The Kinks were my brother's favorite band. He passed away in 1997. I miss him terribly. This is for you Johnny!🕊🕊🕊😎
@mattjohn47317 ай бұрын
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@brianvernon2497 ай бұрын
My recently departed wife & I had Apeman as our wedding song. It was not played at our wedding. It was blasted on the stereo once we got back to our time-stopping compound as we danced like happy fools in our home. God Bless the Davies Brothers
@axandio7 ай бұрын
The Kinks are way to underrated these days. Their style flirted with punk and simply English 60s rock and their career peaked through into their big hit "Come Dancing" in the very early 80s. Their commentary on society in the lyrics is awesome.
@alabhaois7 ай бұрын
Underrated by those who don't/can't "get it." No big loss.
@unwrittenwizard9103 ай бұрын
regarded as the grandfathers of punk by some
@BritIronRebel7 ай бұрын
The Kinks actually knocked The Beatles off of the #1 hit list in England with "You Really Got Me". At a live concert in Bornmouth, UK the Kinks were the top billed band with the Beatles as the warm up band.
@lathedauphinot68207 ай бұрын
Nicky Hopkins was the most brilliant pianist on ‘60s and ‘70s records for The Kinks, The Rolling Stones and The Who.
@michaeldowson69884 ай бұрын
And the Jeff Beck Group.
@ExpectTheSpanishInquisition7 ай бұрын
HIGHLY recommended Kinks hits: You Really Got Me, All Day and All of the Night, Tired of Waiting for You, A Rock N Roll Fantasy, Lola, Dedicated Follower of Fashion, Come Dancing, Waterloo Sunset.
@user-dq5xx9hi4q7 ай бұрын
Don't forget SUPERMAN
@lathedauphinot68207 ай бұрын
Nicky Hopkins was the most brilliant pianist on ‘60s and ‘70s records for The Kinks, The Rolling Stones and The Who.
@GinMae5 ай бұрын
AND the best Christmas song evah! "Father Christmas"
@andrespalacios11225 ай бұрын
"Till The End Of The Day", "See My Friends", "I'm Not Like Everybody Else", "Dead End Street", "David Watts", "Autumn Almanac", "Animal Farm", "Days", "Victoria", "20th Century Man", "Shangri La", "Celulloid Heroes", "Alcohol", "Better Things", "The Hard Way", "Do It Again"... And the whole albums from their golden era: 'Face To Face' (1966), 'Something Else By The Kinks' (1967), 'The Kinks Are The Village Green Preservation Society' (1968), 'Arthur, Or The Decline And Fall Of The British Empire' (1969), 'Kinks Part 1, Lola vs Powerman And The Money Goround' (1970), 'Muswell Hillbillies' (1971), 'Everybody's In Showbiz' (1972).
@johnniekight18797 ай бұрын
"You Really Got Me ('64) put them on the map. "Lola" ('70) was a huge hit and a rather strange topic for the day. Saw them in '70 at a college gym with about 50 people in it. Saw them again in '72 with the Beach Boys, Doors & The Turtles. Also Ray & Dave as solos. Mick Avery was the Stones drummer before Charlie. Nicky also played with The Stones, Donovan Quicksillver and many others.
@sylvanm42167 ай бұрын
As art-pop songsmiths, the Kinks weren’t as technically brilliant as the Beatles, but they had more ramshackle character and sensitivity. Their 1964 hit "You Really Got Me" set the template for the distorted hard rock guitar riff, and 1967’s “Waterloo Sunset” might be the most beautiful and haunting song to have come out of the whole British Invasion.
@terrybeavers7287 ай бұрын
I feel that Nicky Hopkins is the best session piano player. He played on all the greats- Beatles, Stones, Who, Jeff Beck. He started out in Quicksilver Messenger Service and sessioned with Jefferson Airplane.
@davecummings24247 ай бұрын
I especially like what Hopkins brought to "Volunteers" which is probably my favorite Airplane album. His piano on "Wooden Ships" is sublime.
