I met Ray Manzarek at the Hard Rock a long time ago. He was so awesome. I was talking to him for a while and he was totally cool. He talked to me like I was his buddy and not just some drooling fan... I was probably saying stupid stuff but he kept talking to me... I avoided asking him about Jim coz I figured everyone probably does that...

This is the song that made me say, "I just have to learn piano, I have to learn this song." I'm trying not to cry, but it's impossible. He was my favorite. Ray was aptly named, like a brilliant piece of the sun.

descansa en paz Ray Manzarek!, gracias por la maravillosa musica, saludos a Jim...

Thanks for posting I was going to buy a Dunlop min fuzz this weekend but instead I am donating money to stand up to cancer in Ray's name and also to Red Cross for Oklahoma victims as well. RIP Ray thanks for being part of the soundtrack to my life.

R.I.P Ray ! Your Music will Live FOREVER ! Doors sound is SO SPECIAL !! LOVE IT FOREVER !

Im from Chile and I went to the doors concert in 2004... I cried like a little girl when I heard light my fire... I love the doors since ever... nice video by the way

that is just so fkin moving.....genius

Ray Manzarek Is Amazing on the keyboard.

I've seen Ray perform this so many times. It never gets old. Nice camera work and sound. Thanks for recording this.

Descansa en paz viejo Ray !!!

Good catch Rod. What a mystical piece of footage in light of having lost him just two years later. A distinctive artist without whom the Doors would never have reached the heights they did.

It's a sad day today with Ray passing! So much feeling in his playing. I saw him play in Albuquerque 10 years ago. I will never forget the show!

RIP, Ray, ur music will prevail

RIP Ray, break on through

love you man

GRan pianista.GRan composición.^_^.Thanks.

RIP RAY meet JIM make music in heaven

respect

We lost a good one today. RIP Ray. I was lucky to be able to record him live just 2 years ago -- hope y'all enjoy it. Did he even tour in 2012?

This song has something special to me ....i just love it :)

Its sad only one of the original Doors members is left. We love you John, Jim would have been proud of you for standing strong against Ray and Robbie.

nice upload Rod. I just heard the news about Ray.

@DDutkowski Thanks for the appreciation! I'm glad you like the camera work and sound, but honestly this is a triumph of tech convenience over tech excellence. Shot on an iPhone 3GS. Sound and image capture could be better, but this never would have been shot at all if didn't all fit in my pocket. I'm not posting the other more rocking songs because the iPhone mic just can't handle the heavy bass. Turns to fuzz.

Rod, I went looking for a solo performance of Crystal Ship specifically to post in honor of Ray's passing. How strange it was you who uploaded it. Been quite awhile since our time on the boat. Hope this finds you well. -- Kirk

..that is such a true comment buddy..so v gutted tonight R.I.P. 'genius'

@miles2057 Glad you liked it. You might try checking tour dates at Ray's website. If that doesn't do it for you he's got a whole bunch of other links on the site, and comments pages where you can ask the big cheese himself...

@pikachusevilmuffin Because Ray hits the right notes, and the right notes hit the right triggers, and suddenly you cry...

RIP

Kirk, man! How are you?!? I was thinking about you and Faith... sailing with my girlfriend in the BVI this past Xmas. What a trip that was, all of us, back then! You in touch w Faith? I think she is a FB friend to this day, but I have not seen her in a while.

@miles2057 I'd give you the link but damn KZread posting software doesn't seem to want to let me include a link. Lame. Sorry. Google it.