Hi Al- I was your recording engineer that day, and I have to say it was one of the high points of my musical life as well. What a fun day; it was so fantastic working with you on this. A great memory, and I am very thankful that you posted this. Been wanting to get in touch with you, but the email address I had for you no longer works...... Mari and I were just reminiscing about this the other day, as it was on Cinco De Mayo 4 years ago. Ray wanted chips and guacamole (and a candy bar!).
When I was a kid my parents gave me piano lessons and I hated them. But then I turned 18 and my dad bought me a keyboard and I learned how to play every Doors song, but I mean every last single one. Doors forever.
@@heatherk1200 Yes...but I couldn't sing it because I can't "croon." Frank Sinatra can croon. Jim could croon. I can't. Good luck. By the way, referring to photo 14 - I certainly hope that you were not ill with what I fear that might have been. I wish to you good health and good luck.
@@vinsgraphics Eric Idle said on the commentary track for The Rutles All You Need is Cash that some of the Yellow Submarine animators did a segment for it and they loved getting paid to make fun of themselves.
I just watched this again, and Ray is having SO much fun parodying his own classic riffs. He is looking down on us right now and laughing his head off. So marvelous that he gave the okay to Al to do this song, and joined in the fun. Thank you, Ray!
The most remarkable thing is that clearly Al arranged the whole track, so Ray freaking Manzarek was having a hard time keeping up with Al's pastiche of him!
I know I am 8 years out of date. I want to say that this made me cry; Ray Manzarek is so amazing & knowing he contributed to this song makes it even more amazing. God bless you Al.
I have watched this a good five or six times. Of course Al is great and deserves our reverence, obeisance, and worship for all eternity, but Ray was great, too. As the original composer, Ray could have taken the stance that any way he plays it is correct. The fact that Ray took cheerful instruction and did a good number of re-takes really speaks to his nature. He served the piece more than his ego. R.I.P. Ray.
Never saw this before. Big Doors fan - read his & Densmore's autobiography and I have to say I am not surprised. Ray always struck me as someone who was wise enough to know difference between homage & parody. Very cool.
The red keyboard looks like a NORD, which is the instrument of choice nowadays for musicians who need a keyboard with a wide variety of sounds. Thanks for this video, Al, love that song!
5:00 He looks so serious during those lyrics. Musically and vocally it was a great Doors song. Give this to a Doors fan who doesn't know English and they'd think it was a serious cover band.
I played the song in the car once and told my parents that it was an actual Doors song. My Dad, who doesn't speak much English, bought it completely. My Mum eventually caught on that there was something up with the lyrics...
What a humble and gracious man this is. Lending his signature sound (and his blessing) to Al's project shows him to be a real class act. RIP Ray. BTW, Al's band is superb on the track too.
This has to be one of the coolest things ever! :D How awesome to have the man himself playing along to the parody!! Ray was already legendary in my books, but this just puts him way over the top! \m/
First of all, Al was beyond brilliant in channeling the late, great Jim Morrison in this song. You can see and hear it in the video; it's like Jim himself is singing the song; Al has his very essence down pat. But... to have the legendary Ray Manzarek playing the keyboard riffs... it's like we stepped back in time, and it's the original Doors all over again. I'm eagerly awaiting Al's next magical brilliancy. My brother and I had VIP passes to see Al in New York on the "Ridiculously Self-Indulgent, Ill-Advised Vanity Tour," which was beyond brilliant. Emo Phillips was SO funny!! We got to meet Al after the concert. He's truly an amazing person - husband, father, and rock god... yet, amazingly approachable and humble. Kooky, weird, and totally insane - but that's why we love him. Bring on the next album, Al!
This guy is elegantly grateful...he's beautiful peaceful and has a real feal of timing and wonderfulness that many players don't have... I solute you man
Ray Manzarek was, is and will always be a great legend. Thank You , Ray, for everything. The Doors have been and always a great inspiration for me. Thanks to Al for sharing this with us all.
great video Al,,i too had the pleasure of meeting and video recording one of his last performances in a small club in Canada,great time that I will always remember fondly,,,RIP Ray
So I saw Al perform this live last month in Portland for the vanity tour, and was shocked when he style parodied “The End” in the middle of the song. It was an awesome show!
I feel like Ray felt as if Al's energy in the song reflected Jim Morrison, so he just got lost in playing song like it was a live performance from the 60s.
