A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs Episode 148: “Light My Fire” by the Doors
Apr 30, 2022
This podcast episode explores the history of 'Light My Fire' by the Doors, the influence of cool jazz, and insight into Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. It also discusses the band's early struggles, their residency at the Whisky club, and their controversial appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show.
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Unreliable Sources
- Historical sources can be unreliable due to biases.
- Disinformation further complicates accurate historical accounts.
Gulf of Tonkin Incident
- The Gulf of Tonkin incident, potentially based on faulty sonar readings, was used to justify US escalation in Vietnam.
- President Johnson may have known the attack was false.
Cool Jazz Characteristics
- Cool jazz, popular in the 50s, emphasized melody over technical skill.
- It was a more relaxed style compared to bebop or modal jazz.