Roadhouse Blues
The Doors · Morrison Hotel [1970]
Keep your eyes on the road, your hands upon the wheel
Yeah, we're goin' to the Roadhouse
Gonna have a real
Good time
Yeah, in back of the Roadhouse they got some bungalows
Yeah, in back of the Roadhouse they got some bungalows
Death's for the people
Who like to go down slow
Let it roll, baby, roll
Let it roll, baby, roll
Let it roll, baby, roll
Let it roll, all night long
You gotta roll, roll, roll
You gotta thrill my soul, alright
Roll, roll, roll, roll, a'thrill my soul
Ya gotta beep a gonk a chucha
Honk konk konk
Ya gotta, each you puna
Each ya, bop a lula
Each ya'll, bump a kechonk
Ease some konk
Ya, ride
Ashen lady, Ashen lady
Give up your vows, give up your vows
Save our city, save our city
Right now
And I woke up, good mornin', and I got myself a beer
Yeah, I woke up, good mornin', and I got myself a beer
The future's uncertain and the end is always near
Let it roll, baby, roll
Let it roll, baby, roll
Let it roll, baby, roll
Let it roll, all night long
Roadhouse Blues - The Doors
"Roadhouse Blues" is a defining track from The Doors' 1970 album Morrison Hotel, blending psychedelic rock with blues influences to create a haunting, atmospheric soundscape. The song features Jim Morrison's distinctive vocal delivery and Ray Manzarek's iconic electric piano solo, which became a signature element of the band's later work. Released during a period of intense experimentation for The Doors, the recording captures the group's transition from their earlier psychedelic pop style to a heavier, more blues-oriented approach. Its enduring popularity stems from its ability to evoke a sense of restless energy and melancholy, making it a staple of rock history and a frequent choice for live performances that highlight the band's improvisational prowess.