The 50th anniversary celebration of The Doors continues today (Friday) with the release of The Singles Collection.
Guitarist Robby Krieger tells us they considered themselves an album band, but they understood the benefit of releasing singles.
Robby Krieger on The Doors releasing singles as their new compilation:
"To us it was kind of an annoyance, but you know, in those days you had to have a single pretty much to get national recognition. So we went with the flow, you know."
Available in multiple configurations, this latest compilation contains all the hits, as well as several songs the three surviving members recorded after Jim Morrison checked out in 1971. Among them are "Tightrope Ride" and "The Mosquito." You'll also want to check out live recordings, with Jim, of "Roadhouse Blues" and "Gloria."