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Celebration Of The LizardCelebration of the Lizard is an epic performance piece written by Jim Morrison, the late frontman of the Doors. Composed as a poem, the piece includes musical sections and passages of allegorical storytelling. One musical passage from "Celebration" developed into the Doors classic "Not to Touch the Earth" from the band's third studio album Waiting for the Sun. Morrison wanted to record "Celebration" in its entirety for the album, but the other members of the band thought that the extended poetic sections and overall length of the piece made a complete recording impossible. The band did attempt to record the full piece several times, but abandoned the idea when they were dissatisfied with the results. At the band's live shows, "Celebration" was often performed in its entirety, and was a staple of the Doors' concerts. A performance of "Celebration" can be heard on the band's 1970 live album Absolutely Live.
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