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Ray Manzarek's death this week left me thinking a lot about The Doors, a Los Angeles band that exploded onto the scene when I was 16 years old, and looking for something a little different from The Beatles. With The Doors' first album, I found exactly what I was looking for.

Light My Fire didn't just have an influence on me; it changed the way we listen to radio. Before LMF, a song consisted of 2 minutes and 30 seconds of crappy AM radio. After LMF, it was anything goes on that under-utilized frequency band known as FM.

Flip the calendar ahead about 45 years, and I thought I'd pay a meager tribute to one of rock history's most interesting and unique bands, and to the keyboard player who played a large part in making them that way.

Break on through, Ray.



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I enjoyed that very much,,man that was great again,,I like the sound from your ,,strange nails'',,I think you are very happy with that,,

Willem

Nice job Dennis. Although I was never a big fan of the Doors (a bit before my time), and in particular this song, I did enjoy this very much. Actually, I would prefer this to the original... I thought you did a VERY good job of taking the picking, pinches and strumming and weaving them into a very splendid rendition. The vocals were very solid and fit well with the overall feel of the song. Your uploads are ALWAYS a joy. Thanks for posting this one.

Jason

Dennis
I like your playing of this very much !

Great Tribute.

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Killer Dennis!!! Great way to start the Holiday Weekend!! As always, much appreciated that you shared this with us.


Man that thumb of your was getting a workout.



MarkM

Good job. Loved the vocals (especially with the reverb effect). Nice touch. Solid guitar playing. What's it like playing with "fancy" nails ? Was there an adjustment period or did it seem quite natural from the get go?

Dude!!!

I know this a BIG leap here but I think this is might be my favorite of your uploads!
I guess I forgot how sparkling clear your sound and set-up was. But I hadn't forgotten about the overall quality of your performances. Your pleasant sound just comes booming outta the speakers!!

Like I said, it is a big leap to say this is my favorite of yours. But I think it just might be!!
While we're on the subject, the Zombies stuff definitely comes too mind...your voice on those was SUPERB! I never gave up on one day figuring out how you did your/earlier version of Honky Tonk Women too...(And don't even get me started on the Stones collab with Tony I LOVE THAT!!!) But anyways, back to the song at hand...

I have dabbled with this song before but never found/ figured out a composite arrangement that had all the parts I thought necessary to make it authentic. The baseline, melody, and that sour note way up the neck...you know just all of it together like a superb composite arrangement needs to be. well here it is!!! Amazing!!

Your vocals and playing both, were flawless.
Man if I wanna try and add this to my repertoire I know where to go to ask for help!!


Awesome Dennis!!

I've always been a big Doors fan and was going to create a Doors-Busking thread if I had time..
Glad you beat me to it, Dennis!

Loved the upload- solid playing and singing- and thought you did a great job capturing the vibe of the song.

I'll add my own song here at some point in the future..

Dennis,

Very nicely done. Playing and vocals sounded terrific.

Thanks for sharing

Bob

Nice job all around Dennis.