Doors dummer John Densmore discusses the making of "L.A. Woman"
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- Опубликовано: 29 авг 2024
- In this segment from The Doors:Mr. Mojo Risin' - John discusses various aspects of influence and drumming for their album L.A. Woman.
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"Cool, I'll come back. And he didn't..." You can feel the pain in his voice.
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Well, Jim is missed by so many people, but his close friends are these, who missed him the most, I suppose. To me it's even hard to imagine what it is performing with Jim in front of audience, for instance.
Ray was interviewed something like 20 years after we lost Jim. He began crying. I miss them both.
Big fan of John Densmore. I don’t think a lot of people realize how great of a drummer this guy is.
I loved John Densmore's playing. It was dynamic and powerful. I think he was underrated.
Definitely! Densmore is one of the greatest drummers ever!!
@@rockyracoon3233 YES Very unappreciated in talks people have of great drummers or of rock bands. The Doors even with their success is still an underrated band.
Who underrated him ?
And the ONLY reason Densmore was underrated was because Morrison was so fucking great. But yes, he was really underrated.
Absolutely brilliant, cool and creative, with that unique and wonderful sound.
LA Woman is a masterpiece that will never get old. The original recording when in the middle part during the bridge, Jim vocally raises the energy vibes to levels unknown is an experience for the ages. Powerful stuff.
he was running on fumes but he did maximize what he had left.... a very strong album. ranks close to the debut & rivals strange days.
@@kelvinkloud not sure how you can really rank the Doors albums...... other than putting Soft Parade last that is
@@patsfan4life : I rank them and I have the first album #1 and Strange Days #2.
Don't get me wrong, I'm a huge Doors fan, always have been and always will be, but I have to admit, Morrison sounded about one bottle over the line in "LA Woman".
LA Woman is my favorite Doors album. Really holds up.
John Densmore taught me how to use a ride cymbal before i ever held drumsticks. I learned a lot from him. He's the most underappreciated drummer in rock and easily the most theatrical. I hope one day he reads this. He is my favorite Door.
I've loved the doors since I was young, but never knew how absolutely nice, sophisticated, and intelligent each member was. My God, the best ever.
True
John Densmore is my favourite drummer of all time. I can listen to album after album by the Doors and just focus on the drumming. And his book "Riders on the storm" is the best rock bio I've ever read. I bought it in paperback many years ago, I've read it at least four times and is about to give it another go. Also, I loved how he stayed true to Jim Morrison's spirit by denying the use of the Doors songs in commercials, his principles costing him God knows how much money and an estranged relationship with the remaining members. You are a rear breed, John! Thank you for your amazing drumming and fantastic books!
If you haven't you should read Friends Gathered Together. That and Riders give the most fair and honest glimpses at how Jim really was.
Yeah my fave is "when the music's over". Especially that beginning bit.
Would have been awesome to see him with Ray and Robbie when they played as Riders On The Storm, if I knew my band mates were doing what they were doing and it's for the same reason it's always been, the FANS, then I would do it. But hey if it's more important to him to just seclude himself and appreciate Jim and believe all things Doors died with him then okay I guess the legacy doesn't live on I guess I'm a moron. But being born in 92 I had no chance to see Jim either way. I didn't know he was beefing like that and for how unbelievable it was even with a sub singer (who did WELL), John would have made it twice as so. Either way I got some skin from Ray and watched him play front row from like 3 feet from the keyboard. Robbie played the most incredible acoustic guitar I've ever seen. What a wild night I think that was 2010
@@ManiacDrummer1212 I'm not saying I wouldn't be first in line to see the remaining Doors members play live. It's just the use of a song in a commercial I don't dig. If these dudes were in a dire need of money it would be another story, but I felt it was just... greed. But hey, I'm getting old. You were born in 92, I was 18 back then. When the Seattle thing broke, the thought of having a Nirvana or Pearl Jam song on a car (or any) commercial... it just couldn't happen. I guess I'm old school like that.
John i can't stop listening to all "the doors" albums, you are by far my favorite group, and then led zeppelin haha, i like ALL your songs, i just wanted to thank you for the music you created 50 years ago. Thanks John!!
