Jim Morrison Refused to Sing Original Touch Me
The Doors frontman Jim Morrison refused to sing what became bandmate Robby Krieger’s song “Touch Me” in its original form, fearing that it would lead to violence in the streets.
The track, which appeared on the band’s fourth album, The Soft Parade, was released as a single in 1968 after having gone through some changes during the recording process, as keyboardist Ray Manzarek once told Uncle Joe Benson on the Ultimate Classic Rock Nights radio show.
“Robby wrote the song, and the song was originally called ‘Hit Me’ – ‘Come on, come on, come on, hit me, babe,’” Manzarek, who passed away in 2013, said. “And Morrison said, ‘No way am I going to sing a song saying ‘Hit me.’” He said, “Robby, people are going to walk up to me in the street, and hit me! They’re gonna go, ‘Come on, come on, come on, hit me’ and punch me!”
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(I agree with Jim, the song would be to violent. Touch me sounds so much better and has a sexy quality. Who wouldn't want to touch Jim Morrison?)
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