Legacy: The Absolute Best is a two-disc compilation album by American rock band the Doors. Released in 2003, it includes the uncensored versions of both "Break On Through (To the Other Side)" and "The End". Also included is a previously unreleased studio version of Morrison's epic poetry piece "Celebration of the Lizard," a rehearsal outtake from the band's Waiting for the Sun sessions.

Critical reception

Legacy: The Absolute Best has received perfect ratings in scales from both The New Rolling Stone Album Guide, and AllMusic. The latter's critic, Stephen Thomas Erlewine, notes in his review: "This [album] winds up giving a thorough overview of the band's peak, whether it's on the familiar hits or on strong album cuts... There are a couple of omissions... but there's little question that Legacy is the best Doors compilation yet [as of 2003] assembled."

Track listing

All tracks are written by the Doors (John Densmore, Robby Krieger, Ray Manzarek, Jim Morrison), except where noted. Details are taken from the 2003 U.S. Elektra/Rhino CD with discographical annotation by Gary Peterson, except running times, which are taken from the AllMusic review. Other releases may show different information.

Disc one

Original releases

Disc two

Original releases

Personnel

Per liner notes: The Doors Technical

Certifications