Dave Davies doesn't get half the respect he deserves

The Kinks were one of the greatest rock bands of all time, and Ray Davies, with his sense of humor and empathy is one of the greatest songwriters, period. I love The Kinks.

The Kinks were punk rock before there was such a thing.

i always got a kick out of the Dave Davies qoute "It wasn't called Heavy Metal when I invented it". BTW "Give the People what they want" was the first album I ever purchased and did I ever love it.

I’m in my 60’s. I haven’t met anyone of my generation who dislike this song. It is brilliant and touches something in the distant memory of the teenaged me that makes the best rock songs. I love this band.

Criminally underrated British band. Ray was fantastic.

I remember Cobo Hall Detroit 1980- Hunter/Ronson (Mott the Hopple) 3 encores 👍👍 Opened for the ‘Kinks ‘ 🤩 what a night 🥳👍

The look on Dave’s face when he hits that wrong chord is just priceless. Unfortunately or maybe fortunately, I saw this performance when it originally aired on Shindig. I love these guys. Followed them ever since. Ray is a the master of social comment song writing.

Waterloo Sunset is such a beautiful song. Poetic lyrics, catchy melody and it does what all good poetry and lyrics do - paint a memorable picture. A true masterpiece.

It is so much fun to see these British bands from that era. The influence of The Beatles is so obvious in their appearance, song writing, and performance. Even the Rolling Stones played in SUITS in their first American TV appearances. Thanks for taking me on a journey of 54 years into the past!

Maybe they with their catchy riff rock style were the first hard rockers. Hats off to these guys.... They Really Got Me!!!

My favourite "thinking man's garage band". Proto-punk. Thanks for covering one of the best bands of the British invasion

Pre-punk. Proto Punk. Punk before punk. The band that launched a thousand bands. Simple but clever progressions and instantly memorable lyrics. Songs like *Lola* .....way Way WAY ahead of their time. Indefinable among their contemporaries. Influential beyond measure. A transformative progenitor that shaped the sonic landscape forever.

Love seeing Dave fight through the high action guitar to play that solo.

Dear Fil, What a gift you have for elevating rock music to a high place in the sacred charts of art and culture in the minds of everyday people. Likewise for putting a spotlight on the great, talented lads of British rock who made dreamers out of generations to follow. The Kinks were kings of cool and we owe them a vote of thanks for their unique sound. You have done them justice -

That is real Rock and Roll

So fresh and new even today !!!!

Always thought the Kinks deserved more attention/respect. Here in Canada the Beatles, Stones and Who got attention; but the Kinks often got overlooked. Ray Davies is an amazing song writer. He knew how to write a catchy melody and meld it with really smart lyrics. I really loved it when they had a second resurgence in the late 70's/early 80's. They finally got the huge fame and attention they so rightly deserved! The 1960's and 70's were such a creative groundbreaking time in music. I'm so glad I was young then. We took it for granted that music that great would always continue. Sadly by the 90's I realized that the golden age of Rock and Roll was over. Music today seems pale in comparison.

I really like the historical information on another group that I've always enjoyed! Harmony vocals cannot be understated for any genre of music. Now, I think that I'm gonna fly like "Superman" and listen to oh at least a half dozen Kinks albums in a row.

Ray Davies Now you're talking. 🎸

Another great Brothers band. Sleepwalker and Juke Box Music are two tunes I’ve always been impressed with.

They basically invented the"Power Chord" that has been the basis for Hard Rock and Heavy Metal ever since.

The Kinks ‘ Low Budget ‘ incredibly well written clever songs that really shows their versatility!

You Really Got Me..All Day and All of the Night..all the band's played these songs at the dances❤😁😁

I love The Kinks!!! I know The Kinks songs!!! You caused me to take out my double CD of The Essential Kinks and read the liner notes, AGAIN!!... and I wasn't even born in 1964 and I know ALOT of The Kinks songs too! Imagine that!!!...🤯😛..No matter how much I know, Fil, you always teach me something new and because of that "you really got me"!! ✌❤🤘

I was only born in 1846 and after having lived for 173 years this song is still a great record. Superb analysis once again Martyn

Everyone, every garage band of the era, tried to sound like the Kinks during any high school gig they played.