Mine
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The Doors
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I like the thought on the billboard. What a beautiful and strange band. Still unique, which is quite a feat.
@wildcatter63 without a doubt, Im a testament to that. I didnt really know of bowie until the whole Blackstar situation, but I went back and listened to all his stuff and love'em.
What a great interview, all of the Doors are great to hear talk.
The reason I became a drummer was because of this man the doors changed my life and Im forever grateful
He was one of my first inspirations to take on the drums as well!
One of the best drummers ever.
Ditto brother!
This is one of the best John Densmore videos I've ever watched I've always admired John learn to play the drums by The Doors records playing along with the records real loud is a great teacher and just an all-around great dude, John tells the best stories
LA Woman is my favourite album and LA Women is my favourite song ever. Ill never get bored of listening to the doors and probably listen to them everyday
love ya, John. Your drumming was way ahead of the curve.
All four Doors were so very creative. The Doors created fire. A fire that only belonged to their collaboration. Each Door took music to a different dimension. And Jim was the one leading the way..
L.A. Woman has that explosive charm!
Every time a “who’s the greatest rock drummer?” discussion comes up, Densmore is always the guy I fight for.
John Densmore, my favourite drummer. The Doors were a masterclass in performance art, poetry, lyrics, musicianship, dynamics and song writing.
Hard to believe that Jim Morrison has been dead 44 years.
He's not dead, Morrison lives in Paris with Elvis, Céline and his brother-in-law.
48 years
Jim was a dummy always seeking death. Why? Only satan can answer that?
@@kevinburke6055 200 years. I'm from the future now.
@@danielcastllomarfull clown
Great drumming on LA Woman. I love the changing time signatures. Still sounds new a fresh to this day!!
The album ended up being produced by engineer Bruce Botnick since their producer Paul Rothchild called it quits claiming it sounded like cocktail jazz.
You can listen to John's drumming over and over,you never get bored.
One of my favorite drummers 🥁 Great because of his love of jazz and he had that characteristic I love most. He played right for the song. Underrated as one of the great drummers.
I've been learning drums about a year now and wondered if I would ever find my Drumming Idol. The MOJO is right here... Thank John D and The Doors!!! 🙌🏾🤘🏽
Soft Parade is a wildly underrated album!
And the monk bought lunch!Hahahahahaha yeah he bought a little... classic!!!
"This is my favorite part of the trip."
John, I just finished reading your 2nd book, “The Door’s Unhinged “. What an eye opener! I applaud your worthy efforts to keep your integrity intact along with the Door’s integrity. It’s too bad that it came to a lawsuit, but boy was it necessary after reading some of Ray’s plans for the future! I’m glad that you found it in your heart to reconcile with Ray and Robbie despite their blatant lies in court. I never thought Ray would stoop so low. You are truly to be commended for having the “‘Door’s back” by not selling out and thus keeping the Doors one of the few bands that hasn’t done so.
As he gets older , I hope he does not sell out like Robert Redford did. Redford, 50 years ago bought thousands of acres of land in Utah vowing never to develop the land keeping it pristine wilderness. Now in his 80's , Redford is selling some of the land to developers.!
I was most impressed when I was young age witnessed johns playing on the 1968 live in europe when the musics over I was completely blown away I thought he has to be one of the best drummers I've ever seen in my life. He gives it all everything. His timing everything just superb.
John, you are a National treasure. Such a wonderful artist on the drum set and a great storyteller of the band’s - and your own - artistic approach and process. I love the fact that you’re a Jazz drummer, steeped in all that technique and history of the genre, and became one of the most influential Rock drummers. You brought something different, out of the box, to Rock drumming through the Jazz idiom. Thanks for your passionate contribution to Rock drumming, art and music…and for being a cool guy!
3 excellent musicians together with a great poet and front man. The Doors. One of the best bands of all time.
LA Woman, for me, one of the five greatest rock songs ever. And the whole album is a Hall of Fame masterpiece.
