Light My Fire
1967 song by the Doors / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Light My Fire" is a song by the American rock band the Doors. Although it was principally written by the band's guitarist, Robby Krieger,[7] songwriting was credited to the entire band. Recognized as one of the earliest examples of psychedelic rock,[8] it was recorded in August 1966 and released in January 1967 on their eponymous debut album. Due to its erotic lyrics and innovative structure, the track has come to be regarded as synonymous with the '60s psychedelic and sexual revolutions.[9]
"Light My Fire" | ||||
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Single by the Doors | ||||
from the album The Doors | ||||
B-side | "The Crystal Ship" | |||
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Recorded | August 1966 (1966-08) | |||
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Label | Elektra | |||
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Producer(s) | Paul A. Rothchild | |||
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"The Doors - Light My Fire" on YouTube | ||||
Issued as an edited single on April 24, 1967,[10] the song spent three weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart; it re-entered the Billboard Hot 100 in 1968 following the success of José Feliciano's cover version (which charted at number three), peaking at number 87. The song also spent one week on the Cash Box Top 100, nearly a year after its recording. At the 11th Annual Grammy Awards in 1969, the cover by Feliciano won the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Male Pop Vocal Performance. Feliciano also won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist.[11]