Draft:Tightrope Ride
1971 single by The Doors
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"Tightrope Ride" is a song by the American rock band the Doors released as a single from the album Other Voices in 1971. It was released after the death of singer Jim Morrison.
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| Submission declined on 27 August 2024 by SafariScribe (talk). This draft is not adequately supported by reliable sources. Wikipedia's verifiability policy requires that all content be supported by reliable sources.
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Comment: I'm not sure Safari Scribe's concern was addressed. Between their comment 9 months ago and the latest re-submission, you have — among other, minor edits — added a single reference; a (rather niche) magazine from 1971. I'm not seeing how that takes us to SIGCOV. Perhaps Safari Scribe will feel differently. MWFwiki (talk) 01:59, 25 May 2025 (UTC)
- Comment: Haven't met WP:SIGCOV yet. Safari ScribeEdits! Talk! 08:25, 27 August 2024 (UTC)
| "Tightrope Ride" | ||||
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| Single by The Doors | ||||
| from the album Other Voices | ||||
| B-side | "Variety is the Spice of Life" | |||
| Released | 1971 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 3:30 | |||
| Label | Elektra | |||
| Songwriter | Ray Manzarek • Robby Krieger[3] | |||
| The Doors singles chronology | ||||
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Composition and lyrics
The lyrics address Jim Morrison's self-destructive lifestyle.[4]
Release
Ray Manzarek chose "Tightrope Ride" and "Ships w/ Sail"s as the singles as they were his favorite songs from Other Voices.[5]
Reception
Record World said the song was a "knockout rouser that amply demonstrates the band's ability to rock on successfully with other voices."[6] Cashbox called it a "cut which should have no trouble proving that the group is an eternal on both singles and album charts. A mover, start to finish."[7] The Guardian critic Annie Zaleski ranked it number 28 in her ranking of the best songs by the Doors, stating it was a "garage-rock barnburner" and it was "led by Manzarek’s cathartic howl".[2]
Personnel
Per album liner notes[8] and author John Tobler where noted:
The Doors
- Ray Manzarek – vocals,[9] keyboards, production
- Robby Krieger – vocals, guitar,[9] production
- John Densmore – drums, production
Additional personnel
- Jack Conrad – bass guitar
Charts
| Chart (1971) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Top Singles (RPM)[10] | 56 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[11] | 23 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[12] | 71 |
| US Cashbox Top 100[13] | 64 |
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