John Densmore makes those drums sing-he’s not only rhythmic, he’s almost melodic. To me he’s the Max Roach of rock drummers. Hearing him discuss his band’s artistry is mesmerizing.
Truly, brother…Right On.
Thanks John for all you've given,totally awesome !
one of the best albums there is
It’s damn near spot on if you compare the beginning and end verses of LA Woman.
Those concert style toms are superbly warm and resonant.
Thanks for upload this!! I never hear the story of L.A.Woman, especially with the opinion of Densmore (drummer tips for the songs) however and with the subtitle in spanish. Well done... long live to the DOORS
John thanks for not being a sellout with your art. The Doors remain Ledgends
He's one of those drummers where you can listen to just his drums and know what song it is. He's awesome
LA Woman could very well be my all time favorite drum mix on an album . The old school boxy jazz snare drum is to die for as well as the tight almost mono mix of the drums themselves not to mention your great playing . Thanks for your talents . Johnny G
Happy 75th Birthday John Densmore
Great to hear John play brushes ( my fav ) Thanks for being with Doors
All The Doors albums are masterpiece. L. A. Woman is great. I have 46 and I have listening to your music since I were 20. I have all and I listen some songs every week. I LOVE "An American prayer" too. What a special and unique group. John best drummer, Robby Ray and Jim Perfect 4.The Doors will be eternal.I love you forever 🙏💜
LA Woman is the best song they ever recorded. IMO
Happy Birthday John Densmore. Your awesome legend man. My father listen, The Doors hundred million times. He loves the Doors. Me too. I listen to The Doors on my Xbox 360, when I play games, like Halo, Fallout New Vegas, Call of Duty Black Ops, and Resident Evil...! And my phone. I also, watch, The Watch. Awesome alien movie. I'll stop listening to the Doors Robby. Never. Love The Doors. When my old man listen to The Doors, he said I look like Jim Morrison. May the Peace be with u John Densmore. From Harlingen Texas. December 1, 1944
December 1, 2022 through December 1, 3022
I like all the albums.
John used the same fill on the snare in so many Doors song, but it never grew old. It gave the songs that distinct Doors drum sound
Thank you for being you John densmore, Thank you for the music THE DOORS.... john, Jim never came back that day , but truth is he's never really left .... Break on through
Oh my God he has a channel. Now I gonna see if Robby has too.
Love John Densmore and the Doors. They were a big part of my music life. I still feel the pain of Jim's loss same as John.
I'm trying to learn the drum part of the song now. Guess I need some brushes.
If the drums rush a little bit, who really cares? The band is playing together and yes, it feels good. The song performance on the album is what made this song a masterpiece that transcends time. Great drumming.
Fantastic drummer
My favorite song of all time!
Brilliant piece of Doors history what great fellas they were! Senor Densmore you are a genius. The drumming on Changeling! Estupendo!
Me dolió mucho la parte final donde le dijo que volvería. ....
You can always tell a great musician because they listen to other styles or "genres" of music and add that to there repitore. I said a mouthful. Oh John Densmore Thank You for your service to music My ears appreciate you sir 👍👍
His autobiography is one of the best ever written. Deep and meaningful guy.
This is the first time I've seen these pieces John. They are wonderful! Would be happy to promote them for you. Just say the word!!!
I think the irony of the billboards was mentioned in 'No one Here...' the debut faced east, the dawn the rising sun, L.A. Woman faced west, the setting sun, the end.
The Doors stayed opened, people keep breaking through to the other side.
Epic Statement.
it is wild that he openly sang of such a frightening and mysterious concept and phenomenon. He was screaming in plain language what the poets have disguised and hidden for yrs in their art. "I have been one acquainted with the night."
One of three songs I was addicted to, meaning I played every instrument to them every day many times for years. The other two were One Slip (Pink Floyd) and Homeworld by Yes.
every album from the doors were so good:)
When Densmore started playing the intro to the song, I got chills like the first time I heard it when I was a kid back in the 90s. These videos are awesome, explaining the inspiration behind the songs. I remember hoping Morrison would return one day and that he had really faked his death, and the doors would put out more incredible albums. Luck, hustle, and talent definitely crossed paths with these guys, but I suppose nothing gold can stay :(
I share your anguish over Jim's non-return from Paris. The Doors could have opened so many more doors, so to speak! Those were some of the most tragic years for rock, with the deaths of Janis, Jimi and Jim. Along with the day the music died. I got to see you guys play in Honolulu, back around '68-'69. I'll never forget my initiation to rock concerts that night! I wish I had kept the ticket stub.
