The End (The Doors song) The End (The Doors song) "The End" is a song by the American rock group the Doors. Its lyrics were written by lead singer Jim Morrison. He originally wrote the song about breaking up with his girlfriend Mary Werbelow, but it evolved through months of performances at Los Angeles' Whisky a Go Go into a nearly 12-minute track on their self-titled debut album. It was first released on January 4, 1967. The song was recorded live in the studio with no overdubbing. Two takes were done and it has been held that the second take is the one that was
Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 2 Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 2 Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 2 (subtitled LA '66 / Riot on Sunset Strip) is a compilation album in the Highs in the Mid-Sixties series, featuring recordings that were released in Los Angeles, California. (Despite the subtitle, not all of these records were originally released in 1966). The subtitle is taken from "Riot on Sunset Strip" (a movie that was actually released in 1967); the film features live performances by two classic garage-rock bands, the Standells (featured on "Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 1") and the Chocolate Watchband. "Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 1",