I only recently discovered the set of Ray Manzarek videos on UA-cam, where he goes into detail on how he developed the iconic Doors sound, and even on how he met up with the rock god, Jim Morrison; I was overwhelmed. I hadn't realized how much of the Doors sound came from just one person's inspiration. Even better: I hadn't realized he'd worked on the "Craigslist" project with Al. I thought it was just Al or Rubén Valtierra... to think that Ray himself did what he did so brilliantly for this song... wow. I mean, Al was clearly channeling Morrison when he wrote and performed the song, but Ray Manzarek on the synth is just the icing on the cake. It's over the top brilliant. Another legend, gone forever. Sigh. At least the music will live on eternally...
RIP Ray. That you were on this song was actually the first time I'd ever heard of you in my young life. You'll be missed. And Al, I'd kill for more in-studio behind the scenes stuff, no matter who it's with!!
OMG! I am retro geeking SO HARD right now!!! When I was growing up I used to listen to my Dad's Doors albums on vinyl (this was in the late 70's and early 80's) and I became a huge fan. I currently own tons of their work and they get heavy rotation on my iPod. Al has been a musical influence on my life for almost as long and hearing the two together is amazing!
I did not realize how legit this recording was because I was not that familiar with The Doors. I think your "pastiches" transcend parody and truly add to their respective genres. Great work. Hilarious lyrics, too.
Rest in peace Mr. Ray! Thanks for creating a soundtrack for a generation. Thanks for posting this Al.This looks like fun! Love the chips & guacamole story.
great man legendary keyboardist the world will miss you but will never forget i believe that people will still be listening to the doors a thousand years from now
It was so wonderful to watch this video, this morning - sure did bring a smile to my face! Very cool, seeing Ray work with Weird Al, like this! Slightly lightens the terribly sad news, of Ray's passing. Had the pleasure of meeting Ray & Robbie a couple of years back, at the OC Fair - both very kind & cool gents! Was VERY much looking forward to seeing them again at the Fair, this summer! Ray, you were largely responsible for creating some of the most amazing music, EVER! Thanks Ray, RIP brother!
Wow, How to add cool sauce to one of my favorites songs.... Find out that Uncle Ray not only inspired the organ track in the song "Craigslist" he played the organ in the song! I love you that much more Mr Al! I am reminding the loved ones in my life that your new album "Mandatory Fun" "drops" the day before my birthday on July 15th! (hint! hint! great gift idea!) Keep on the Rocking! hope to see you in concert again soon!
My daughter and I LAUGHED OUR BUTTS OFF listening to this song, loud in the car, the first time we ever heard it. Weird Al is unquestionably a genius of the highest order of what he does. Love you, Al! Keep it up! Be mellow when you're dead, but not before!
Amazing. Simply an amazing piece of work from a group that's a legend with a keyboard sound so utterly unmistakable and spooky, you can loose yourself in his sounds alone. True proof that the Doors really was a group effort... Man. So much awesome right here. Seriously.
This song is SUCH a respectable musical achievement, you have to keep backing away from it to remind yourself it's brilliant comedy. I live in San Francisco and, despite having never seen or met Mr. Manzarek, I felt happy knowing he lived nearby and breezed through town every once in a while.
I have Ray's autograph but never got to meet him personally. I went to the same high school as him and was brought in because of the band director asking him to send it to my house personally when I was just 14. It is framed in my room to this day and I sleep beneath the photo of him that says "to Tim, Ray M, The Doors." I am now 24.
Listening and watching you perform Craigslist will have a whole new meaning to me now. I can see how much your homage to The Doors meant to Ray, and I'm sure that although he's gone, you'll always carry Ray's memory in your heart. Thanks so much for sharing this with us, Al.
Hi Al- I was your recording engineer that day, and I have to say it was one of the high points of my musical life as well. What a fun day; it was so fantastic working with you on this. A great memory, and I am very thankful that you posted this. Been wanting to get in touch with you, but the email address I had for you no longer works...... Mari and I were just reminiscing about this the other day, as it was on Cinco De Mayo 4 years ago. Ray wanted chips and guacamole (and a candy bar!).
It’s so great to find out when your artistic heroes, like Al, are great human beings, too!
@@sandrastreifel6452 totally.
What are you using for the Organ sound? I don't see an audio cable attached to the Nord but I do see a Midi cable.
When I was a kid my parents gave me piano lessons and I hated them. But then I turned 18 and my dad bought me a keyboard and I learned how to play every Doors song, but I mean every last single one. Doors forever.
Cool.
Even Touch Me?
Same here....
@@heatherk1200 Yes...but I couldn't sing it because I can't "croon." Frank Sinatra can croon. Jim could croon. I can't. Good luck. By the way, referring to photo 14 - I certainly hope that you were not ill with what I fear that might have been. I wish to you good health and good luck.
