Wilderness: The Lost Writings of Jim Morrison Wilderness: The Lost Writings of Jim Morrison Wilderness: The Lost Writings of Jim Morrison is a book of poems by Jim Morrison. Jim Morrison, lead singer and lyricist for The Doors, wrote poetry during his life, and especially while in the band. His poetry was inspired by Arthur Rimbaud, William Blake, and many others. In 1971 Morrison went to Paris, France with his girlfriend Pamela Courson, and most of his poetry is dedicated to her. When in Paris he died at age 27. "Listen, real poetry doesn't say anything, it just ticks off the possibilities. Opens all doors. You can
13 (The Doors album) 13 (The Doors album) 13 is the first compilation album by by American rock band the Doors, released by Elektra Records on November 30, 1970. The title refers to the thirteen tracks included. It is the only compilation album released while lead singer Jim Morrison was alive. The album contains mostly "radio-friendly" tracks and omits many Doors' more challenging songs; whilst The Unknown Soldier is included, the band's first single Break On Through (To the Other Side) doesn't appear, and none of the group's longer tracks are included. The album debuted at number 75 "Billboard" 200 on December 19, 1970,