Digitally remastered edition. The Soft Parade is the fourth studio album by legendary rock band The Doors, originally released on July 18, 1969 by Elektra Records. Most of the album was recorded following a grueling tour during which the band was left with little time to compose new material. Producer Paul A. Rothchild recommended a total departure from The Doors' first three albums: develop a fuller sound by incorporating brass and string arrangements provided by Paul Harris. The album peaked at #6 on the Billboard 200.