The Doors

By the time The Doors performed "When The Music's Over" at the Isle of Wight Festival on August 30, 1970, they had released their fourth studio album, "Morrison Hotel," earlier that year in February. This album marked a return to their blues roots and included hits like "Roadhouse Blues" and "Peace Frog." The live recording at Isle of Wight encapsulates a significant moment in the band's history, illustrating their evolving sound and the increasing intensity of Jim Morrison's performances as he embraced a more theatrical stage persona. This festival performance is noteworthy as it took place during a time when the band was experiencing both critical acclaim and mounting pressures, with Morrison's personal struggles becoming more public. The show itself showcased The Doors' unique blend of rock, blues, and poetry, solidifying their status as a defining band of the era, even as tensions within the group began to brew in the years that followed.

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