Our adorkably naive opera singer has finally discovered The Doors

April 12, 2026 Alan Cross 0 Comments 189 Views

It’s hard to believe that there’s anyone on the planet over the age of 25 who has never heard “Riders on the Storm” by The Doors at some point in their lives. Yet that seems to be the case with Elizabeth Zharoff (aka The Charismatic Voice).

She was so deep into studying opera that this song somehow completely passed her by. I know. I can’t believe it, either. But she’s turned these reaction videos into a very lucrative hustle. Hey, being out of the loop can be good business, I guess.

Alan Cross

is an internationally known broadcaster, interviewer, writer, consultant, blogger and speaker. In his 40+ years in the music business, Alan has interviewed the biggest names in rock, from David Bowie and U2 to Pearl Jam and the Foo Fighters. He’s also known as a musicologist and documentarian through programs like The Ongoing History of New Music.

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