"L.A. Woman" Song

An "L.A. Woman" Song is a song by The Doors.

• Context:
  • It was written by Jim Morrison.
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• Example(s):
  • Youtube video: LA Women lyrics- The Doors,
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • "Light My Fire",
  • "Break On Through (To the Other Side)",
  • "Riders On The Storm",
  • "The End",
  • "People Are Strange".
• See: Rock Music, Blues-Rock.

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  • “L.A. Woman” is a song by the American rock band The Doors, which consisted of Jim Morrison (vocals), Ray Manzarek (keyboards), Robby Krieger (guitar), and John Densmore (drums). The song was released as the title track on their sixth studio album, also titled "L.A. Woman," in April 1971. Written by the band's lead singer, Jim Morrison, the song is widely regarded as a classic rock staple and showcases the group's distinctive blues-rock sound.

    The lyrics of "L.A. Woman" are open to interpretation, but several themes can be discerned. The song is primarily about Los Angeles, the city in which the band originated and rose to fame. It paints a picture of the city's various facets, from the glamour of Hollywood to the grittier, darker side of life in L.A. The "L.A. Woman" in the title can be seen as a metaphor for the city itself, embodying its allure, excitement, and mystery.

    The song can also be understood as an exploration of the relationship between the narrator (likely Jim Morrison) and the city of Los Angeles, and by extension, the women he encounters there. It reflects the complexity of the emotions tied to these relationships, including love, lust, and a sense of detachment or alienation.

  • Jim Morrison's departure for Paris is closely connected to the creation of the "L.A. Woman" album. After the album was completed, Morrison left the United States and moved to Paris in March 1971, seeking a change of scenery and a chance to focus on his writing, especially his poetry. He was also attempting to escape the legal troubles and the pressures of fame he faced in Los Angeles.

    The "L.A. Woman" album, and the title song itself, can be seen as a reflection of Morrison's feelings toward the city of Los Angeles and his life there. The lyrics explore the various aspects of the city and his experiences within it, including the darker and more challenging moments. In this context, the album and the song can be interpreted as a farewell to Los Angeles and the life he had known there, before he embarked on his ill-fated journey to Paris.

    Sadly, Jim Morrison passed away in Paris on July 3, 1971, at the age of 27. The "L.A. Woman" album thus serves as the final chapter of his career with The Doors and a lasting testament to his talent and impact as a songwriter and performer.

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• (Wikipedia, 2023) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L.A._Woman_(song) Retrieved:2023-4-22.
  • "L.A. Woman" is a song by the American rock band the Doors. The song is the title track of their 1971 album L.A. Woman, the final album to feature Jim Morrison before his death on July 3, 1971. LA Weekly named it on their list of "the 20 best songs about the city of Los Angeles".

    In 1985, fourteen years after Morrison's death, Ray Manzarek directed, and Rick Schmidlin produced a music video for the song. It was aired on MTV and included in the Doors film Dance on Fire.

    Band guitarist Robby Krieger has repeatedly cited "L.A. Woman" as the "quintessential Doors song". It was labeled the 40th best classic-rock song by the New York radio station Q104,3.

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