Ray Manzarek
Organ Solo on
Take It As It Comes

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Ray Manzarek's organ solo is the first of two solos on "Take It as It Comes" from The Doors' 1967 self-titled debut album. Manzarek delivers his first solo at an uptempo 154 BPM in A with a rock feel, contributing to the song's propulsive energy. Morrison wrote the lyrics after attending a meditation lecture, and the song's driving rhythm creates an ironic contrast with its contemplative subject matter. Manzarek returns for a second solo later in the track, making this one of the few songs on the debut with multiple solo sections.

Ray Manzarek was 26 to 27 years old at the time.