (yeah well). I tend to groan at his lasciviousness (though not in a lascivious way) : I thought that was the message but as you delve here into the complexity of the guy I'm thinking my reading is simplistic. ' I don't do well with the pretentious I have to be the pretentious one' & I'm laughing again. Older video, more casual? but what conversation. This is a great backwards trip.

LA Woman.. “eeyay”. Lmao still cracks me up to this day. So glad you mentioned it.

15:42 I think the movie was pretty good. I like his written poetry. When I was young in 1981, I vowed to myself I would own Morrison's "The Lords and the New Creatures." I bought it for $100 long after I had any illusions of what woman wanted in a man. I have no idea. A man who been in combat. A man who likes literature. A man who likes art. Women like men who slap 'em around. I won't emulate that and will die alone.

I loved your thoughts on Jim. The only comment I might not agree with is when you said that "He read, not because he wanted to, but because he was sort of forced to." Something like that. I think he loved reading. Well, now that I think about it... he read to escape his lonely existence. I guess you were right. Nevermind.

Finally you've done an album I can really get into. 'L.A. Woman' was a massive album in 1971. 'Love Her Madly' and 'Riders On The Storm' got constant airplay on the radio. So much so you couldn't turn on a radio without hearing either song, along with nearly all the other songs on the album. I grew up in the L.A. and Orange County area, so as you can imaging, the song 'L.A. Woman' got a ton of radio airplay as well. I was 10 years old in July of 1971, and I'll never forget my mom coming home and telling my brother and I that Jim had died. It was the first time a death had caused me serious grief. Excellent video!

Jim Morrison was the ultimate paradox of the 60s man coming of age who by the 70s seemed like men three times their age. Jim bared the weight of a young man with the soul of a shell shocked victim of the great world war in the body of a rock god. The worst thing that could've happened to him was his genetic default setting of matinee idol looks that were just enhanced by his other base setting of brooding. It wasn't his fault he was the poster boy for making PTSD look sexy. Jim Morrison the person as more and more comes out and the truth reveals itself, is just as captivating and fascinating a figure as the myth and legend created by time and revisionist history.

The track L.A Woman was written for Eve Babitz.

“Fat kid inside” I’ve never thought of it like that. Nice one 👍. Thanks for the insight ✔️

You summed that Lp perfectly. Bless Pamela. ‘She was a Princess, Queen of the Highway..’ The guy just had the best Americana lyrics. And you! For goodness sake. Love the imagery! Keep the recommendations requests. We’ve all plenty more for you!

Didn’t the early Beatles records take like one day to record? I couldn’t imagine. I can’t even get all my laundry done in one day.

Cars hiss by my window 🪟 what a great title for a song 🎵

Morrison cemented my contrarian views, not that what is good is bad, but that the consensus is generally devoid of interest.

This is brilliant!! I had no idea about his pedestrian childhood but back then kids were more respectful of adults and rebellion tended to be subtle, unless they were heading for juvie. I moved to LA in 1972 and ate at Ships all the time. It was open 24/7.

I love the movie. It's not intended to be historically accurate. It's a film made by a fan and it's really about Morrison's rock star myth, not Jim Morrison the man. He wasn't actually a rock and roll shaman, obviously. It's like Ziggy Stardust. It's not like Bowie was actually a rock star from outer space. Although, if you think about it, maybe he actually was in the way that really mattered.

Did I miss something about Love Her Madly? A good tune! Pamela was raised and buried in my city..OC .

All the Doors first six albums are incredible. I think Jim added a lot of really stroneg input to this band, that's why they just couldn't replace him; he wasn't a ten to the dozen front man. Love your show, thank you Abigail.

''The future's uncertain......... ( and the END is always near'' )

Jim would have more than a 1000% loved U, believe it. 🦎👑

Robbie Kreiger wasn't the most complicated guitarist. But he was perfect for the Doors! His playing was right in the pocket! Love this album! I have no idea about how I'd like Jim.

Glad you pinpointed the melancholy of 'Hyacinth House', Abby. It's the Doors song that plays in my head most. Utterly beguiling.

The Doors are one talented, innovative and very underrated American band.