@cliffhughes60106 ай бұрын
Nicky Hopkins is wonderful and he played on solo Beatles albums for John and George but not for The Beatles. Only Billy Preston and George Martin played on Beatles albums.
@terrybeavers7286 ай бұрын
Electric piano on Revolution single
@user-dq5xx9hi4q7 ай бұрын
Prime choice. The Kinks have to be the most underrated GREAT bands of the 1960 and 70s. The Davies brothers were so talented at song writing. I bought a BEST OF THE KINKS CD once and the sucker was 18 songs long! And that wasn't even all of their best stuff! I recommend you try their song "SUPERMAN" someday.
@alabhaois7 ай бұрын
NOT underrated-- people who "get it," don't underrate this extraordinary group.
@johndoe-gt6gp7 ай бұрын
The Kinks were one of the first, if not the first to use intentional distortion in their playing. Since a fuzz box hadn’t been invented yet, Dave Davies went out and bought a cheap amp, took it home and sliced up the speakers with a razor blade to get the sound in this song. This is their first hit. “You Really Got Me”. They were pioneers in modern hard rock. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nLqEprxe1OCad6M.htmlsi=PXoAkU4VtxLZ10iM
@davidgagne35697 ай бұрын
The Beatles were first with the song "I Feel Fine". kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rrJyicqfv9_ZmZc.htmlsi=PhVcVC8IQoUVyxpT
@johndoe-gt6gp7 ай бұрын
@@davidgagne3569 You’re referring to the first use of feedback and yes, the beginning note of I Feel Fine is the first. But they’re not the same thing. However feedback is not the same as overdriven distortion like you could get from a fuzz box. Or in the case of the Kinks, an overdriven amp through a shredded speaker, which gave pretty much the same effect.
@charlesmarshall13097 ай бұрын
Ray Davies a terrific songwriter, he was churning out song after song after song at this time.
@tcanfield7 ай бұрын
He still had the knack in his 60’s ! I got turned on to “Workingman’s Cafe” via a local radio station and really like most of it. The song “No One Listen” for example really reminds me of old Kinks’ stuff.
@andrespalacios11225 ай бұрын
@@tcanfield "Morphine Song"
@andrespalacios11225 ай бұрын
And he did it alone. Without the help of a co-writer, as in the Stones/Beatles case. Nor did he have 'a little help' from the great George Martin and the tremendous Brian Epstein... What's more, at one point he seemed to have almost the entire industry against him.
@gregfagan1997 ай бұрын
Ray and Dave are indeed brothers. They have famously feuded with each other forever. They even recorded a song called "Hatred: A Duet." Dave is a great lead guitarist and provides the falsetto backing vocals.
@cazgerald94717 ай бұрын
Opening line "the taxman's taken all my dough" Beatles "Revolver" released Aug 1966, the first song is "Taxman" British income tax rates at the time were astronomical.
@seanharrigan636528 күн бұрын
Britain was still repaying war debts from WW2.
@cazgerald947128 күн бұрын
@@seanharrigan6365 And?
@seanharrigan636528 күн бұрын
@@cazgerald9471 That's why taxes were so high at the time. Learn a little history
@cazgerald947128 күн бұрын
@@seanharrigan6365 Did I state a reason? Learn to read.
@cazgerald947128 күн бұрын
@@seanharrigan6365 Irrelevant.
@craigfazekas39237 ай бұрын
Q: Beatles or Stones ? A: The Kinks !! There is a great 48 song double CD that spans their career & covers it pretty well, called The Essential Kinks. A very good overview of their output !! To me ? It was a true comfort in the late '70s & early '80s when The Kinks were still hitting the charts with things like Catch Me Now I'm Falling, Destroyer, Come Dancing, Do It Again & Living On a Thin Line. Truly life affirming for me back then..... 🚬😎👍
@julianbarber47087 ай бұрын
Never knew that was Nicky Hopkins on piano....total legend, and worked with the Stones a lot. Checkout Waterloo Sunset and Lola by The Kinks.
