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The Soft Parade
From HitStory, the pop encyclopedia of School of Rock · Work
The Soft Parade was released in July 1969 and was the fourth album by The Doors. After a gruelling tour there was little new material. Producer Paul Rothchild proposed a completely different approach: a fuller sound with horns and strings, arranged by Paul Harris. Jim Morrison was meanwhile struggling with personal problems and wrote less. Guitarist Robby Krieger took on a large part of the songs. Recording ran from November 1968 to May 1969 and made it the group's most expensive album.
Touch Me, with a saxophone solo by Curtis Amy, became one of the group's biggest hits. The title song begins with a mock sermon by Morrison and blends funk, jazz and psychedelia. Many listeners from the underground saw the horns and strings as a step towards pop. The criticism was harsh, and the record is still regarded as the weakest album with Morrison.
Listening
Track list
- 1Tell All The People3:21Apple Music ↗
- 2Touch Me3:12Apple Music ↗
- 3Shaman's Blues4:49Apple Music ↗
- 4Do It3:08Apple Music ↗
- 5Easy Ride2:41Apple Music ↗
- 6Wild Child2:36Apple Music ↗
- 7Runnin' Blue2:28Apple Music ↗
- 8Wishful Sinful2:59Apple Music ↗
- 9The Soft Parade9:35Apple Music ↗
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