I had no idea Ray was playing on Craigslist! That is so freaking cool! Thanks for sharing Al.
wtf chad wild clay
Wtf I would have never guessed that you would be here
i didn’t expect to find chad wild clay on a frickin’ doors video.
Damn hes a doors fan!
@@thomasross1217 Viva La Doors!! (Kids In The Hall reference)
Ray Manzarek is the greatest Keyboardist in rock history and I miss him dearly and RIP Ray Manzarek 1939-2013
In other words, sometimes even Ray Manzarek can't play keyboards better than Ray Manzarek.
Parodying yourself. True legend
He probably felt like it was a new doors song after all these years.
Mark Knopfler did the same: he gave permission to parody “Money for Nothing” so long as he played guitar on it. And he did.
@@vinsgraphics Eric Idle said on the commentary track for The Rutles All You Need is Cash that some of the Yellow Submarine animators did a segment for it and they loved getting paid to make fun of themselves.
This footage is so damn precious! ^_^
The way Manzerek just gets lost in the keyboard when he starts playing is amazing!
The joy of creating music being alive on planet Earth
Ray was so vulnerable in this video.... And so damn good! What a great document. Thank you Al. Inspiration forever.
Ray had real chops.
I just watched this again, and Ray is having SO much fun parodying his own classic riffs. He is looking down on us right now and laughing his head off. So marvelous that he gave the okay to Al to do this song, and joined in the fun. Thank you, Ray!
The most remarkable thing is that clearly Al arranged the whole track, so Ray freaking Manzarek was having a hard time keeping up with Al's pastiche of him!
I know I am 8 years out of date. I want to say that this made me cry; Ray Manzarek is so amazing & knowing he contributed to this song makes it even more amazing. God bless you Al.
This maybe the greatest thing I've ever seen See you on the other side Ray
RIP, Ray. One of the all-time greatest. The true anchor of The Doors.
I have watched this a good five or six times. Of course Al is great and deserves our reverence, obeisance, and worship for all eternity, but Ray was great, too. As the original composer, Ray could have taken the stance that any way he plays it is correct. The fact that Ray took cheerful instruction and did a good number of re-takes really speaks to his nature. He served the piece more than his ego.
R.I.P. Ray.
GREAT RAY❤❤❤
Rest in Peace Ray....thanks for the decades of wonderful keyboard work.
3:04 "B!" And Ray was in like the 7th dimension. Completely lost in music.
In my best Ed Sullivan voice:
"Ladies and gentlemen, A Door."
He’s DONE the Ed Sullivan Show.
Never saw this before. Big Doors fan - read his & Densmore's autobiography and I have to say I am not surprised. Ray always struck me as someone who was wise enough to know difference between homage & parody. Very cool.
Ray’s “Head bobbing” is Legendary!
Hi AL, I am a big fan of yours and of The Doors. I appreciate merging your artistry with theirs. Sounds amazing.
Holy shit Al I never knew you got Ray play keys on Craigslist!
R.I.P. Ray.
Throwing in Riders In The Storm during the quiet part and then coming back in full blast to the chorus right on time... That's the good stuff.
Ray Manzarek was a living legend!
I appreciate the song sooooo much more now. Had no idea!
Until this moment, I hadn't realized it was Ray Manzarek himself playing on Craig's List! Thank you for posting this, Al! RIP Ray Manzarek.
R.I.P.
The red keyboard looks like a NORD, which is the instrument of choice nowadays for musicians who need a keyboard with a wide variety of sounds.
Thanks for this video, Al, love that song!
For a while in the 60s, he played a Vox Continental, which is also red.😁
Phenomenal....I love Ray...Legendary sound
Greatly Missed
5:00 He looks so serious during those lyrics. Musically and vocally it was a great Doors song. Give this to a Doors fan who doesn't know English and they'd think it was a serious cover band.
I played the song in the car once and told my parents that it was an actual Doors song. My Dad, who doesn't speak much English, bought it completely. My Mum eventually caught on that there was something up with the lyrics...
And that’s what’s so hilarious about it. Weird Al can make fun of stuff without being mean
That sound has always been part of my brain's soundtrack.
At first I kept watching this vid cause I'm a huge doors/ ray fan but now I'm at work screaming "I'm on Craigslist baby come on!! "
What a humble and gracious man this is. Lending his signature sound (and his blessing) to Al's project shows him to be a real class act. RIP Ray. BTW, Al's band is superb on the track too.
