The Doors – The End

The Doors were an American rock band formed in 1965 in Los Angeles, California by vocalist Jim Morrison, keyboardist Ray Manzarek, drummer John Densmore, and guitarist Robby Krieger. They are considered a controversial and influential band, due mostly to Morrison’s cryptic lyrics and unpredictable stage persona. After Morrison’s death on July 3, 1971, the remaining members continued as a threesome until disbanding in 1973. Despite a career that barely totaled eight years, The Doors still enjoy a huge cult following as well as status in the mainstream music industry as being hugely influential and original. According to the RIAA, they have sold over 32.5 million albums in the US alone. ________________________________________ This is the end Beautiful friend This is the end My only friend, the end Of our elaborate plans, the end Of everything that stands, the end No safety or surprise, the end Ill never look into your eyes…again Can you picture what will be So limitless and free Desperately in need…of some…strangers hand In a…desperate land Lost in a roman…wilderness of pain And all the children are insane All the children are insane Waiting for the summer rain, yeah Theres danger on the edge of town Ride the kings highway, baby Weird scenes inside the gold mine Ride the highway west, baby Ride the snake, ride the snake To the lake, the ancient lake, baby The snake is long, seven miles Ride the snake…hes old, and his skin is cold The west is the best The west …
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Comedian & Activist Mark Thomas talks to Billy Bragg (co-founder of the Featured Artist Coalition) & Feargal Sharkey (head of UK Music) and discusses the challenges the music industry faces from illegal downloads and the potential impact of the UK Governments proposed Digital economy Bill.