The Doors - Roadhouse Blues (Morrison Hotel)
"Jim Morrison & the Doors on the road" (40)
After an elaborate album, here's the antithesis with a tense and bare record like "Morrison Hotel". The vinyl opens with this legendary hard rock blues that would often kick off their concerts in their last year. The first time it was played was at the "Toronto Rock'n'Roll Revival" where the material for the new album was still "in rehearsal". Jim bought a house in Topanga Canyon (he never owned anything) amidst the rustic tranquility; cold beer and a jukebox were the "attractions" of this small, bucolic tavern to which Jim dedicated the piece. "Keep your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel" seems to say Jim to Pam, "We're heading to the tavern on the road and we’ll have some fun, babe." For the harmonica part, John Sebastian was called (he's the one credited as G.Pugliese). It's done now; Morrison seeks isolation even physically. Legendary track, did I already mention it?!