This has to be one of the coolest things ever! :D How awesome to have the man himself playing along to the parody!! Ray was already legendary in my books, but this just puts him way over the top! \m/
The man was amazing. He'll be missed, though fortunately his music will live on!
First of all, Al was beyond brilliant in channeling the late, great Jim Morrison in this song. You can see and hear it in the video; it's like Jim himself is singing the song; Al has his very essence down pat. But... to have the legendary Ray Manzarek playing the keyboard riffs... it's like we stepped back in time, and it's the original Doors all over again. I'm eagerly awaiting Al's next magical brilliancy. My brother and I had VIP passes to see Al in New York on the "Ridiculously Self-Indulgent, Ill-Advised Vanity Tour," which was beyond brilliant. Emo Phillips was SO funny!!
We got to meet Al after the concert. He's truly an amazing person - husband, father, and rock god... yet, amazingly approachable and humble. Kooky, weird, and totally insane - but that's why we love him. Bring on the next album, Al!
In the presence of a legend and watching him play some wicked keyboards. Al gave Jim and the Doors the respect they're due.
I had no idea the real keyboard player from the Doors did this. No wonder is was so perfect. RIP, Ray.
This guy is elegantly grateful...he's beautiful peaceful and has a real feal of timing and wonderfulness that many players don't have... I solute you man
Ray Manzarek was, is and will always be a great legend. Thank You , Ray, for everything. The Doors have been and always a great inspiration for me. Thanks to Al for sharing this with us all.
Mister Ray will be missed greatly. With out him and Jim Morrison, there would be no doors. RIP Ray.
Two of the most genuine guys in music together here- Al, thanks for documenting the magic here.
Ray, thanks for everything.
Weird Al and The Doors are two of my biggest musical influences. Eternal gratitude!!!
Manzarek is so awesome
Miss you, Ray. All my love and respect to you, always. ROCK ON,DUDE!
Ray was one of my favorite radio DJs back in the 90s. Such a soothing voice and he played great music on his show.
Wow. This is the first that I have heard of Ray's passing.
What a great guy.
Thanks for the video. I enjoyed it.
Ray was and still is the best. Will miss him
great video Al,,i too had the pleasure of meeting and video recording one of his last performances in a small club in Canada,great time that I will always remember fondly,,,RIP Ray
Loved how Al knows every note and Ray just gets it. Two of my favorite musicans.
Watched the whole thing. Brought a tear to my eye. I love watching talented artists work with all their little techniques and short-hand.
this always puts a smile on my face....ray just having fun...what a wonderful man and musician....
Ray was one of my childhood heroes. He still is.
THanks for sharing this!!! Like being in the studio with the master
He was such a nice gentle guy, I miss him, R.I.P.
So I saw Al perform this live last month in Portland for the vanity tour, and was shocked when he style parodied “The End” in the middle of the song. It was an awesome show!
The doors will always be one of my favorite bands ever. Rest in peace man
I feel like Ray felt as if Al's energy in the song reflected Jim Morrison, so he just got lost in playing song like it was a live performance from the 60s.
Indeed bro
I noticed that too.
I just started listening to this
track and little did I know that
Ray Manzarek played on this,
out of sight man ☮️🤘🏾
I only recently discovered the set of Ray Manzarek videos on UA-cam, where he goes into detail on how he developed the iconic Doors sound, and even on how he met up with the rock god, Jim Morrison; I was overwhelmed. I hadn't realized how much of the Doors sound came from just one person's inspiration.
Even better: I hadn't realized he'd worked on the "Craigslist" project with Al. I thought it was just Al or Rubén Valtierra... to think that Ray himself did what he did so brilliantly for this song... wow. I mean, Al was clearly channeling Morrison when he wrote and performed the song, but Ray Manzarek on the synth is just the icing on the cake. It's over the top brilliant. Another legend, gone forever. Sigh. At least the music will live on eternally...
RIP Ray. That you were on this song was actually the first time I'd ever heard of you in my young life. You'll be missed. And Al, I'd kill for more in-studio behind the scenes stuff, no matter who it's with!!
This was amazing to see, thanks to whomever filmed this.
8 years gone...forever the man REST IN POWER RAY
Ray: Rest in peace, sweet soul. Such a work of art, thanx for sharing the memories
I love when he plays with other artists from the group I bet it's super fun
What an awesome treat, thank you so much for posting it
Thanks Al for posting. RIP Ray.
The way Ray was playing as if it was still the 60's!!!!
Ray is the best organ player I've ever heard
Even better than John Lord?