Pearl was a fine album and Janis's best.The beginning and the end - three monsters, 'Light My Fire' through to 'LA Woman' and 'Riders on the Storm', an eternal favourite. The hung a microphone out the window to capture the storm. Another funfine review Abi.

Lets goooo! 👌

i absolutely love the doors and i’m SO glad you mentioned eve babitz, she’s one of my favourite authors ever! i got into their music when i has just finished high school cause i saw their hollywood bowl performance of ‘hello, i love you’,

Hyacinth House is also my favorite on the album.

My Gosh!!! Girl, you really did your homework!!! I'm so proud that you talked, good and bad things, about my all time favorite band ever and of course my all time favorite rock star ever. Keep it do it that way!!! All the luck of the universe to you... Greetings!!!

Great video. I can't believe the recording process was only about a week. I'm not really sure how long it took, but I'm pretty sure the velvet undergrounds first album was a pretty short recording time. But probably not as short as LA woman

Hi Abi. The story of the Doors and the trouble and the story of the album you have perfectly declared. Very impressive Show, Lady. Thank you for…

Good presentation. I remember "Ships" still being around in the early-90's. I recall it being on La Cienega, just south of Olympic Blvd. A great late night spot. Makes sense that L.A. Woman was recorded down the street toward West Hollywood. LA Woman is a great album from start to finish. All members firing on all four cylinders. Solid bass playing too!

I love The Doors I grew up with their music. Love this album, but my favorites are the debut album, Strange Days and Waiting for the Sun.

I knew I should have taken time off work in 1970 at age 17 to see the Doors. I miss my 1958 VW bus and what it represented back then . It gave me an identity. Who would have ever thought , here in the 2020's we'd all be living our lives in the past ! BTW , are you channeling Pam in this video ?

The first Beatles album took 10 hours but they had those songs down for ages.

Thank you for pulling that Oliver Stone lie out of my hair. One night in 1988(?) I was walking to the Mayfair Market on Santa Monica Boulevard, which closed at midnight. At the northeast corner of Santa Monica and La Cienega Ray Manzarek was leaning into the viewfinder of a single-lens reflex Canon on a tripod. The camera was pointed at the Alta Cienega Hotel across the street. I told him I was a huge fan and I asked him why the hotel and he informed me that the room above the Cienega entrance was Jim's favorite place to live. He and Pamela would drink and go walking around West Hollywood, which used to be cool (until the nineties when they kicked all of the poor people out). I asked him for his autograph, which is right over there. Nice guy. Robbie and I both love the SG.

I fell in love with the Doors the first time I heard Light My Fire when I was 13 or 14 years old in the early eighties. That was one song that led me into exploring 60s music in general. Love your review of the album and looking forward to Physical Graffiti next week!

Great review!

To say I thoroughly enjoyed this vinyl monday would be an understatement.

Thanks Abby. When I am listening to the Doors, they are my number 1 favourite band. In between listens, they are top 5. Not bad!

Abby is so groovy. I really loved the Doors at one time, but the more I listened the more it all seemed to be one song.

Very nicely done Abby, I applaud your attempt to humanize an idol. Very rarely is that attempt successful, you managed it brilliantly. Outstanding work.

I got into the doors in high school, shortly after reading the book " No One Here Gets Out Alive." I was aware of the band. I knew Light My Fire, People are Strange (The 45 was in the house, along with the Strange Days album. Love L.A. Woman, it's a classic. Another great video. 🙂

Best Doors album this. Their first album is second best. Third, I'd put An American Prayer.

This one is my favorite by them. I love their sound in general and Morrison's naughty vocals.

First video of yours I've watched. So killer, love the detail. Beautiful words on Jim, subscribed at "The Doors are not for the cool kids". You've made me understand what it is I love about The Doors (besides Ray) but couldn't identify without that context. Thank you!

