The Doors Album: “Live in Pittsburgh 1970”

Live In Pittsburgh 1970, the newest release from Bright Midnight Archives is yet another masterful recording. Although somewhat shorter than the Doors' other 1970 concert releases, this show does not cease to entertain. With a 22+ minute version of "When the Music's Over", including snippets from "The Soft Parade" and a completely unreleased track "Push Push" that was ONLY ever recorded live here and never made it onto that album. This release is well worth the money. If you are even a casual Doors fan, for the price you definatly need to check this out.

When Bright Midnite announced they were releasing concerts of the last major Doors tour I was intrested because I went to this show. Looking back what struck me as intresting is back then the Doors were on tour but they were not supporting their latest album (Morrison Hotel); they played 1 song from it: Roadhouse Blues. Looking at bands today and over the past 30 years that really has never been the case they because they feature songs from the newest album when on tour. The Doors were always about perfomance art and this is a good example of it with the ad libbed jams on songs like When the Musics Over and the opening Backdoor Man. This is what also makes the Doors and the time when this album was recorded special. Jim Morrison is a legend and his talent and poetic spirit shines on this CD. I love it because I was there and it is a part of what defines my musical tastes in music today.

After slurring the blues on the three-disc "Live in Boston," Jim Morrison comes alive for this remarkable Doors concert. Recorded on May 2, 1970, "Live in Pittsburgh" may be the group's finest live album to date - even better than the Detroit and Philadelphia releases. For 79 minutes, the Doors deliver the goods with excellent versions of "Back Door Man," "Roadhouse Blues," "Mystery Train" and "Light My Fire." The 22-minute "When the Music's Over" is simply astonishing. Throw in a rare performance of "Someday Soon" and you have a definite keeper.

Does anyone have any photos from this concert in Pittsburgh? I was there as a youngster and everyone rushed the stage as they broke into Light my Fire. I ended up on the edge of the stage and Morrison danced over and shook my hand. I was wondering if that was captured on film.

Thanks,

Pete

I went to this show and remember it as boring and was surprised to see it was released on cd. As I recall Morrison stood at the microphone with little interest in performing. I think he was performing his version of drunken jazz. The ambience of the venue was strickly big box. We went home disappointed. Morrison seemed out of it.

So i bought this cd only because i was there.

It's excellent - but not your normal Doors show. I noticed there is some editing from another show, but overall, if someone wants to listen to a doors record i put this one on.

very highly recommended.

bd