The Kinks were as important as any band in rock and roll history. Their catalog is as good as The Beatles, Stones or anyone else. Had they not been banned for bad behavior from the US in 1965 at the height of their initial popularity ...they would be a household name that everyone recognizes...a la Beatles, Led Zep. In spite of that, they went into the Rock and Roll HOF in their first year of eligibility and have influenced punk, hard rock, indian drone (before George Harrison's early Beatles tracks), social commentary, rock opera..etc..etc They intimidated all of their contemporaries and were always a step ahead. Everyone from Bowie, Elvis Costello, REM, the Who, the Jam, Pretenders, Stranglers, Van Halen, Lennon and McCartney, Aerosmith, Foo Fighters, Black Keys....on and on have raved about their songs and influence. They simply outpunked the punks and outrocked the rockers and really didn't give a flip which makes them all the more unique. Side note and fact....the Kinks have had more songs used in commercials and movie soundtracks than any other artist. YRGM was voted the #1 British song of the 1960's and Ray Davies helped close the 2012 London Olympics with a wonderful version of Waterloo Sunset. God Save the Kinks !

Love The Kinks!!! Always been a favorite. Seen them many times and NEVER disappointed. Met Ray a few times, very nice guy. Dave had a unique sound. Great stuff!!

I saw the Kinks several times and they always did an awesome live performance.

I was very impressed to learn that You Really Got Me was recorded in 1964. The Kinks were way ahead of their time with their sound, both vocals and instrumentation.

you Sir are a fountain of interesting knowledge, and I love your enthusiasm .

The fight was between Dave Davies and Mick Avery in Wales, where Mick threw the high hat at Dave. He fled the scene. I think they shared a flat at the time. Love the Kinks, thank you for this video and your analysis!

Complete with screaming girls-thanks for doing this one, Fil!

I’m enjoying watching YOU enjoy the Kinks. So driven!!! They were the best! They were my high school years.

The Kinks were just WILD. Raw, gritty, dirty, loud and Wild! Another great analysis!You REALLY got us Fil!😁Thanks!

Love the old school suits as worn by musicians back in the day. I grew up in that era. Great songs and you coild hear the words!!

Mick Avory, one of my favorite drummers. Arthur, one of my favorite albums.

I met the Kinks when i was 14, we had just been to the Eamon Andrews show, and they were in the pub afterwards, my dad was talking to Ray at the bar and one of them sat down with me he asked me what my drink was like , it was Babysham, so I offered him a sip but he refused I was so shy I didnt know what to say. They left soon as they wanted to watch themselves on TV, no video recorders back then !!

Remember when my father bought Till the End of the Day to me when I was real sick. He knew I loved the song and that single became a treasure in my collection. I still got it, around 55 years later :-)

I love the Kinks and I love the smile with a mixture of admiration, affection and respect, of this guitarist who with great knowledge shares his musical analysis.

They were one of the best bands for singing along in your car. You really got me, You really got me.

I can see why someone today could look back at this performance from 1965 and be puzzled as to why it was different from the other music of the time. They look just like The Beatles on stage, and they sang harmonies just like the other groups of the time that you mentioned, eg. The Hollies. The truth is, as Fil stated, they were VERY different. The guitars were crunchy and in your face, not pretty like other pop groups. Both The Beatles and The Hollies added that crunch to their repertoire later... but we were blown away by the sound. Today I think they were actually about twenty years ahead of their time... they could have spearheaded the first wave of "New Wave" bands of the '80s.

I saw the Kinks in the 1980s when they toured Australia. They played at Festival Hall in Brisbane and they did not disappoint.

Dave is a truly amazing guitarist and yet, he is never mentioned in the pantheon that includes Clapton, Page, Beck, Hendrix and the rest of those wonderful musicians. Martin Barre is also a very overlooked guitarist. His solo on “Aqualung” is every bit as iconic and great as Page’s work on “Stairway To Heaven.”

Their live version of “You Really Got Me” on the album “One For the Road” was recorded at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium- where I graduated high school, my favorite song is “Destroyer” Dave Davies is a kick ass guitarist!!!🤘🏻

That was a great era to be a teenager and into music. So many "new sounds" were released. It was just fantastic to hear each new group explode onto the scene. Music makes one glad to be alive, despite the obscenities of the world that have always been here.

