"L.A. Woman" The Doors

"L.A. Woman" is a 1971 classic rock California song by the Los Angeles group, The Doors.

The song is the title track on The Doors' 1971 album L.A. Woman, the final album recorded with singer Jim Morrison.

"L.A. Woman" was recorded in West Hollywood, completed in January 1971, and released as single in April 1971 --- following the San Fernando earthquake that rocked Los Angeles.

At nearly eight minutes in length, the song was written by John Densmore, Robby Krieger, Ray Manzerek and Jim Morrison.

Fourteen years later, Ray Manzarek directed a music video for "L.A. Woman" in 1985 (below), which premiered on MTV.

During the song, Jim Morrison repeats the phrase 'Mr. Mojo Risin' --- an anagram of "Jim Morrison".

The song's lyrical references to freeways, hills on fire and a Hollywood bungalow make it clear that the song's setting is Los Angeles, California --- not the state of Louisiana (LA) as some have suggested.

Long labeled a total 'guy song', "L.A. Woman" remains a recording that bars and night clubs rely on to get males dancing, thirsty and buying drinks --- especially in Southern California.

After 40 years, The Doors still have a major hit on their hands.  "L.A. Woman" is one of the most popular songs ever recorded about Los Angeles --- and the best L.A. freeway driving song ever.

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