The Mosquito (song)
"The Mosquito" is a song by American rock band the Doors from their 1972 album Full Circle. In the same year it was released as a single. Billboard called it an "unusual off beat disc" with a "clever Latin beat". Record World called it an "infectious ditty with calypso feel." The vocal is by Robby Krieger.
Personnel
- Robby Krieger – guitar, lead vocals
- Ray Manzarek – keyboards
- John Densmore – drums
- Leland Sklar – bass
Joe Dassin version
A French-language version was recorded by Joe Dassin as "Le Moustique") with lyrics adaptated by Pierre Delanoë. It was included on his 1972 album Joe and in 1973 released as a single.Charts
The single "Le Moustique" by Joe Dassin reached at least the top 10 in France and at least the top 5 in Finland.
| Chart | Peak position |
| Belgium | 8 |
| France | 10 |