The official profile of James Douglas Morrison. Poet. Writer. Singer. Filmmaker. Legend. #JimMorrison
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Jun 12
What would you SUGGEST when THE NIGHT IS YOUNG & FULL OF REST?
Poetry from WILDERNESS.
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Jun 11
It’s been one year since the loss of Brian Wilson, American singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer best known as the founder of The Beach Boys.
Jim had a strong admiration for Brian. In his Elektra Records biography, Jim listed The Beach Boys as one of his favorite groups.
“Pet Sounds, Smile - The man is brilliant.” - Jim Morrison
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Jun 10
Written in 1965, Jim found inspiration for “Hello, I Love You” after spotting a woman on the Venice boardwalk. Rather than introducing himself, he turned the moment into lyrics... creating one of The Doors’ earliest songs, years before it would become a No. 1 hit.
“’Sidewalk crouches at her feet / Like a dog that begs for something sweet.’ That’s a crazy great lyric! He couldn’t play an instrument but he’d come up with melodies in order to remember his incredible words.” - @JohnDensmore
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Jun 9
TRANSLATIONS OF THE DIVINE
Translations of the divine
in all languages. The Blues,
The records get you high,
in armies / on swift channels.
The new dreamer will sing
to the mind w/ thoughts
unclutched by speech.
Pirate mind stations. Las Vegas T.V.
Midnite showings.
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Jun 5
“I think, in these days, especially in the States, you have to be a politician or an assassin or something, to really be a superstar.” -Jim Morrison
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Jun 3
THE CROSSROADS
#JimMorrisonPoetry from AN AMERICAN PRAYER
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May 29
“Is everybody in?
The ceremony is about to begin...”
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May 28
Wise words from Jim ... who lets you be who you are?
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May 27
We all must confront.
Poetry from THE AMERICAN NIGHT.
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May 26
Some of Jim’s favorite spots to eat.
A few are still around, others have become something new. Have you been to any of them? Let us know below.
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May 22
"Death makes angels of us all
And gives us wings
Where we had shoulders
Smooth as raven's claws”
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May 22
"You know the day destroys the night,
Night divides the day“
The iconic opening lines of “Break On Through” were pivotal in the band’s formation. When asked years later how they knew the band would work, Krieger said, “It was the words… They were so different from anything that was out there.”
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May 21
Graffiti art of Jim by Instagram user u/wida.visuals.
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May 20
Today we remember the great Ray Manzerek.
It all began with Jim and Ray at UCLA, then one summer night on Venice Beach when Jim sang “Moonlight Drive” and everything changed. That moment marked the start of The Doors.
“'See that guy,’ Jim Morrison once remarked, pointing to Ray... 'He is The Doors.’” -ROLLING STONE MAGAZINE
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May 19
Just ask the MATCHBOX.
Poetry from AN AMERICAN PRAYER.
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May 18
"Oh, tell me where your freedom lies’’
“The Crystal Ship,” released on The Doors’ debut album in ’67, is one of Jim’s most delicate and haunting compositions, where his poetry and melody drift together in perfect form.
Listen here: found.ee/CrystalShip
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May 15
On this day in 1967, The Doors made their television debut on Los Angeles’ BOSS CITY.
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May 14
CAMERA - ALL SEEING GOD.
#JimMorrisonPoetry from THE LORDS AND THE NEW CREATURES.
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May 13
It’s nearly summer, which means it’s the perfect time to “take a little ride down by the ocean side.”
📸: “Moonlight Drive,” from the film FEAST OF FRIENDS.
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