Robbie Krieger's Light My Fire

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“Light My Fire” -- from the quartet’s self-titled debut LP -- is the track that propelled the Doors onto the charts and into the collective consciousness of rock ‘n’ roll. The undeniably catchy melody and pulsating Bossa Nova rhythms support Morrison’s obvious and blatantly sexual lyrics. Although the song is officially credited to the band, it was actually guitarist Robbie Krieger who came up with the “C’mon baby, light my fire …” hook. The performance however is a group effort in the classic sense, as they symbiotically propel each other into some remarkably intense and emotionally charged interaction. This is not only true of the studio version, as the presence of a live audience often intensified the band’s resolve. Specifically, the instrumental

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