The story behind
The Doors recorded "Cars Hiss by My Window" in a Los Angeles studio, around December 1970 and January 1971. The song is part of the album L.A. Woman, which was released in April 1971. It was the group's last album before Jim Morrison died in Paris. The album was recorded without the usual producer, Paul A. Rothchild, who left because he wasn't satisfied with the sound. The band decided to do it on their own, with engineer Bruce Botnick. The song has a direct rhythm, as if they were flying. Morrison's voice is clear, almost as if he were speaking near the window. The lyrics seem to describe a moment of tension, as if something were happening outside, but it's not specified. The guitar sounds strong, as if it were trying to break something. It's a song that feels close, as if it were in the same room. ↓ Skip to chordse|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
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From the album
L.A. Woman
The Doors · 1971 · Track 0