Those were the days...music was AWESOME!! 🤗❤️🎼🎵🎶

Ray is such a fantastic songwriter. Some of his songs tell a real story.

One of the greatest rock songs ever written. Still holds up well after all these years. 🇬🇧🇬🇧

In those days I was a teenage girl. I had a record player and owned just 3 albums. Those artists were The Doors, the Yardbirds, and the Kinks. They were playing all the time while I was at home. I never had much interest in the details of these bands, I just liked their music. That part has been established, but now I am loving the history of the guys that were once a large part of my life. Thank you Fil.

Been listening to sixties all day, including The Kinks. It’s been a great day! Thanks, Fil, for making it last❣️

One of the most iconic riffs/hooks ever. I mean from the first lick even if you dont know the band,you know the song

Oh man. Give me those 50 years back! 😂 saw them in the 80s , Constitution Hall Washington DC. Thanks Fil. You definitely do your homework. Really enjoy all your Analysis. 👍

One of the greatest things in music in America is the British Invasion. It was decades before my time but I love it. I was born in the wrong decade. My friends and family can't believe I love this type of music. Thanks Fantastic Fil again you never disappoint in music or the analysis. I studied music extensively and you manage to tell me a few tidbits I did know not know. Thanks again my friend. 4 thumbs up. 🍒

Love the Kinks. So many great tunes. My favorite is "Superman". Ray Davies was a genius.

One of the Greatest Bands ever! Only now are they being recognized for remarkable band they were. Dave Davies has a sound all his own. Sir Ray Davies the poet laureate of England. What a long career as great song writer. I have seen these guys in concert more times than I can count they had a spectacular stage presence and put on a great rock show. Thanks for this clip. All I can say is God Save The Kinks! PS If you want to.see the Kinks kick ass check out their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame performance.

Great analysis. Another band of the era The Easy Beats “Friday on my mind” might be worth a look George Young the founding member who has 2 little brothers called Angus and Malcolm you may have heard of.

Fil, I’m 64 and am lucky 🍀 to be coming up with the best music 🎼. I’m one the few who saw Led Zeppelin 3 time live. 👍👍

Kinks are so underrated with regard to the importance of their influence and their incredible songwriting skills. Plus their name has to be one of the coolest band names in rock history. Thanks for a great video-- loved it!

One of the "Big Four"; Beatles, Stones, The Who, and The Kinks

Good job but one fact needs to be corrected. At the Cardiff, Wales show, it was Dave (not Ray) who Mick Avory (not Mike) hit on the head with his high hat stand. Dave and Mick had a punch out the night before which Dave didn’t fare to well. The following night Dave was still seething, walked to Mick’s drum kit, cursed at Mick and kick his kit, sending some crashing. After he hit Dave, Mick thought he killed him and went into hiding. The band eventually went to the police to say “it was part of the act”, just so Mick could come out of hiding. GSTK

They were so amazing even into the late 70's and 80's. Where I'm from it was always Beatles, Stones,Kinks, if you were arguing old school. Thanks for the U/l Peg!

I loved the Kinks! I was just a kid, but danced like crazy, when I heard them on my transistor radio. Lol Awesome teaching as always, Fil. 🎸🎶

THAT WAS GREAT !!! WHAT FUN IT WOULD HAVE BEEN TO BE A TEENAGER BACK IN THOSE DAYS MY DAD WOULD TELL ME NOW THAT WAS MUSIC AT LEAST YOU COULD UNDERSTAND WHAT THEY WERE SAYING AND ON AND ON ABOUT HIS DAYS 🤣🤣🤣 MY DAD IS A GUITAR PLAYER WAS IN A BAND IN HIS YOUNGER DAY AND ALSO A MARIACHI. BLESS YOUR HEART DAD ... THANK YOU AGAIN 🤗😉❤️🙏✌️🌹🌹🌹

One of my all time favorite shows. The kinks were a great live band !

I'm so glad that I have a brother ten years older than me. While my mates were listening to Blue Oyster Cult, I was listening to The Kinks.

