THE LOST INTERVIEW TAPES FEATURING JIM MORRISON VOLUME TWO: THE CIRCUS MAGAZINE INTERVIEW

This second volume of previously unavailable interviews from the Doors Archives features a never-before-released, painstakingly sonically restored, nearly-one-hour-long interview that was conducted on 13 October 1970 on the patio of The Doors West Hollywood Office by Circus Magazine reporter Salli Stevenson. A continuous conversation, conveniently indexed into 41 separate questions and answers, that is A most remarkable listen and a most remarkable insight into Mr Morrison's viewpoints and visions about his past, present and future.

An Excerpt From Salli Stevenson's Notes:

In August 1970, the government and "cornbread and apple pie" America were at war with protesters, hippies and rock stars. Morrison had a bad habit. He liked to challenge authority and, in 1969, he became a bad example for every kid in the State of Florida.

At that time, I was a freelance writer for several magazines. Gerald Rothberg, the publisher of Circus Magazine, and I were looking for someone electric, controversial and charismatic to interview. I suggested Morrison. My assignment was set.

Actually getting the interview was a challenge. Morrison was not speaking to the press, especially about his trial. That's exactly what I wanted to talk about - his trial, Florida's judicial system and how Morrison intended to handle his life in the future.

For two months Elektra and I negotiated. Two interviews were set, then cancelled. The reason had to be Morrison's tenuous legal position. Since he'd ignited a vindictive Florida court system, quotable gasoline wasn't needed. After thinking it over, I suggested that Morrison could edit the transcript of our interview to avoid being legally compromised, should he be found guilty and have to appeal. With that agreed to, the interview was set. I felt like I'd won a reporter's victory.

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