Draft:Twentieth Century Fox (song)

  • Comment: Wikipedia subjects need in-depth coverage (full-length articles, not just passing mentions) in usually at least 3 reliable sources that are not written by or affiliated with the subject. ~WikiOriginal-9~ (talk) 06:20, 18 November 2023 (UTC)

“Twentieth Century Fox” is a song by the American rock band The Doors from their eponymous debut album.

"Twentieth Century Fox"
Song by The Doors
from the album The Doors
ReleasedJanuary 4, 1967
StudioSunset Sound
GenreRock
Length2:30
LabelElektra
Songwriter(s)The Doors
Producer(s)Paul A. Rothchild

Observer said of the song: ““Twentieth Century Fox” was the Doors’ original “L.A. Woman,” a portrait of a Hollywood bombshell, an ode to the “queen of cool” that Morrison croons over a pumping sexy strut.”[1]

Prography said that Morrison was in the role of “sensual”[2]

Background edit

The song is said to have been inspired by the 20th Century Fox studio. They were struggling to break into the music industry, They were looking for a way to make their mark, and they found inspiration in the larger-than-life nature of the entertainment industry.

Planned single release edit

The song was originally planned to be released as the lead single from the band’s self titled debut album, but after they recorded Break On Through (To The Other Side), they decided to go in a different direction and release Break On Through as a single.

Personnel edit

Personnel are taken from The Doors Deluxe Edition liner notes[3] and The Doors – Sounds for Your Soul – Die Musik Der Doors[4]

Additional personnel

References edit

  1. ^ "The Doors' Debut Is Still One of the Most Dangerous Albums Ever". Observer. 2017-01-04. Retrieved 2023-11-20.
  2. ^ Connolly, Dave (2021-10-14). "[Review] The Doors (1967)". Progrography. Retrieved 2023-11-20.
  3. ^ The Doors - The Doors, 2017-03-17, retrieved 2023-11-18
  4. ^ Gerstenmeyer, Heinz (September 2001). The Doors - Sounds for your Soul - Die Musik der Doors (in German). BoD – Books on Demand. ISBN 978-3-8311-2057-4.