Break On Through (To the Other Side)

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"Break On Through (To the Other Side)" is the high-energy debut single by American rock band The Doors, known for its driving rhythm, psychedelic rock sound, and existential lyrics.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf single
song
album The Doors
artist The Doors
bandMemberOnRecording Jim Morrison
John Densmore
Ray Manzarek
Robby Krieger
composer Jim Morrison
John Densmore
Ray Manzarek
Robby Krieger
countryOfOrigin United States
featuresInstrument bass (studio overdub)
drums
electric guitar
electric organ
genre acid rock
psychedelic rock
rock
hasBside End of the Night
hasMusicVideo promotional performance footage
hasQuality driving rhythm
existential lyrics
high-energy
hasTempo fast
includedIn many The Doors compilation albums
language English
lyricTheme existentialism
perception
transcendence
notableFor opening line "You know the day destroys the night"
signature song of The Doors
openingTrackOf The Doors (album)
partOf The Doors (album)
performer The Doors
producer Paul A. Rothchild
recordedBy The Doors
recordLabel Elektra Records
releaseDate 1967
releaseType debut single
rhythmicStyle bossa nova-influenced drum pattern
singleReleaseYear 1967
usedAs concert opener by The Doors
vocalist Jim Morrison
writer Jim Morrison
John Densmore
Ray Manzarek
Robby Krieger

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The Doors notableSong Break On Through (To the Other Side)
Jim Morrison notableWork Break On Through (To the Other Side)