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The Doors - Alive, She Cried (Live) (1983)
Tracklist, Album Covers Images, Info and Fun Facts
The Doors – Alive, She Cried (1983)
Release Date: June 1983
Label: Elektra Records
Producer: Paul A. Rothchild
Genre: Rock, blues rock, live
Length: 39:25
Type: Live album
Album Overview
Alive, She Cried is a posthumous live compilation of The Doors’ performances from 1968 to 1970. It was assembled to showcase the band’s intense stage presence, extended improvisations, and Jim Morrison’s raw live vocals. Unlike Absolutely Live, this release focuses on fan-favorite songs and energetic crowd moments.
The album highlights The Doors’ ability to reinterpret studio material on stage, often extending songs with improvisation, blues jams, and spoken-word sections.
Album Credits
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Jim Morrison – Vocals
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Ray Manzarek – Keyboards, organ, piano bass
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Robby Krieger – Guitar
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John Densmore – Drums
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Paul A. Rothchild – Producer
Tracklist
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Gloria (Van Morrison cover) – 6:36
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Light My Fire – 8:11
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Soul Kitchen – 3:47
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The Crystal Ship – 2:42
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Twentieth Century Fox – 2:27
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Five to One – 4:21
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When the Music’s Over – 11:21
Charts & Certification
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US Billboard 200 Peak: #162
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The album did not achieve significant commercial success but was appreciated by hardcore fans for its authentic live performances.
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It received positive retrospective reviews for capturing Morrison’s charisma and the band’s live energy.
Cover Art Design (Real Description)
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The cover features a black-and-white photograph of Jim Morrison on stage, captured mid-performance.
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Morrison is shown leaning toward the microphone with his head slightly back, eyes closed or focused upward, emphasizing his intensity and presence.
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The other band members are barely visible in the background, with the focus entirely on Morrison and the dramatic stage lighting.
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The typography is simple and bold: ALIVE, SHE CRIED in red capital letters at the top, with The Doors in smaller white letters, allowing the photo to dominate.
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Photographer: Henry Diltz, known for capturing candid and intense stage moments, highlighting Morrison’s energy and mystique.
Fun Facts
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The album’s title, Alive, She Cried, comes from a line in Morrison’s live vocal improvisations.
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Tracks like Light My Fire and When the Music’s Over are extended with improvisation, showing the band’s live versatility.
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This release complements Absolutely Live but is shorter, focused, and more accessible to casual fans.
Trivia
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The performances were taken from multiple concerts across 1968–1970, including Boston, New York, and Los Angeles shows.
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Gloria is a cover of Van Morrison’s song, performed with the Doors’ signature dark, bluesy style.
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Jim Morrison’s stage presence is the focal point of the album, making it a favorite among fans of his live persona.
Did You Know?
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Unlike studio albums, live releases like Alive, She Cried capture Morrison’s spontaneous spoken-word interludes and improvisational lyrics.
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The album demonstrates how The Doors often transformed short studio tracks into extended live epics.
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The black-and-white cover emphasizes the raw, authentic energy of the Doors’ performances, in contrast to the more stylized studio album covers.
