Category Archives: The Doors

The Doors record ‘Roadhouse Blues’ and ‘Money Beats Soul’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 5 1969)


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(Wednesday, November 5, 1969) — The Doors recorded “Roadhouse Blues” and “Money Beats Soul” today at Elektra Sound Recorders in Los Angeles during sessions for the group’s next studio album Morrison Hotel. Continue reading The Doors record ‘Roadhouse Blues’ and ‘Money Beats Soul’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 5 1969)

The Doors record ‘Roadhouse Blues’ and ‘Carol’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 4 1969)


Video: 'Roadhouse Talking Blues (11/4/69, Takes 1-3)'

(Tuesday, November 4, 1969) — The Doors recorded “Roadhouse Blues” and “Carol” today at Elektra Sound Recorders in Los Angeles during sessions for the group’s next studio album Morrison Hotel. Continue reading The Doors record ‘Roadhouse Blues’ and ‘Carol’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 4 1969)

‘Runnin’ Blue’ by The Doors peaks at #64 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 4 1969)

(Saturday, October 4, 1969)“Runnin’ Blue” by The Doors peaked today at #64 for one week, the band’s ninth appearance on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart since June 3, 1967. Continue reading ‘Runnin’ Blue’ by The Doors peaks at #64 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 4 1969)

The Doors perform at Pittsburgh Civic Arena 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 20 1969)


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(Saturday, September 20, 1969, 8:00 p.m. scheduled start time EDT)The Doors performed tonight at Pittsburgh Civic Arena in Pittsburgh with approximately 12,000 people in attendance. Continue reading The Doors perform at Pittsburgh Civic Arena 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 20 1969)

The Doors headline Toronto Rock and Roll Revival 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1969)


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(Sunday, September 14, 1969, approximately 12:50 a.m. EDT) — The Doors performed at the Toronto Rock and Roll Revival music festival early this morning at Varsity Stadium. Continue reading The Doors headline Toronto Rock and Roll Revival 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1969)

‘Runnin’ Blue’ by The Doors debuts at #89 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 6 1969)

(Saturday, September 6, 1969)“Runnin’ Blue” by The Doors debuted today at #89, the band’s ninth appearance on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart since June 3, 1967. Continue reading ‘Runnin’ Blue’ by The Doors debuts at #89 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 6 1969)

‘The Soft Parade’ album by The Doors peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 23 1969)


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(Saturday, August 23, 1969)The Soft Parade, the fourth studio album by the American rock band The Doors, peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘The Soft Parade’ album by The Doors peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 23 1969)

‘The Soft Parade’ album by The Doors debuts at #24 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 9 1969)


Video: 'The Doors - The Soft Parade (Full Album)' (9 videos)

(Saturday, August 9, 1969)The Soft Parade, the fourth studio album by the American rock band The Doors, debuted at #24 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart. Continue reading ‘The Soft Parade’ album by The Doors debuts at #24 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 9 1969)

‘Tell All The People’ by The Doors peaks at #57 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 2 1969)

(Saturday, August 2, 1969)“Tell All The People” by The Doors peaked at #57 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Tell All The People’ by The Doors peaks at #57 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 2 1969)