Tag: Jim Morrison

Episode 148: “Light My Fire” by the Doors

A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
Episode 148: "Light My Fire" by the Doors
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The Doors (Ray Manzarek on right covering his face)

Episode one hundred and forty-eight of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs looks at “Light My Fire” by the Doors, the history of cool jazz, and Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode.

Patreon backers also have a ten-minute bonus episode available, on “My Friend Jack” by the Smoke.

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Episode 125: “Here Comes the Night” by Them

A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
Episode 125: "Here Comes the Night" by Them
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Them

Episode 125 of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs looks at “Here Comes the Night”, Them, the early career of Van Morrison, and the continuing success of Bert Berns.  Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode.

Patreon backers also have a twenty-minute bonus episode available, on “Dirty Water” by the Standells.

Tilt Araiza has assisted invaluably by doing a first-pass edit, and will hopefully be doing so from now on. Check out Tilt’s irregular podcasts at http://www.podnose.com/jaffa-cakes-for-proust and http://sitcomclub.com/

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