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600-Page Collected Works of Jim Morrison Book Set for Release Ahead of 50th Anniversary of Doors Singer s Death
The compendium includes excerpts from 28 private, never-before-seen notebooks.
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As the 50th anniversary of Jim Morrison’s death approaches comes word that HarperCollins will release “The Collected Works of Jim Morrison: Poetry, Journals, Transcripts and Lyrics.” The 600-page book marks the most extensive collection of writings by the former Doors’ frontman published to date.
The collection, which will be published on June 8, consists of 160 visual components accompanied by excerpts from Morrison’s 28 private, never-before-seen notebooks (including the Paris notebook, which is believed to be Morrison’s final journal, reproduced at full reading size). Additionally, the print collection will be accompanied by a digital audiobook that includes a full recording of Morrison
Can t Buy a Thrill.
Can t Buy a Thrill was released in November of 1972 by ABC Records. Band members Donald Fagen and Walter Becker wrote the album, and it was recorded at The Village Recorder in Los Angeles in August of 1972.
Upon release,
Can t Buy a Thrill was a commercial success as it peaked at number 17 on the Billboard charts.
Can t Buy a Thrill was certified Gold on May 31, 1973, and the band would wait 20 years for the album to reach platinum status, which it received on September 7, 1993, for selling one million copies.
Can t Buy a Thrill has been included on many greatest album lists, including Rolling Stone Magazine s list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All-Time.