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The Doors were an American psychedelic rock band that were active from the mid 1960s to early 1970s. Based from Los Angeles, California, the group consisted of Jim Morrison (vocalist), Ray Manzarek (keyboardist), Robby Krieger (guitarist), and John Densmore (drummer). The group are considered to be known as one of the most influential bands in the history of rock and roll with examples of their most notable songs such as ''Light My Fire'', ''Break on Through (To the Other Side)'', and ''Riders on the Storm''.
The Doors were an American psychedelic rock band that were active from the mid 1960s to early 1970s. Based from Los Angeles, California, the group consisted of Jim Morrison (vocalist), Ray Manzarek (keyboardist), Robby Krieger (guitarist), and John Densmore (drummer). The group are considered to be known as one of the most influential bands in the history of rock and roll with examples of their most notable songs such as ''Light My Fire'', ''Break on Through (To the Other Side)'', and ''Riders on the Storm''.


In the fall of 1970, The Doors began to work on their sixth album, entitled ''L.A. Woman''. During the album’s development, a track demo was said to have been cut upon being recorded.  
In the fall of 1970, The Doors began to work on their sixth album, entitled ''L.A. Woman''. During the album’s development, a track demo entitled '''''Paris Blues''''' was said to have been cut upon being recorded.


'''The deleted song was named ''Paris Blues.'''''
==Background==
 
== Background ==
Originally, ''Paris Blues'' was composed for the purpose of being a track for ''L.A. Woman''. However, according to Robby Krieger in his 2021 autobiography, the song was scrapped as the band thought that it was not good enough to be featured on the album. When it came to the reason as to why it wasn’t released later on, Krieger went on to say that it was due to the fact that both the master tapes and his personal cassette went missing, leaving the only surviving sample in the possession of Ray Manzerek via his own cassette dub. Unfortunately, the tape was then tampered with by Ray’s son, Pablo, who was said to have been an infant at the time. And as a result, the last known copy of ''Paris Blues'' was accidentally destroyed.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/thedoors/comments/qazi7f/robby_addressing_the_fabled_lost_doors_song_paris/ Reddit excerpt from Robby Krieger’s autobiography.] Retrieved 02 August '22</ref>
Originally, ''Paris Blues'' was composed for the purpose of being a track for ''L.A. Woman''. However, according to Robby Krieger in his 2021 autobiography, the song was scrapped as the band thought that it was not good enough to be featured on the album. When it came to the reason as to why it wasn’t released later on, Krieger went on to say that it was due to the fact that both the master tapes and his personal cassette went missing, leaving the only surviving sample in the possession of Ray Manzerek via his own cassette dub. Unfortunately, the tape was then tampered with by Ray’s son, Pablo, who was said to have been an infant at the time. And as a result, the last known copy of ''Paris Blues'' was accidentally destroyed.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/thedoors/comments/qazi7f/robby_addressing_the_fabled_lost_doors_song_paris/ Reddit excerpt from Robby Krieger’s autobiography.] Retrieved 02 August '22</ref>


== Composition ==
==Composition==
In a 1997 online interview with a fan, Ray Manzerek simply described the song’s tone as a blues song that was not that special and that it fitted with the concept of funky blues.<ref>[http://www.crystal-ship.com/entrevues.php?cht=03 1997 Ray Manzerek interview.] Retrieved 02 August '22</ref> Aside from that, not much is rather known as to the exact extent of its content.
In a 1997 online interview with a fan, Ray Manzerek simply described the song’s tone as a blues song that was not that special and that it fitted with the concept of funky blues.<ref>[http://www.crystal-ship.com/entrevues.php?cht=03 1997 Ray Manzerek interview.] Retrieved 02 August '22</ref> Aside from that, not much is rather known as to the exact extent of its content.


== Status ==
==Status==
As of now, the actual recording of ''Paris Blues'' is entirely lost. Due to the circumstances surrounding its absence, it’s unknown whether or not the track still remains. So far, the only remnants of the song's existence are its lyrics, which can be viewed online.
As of now, the actual recording of ''Paris Blues'' is entirely lost. Due to the circumstances surrounding its absence, it’s unknown whether or not the track still remains. So far, the only remnants of the song's existence are its lyrics<ref>https://songmeanings.com/songs/view/35306/</ref>, which can be viewed online.


== References ==
==References==
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Revision as of 22:13, 8 August 2022

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L.A. Woman album cover.

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The Doors were an American psychedelic rock band that were active from the mid 1960s to early 1970s. Based from Los Angeles, California, the group consisted of Jim Morrison (vocalist), Ray Manzarek (keyboardist), Robby Krieger (guitarist), and John Densmore (drummer). The group are considered to be known as one of the most influential bands in the history of rock and roll with examples of their most notable songs such as Light My Fire, Break on Through (To the Other Side), and Riders on the Storm.

In the fall of 1970, The Doors began to work on their sixth album, entitled L.A. Woman. During the album’s development, a track demo entitled Paris Blues was said to have been cut upon being recorded.

Background

Originally, Paris Blues was composed for the purpose of being a track for L.A. Woman. However, according to Robby Krieger in his 2021 autobiography, the song was scrapped as the band thought that it was not good enough to be featured on the album. When it came to the reason as to why it wasn’t released later on, Krieger went on to say that it was due to the fact that both the master tapes and his personal cassette went missing, leaving the only surviving sample in the possession of Ray Manzerek via his own cassette dub. Unfortunately, the tape was then tampered with by Ray’s son, Pablo, who was said to have been an infant at the time. And as a result, the last known copy of Paris Blues was accidentally destroyed.[1]

Composition

In a 1997 online interview with a fan, Ray Manzerek simply described the song’s tone as a blues song that was not that special and that it fitted with the concept of funky blues.[2] Aside from that, not much is rather known as to the exact extent of its content.

Status

As of now, the actual recording of Paris Blues is entirely lost. Due to the circumstances surrounding its absence, it’s unknown whether or not the track still remains. So far, the only remnants of the song's existence are its lyrics[3], which can be viewed online.

References