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The Doors European Tour 1972
Just before the release of Full Circle The Doors embarked upon their final European Tour in April of 1972. Taking in seven countries and more than a dozen concerts and TV appearances it coincided with the European release of ‘Ships w/Sails and also was seen as a chance to promote the ‘Weird Scenes Inside The Goldmine’ Doors compilation album.
The tour began on April 27th in Copenhagen supported by Atomic Rooster and ended at The Civic Hall Guildford here in England on May 14th.
Reviews in the Brit press were reasonably favourable and several of the top Pop papers included features on The Doors trios visit.
Prior to appearing in the BBC studio to record OGWT the three Doors took to the streets in an old London bus to promote the new album and Doors compilation.
...
As well as OGWT the band record a TV appearance for Radio Bremen TVs 'Beat Club' show as well as a radio special in Sweden which featured tracks from Other Voices and an interview with Ray and John.
Foolishly I turned down a chance to go see them at Newcastle's City Hall on Wednesday May 10th...coach was leaving from nearby Middlesbrough but I was too young too dumb and too angry I guess that Morrison was not there....I would have liked to have been able to say I'd seen The Doors ...even the 3 man version
April 27th 1972: Tivoli Koncertsal, Copenhagen, Denmark
April 28th 1972: Circus Krone, Munich, West Germany
April 29th 1972: Jahrhundert, Frankfurt, West Germany
German newspaper article
April 30th 1972: Montreux Jazz Festival, Switzerland
The Doors perform afternoon and evening shows, which are both well received.The respectful applause that greeted them at the beginning of the tour quickly evolves into increasingly enthusiastic cheers as it quickly became apparent that the newband excels beyond everyone's expectations.
May 1st 1972: Olympia Theater, Paris France
The Doors' sole appearance in Paris occurs less than a year after Jim Morrison's death there, and they present a pleasing show to a warmly appreciative audience. Early in the set, they do a relaxed version of "In the Eye ofthe Sun" that sets the mood for the rest of the evening. There is an overall light feeling to the song, and Krieger slips in with some uncharacteristic sharp, angular slide guitar work. "Verdillac" is especially good tonight and they appear to enjoy introducing one of the newest additions in their repertoire to this Paris audience.
Set List: From bootleg and probably incomplete
In The Eye Of The Sun
I'm Horny I'm Stoned
Love Me Two Times
Verdilac
Close To You
Ships w/ Sails
Good Rockin'
Light My Fire
Hoochie Coochoe man
The Mosquito
After a very melodic "Ships with Sails," they close with a traditional "Good Rockin'."Later, after encoring with "Light My Fire," the band concludes the show with an interesting blend of "Close toYou" and "Hoochie Coochie Man," where the lyrical content of both songs keeps intersecting until they are united as one piece.
May 3rd 1972: Beat Club Bremen, West Germany
The Beat Club was the name of the television show that featured prominent musicians. It was recorded live at the Radio Bremen TV studio. The Doors do a good set although it may have lacked the immediate vitality that a live audience could have provided. The band is in high spirits and has a good natured laugh at themselves when they 'blow' the intro to 'Ships w/Sails' and have to start again.
Set List
Good Rockin'
Tightrope Ride
In The Eye Of The Sun
I'm Horny I'm Stoned
Love Me Two Times
Verdilac
Ships w/ Sails (false start)
Ships w/ Sails
May 5th, 1972: The Doors release Ships w/ Sails in the UK.
May 6th, 1972: Rotterdam De Deelen, Holland.
May 7th, 1972: Amsterdam Carre Theater Holland.
The Doors performance tonight is rather flamboyant affair with Robby Krieger playing on his back and striding across the stage like a psychedelic Chuck Berry while Ray Manzarek periodically assails the piano with his feet.
Set List: probably incomplete
Tightrope Ride
Ships w/ Sails
Variety Is The Spice Of Life
In The Eye Of The Sun
I'm Horny I'm Stoned
Close To You
Light My Fire
Love Me Two Times
Verdilac
May 7th, 1972: Radio Veronica Interview, Amsterdam Holland
Interview originally broadcast on Radio Veronica in Amsterdam on May 27, 1972. The interview, conducted by Hans Becker in an Amsterdam hotel, was taped while the band was in town to play the Royal Theatre Carré.
This tape is interesting for including comments from touring rhythm guitarist Bobby Ray Henson. Because this comes from a radio broadcast, the interview is divided by several Doors studio songs being played on the air.
