10. Wintertime Love
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7-KZa61lpE On The Record In some ways this track from the bands third offering, Waiting For The Sun, compounds why some critics (Rolling Stone called it a respectable, if unimpressive, third album) and fans of Morrison and cos edgier material didn't take to this softer LP. But for those that revel in the pop jangles of opener Hello I Love You, the flamenco guitar masterclass of Spanish Caravan and call to arms anthem, Five To One, this first entry on our list will make perfect sense. On repeated listen, everything about this unabashed waltz clicks into place, as Morrison croons his way through a tale of soon to be requited love, against the backdrop of some sterling work from Ray Manzarek on what was the first Doors album to feature his now famous Gibson G-101 organ. Short but oh so sweet. Waxing Lyrical Come with me dance, my dear/ winter's so cold this year/and you are so warm/ my wintertime love to be. Simple and beautiful, this verse is a merry go round depiction of a guy getting the girl.
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