The second of two #1 singles for the Doors was perceived as a sellout by a number of their fans. Somehow, an “underground” act couldn’t be trendy and commercially popular at the same time. It was one of a half-dozen 1965 demos recorded before guitarist Robby Krieger joined the band, and resurfaced on their “Waiting For The Sun” album. Jim Morrison allegedly wrote the lyrics after spotting a tall, sexy black girl (a “dusky jewel”) at the beach.
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