The Soft Parade is the fourth  by American  band , released on July 18, 1969, by . Most of the album was recorded following a grueling tour during which the band was left with little time to compose new material. Producer  recommended a total departure from the Doors' first three albums: develop a fuller sound by incorporating brass and string arrangements provided by Paul Harris. Lead singer , who was dealing with personal issues and focusing more on his poetry, was less involved in the songwriting process, leaving guitarist  to increase his own creative output.

The album peaked at number six on the , but it failed to retain audiences in the UK and other European countries that their previous album, , had succeeded in engaging. Three preceding , "", "", and "", were included on The Soft Parade, with the former becoming another Top 10 hit for the Doors. Another single, "", also followed the album's distribution. Upon release, The Soft Parade was denounced by both music critics and the band's  scene followers, who viewed the album as the Doors' trending into . Over time, historians have reassessed the album and its critical standing has slightly improved, but it is still widely considered the group's weakest effort with Morrison. - Wikipedia

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Track listing

Side oneNo.TitleWriter(s)Length1.""3:212.""Krieger3:123."Shaman's Blues"4:494."Do It"Morrison, Krieger3:085."Easy Ride"Morrison2:43Side twoNo.TitleWriter(s)Length1."Wild Child"Morrison2:362.""Krieger2:273.""Krieger2:584."The Soft Parade"Morrison8:36