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"Tightrope Ride" is a song by the American rock band The Doors released as a single in 1971.

"Tightrope Ride"
Single by The Doors
from the album Other Voices
B-side"Variety is the Spice of Life"
Released1971
Genre Rock
Length3:30
Label Elektra
The Doors singles chronology
" Riders on the Storm"
(1971)
"Tightrope Ride"
(1971)
"Ships with Sails"
(1971)

Lyrics

The lyrics address Morrison's self-destructive style of life. [1]

Reception

Record World said the song was a "knockout rouser that amply demonstrates the band's ability to rock on successfully with other voices." [2] Rock and Folk said it sounded like 60's rhythm 'n' blues. [3]

Charts

Chart Peak

position

US Billboard Hot 100 [4] 71
Canadian RPM 100 Singles [5] 56
Dutch Charts [6] 23

References

  1. ^ Gaar, Gillian G. (2015-04-25). The Doors: The Illustrated History. Voyageur Press. ISBN  978-1-62788-705-2.
  2. ^ "Picks of the Week" (PDF). Record World. December 4, 1971. p. 1. Retrieved 2024-06-27.
  3. ^ Rock et Folk (2023). Rock et Folk Hors Série Collection N°24 – The Doors.
  4. ^ "The Doors | Biography, Music & News". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-06-27.
  5. ^ "Item Display - RPM - Library and Archives Canada". 2011-09-10. Archived from the original on 2011-09-10. Retrieved 2024-06-27.
  6. ^ "Dutch Charts - dutchcharts.nl". dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 2024-06-27.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


"Tightrope Ride" is a song by the American rock band The Doors released as a single in 1971.

"Tightrope Ride"
Single by The Doors
from the album Other Voices
B-side"Variety is the Spice of Life"
Released1971
Genre Rock
Length3:30
Label Elektra
The Doors singles chronology
" Riders on the Storm"
(1971)
"Tightrope Ride"
(1971)
"Ships with Sails"
(1971)

Lyrics

The lyrics address Morrison's self-destructive style of life. [1]

Reception

Record World said the song was a "knockout rouser that amply demonstrates the band's ability to rock on successfully with other voices." [2] Rock and Folk said it sounded like 60's rhythm 'n' blues. [3]

Charts

Chart Peak

position

US Billboard Hot 100 [4] 71
Canadian RPM 100 Singles [5] 56
Dutch Charts [6] 23

References

  1. ^ Gaar, Gillian G. (2015-04-25). The Doors: The Illustrated History. Voyageur Press. ISBN  978-1-62788-705-2.
  2. ^ "Picks of the Week" (PDF). Record World. December 4, 1971. p. 1. Retrieved 2024-06-27.
  3. ^ Rock et Folk (2023). Rock et Folk Hors Série Collection N°24 – The Doors.
  4. ^ "The Doors | Biography, Music & News". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-06-27.
  5. ^ "Item Display - RPM - Library and Archives Canada". 2011-09-10. Archived from the original on 2011-09-10. Retrieved 2024-06-27.
  6. ^ "Dutch Charts - dutchcharts.nl". dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 2024-06-27.

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