The Doors’ Final Chapter Revisited as ‘When You’re Strange’ hits Theaters in December

The Doors climbed to No. 11 on the pop charts in 1971 with "Love Her Madly." Jim Morrison faced a six-month prison sentence at the time. The track marked their highest-charting single in three years and appeared on their final album, L.A. Woman.

Guitarist Robbie Krieger wrote the song while Morrison's freedom hung in the balance. He had been arrested after he supposedly exposed himself to a concert audience in Miami back in March 1969. Krieger created it on a 12-string acoustic guitar he'd purchased. He drew inspiration from his relationship with his girlfriend, who later became his wife.

Fans will soon have a chance to revisit the band’s legacy on the big screen. The Doors: When You’re Strange returns to cinemas worldwide starting December 4, offering an inside look at one of America’s most influential rock bands through behind-the-scenes footage and narration by Johnny Depp.

Morrison joined the group in the studio while free on bond. Krieger included mysterious lyrics in the song, such as "Seven horses seem/To be on the mark."

Producer Paul Rothchild abandoned the recording sessions after hearing "Love Her Madly," voicing concerns about its style. Krieger himself questioned whether it should be the lead single, preferring "Riders On The Storm" instead.

The band brought in bassist Jerry Scheff, and keyboardist Ray Manzarek contributed an organ solo. Morrison delivered one of his warmest-ever vocal performances on the song. It became the lead single from the L.A. Woman album and connected with audiences.

Get tickets and live updates for The Doors: When You’re Strange on the band's official website or visit whenyourestrangemovie.com.