Ray Speaks / In The Eye Of The Sun / Bobby Ray Speaks / Love Her Madly / Radio Ads / Ray Speaks / Touch Me / Robby Speaks / Riders On The Storm / Ray & John Speak / Light My Fire / Ray Speaks / Ships With Sails / John & Ray Speak / Tightrope Ride / Ray & John Speak / Wandering Musician / John & Ray Speak / Break On Through
May 9th 1972 BBC TV Centre London England. Old Grey Whistle Test
Old Grey Whistle Test is a magazine-format program devoted to covering music beyond the top 20 and presenting it in a documentary framework. It was first broadcast on September 21, 1971, as a successor to Disco 2.The program includes the finest of British and American music with a special emphasis on presenting American groups on tour in the United Kingdom. In addition to the Doors, other bands featured this spring include the Beach Boys, Don McLean, Buddy Miles andCarlos Santana, Kris Kristofferson, and more.
The unedited footage from the OGWT has recently been found and the programme contained a broadcast from was recorded early in the day.
Introduction / I'm Horny, I'm Stoned (Take 1) / I'm Horny, I'm Stoned (Take 2) / I'm Horny, I'm Stoned (Take 3) / I'm Horny, I'm Stoned (Take 4) / Ships With Sails (Take 1) / Ships With Sails (Take 2) / In The Eye Of The Sun (Take 1) / In The Eye Of The Sun (Take 2)
The Doors in the OGWT studio 1972
May 10th, 1972: Newcastle, City Hall, England.
Support Hawkwind and Sandy Denny.
May 11th, 1972: Kinetic Circus, Birmingham, England.
May 12th 1972: Imperial College Great Hall, London.
This performance receives praise from the critics
despite an initial apprehension at seeing the band
without Jim Morrison. Review after review praises the
show as a triumph for the band, applauding their
exuberant energy. The band is in good spirits and their
elevated mood comes through in the music. The encore
"Hoochie Coochie Man," which incorporates lyrics from
"Close to You," is a solid version reminiscent of the
days when Jim Morrison would ad lib verses from
different songs.
Set List
Intro
Tightrope Ride
In The Eye Of The Sun
I'm Horny, I'm Stoned
Band Introductions
Love Me Two Times
Verdilac
Close To You
Ship With Sails
Good Rockin'
Light My Fire
The Mosquito
Hoochie Coochie Man
May 13th, 1972: Reading University, England.
May 14th, 1972: Guildford City Civic Hall, England.
May 1972 Midnight Hour Swedish Radio Special
This special includes The Doors performing songs from Other Voices and interviews with Ray Manzarek and John Densmore
from The Doors On The Road
Just before the release of Full Circle The Doors embarked upon their final European Tour in April of 1972. Taking in seven countries and more than a dozen concerts and TV appearances it coincided with the European release of ‘Ships w/Sails and also was seen as a chance to promote the ‘Weird Scenes Inside The Goldmine’ Doors compilation album.
The tour began on April 27th in Copenhagen supported by Atomic Rooster and ended at The Civic Hall Guildford here in England on May 14th.
Reviews in the Brit press were reasonably favourable and several of the top Pop papers included features on The Doors trios visit.
Prior to appearing in the BBC studio to record OGWT the three Doors took to the streets in an old London bus to promote the new album and Doors compilation.
...
As well as OGWT the band record a TV appearance for Radio Bremen TVs 'Beat Club' show as well as a radio special in Sweden which featured tracks from Other Voices and an interview with Ray and John.
Foolishly I turned down a chance to go see them at Newcastle's City Hall on Wednesday May 10th...coach was leaving from nearby Middlesbrough but I was too young too dumb and too angry I guess that Morrison was not there....I would have liked to have been able to say I'd seen The Doors ...even the 3 man version
April 27th 1972: Tivoli Koncertsal, Copenhagen, Denmark
April 28th 1972: Circus Krone, Munich, West Germany
April 29th 1972: Jahrhundert, Frankfurt, West Germany
German newspaper article
April 30th 1972: Montreux Jazz Festival, Switzerland
The Doors perform afternoon and evening shows, which are both well received.The respectful applause that greeted them at the beginning of the tour quickly evolves into increasingly enthusiastic cheers as it quickly became apparent that the newband excels beyond everyone's expectations.
May 1st 1972: Olympia Theater, Paris France
The Doors' sole appearance in Paris occurs less than a year after Jim Morrison's death there, and they present a pleasing show to a warmly appreciative audience. Early in the set, they do a relaxed version of "In the Eye ofthe Sun" that sets the mood for the rest of the evening. There is an overall light feeling to the song, and Krieger slips in with some uncharacteristic sharp, angular slide guitar work. "Verdillac" is especially good tonight and they appear to enjoy introducing one of the newest additions in their repertoire to this Paris audience.
