THE DOORS' "(YOU NEED MEET) DON'T GO NO FURTHER": A BLUES B-SIDE
The Doors completed the grueling recording sessions for their fourth LP, "The Soft Parade", in spring 1969. However, the album’s release was delayed until July due to a meticulous mixing process, the addition of intricate final touches, and the fallout from the infamous Miami concert on March 1, 1969. Meanwhile, a brief one-day session was held in May to record a handful of songs for potential future projects. Singer Jim Morrison was absent from this session, leaving keyboardist Ray Manzarek to take on lead vocals. The situation proved ideal for testing a new tune conceived in the preceding weeks, “Roadhouse Blues,” which would be temporarily set aside only to be revisited on their next album (“Morrison Hotel”). Additionally, the band — now reduced to a trio — took on two blues covers, including “(You Need Meat) Don’t Go No Further”. The original song belongs to the vast repertoire of blues musician Willie Dixon, who was a central figure in the Chicago blues style. The comp...
