Complete List Of The Doors Songs From A to Z

The Doors created one of rock music’s most recognizable catalogs by combining psychedelic atmosphere, blues, jazz, poetry, theatrical performance, and unforgettable keyboard and guitar lines. This complete A-to-Z guide gathers the band’s studio recordings, post-Morrison songs, Jim Morrison’s spoken-word pieces, archival tracks, and officially released live performances.

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The Doors emerged from the shadows of Los Angeles in 1965, blending poetry, psychedelia, and raw rock energy into a force that would shake the foundations of popular music. Vocalist Jim Morrison and keyboardist Ray Manzarek, both film students at UCLA, discovered a shared artistic vision and recruited guitarist Robby Krieger and drummer John Densmore to complete their lineup. Unlike many of their contemporaries, the Doors operated without a bassist, with Manzarek’s organ lines often carrying the low-end groove. By 1966, their hypnotic live performances on the Sunset Strip had secured them a record deal with Elektra Records, setting the stage for a meteoric rise. Their self-titled debut album, released in January 1967, introduced the world to their unique sound, with “Light My Fire” igniting a national phenomenon that catapulted the band to the top of the charts.

The Doors released nine studio albums during their career, six of them with Morrison as their frontman. Following their debut, they quickly followed up with Strange Days in 1967, Waiting for the Sun in 1968, The Soft Parade in 1969, Morrison Hotel in 1970, and L.A. Woman in 1971. Each album saw them evolve musically, moving from the acid-drenched atmosphere of their early work to a blues-driven sound by their final recordings with Morrison. After Morrison’s death in Paris in July 1971, the remaining members attempted to carry on, releasing Other Voices in 1971 and Full Circle in 1972, with Manzarek and Krieger sharing vocal duties. The band disbanded in 1973. In 1978, the surviving members set Morrison’s recorded poetry to music for An American Prayer.

Several of the Doors’ singles became rock staples, defining an era while maintaining their relevance across generations. “Break On Through (To the Other Side),” their explosive debut single, showcased Morrison’s charismatic presence and poetic intensity. “People Are Strange” encapsulated their fascination with outsider perspectives, while “Hello, I Love You” brought them another No. 1 hit. “Touch Me,” with its bold use of horns and orchestration, further expanded their sonic palette. Their final Morrison-led single, “Riders on the Storm,” merged jazz-infused improvisation with haunting lyrics, foreshadowing the darkness that would soon engulf the band. Decades after their original release, these songs remain embedded in rock’s DNA.

The Doors achieved tremendous commercial success during their run, with multiple albums certified platinum and multi-platinum. Their debut album was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, and the Library of Congress selected it for preservation in the National Recording Registry. In 1993, the Doors were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They also received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007, recognizing their enduring influence. The band’s music continues to be widely celebrated, with anniversary reissues, documentaries, and tribute concerts ensuring that its legacy remains strong.

Beyond music, the members of the Doors contributed to the arts in various ways. Jim Morrison, always drawn to literature, published two volumes of poetry during his lifetime and left behind a collection of unpublished works that were later released posthumously. Ray Manzarek became an accomplished producer, working with the punk band X, and continued to tour with Krieger as part of the Doors of the 21st Century. Robby Krieger pursued a diverse solo career, exploring jazz, instrumental music, and collaborations with other artists. John Densmore became an author and actor, documenting his experiences with the band in his memoir Riders on the Storm.

The Doors’ cultural significance extends beyond their music. They embodied the rebellious spirit of the late 1960s, challenging social norms through both their lyrics and their actions. Morrison’s onstage behavior and legal troubles added to the band’s mystique, but at its core, their appeal was always about the music. The band’s fusion of rock, blues, and poetry set them apart, influencing countless artists across multiple genres. Their presence in films, commercials, and television has reinforced their legacy and helped new generations discover their work.

Even decades after their dissolution, the Doors remain one of the most celebrated and analyzed bands in rock history. Whether it is the dark allure of their lyrics, the hypnotic pull of Manzarek’s organ, or Morrison’s commanding presence, their music continues to captivate listeners. Their impact is woven into the fabric of rock music, and their journey from a small Los Angeles club band to global icons remains one of the most compelling stories in popular music.