Holy shit John densmore I'm a huge doors fan
I have watched this video pretty many times, as I like it very much.
Only now, I read in the title "Doors dummer" instead of "Doors drummer".
Kind regards
Even though Morrison undestandably got most of the spotlight, I think all The Doors band members are such wise and interesting characters. I find Densmore's jazzy playing in rock context is very interesting too. This video also had a emotional rollercoaster from funny moments to the heart breaking end. Almost like The Door's music itself.
John Densmore.... Is is definitely one very chill.. Is and very very cool laid back guy, And one Is hell of a drummer
Love your drumming!
One of my most favorite people
Dayummmm, John Densmore breaking down LA Woman and after 7 years it only has 204K views! Meanwhile Mr. Beast releases a video and it gets 2 million views in 5 hours! WTF is wrong with the world? I’ll be happy to join Jim! Happy Holidays to you and your family John!
That slowing down moment....is so fucking genial
John, in case you’re reading, LA Woman is a masterpiece that is still revered 50 years later. No one focuses very much on that last phone call you had with Jim. Even here it’s kinda tacked on at the end. But think about it. “I’ll come back.” It’s heartbreaking. You would have blown the roof off of arenas playing LA Woman live, and God knows what another album would have looked like. Just wondering if Jim could have gotten his drinking under control. Peace.
Glad he told us about Mr Mojo Risen.
I would love to hear John go on one nasty long drum solo like Baker, or Moon.
-I haven't to cali in 10 years but the last time there is saw a giant _doors_ billboard on sunset. It was awesome
I Loved John Densmore playing
Filled Very good beat
he knew and understood Jim the most
Wow, what a drummer, and what a way to end the video. As quickly as Jim Morrison came to us, he left us. "He said, 'Cool, I'll come back' ...and he didn't..." Ain't that the story of addiction, overdoses and accidental deaths in general. Cheers John Densmore!
You are such a Great drum player!!
An amazing track, an amazing drummer. If you get the chance listen to L.A. Woman on vinyl from Analogue Productions, there is no way to feel any closer to actually being in the studio with them, well unless you actually were way back when.
My fav Doors song. Actually, The Doors are my fav 60's group.
omfg I lost it when he said "like an orgasm" I really wasn't expecting that
Anthony Fergerson Jimmy Page has described Stairway to Heaven gradually building like a crescendo towards the guitar solo as being like an orgasm too.
Love his playing
So underrated.
The legend along with bonham and ward for me
Always thought the record sleeve was a prophetic choice for Jims farewell...
sungguh seniman, cinta matiku hanya untuk the doors, salam dari indonesia.
One of the best ever
Amazing band!
Excellent drummer.......
What blows me away is how solid the playing is on the first album when you consider the guys were about twenty years old!
Historic band thanks
Man thank you allways good stuff from you
Probably everyone's heard this by now, if not, "Mr mojo risin" is an anagram of "Jim Morrison".
Happy birthday man!
I love you man you are a big inspiration to my family I think you're awesome no you are the man
Im a drummer too,John you are my inspiration,you are God for me,probably i come to Santa Monica next summer2020. Im from Italy, i have a dream,meet you!!!!! Please John please i would realize my dream from when i was15 years.now in 46. Please John,please. Big Hugh Stefano! Love you
"what kind of music do you play?" "the real kind man." Eddie Wilson. genres isn't a true description of music.
Nobody thinks of John as underrated...It was just the company he was keeping.
Mojo. Is a term for a magical charm or talisman.
And if it is working you are getting laid a lot.
Vincent Gallagher Mr. Mojo Risin is Jim Morrison’s name in different words
@@andrewlenghel7706 letters scrambled, not words.