In honor of Jim Morrison’s birthday today (December 8, 1943 in Melbourne, Florida), I am listening to “When the Music’s Over” from the Strange Days album. More than a song; it’s a spiritual and existential odyssey. Favorite line, “I want to hear the scream of the butterfly”.

Listened to Morrison Hotel by The Doors on my run—There is raw blues rock like Roadhouse Blues, but what makes this album special are the mysterious tunes like Indian Summer, Blue Sunday and Queen of the Highway. I listened to this one a ton in the college days.

Starting my morning with the Grateful Dead’s debut album (1967). It’s raw and energetic—bluesy, and psychedelic at times. My favorite tracks are Viola Lee Blues and Good Morning Little School Girl. I like Pigpen’s vocals and harmonica on Good Morning Little Schoolgirl.