Set List: From bootleg and probably incomplete
In The Eye Of The Sun
I'm Horny I'm Stoned
Love Me Two Times
Verdilac
Close To You
Ships w/ Sails
Good Rockin'
Light My Fire
Hoochie Coochoe man
The Mosquito
After a very melodic "Ships with Sails," they close with a traditional "Good Rockin'."Later, after encoring with "Light My Fire," the band concludes the show with an interesting blend of "Close toYou" and "Hoochie Coochie Man," where the lyrical content of both songs keeps intersecting until they are united as one piece.
May 3rd 1972: Beat Club Bremen, West Germany
The Beat Club was the name of the television show that featured prominent musicians. It was recorded live at the Radio Bremen TV studio. The Doors do a good set although it may have lacked the immediate vitality that a live audience could have provided. The band is in high spirits and has a good natured laugh at themselves when they 'blow' the intro to 'Ships w/Sails' and have to start again.
Set List
Good Rockin'
Tightrope Ride
In The Eye Of The Sun
I'm Horny I'm Stoned
Love Me Two Times
Verdilac
Ships w/ Sails (false start)
Ships w/ Sails
May 5th, 1972: The Doors release Ships w/ Sails in the UK.
May 6th, 1972: Rotterdam De Deelen, Holland.
May 7th, 1972: Amsterdam Carre Theater Holland.
The Doors performance tonight is rather flamboyant affair with Robby Krieger playing on his back and striding across the stage like a psychedelic Chuck Berry while Ray Manzarek periodically assails the piano with his feet.
Set List: probably incomplete
Tightrope Ride
Ships w/ Sails
Variety Is The Spice Of Life
In The Eye Of The Sun
I'm Horny I'm Stoned
Close To You
Light My Fire
Love Me Two Times
Verdilac
May 7th, 1972: Radio Veronica Interview, Amsterdam Holland
Interview originally broadcast on Radio Veronica in Amsterdam on May 27, 1972. The interview, conducted by Hans Becker in an Amsterdam hotel, was taped while the band was in town to play the Royal Theatre Carré.
This tape is interesting for including comments from touring rhythm guitarist Bobby Ray Henson. Because this comes from a radio broadcast, the interview is divided by several Doors studio songs being played on the air.
Ray Speaks / In The Eye Of The Sun / Bobby Ray Speaks / Love Her Madly / Radio Ads / Ray Speaks / Touch Me / Robby Speaks / Riders On The Storm / Ray & John Speak / Light My Fire / Ray Speaks / Ships With Sails / John & Ray Speak / Tightrope Ride / Ray & John Speak / Wandering Musician / John & Ray Speak / Break On Through
May 9th 1972 BBC TV Centre London England. Old Grey Whistle Test
Old Grey Whistle Test is a magazine-format program devoted to covering music beyond the top 20 and presenting it in a documentary framework. It was first broadcast on September 21, 1971, as a successor to Disco 2.The program includes the finest of British and American music with a special emphasis on presenting American groups on tour in the United Kingdom. In addition to the Doors, other bands featured this spring include the Beach Boys, Don McLean, Buddy Miles andCarlos Santana, Kris Kristofferson, and more.
The unedited footage from the OGWT has recently been found and the programme contained a broadcast from was recorded early in the day.
Introduction / I'm Horny, I'm Stoned (Take 1) / I'm Horny, I'm Stoned (Take 2) / I'm Horny, I'm Stoned (Take 3) / I'm Horny, I'm Stoned (Take 4) / Ships With Sails (Take 1) / Ships With Sails (Take 2) / In The Eye Of The Sun (Take 1) / In The Eye Of The Sun (Take 2)
The Doors in the OGWT studio 1972
May 10th, 1972: Newcastle, City Hall, England.
Support Hawkwind and Sandy Denny.
May 11th, 1972: Kinetic Circus, Birmingham, England.
May 12th 1972: Imperial College Great Hall, London.
This performance receives praise from the critics
despite an initial apprehension at seeing the band
without Jim Morrison. Review after review praises the
show as a triumph for the band, applauding their
exuberant energy. The band is in good spirits and their
elevated mood comes through in the music. The encore
"Hoochie Coochie Man," which incorporates lyrics from
"Close to You," is a solid version reminiscent of the
days when Jim Morrison would ad lib verses from
different songs.
Set List
Intro
Tightrope Ride
In The Eye Of The Sun
I'm Horny, I'm Stoned
Band Introductions
Love Me Two Times
Verdilac
Close To You
Ship With Sails
Good Rockin'
Light My Fire
The Mosquito
Hoochie Coochie Man
May 13th, 1972: Reading University, England.
May 14th, 1972: Guildford City Civic Hall, England.
May 1972 Midnight Hour Swedish Radio Special
This special includes The Doors performing songs from Other Voices and interviews with Ray Manzarek and John Densmore
from The Doors On The Road
