The song was a major commercial hit, reaching high positions on global charts: : #14 Canada : #5 Netherlands : #7 UK : #22
: The track is famously believed to be the one that longtime Doors producer Paul A. Rothchild dismissed as "cocktail music," leading to his departure from the L.A. Woman sessions. riders_on_the_storm_the_doors_hd
"Riders on the Storm" is the final song Jim Morrison recorded before his death in July 1971. Featured on the band's sixth album, L.A. Woman , it is celebrated for its atmospheric sound, haunting rain effects, and Ray Manzarek’s jazz-influenced electric keyboard. The song was a major commercial hit, reaching
: Morrison’s last contribution to the track—and his musical career—was a "paper-thin" overdub of whispered vocals that echo his main singing, creating a ghostly, haunting effect. "Riders on the Storm" is the final song