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How The Doors’ Jim Morrison Inspired The Monkees’ Hit ‘Words’

Through his work with The Doors, Jim Morrison became a classic rock legend. The Monkees’ regular songwriters had strong reaction to The Door’s songs. Subsequently, they drew influence from Morrison to write “Words” and other Monkees songs.

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