Drummer Mick Avory still going strong in a Kink's tribute band 'Kast off Kinks'. Looks like they are performing in the UK in February. Really good, worth seeing.

They were doing riffs with full bar chords instead of the single note stuff like Jimmy Page did. That OTHER tune they are known for.. it's so simple but sounds so cool with that loud semi-distorted guitar. 1965... wow, same year Satisfaction was released by The Rolling Stones which had a more distorted sound for the main riff. It's like evolution. You can't really say exactly when distortion came about just like you can't answer the question "When did grandma get old?". It's a long evolution of tiny changes. interesting vid!!

I love that frenzied guitar solo. And I'm so old I saw The Cars and Tom Petty open for The Kinks.

I loved this band when I was in high school (1960's). So many great British groups back then! Another favorite of mine was the Beau Brummells.

Another great look, Fil. Spot on analysis. I remember when they burst on the scene in the U.S. They were so different - edgy, strong guitar riffs, and Ray Davies' vocals and personality.

What a classic choice! I was privileged to see them in the early 80's..great show! \m/

The godfathers of punk...

One of the great bands of early rock. I saw them live in Austin, TX in the '80s. It was a great show.

Shangri-la, Autumn Almanac, Days, Come Dancing . . . these guys were great!

good stuff !! i saw them in Rhode Island in the 80’s they were touring on the “low budget” tour. they were great. i listened to that cassette (ya i’m old) about a thousand times cruisin with my best girl. one of their best albums i think. thanks for posting and digging up some great memories Fil. 🇺🇸

My favorite band of all time..

Cool info love it....you do your research.....simple cords much like Louie, Louie...Love the Kinks...thanks so much, Fil

I got to see them live at the Arlington theater in Santa Barbara ca. in 1988 and they were awesome...

Spot on Fil! Without the Kinks there would be no Yardbirds, The Who, Cream, Zeppelin...etc. They were major influences on future bands.

A very popular band in Boston during the 60's & 70's. God save the Kinks.

The Kinks were indeed pioneers of heavy rock music; at least 10 years ahead of their time. Both You Really Got Me and All Day and All of the Night are enduring classics that still sound great.

Love your commentary! You say the quality isn't good. At the time we were so happy to have a TV in our living rooms and watching this stuff in black and white. LIVE! Beyond excellent quality for us. Keep up the fun info!

Great analysis of this immense band. Thank you 🙏🏻

That face when chording at the wrong fret! A classic cameraman catch.

One thing I noticed about Dave Davies's guitar solos was that they come in a few beats earlier than most other guitarists would. Certainly on this and You Really Got Me.

Simple chord progression... Great lyrics... What a tasty lead..... Bing , bang , boom... Great hooks... We love the kinks... And their attitude Brotherrrrrr

You can’t see me, but I’m dancing❣️🇨🇦

Got to love the Kinks, the first of the heavies. Great song writing, great live performance.

Your analysis on each video is so well done and second to none.

Fil, too bad you missed these glorious days of rock music. It was a blast to grow up with all these amazing bands !!

Ray Davies, the poet laureate of England

I was just 7 when this was done. So glad I had the chance to grow up with the really cool music!!

Great analysis as always. Kinks always gave that early punk/grunge sound. Not like anybody else at the time. You Really Got Me in 1964? Nobody sounded like that. Very underrated band.

Love it when at 1:36 18-year-old Dave hits that clam of a chord and then just laughs.

Love your perspective on songwriting/craft in contrast to technical proficiency and polish. Thanks Fil!

When I heard 'You really got me' back in the 60's it was very clear that it was a much more raunchy sound than most of the other groups. I've always thought of Dave Davies as being an expert on driving a song along with cool riffs and super fast solos, and yet he always keeps it simple, a lot to be said for that! Their song 'Waterloo Sunset' really seemed to connect me with the 'feel' of London at that time.

The kink, ❤ he blew up the guitar on the lead and the vocals were outstanding. Plus the drummer and bass player were in the mix to give it a perfect mix. The will never be for gotten 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻✌🏻✌🏻🤩❤️❤️❤️

I got to shake Ray Davies hand at the Armadillo World Headquarters in about '79....great night of music...