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Wilderness: The Lost Writings of Jim Morrison | Jim Morrison

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4.8⭐️ I always knew he was an amazing poet and artist. I guess it just didn‘t realize how much he valued poetry and storytelling. It‘s beautiful to see what he‘s done, slightly disturbing, but absolutely beautiful. #roll100 number 83

Roary47, PuddleJumper

PuddleJumper 🎉🎉 10mo

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EadieB

The Doors Unhinged: Jim Morrison's Legacy Goes on Trial | John Densmore

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#TheDoorsUnhinged #JohnDensmore #SeriesLove2023 #BookSpinBingo

This book was so good. The Doors are one of my favorite bands and when Jim Morrison was found dead in Paris I was shocked and horrified that he had died. The book is written by John Densmore who was their drummer. He recalled that when they were asked to sell their music for commercial use, Jim Morrison said “No Way”. They were not going to do that.

TheSpineView, TheAromaofBooks

EadieB It was so important that the four of them decided that they would each get a vote and if one of them disagreed then they would not do it. Jim Morrison was the one who wrote the poetry for their songs and the other band members set that poetry to music. But when Morrison died that was over as there would be no more poetry to set to music. Morrison‘s poetry was so special and that is what made their band so great. 12mo

EadieB Morrison was not a musician and that‘s how they worked as he wrote the words and the other band members set the lyrics. It was a great collaboration of talents that worked for the band and each person helped to made it work. That is why they each had a say in what they did. Two members of the band, Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger, decided years later to get two more members and do concerts again. 12mo

EadieB John Densmore told them if they did that they could not use the name The Doors as people would expect Jim Morrison to be in the band. They said that they would use the name The Doors of the 21st century. But when they started the concerts the fonts of The Doors of the 21st century were the problem was that “The Doors” was done in large font and “of the 21st century” was smaller font. 12mo

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EadieB John Densmore reminded them of Jim Morrison‘s agreement that if one band member said “No” then they would not do it. They just ignored him and so John Densmore took them to court and sued them. This is what most of the book is about - the lawsuit. There is a lot more to the book and I would have to say that the book is well worth the read. If you love the bands, then you would love this book. 12mo

TheSpineView Loved their music! 💜🎶 12mo

EadieB @TheSpineView me too! 12mo

TheAromaofBooks Great progress!! 12mo

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RachReads

Set the Night on Fire: Living, Dying, and Playing Guitar With the Doors | Robby Krieger

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5☆●I believe this book is the truest, most humble account of the bands history & also a look into the personal life, thoughts, & feelings of guitar player, Robby Krieger. A collection of his personal memories that tell the stories as he knew & lived it. He debunks myths, rumors, & misrepresentations of Jim/the band as shown in TV & other books. He has an entertaining dry sense of humor & states how & why his retellings differ from his bandmates.

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TheNeverendingTBR

Wilderness: The Lost Writings of Jim Morrison | Jim Morrison

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I wouldn't say his poetry was brilliant or anything, but it's intriguing.

The poems in this book are from 1966-1971, and they were unpublished until the release of this book. It's not the best of his work, hence why it was left unpublished by him.

Wilderness lets you see a little more into the mind of one of the greatest songwriters.

Only for die-hard fans.

⭐️⭐️⭐️☆☆

AbstractMonica Need to read 2y

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SusanLee

The Doors: Greatest Hits: Piano/Vocal/Guitar | The Doors

#beginswith #door @Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Perfect 🙌🏻👍🏻 3y

Eggs ❤️ 🚪 🎶 3y

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TK-421

American Prayer | Jim Morrison

“Is everybody in?
Is everybody in?
Is everybody in?
The #ceremony is about to begin.
Wake up!
You can't remember where it was
Had this dream stopped?”
#QuotsyMay21

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CloakNQuill

The American Night | Jim Morrison

Day 8
For fans of radical & darker poetry. Must have if you are a Doors fan like myself. Will reread again before the end of the year.

“Untrampled footsteps
Borderline dreams
Occasion for sinners
alive if it seems
given to wander
alone at the shore
wanton to whisper
I am no more
Am as my heart beats
live as I can
wanton to whisper
faraway sands...”

#whatsonyourshelf #poetry #musician #music

TheNeverendingTBR I recommend 👍

Jim Morrison: Life, Death, Legend

CloakNQuill @TheNeverendingTBR I had a copy, was dating someone who wanted to read it & I never got it back 😔 will definitely re-add to my TBR. 4y

TheNeverendingTBR Got a favourite song(s) ? 4y

CloakNQuill @TheNeverendingTBR Soul Kitchen, The End & Indian Summer are some of my favorites 4y

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TK-421

The Lizard King: The Essential Jim Morrison | Jerry Hopkins

The best known lines from “The Celebration of the Lizard” may be “I am the Lizard King/I can do anything” but my favourite lines are these:
“And I can tell you the names of the kingdom
I can tell you the things that you know
Listening for a fistful of silence
Climbing valleys into the shade”
#reptile #QuotsyOct20

Cathythoughts Nice post ✨ 4y

JazzFeathers So inspiring! 4y

TK-421 @Cathythoughts @JazzFeathers Thanks! 4y

TK-421 @JazzFeathers Are you doing Nanowrimo in November? I sent you an invite to the Litsy writing group on the Nano site if you‘re interested in joining in! 4y

JazzFeathers @TK-421 Oh yes! I'm doing it! At least, l'm attempting it. Hadn't enter the site for quite a few days. I'll have a look :) 4y

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TheNeverendingTBR

Jim Morrison: Life, Death, Legend | Stephen Davis

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Absolutely fascinating read. The author touches on every subject I wanted to know about and more. Answers many questions and is very hard to put down.

Velvetfur Oohh I've collected a few books on Jim Morrisson, over the years, but I haven't heard of this one! Looks good 👍🏻 4y

TheNeverendingTBR @Velvetfur This is another one I enjoyed reading 😁

Wild Child: Life with Jim Morrison

Velvetfur @trioxin_sematary Ooh I don't know that one either, thank you! 4y

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