Ray Manzarek
Ultrasonic Studios, Hempstead, NY
June 11, 1974
This radio show is the earliest recording of Ray Manzarek playing live after The Doors broke up in 1973.The setlist covers Ray's first solo album, The Golden Scarab, almost in its entirety.The instrumental parts are extended from the studio version with long improvisations and the overall mood is enthusiastic.During "Solar Boat", Ray plays a snippet of "When the Music's Over", that only lasts 36 seconds.The station ID is mentioned during track 5, along with a short interview and band introductions.The last song is Roy Brown's Good Rockin' which was part of The Doors' final album (Full Circle) and was extensively performed during their 1972 shows.
Ray Manzerak : piano, hammond organ, clavinette, vocals
Dave Ferguson : guitar
Jerry Manfredi : bass
Steve Forman : percussion
Tim Downs : drums
01 He Can't Come Today
02 The Purpose of Existence Is?
03 Solar Boat (incl. When the Music's Over)
04 Downbound Train
05 Ray Interview, Band Introductions
06 The Moorish Idol
07 Oh Thou Precious Nectar Filled Form or A Little Fart
08 The Golden Scarab
09 Good Rockin'
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