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The Doors never recorded Build Me a Woman in the studio (that we know of) but they did perform it live a number of times throughout 1969 and 1970. Which version of the song is the best?

Build Me a Woman - PBS Critique

Venue: PBS Critique, New York City

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Notes: This version of Build Me a Woman was performed live on set for PBS Critique. This version includes the Sunday Trucker stanza but Jim Morrison muffles his singing a bit thus slightly obscuring the lyrics. This was recorded less than two months after the infamous Miami Incident.

Build Me a Woman - Aquarius Theatre

Venue: Aquarius Theatre, Los Angeles

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Notes: This version of Build Me a Woman was performed live at the Aquarius Theatre. Elektra Records had booked the theatre on it's dark nights during the run of the musical Hair. Jim Morrison also handed out copies of his poem Ode To L.A. while thinking of Brian Jones, Deceased before this concert.

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Build Me a Woman - Aquarius Rehearsal

Venue: Aquarius Theatre, Los Angeles

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Notes: This version of Build Me a Woman was played during a rehearsal the day after The Doors played The Aquarius Theatre in Los Angeles. Jim Morrison improvises quite a few lyrics during this performance. Play the blues! Yeah!

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Build Me a Woman - Compilation Edit

Venue: Felt Forum, New York City

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Notes: This version appears to be the same as the performance at The Felt Forum performed on January 17, 1970 with the Sunday Trucker stanza edited out.

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Build Me a Woman - Felt Forum - Second Show

Venue: Felt Forum, New York City

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Notes: This version of Build Me a Woman was recorded on January 17, 1970 during the second show at the Felt Forum. The Doors played four sold out shows over two nights at the Felt Forum. They also played Build Me a Woman during the late show the following night.

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Build Me a Woman - Felt Forum - Fourth Show

Venue: Felt Forum, New York City

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Notes: This version of Build Me a Woman was recorded on January 18, 1970 during the fourth show at the Felt Forum. The Doors played four sold out shows over two nights at the Felt Forum.

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Build Me a Woman - Boston Arena

Venue: Boston Arena, Boston

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Notes: This version of Build Me a Woman was recorded live at Boston Arena. This version is similar to the version played at The Aquarius Theatre the previous year. This also contains what could be the first recording of Jim Morrison singing Mojo Risin'.

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