@NachomanRandySavage They're both great.I can't tell which one is the best for me.They got their own style you know.
I dunno Joey Defrancesco is pretty good too
Loved seeing this footage of Ray. Thanks so much for sharing :D
What a wonderful memory for you. Awesome. R.I.P, Ray.
Thank you for sharing moments with a master who has moved on.
Thanks for sharing Al. I'm glad two of my favorite artists got to meet and collaborate
OMG! I am retro geeking SO HARD right now!!! When I was growing up I used to listen to my Dad's Doors albums on vinyl (this was in the late 70's and early 80's) and I became a huge fan. I currently own tons of their work and they get heavy rotation on my iPod.
Al has been a musical influence on my life for almost as long and hearing the two together is amazing!
I did not realize how legit this recording was because I was not that familiar with The Doors. I think your "pastiches" transcend parody and truly add to their respective genres. Great work. Hilarious lyrics, too.
Rest in peace Mr. Ray! Thanks for creating a soundtrack for a generation. Thanks for posting this Al.This looks like fun! Love the chips & guacamole story.
What a guy...what a legend,what great music...Loved him,loved the Doors...thanks Al
great man legendary keyboardist
the world will miss you but will never forget
i believe that people will still be listening to the doors a thousand years from now
It was so wonderful to watch this video, this morning - sure did bring a smile to my face! Very cool, seeing Ray work with Weird Al, like this! Slightly lightens the terribly sad news, of Ray's passing. Had the pleasure of meeting Ray & Robbie a couple of years back, at the OC Fair - both very kind & cool gents! Was VERY much looking forward to seeing them again at the Fair, this summer! Ray, you were largely responsible for creating some of the most amazing music, EVER! Thanks Ray, RIP brother!
why am i only seeing this now? what a gem of a video! thank you!
Wow, thanks, Al! Very kind of you. This is amazing. Thank you for helping us to feel more connected to the man. Farewell, Mr. Manzarek, and thank you.
Ray was a legend will be missed dearly. Thanks so much for sharing this Al.
Thanks for sharing this, Al, it's a great memory of an awesome musician.
More of a treasure than finding your song was this little gem. Thank you Al.
Wow, How to add cool sauce to one of my favorites songs.... Find out that Uncle Ray not only inspired the organ track in the song "Craigslist" he played the organ in the song! I love you that much more Mr Al! I am reminding the loved ones in my life that your new album "Mandatory Fun" "drops" the day before my birthday on July 15th! (hint! hint! great gift idea!)
Keep on the Rocking! hope to see you in concert again soon!
Doesn't get any better than this. 2 of my favs. Behind the scenes. So good. Thank you!
Priceless footage Al, thank you for sharing.
My daughter and I LAUGHED OUR BUTTS OFF listening to this song, loud in the car, the first time we ever heard it. Weird Al is unquestionably a genius of the highest order of what he does. Love you, Al! Keep it up! Be mellow when you're dead, but not before!
Very cool!
Goofing off with some great music.
This is GOLD. Thanks for sharing this, Al. Love you, man.
Amazing. Simply an amazing piece of work from a group that's a legend with a keyboard sound so utterly unmistakable and spooky, you can loose yourself in his sounds alone. True proof that the Doors really was a group effort... Man. So much awesome right here. Seriously.
How have I not found this video before now?😂 Two of the greatest musicians of all time!
He looked so good there, and it was really just yesterday. Things can change in a minute and nothing is
guaranteed.
The future's uncertain and the end is always near...
This song is SUCH a respectable musical achievement, you have to keep backing away from it to remind yourself it's brilliant comedy.
I live in San Francisco and, despite having never seen or met Mr. Manzarek, I felt happy knowing he lived nearby and breezed through town every once in a while.
So completely great. Man, he still had it. Never missed a step. What a loss to music.
I have Ray's autograph but never got to meet him personally. I went to the same high school as him and was brought in because of the band director asking him to send it to my house personally when I was just 14. It is framed in my room to this day and I sleep beneath the photo of him that says "to Tim, Ray M, The Doors." I am now 24.
RIP ray ❤ you lit the fire in our hearts
Listening and watching you perform Craigslist will have a whole new meaning to me now. I can see how much your homage to The Doors meant to Ray, and I'm sure that although he's gone, you'll always carry Ray's memory in your heart. Thanks so much for sharing this with us, Al.
Entrancing to watch Ray play. Thanks for sharing Mr. Al. R.I.P. Ray.
Al gets alot of love and respect from some of the top legends in the music industry.