Complete List Of The Doors Songs From A to Z

Numbers–E

1. “4 Billion Souls” – Full Circle – 1972
2. “Alabama Song (Whiskey Bar) (Live)” – Absolutely Live – 1970; In Concert – 1991
3. “Alabama Song (Whisky Bar)” – The Doors – 1967
4. “American Night” – An American Prayer – 1978
5. “An American Prayer” – An American Prayer – 1978
6. “Angels and Sailors” – An American Prayer – 1978
7. “Awake” – An American Prayer – 1978
8. “Babylon Fading” – An American Prayer (Bonus Track) – 1978
9. “Back Door Man” – The Doors – 1967
10. “Back Door Man (Live)” – Absolutely Live – 1970; In Concert – 1991
11. “Been Down So Long” – L.A. Woman – 1971
12. “Bird of Prey” – An American Prayer (Bonus Track) – 1978
13. “Black Polished Chrome” – An American Prayer – 1978
14. “Blue Sunday” – Morrison Hotel – 1970
15. “Break On Through (To the Other Side)” – The Doors – 1967
16. “Break On Through, #2 (Live)” – In Concert – 1991
17. “Break On Thru, #2 (Live)” – Absolutely Live – 1970
18. “Build Me a Woman (Live)” – Absolutely Live – 1970; In Concert – 1991
19. “Cars Hiss by My Window” – L.A. Woman – 1971
20. “Celebration of the Lizard (Live)” – Absolutely Live – 1970; In Concert – 1991
21. “The Changeling” – L.A. Woman – 1971
22. “Close to You (Live)” – Absolutely Live – 1970
23. “Crawling King Snake” – L.A. Woman – 1971
24. “The Crystal Ship” – The Doors – 1967
25. “Curses, Invocations” – An American Prayer – 1978
26. “Dawn’s Highway” – An American Prayer – 1978
27. “Dead Cats, Dead Rats (Live)” – In Concert – 1991
28. “Do It” – The Soft Parade – 1969
29. “Down on the Farm” – Other Voices – 1971
30. “Easy Ride” – The Soft Parade – 1969
31. “The End” – The Doors – 1967
32. “End of the Night” – The Doors – 1967

F–J

33. “A Feast of Friends” – An American Prayer – 1978
34. “Five to One” – Waiting for the Sun – 1968
35. “Five to One (Live)” – Absolutely Live – 1970; In Concert – 1991
36. “Freedom Exists” – An American Prayer – 1978
37. “Get Up and Dance” – Full Circle – 1972
38. “Ghost Song” – An American Prayer – 1978
39. “Ghost Song (extended version)” – An American Prayer (Bonus Track) – 1978
40. “Gloria (Live)” – Alive, She Cried – 1983
41. “Good Rockin'” – Full Circle – 1972
42. “Hang on to Your Life” – Other Voices – 1971
43. “Hardwood Floor” – Full Circle – 1972
44. “Hello, I Love You” – Waiting for the Sun – 1968
45. “The Hill Dwellers (Live)” – Live at the Hollywood Bowl – 1987; In Concert – 1991
46. “The Hitchhiker” – An American Prayer – 1978
47. “Horse Latitudes” – Strange Days – 1967
48. “Horse Latitudes (Live)” – Alive, She Cried – 1983
49. “Hour for Magic” – An American Prayer – 1978
50. “House Announcer (Live)” – In Concert – 1991
51. “Hyacinth House” – L.A. Woman – 1971
52. “I Can’t See Your Face in My Mind” – Strange Days – 1967
53. “I Looked at You” – The Doors – 1967
54. “I’m Horny, I’m Stoned” – Other Voices – 1971
55. “In the Eye of the Sun” – Other Voices – 1971
56. “Indian Summer” – Morrison Hotel – 1970
57. “It Slipped My Mind” – Full Circle – 1972

K–O

58. “L’America” – L.A. Woman – 1971
59. “L.A. Woman” – L.A. Woman – 1971
60. “Lament” – An American Prayer – 1978
61. “Land Ho!” – Morrison Hotel – 1970
62. “Latino Chrome” – An American Prayer – 1978
63. “Light My Fire” – The Doors – 1967
64. “Light My Fire (edit of live version)” – Live at the Hollywood Bowl – 1987
65. “Light My Fire (Live)” – Alive, She Cried – 1983; Live at the Hollywood Bowl – 1987
66. “Lions in the Street (Live)” – In Concert – 1991
67. “A Little Game (Live)” – Live at the Hollywood Bowl – 1987; In Concert – 1991
68. “Little Red Rooster (Live)” – Alive, She Cried – 1983
69. “Love Her Madly” – L.A. Woman – 1971
70. “Love Hides (Live)” – Absolutely Live – 1970; In Concert – 1991
71. “Love Me Two Times” – Strange Days – 1967
72. “Love Me Two Times (Live)” – Alive, She Cried – 1983
73. “Love Street” – Waiting for the Sun – 1968
74. “Maggie M’Gill” – Morrison Hotel – 1970
75. “Moonlight Drive” – Strange Days – 1967
76. “Moonlight Drive (Live)” – Alive, She Cried – 1983
77. “The Mosquito” – Full Circle – 1972
78. “The Movie” – An American Prayer – 1978
79. “My Eyes Have Seen You” – Strange Days – 1967
80. “My Wild Love” – Waiting for the Sun – 1968
81. “Names of the Kingdom (Live)” – In Concert – 1991
82. “Newborn Awakening” – An American Prayer – 1978
83. “Not to Touch the Earth” – Waiting for the Sun – 1968
84. “Not to Touch the Earth (Live)” – In Concert – 1991

