Little Red Rooster
The Doors · Other Songs - The Doors
I had a little red rooster, too lazy to crow for day
I had a little red rooster, too lazy to crow for day
Keep everything in the barnyard, upset in every way
Dogs begin to bark, the hounds begin to howl
Dogs begin to bark, the hounds begin to howl
Look out strange kin people, the rooster's on the prowl
If you see my little red rooster, please drive him home
If you see my little red rooster, please drive him home
Ain't been no peace in the barnyard
Since my little red rooster been gone
I had a little red rooster, too lazy to crow for day
Keep everything in the barnyard, upset in every way
Dogs begin to bark, the hounds begin to howl
Dogs begin to bark, the hounds begin to howl
Look out strange kin people, the rooster's on the prowl
If you see my little red rooster, please drive him home
If you see my little red rooster, please drive him home
Ain't been no peace in the barnyard
Since my little red rooster been gone
Little Red Rooster
The Doors' 1969 single "Little Red Rooster" stands as a defining track of psychedelic rock, blending Jim Morrison's cryptic vocals with Ray Manzarek's iconic organ lines. Released during the height of the counterculture movement, the song captures the band's signature fusion of jazz influences, blues rhythms, and surreal imagery. As a standalone recording, it exemplifies the group's ability to create atmospheric soundscapes that challenged conventional rock structures. The track remains a staple of their discography, illustrating their enduring impact on the genre and their role in shaping the musical landscape of the late 1960s.