Celebrate 50 Years of “Light My Fire” on July 28 & 29

On July 29, 1967, “Light My Fire” reached number on on the charts. It was The Doors’ first ascent to the top spot – though not their last. (Check out Billboard’s review of The Doors’ chart history here.)

This weekend, celebrate The Doors’ first number one song on the charts by streaming “Light My Fire” on Spotify and posting to your social account. Here is some suggested copy:

-In celebration of @The Doors’ “Light My Fire” reaching #1 on the Billboard charts 50 years ago today, stream the track below! #lightmyfire #doors50 https://open.spotify.com/track/5uvosCdMlFdTXhoazkTI5R

 -50 years ago today, @The Doors’ “Light My Fire” was #1 on the Billboard charts.  Join the celebration and listen to the song below! #lightmyfire #doors50 https://open.spotify.com/track/5uvosCdMlFdTXhoazkTI5R

-“Come on baby, light my fire…” 50 years ago today, @The Doors had their first #1 single with “Light My Fire”.  Join the celebration and listen to the song below! #lightmyfire #doors50 https://open.spotify.com/track/5uvosCdMlFdTXhoazkTI5R

-“The time to hesitate is through…”Celebrate the 50th anniversary of @The Doors’ “Light My Fire” reaching #1 on the Billboard charts and stream the track below! #lightmyfire #doors50 https://open.spotify.com/track/5uvosCdMlFdTXhoazkTI5R

For those of you in Los Angeles, The Dodgers will celebrate the anniversary with a special “Light My Fire” fireworks show after the game against the Giants FRIDAY JULY 28. Make sure to get there (or tune in) early though – ROBBY KRIEGER will be throwing out the first pitch!

You can still order your copy of the limited edition 50th Annivesrary Edition of the Japanese 7″ single here.