P–T

85. “The Palace of Exile (Live)” – In Concert – 1991
86. “Peace Frog” – Morrison Hotel – 1970
87. “The Peking King and the New York Queen” – Full Circle – 1972
88. “People Are Strange” – Strange Days – 1967
89. “Petition the Lord with Prayer (Live)” – In Concert – 1991
90. “The Piano Bird” – Full Circle – 1972
91. “The Poets Dream” – An American Prayer – 1978
92. “Queen of the Highway” – Morrison Hotel – 1970
93. “Riders on the Storm” – L.A. Woman – 1971
94. “Roadhouse Blues” – Morrison Hotel – 1970
95. “Roadhouse Blues (Live)” – An American Prayer – 1978
96. “Runnin’ Blue” – The Soft Parade – 1969
97. “Shaman’s Blues” – The Soft Parade – 1969
98. “Ship of Fools” – Morrison Hotel – 1970
99. “Ships w/ Sails” – Other Voices – 1971
100. “The Soft Parade” – The Soft Parade – 1969
101. “Soul Kitchen” – The Doors – 1967
102. “Soul Kitchen (Live)” – Absolutely Live – 1970; In Concert – 1991
103. “Spanish Caravan” – Waiting for the Sun – 1968
104. “Spanish Caravan (Live)” – Live at the Hollywood Bowl – 1987
105. “The Spy” – Morrison Hotel – 1970
106. “Stoned Immaculate” – An American Prayer – 1978
107. “Strange Days” – Strange Days – 1967
108. “Summer’s Almost Gone” – Waiting for the Sun – 1968
109. “Take It as It Comes” – The Doors – 1967
110. “Tell All the People” – The Soft Parade – 1969
111. “Tightrope Ride” – Other Voices – 1971
112. “To Come of Age” – An American Prayer – 1978
113. “Touch Me” – The Soft Parade – 1969
114. “Treetrunk” – Full Circle (2015 re-release) – 2015
115. “Twentieth Century Fox” – The Doors – 1967

U–Z

116. “Unhappy Girl” – Strange Days – 1967
117. “Universal Mind (Live)” – Absolutely Live – 1970; In Concert – 1991
118. “The Unknown Soldier” – Waiting for the Sun – 1968
119. “The Unknown Soldier (Live)” – Live at the Hollywood Bowl – 1987
120. “Variety Is the Spice of Life” – Other Voices – 1971
121. “Verdilac” – Full Circle – 1972
122. “Waiting for the Sun” – Morrison Hotel – 1970
123. “Wake Up! (Live)” – In Concert – 1991
124. “Wandering Musician” – Other Voices – 1971
125. “The WASP (Texas Radio and the Big Beat)” – L.A. Woman – 1971
126. “The WASP (Texas Radio and the Big Beat) (Live)” – Alive, She Cried – 1983
127. “We Could Be So Good Together” – Waiting for the Sun – 1968
128. “When the Music’s Over” – Strange Days – 1967
129. “When the Music’s Over (Live)” – Absolutely Live – 1970; In Concert – 1991
130. “Who Do You Love? (Live)” – Absolutely Live – 1970; In Concert – 1991
131. “Wild Child” – The Soft Parade – 1969
132. “Wintertime Love” – Waiting for the Sun – 1968
133. “Wishful Sinful” – The Soft Parade – 1969
134. “The World on Fire” – An American Prayer – 1978
135. “Yes, the River Knows” – Waiting for the Sun – 1968
136. “You Make Me Real” – Morrison Hotel – 1970
137. “You Make Me Real (Live)” – Alive, She Cried – 1983
138. “You’re Lost Little Girl” – Strange Days – 1967

The Doors Studio Albums

The Doors (1967)

Strange Days (1967)

Waiting for the Sun (1968)

The Soft Parade (1969)

Morrison Hotel (1970)

L.A. Woman (1971)

Other Voices (1971)

Full Circle (1972)

An American Prayer (1978)

Albums and Live Releases Included

The Doors (1967)

Strange Days (1967)

Waiting for the Sun (1968)

The Soft Parade (1969)

Morrison Hotel (1970)

Absolutely Live (1970)

L.A. Woman (1971)

Other Voices (1971)

Full Circle (1972)

An American Prayer (1978)

Alive, She Cried (1983)

Live at the Hollywood Bowl (1987)

In Concert (1991)

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