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     • The song is a profound narrative, voiced by Jim Morrison, painting a vivid picture of the loss and facelessness of war.
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   Was Jim Morrison in 'the Unknown Soldier'?

   • Created by filmmakers Mark Abramson and Edward Dephoure, The Unknown Soldier video featured graphic Vietnam War footage intercut with shots of The Doors walking along Santa Monica Beach, during which Jim Morrison was tied to the remains of the Pacific Ocean Park pier and again mock-executed by firing squad.

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   Why did Morrison refuse to play the Unknown Soldier?

   • The song’s last minute is more upbeat, with Morrison proclaiming that the “war is over” while church bells ring and crowds cheer. Many radio stations refused to play The Unknown Soldier because of its violent themes. As a consequence, it only reached number 39 on radio charts, though its sales were significantly higher.

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   What is the Unknown Soldier about?

   • Crafted with the indelible charisma of Morrison’s poetic license and the band’s poignant musical arrangement, ‘The Unknown Soldier’ transcends the simple bounds of protest music, forging its mark as a dirge and a rallying cry against the dehumanization found in the theater of war.

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   Is the Unknown Soldier a military song?

   • The Unknown Soldier is musically segmented. It opens with Jim Morrison’s vocals before progressing into a military-style drum beat and rifle fire, presumably the shot that kills the eponymous soldier. The song’s last minute is more upbeat, with Morrison proclaiming that the “war is over” while church bells ring and crowds cheer.

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   Is the Unknown Soldier an example of Morrison's Death Wish?

   • Understanding that Morrison utilized "war" as a metaphor for "life," the overwhelmingly joyous conclusion of the song has a far darker implication: that life's end is cause for unbridled celebration. In that regard, "The Unknown Soldier" must be viewed as perhaps the most eloquent examples of Morrison's death wish.

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   Why did Morrison write the song 'tomb of the Unknown Soldier'?

   • According to author Richie Weidman, Morrison was inspired to write the lyrics after visiting the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, at the Arlington National Cemetery, on November 25, 1967; the same day when the band performed at the Hilton Hotel, International Ballroom.

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   "The Unknown Soldier" has been perceived as Jim Morrison's reaction to the Vietnam War and the way that conflict was portrayed in American media at the time. [2]

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   Mar 10, 2023 · The Doors’ vocalist, Jim Morrison, and drummer John Densmore only narrowly avoided shipping out in 1966, and guitarist Robby Krieger also secured an exemption after the band issued their anti-war protest song, The Unknown Soldier, in the spring of 1968.

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   The Unknown Soldier was written and recorded by The Doors and released in early 1968. Through simple lyrics, it recalls the death of a faceless soldier in combat, while life goes on at home (“news is read” and “children fed”). The Unknown Soldier is musically segmented. It opens with Jim Morrison’s vocals before progressing into a ...

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   Jan 15, 2024 · The song is a profound narrative, voiced by Jim Morrison, painting a vivid picture of the loss and facelessness of war. Crafted with the indelible charisma of Morrison’s poetic license and the band’s poignant musical arrangement, ‘The Unknown Soldier’ transcends the simple bounds of protest music, forging its mark as a dirge and a ...

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   The Doors made a provocative video for this song where Jim Morrison is strapped to a pole on a pier in Santa Monica, then shot dead. The scene then cuts to footage of the Vietnam War before returning to the pier, where Morrison's bandmates are walking away.

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   May 1, 2024 · The Doors were one of the most iconic bands of the 60s, known for their psychedelic rock sound and the mesmerizing voice of frontman Jim Morrison. Among their many hits was “The Unknown Soldier,” a song that stands out not only because of its catchy tune but also because of its powerful lyrics that touch on war and the human experience.

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    Writer. Jim Morrison. Released on. July 3, 1968. Tags. Rock Protest Songs. The Unknown Soldier Lyrics: Wait until the war is over / And we're both a little older / The unknown soldier /...