Other Voices (The Doors album)

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Other Voices is a 1971 studio album by rock band The Doors.

Recording

The recording of the album begun while lead singer Jim Morrison was on holiday in France. The three remaining members of the band regrouped and released the album in October three months after Morrison's death. Keyboardist Ray Manzarek and guitarist Robby Krieger took Morrison's place as lead singers. This album was not released on CD until October 23, 2006 by the Timeless Holland label; along with the final Doors album, Full Circle.

Track listing

All songs by Robby Krieger, John Densmore and Ray Manzarek

1. "In the Eye of the Sun" – 4:48
2. "Variety Is the Spice of Life" – 2:50
3. "Ships with Sails" – 7:38
4. "Tightrope Ride" – 4:15
5. "Down on the Farm" – 4:15
6. "I'm Horny, I'm Stoned" – 3:55
7. "Wandering Musician" – 6:25
8. "Hang On to Your Life" – 5:36

Personnel

The Doors

• John Densmore – drums
• Robby Krieger – guitar, vocals
• Ray Manzarek – keyboards, vocals, keyboard bass

Additional personnel

• Jack Conrad – bass on "In the Eye of the Sun", "Variety Is the Spice of Life" and "Tightrope Ride"
• Jerry Scheff – bass on "Down On The Farm", "I'm Horny, I'm Stoned" and "Wandering Musician"
• Wolfgang Melz – bass on "Hang on to Your Life"
• Ray Neapolitan – bass on "Ships w/ Sails"
• Willie Ruff – acoustic bass on "Ships w/ Sails"
• Francisco Aguabella – percussion on "Ships w/ Sails" and "Hang on to Your Life"
• Emil Richards – marimba, kickshaws and whimwhams on "Down on the Farm"

Chart Information

Note: "#" represents the number the song peak at in the Billboard Hot 100.

Tightrope Ride #71 Billboard Hot 100 USA 1971

Production

• Producers – The Doors, Bruce Botnick
• Engineer – Bruce Botnick
• Cover photo – Ron Raffaelli