Did The Doors' "Light My Fire" Get Censored on the Ed Sullivan Show?
The iconic performance was seen by millions, but the band was forced to change some of the lyrics.
The Doors' performance of "Light My Fire" on The Ed Sullivan Show is one of the most iconic moments in rock and roll history. However, the band was forced to change some of the lyrics to the song due to concerns about censorship.
The original lyrics to "Light My Fire" include the line "girl, we couldn't get much higher." However, Sullivan's producers were concerned that the line was too suggestive and asked the band to change it. The Doors agreed, and they performed the song with the lyric "girl, we couldn't get much better" instead.
The change in lyrics didn't seem to affect the song's success. "Light My Fire" was a huge hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It remains one of The Doors' most popular songs and is considered a classic of rock and roll.
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