Ray Manzarek performing "I Wake Up Screaming" from his 1974 album "The Whole Thing Started With Rock and Roll and Now It's Out Of Control"

I Wake Up Screaming (live)

Ray Manzarek talks about Beat Poetry Readings, from his 1996 double CD, "Myth and Reality".

Ray Manzarek - Beat Poetry Readings

Recorded live at Society Hall in New York City on September, 26, 2002

Love Me Two Times - Ray Manzarek and George Winston

Dave Diamond's "The Diamond Mine" featuring songs by Love, The Doors and the Animals.  Great commercials for Gazarri's, Hullabaloo and The Whisky a Go Go.  Amazing psychedelic intro (and outro) by Dave Diamond.   Songs are edited so as not to have copyright issues.

Radio Aircheck: June 16, 1967, KBLA, Dave Diamond

In late 2012, Ray was starting to think about touring to support the new Ray Manzarek/Roy Rogers album "Twisted Tales".  One of the songs on the new album, "Numbers" had a slight resemblance to one of his older tunes "The Gambler" which was released on the album "The Whole Thing Started with Rock and Roll and Now It's Out of Control" in 1974.  One of Ray's ideas was to do a Numbers/Gambler medley when performing it live.  The version you are listening to was his favorite remix of the two songs and was going to be the basic structure for the medley.  The second half would consist of solos based on "The Gambler" and "New World Symphony".

Numbers / Gambler Remix

Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger, Phil Chen and Ty Dennis having a little fun during a soundcheck in 2010. 

Ray/Robby Sound Check Fun: Polly Wally Doodle

Practicing the ending of certain Doors tune.  Can you guess what one?

Ray/Robby Sound Check Fun: Guess what Doors tune?

Rare 1972 interview with Ray Manzarek, from a 45 sent out to religious radio stations to promote The Doors single "The Mosquito".  Hosted by Bill Huie, the director of TV, Radio, and Audio-Visuals of the southern branch of the Presbyterian Church.

What's It All About: Interview with Ray Manzarek (1972)

Unreleased track.  Robby Krieger, Arthur Barrow and Bruce Gary jamming in the studio on October 25, 1989.  This was the end of a 90 minute jam.   In memory of Bruce Gary's passing 10 years ago today on August 22, 2006.

Robby Krieger, Arthur Barrow and Bruce Gary, Oct 25, 1989

"Little Red Rooster" performed live by Robby Krieger and the Roadhouse Rebels at the Oriental Theater on May 27, 2012.

Little Red Rooster

"He Can't Come Today" recorded in 1974 at Ultrasonic Studios in Hempstead, NY as part of WLIR FM's "Tuesday Night Concert Series".  Enjoy!

He Can't Come Today (live)

Check out this ultra-rare 1969 Public Service Announcement Ray recorded for the "Do It Now" Foundation telling of the dangers of speed.  Originally aired on KABC FM, Los Angeles, CA. Special thanks goes out to Robert Haimer for not only recording this radio spot back in 1969, but for allowing us to feature it on line. Thank you Robert! 

Ray Manzarek "Speed Kills" PSA

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Recorded at the Lockport Logjam, August 4, 2012.

As I sit here dumbfounded...

Alternate mix of "Street of Crocodiles" from the new Manzarek-Rogers band CD, "Twisted Tales".  RIP Ray.

Street Of Crocodiles

From the Real Don Steele show, Thursday July 4th, 1968

KHJ Aircheck - The Doors Live at the Hollywood Bowl

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