On this date in 1967, THE DOORS released the single LIGHT MY FIRE. The song would reach No.1 on the singles chart two months later (June 3rd 1967). The song, the first ever composed by guitarist Robby Krieger, was a fusion of psychedelic rock and jazz, a masterful blend that would soon climb to the top of the charts. Captivating listeners with its groundbreaking structure, the tune soon emerged as a number one smash on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It wasn't an overnight success, though - it took