I actually love records that feature the big songs at the end of each side, because as I'm listening I start to forget and then all of a sudden I get surprised with the big song and I start getting goosebumps. This album makes me want to grow my beard, go for a drive with all my windows down and let the wind move my hair. I used to smoke doobies in my old high school to The Doors, and I was tripping out to Rider's On The Storm one day. I felt like I could grab each note being played from the Rhodes keyboard. I'm much older now and I'm actually going to be a teacher lol. Love your channel ✌

There’s an interview with Robby Krieger and John Densmore on Broken Record hosted by Rick Rubin. I’d recommend it to any Doors fan.

One of my favourite albums. It's amazing. Love your outfit and personalised critic. Ghost riders in the sky was the inspiration for riders on the storm. Glad the last two ✌️ albums the doors made with Jim were both blues albums. Morrison Hotel could possibly be my favourite album with LA Woman coming in a close second.

I LOVE the Doors I Also really liked the story,,, wazoo haha

I really like the demo version of Hyacinth House released on the Essential Rarities compilation. It's an acoustic bit with a pair of bongos, recorded at Krieger's house in 1969. If I do the campfire guitar guy thing, that's the song I bust out on the acoustic. I'm blessed / cursed with a narrow vocal range that just covers Jim Morrison's range on that demo.

You’re good, I’m impressed.

I love the doors and my personal favourite album of theirs is waiting for the sun, but I remember listening to LA Woman for the first time and honestly it kinda threw me off as Morrison sounded different. His vocals had a lot more grit and as you mentioned it was a lot more poetry focused on some of the tracks. While I’ve come to appreciated overtime, especially the lyrics, it’s still not my favourite because of a couple of filler tracks and his tone of voice. But saying that, Riders on The Storm, Love Her Madly, and L’America, are some of my favourites of the record and I still think it’s a good album.

That was a very nice tribute to Jim and I agree that Strange Days was their best album. I think Morrison actually was cool by not worrying about the superficial stuff that Eve Babitz seemed obsessed with.

Omg ! Such a clear analysis

LA Woman was my first adult album , given to me by my supercool older cousin. It was a strange gift that she "picked out just for me" I was 11 years old and mostly listening to bubblegum with a few exceptions. I was fascinated by this album. It took a while to "get it" These days, The Doors are an all-time favorite. And I still love this album. It's my favorite by them. I bought a box set of all of their albums. I hadn't gotten around to listening to all of them yet. I haven't listened to "Waiting for the Sun" in it's entirety. Back then, my friend's older siblings usually has Strange Days or Morrison Hotel I'm their collections. They put out a lot of music in a relatively short time if you think about it. And most of it is good or, art least, interesting and challenging. Iggy Pop says he based everything on Morrison. So that's a big thumbs up for that inspiration. Iggy really is like the son of Frankenstein to Jim's Frankenstein. The Doors could also be considered the godfather's of goth in a way. At the time, when everything on the radio was shiny and bright, like the Beatles, Monkees, stuff like that, The Doors we're like the dark lords of rock and roll. And that's always appealed to me.

Morrison Hotel might be their best one for the best sound production and the songs are very well put together .. LA Woman was great for a very last one to go out on .. Marc Benno was the first to discover Stevie Ray Vaughn and he was in his band for a while ../ The best revisionist thing about Jim is his fathers video about they way he saw it as Jim became famous very fast and he did not care about the rock scene of that time ..

You may not know this but the initial pressings had a plastic lp cover center where the Doors appear almost 3D. The original inner sleeve had yellow & black drawing of a woman on a cross.

Weirdly enough, I got the entire doors albums with Jim, including the greatest hits.

Joplin Morrison and Hendrix all died around my senior year in High school the Doors were one of my favorite bands. I don't think they have a bad album I love Waiting for the Sun and Morrison Hotel as much as the others, Five To One, Roadhouse Blues and Peace Frog are all favorites. As a harp player/singer Ive performed Maggie M'Gill and Roadhouse Blues live probably 90 times or more.

Mr. Mojo Rising…….Jim Morrison …anagram….get it 😀

I have been listening to The Doors since 1981.I was born in 69. So 6th grade.. I knew 1 other person at that time that shared in my love for the Doors.. Jim's one of my Spirit Guides. ✌😎🎧. Thank you so much for sharing ❤.

Fabulous album. I’d agree with you on this one.

One of my fav. Albums