@trevorveail7 ай бұрын
Thank you for playing songs of my teenage years back in the 1960's.
@maraboo727 ай бұрын
Nicky Hopkins appeared on several songs as studio musician f.e "She's a Rainbow" by The Rolling Stones what made that song a special one amidst the Stones' songs. The Kinks were special in several ways. 1. Their songs "You really got me" and "All day and all of zthe night" were punk about 10 years before punk. 2. Their lyrics had often topics that were more than pubertal problems("Lola", "Dead End Street"...). 3. They had a very wide musical range from that already mentioned hard songs to very soft songs like "Waterloo Sunset" and everything between.
@aBeatleFan4ever7 ай бұрын
Nicky Hopkins also plays the piano on The Beatles single - "Revolution".
@BritIronRebel7 ай бұрын
The Kinks were punk before anyone knew what punk was. They changed rock by inventing metal guitar. They're songs always told stories. You can delve into some great songs. Among my faves: Til The End Of The Day, Well Respected Man, I'm Not Like Everybody Else, Destroyer, Lola, Waterloo Sunset, Dedicated Follower Of Fashion, Celluloid Heros, Victoria, 20th Century Man
@howarddickson88567 ай бұрын
Kinks where the most underrated band go down there rabbit hole. They are my personal favorites.
@lipby7 ай бұрын
1966 was the year the 60s took off--and it took off like a rocket. Nicky Hopkins also wrote the iconic piano riff in the Rolling Stone's "Gimme Shelter."
@soulhealer207 ай бұрын
Thanks for this reaction. I'm an old guy who has been an avid KinKs fan since their beginning in the 60s. I played their song in bands that I had with my own brother. Then I played a bunch of more rocking stuff by them in the early 80s. Now today I still love to play Kinks tunes and be inspired by them and by Ray's songwriting. Check out "Around The Dial". It has a great high energy with some really cool variations of basic rock chord changes and textures. "A Rock And Roll Fantasy" is another great one. Keep it coming and I will continue to tune in.
@Bizzle657 ай бұрын
Check out the superior underheard B side of this single, ‘I Not Like Everybody Else.’ Just fantastic!!! Possibly the first punk song??? Then listen to the whole of Village Green Preservation Society.
@user-ll2yj3hy4c7 ай бұрын
It's amazing that you understood the song before you were a third of the way through.
@user-mo6tz6oh9i3 ай бұрын
Love this tune❤. I had just started my senior year in high school when this came out. I love their groove. Yes, you’re right about the undertone. Britain was taxing citizens so much that some musicians moved to America to keep much more if their hard earned dough.
@rghilino67347 ай бұрын
Nicky Hopkins was rock's greatest session piano player.
@3CatAlfie7 ай бұрын
Ray Davies is a great storyteller. So many fabulous songs. His tongue is usually firmly in his cheek. Shangri-la is epic, though some reactors don't 'get' it. More Kinks please. 👍👍
@shemanic17 ай бұрын
I was 15 in 1966 & LOVED this on 1st hearing. So pleased you like a variety of music, like myself. Maybe the Kinks "Dead End Street" next or for a more grungy sound "All day & all of the Night" or "You really got me"
@tracymitchell74947 ай бұрын
About time you went down this rabbit hole. The only band that can rival the Beatles in lyrics during the 60s. Keep going on this band.
@davescurry697 ай бұрын
Nicky Hopkins was one of rock music's greatest session players and also one of the best pianists in rock. The Kinks hit an unbelievably rich vein of form from 1966 to 1971, producing music at least the equal of their more celebrated contemporaries, The Beatles, Rolling Stones, and The Who. You can pretty much choose any song from the following albums: FACE TO FACE, SOMETHING ELSE, THE VILLAGE GREEN PRESERVATION SOCIETY, ARTHUR, LOLA and MUSWELL HILLBILLIES. Yes please do continue with the FACE TO FACE album. It's a classic. And you will discover that having very catchy, upbeat music paired with dark lyrics is par for the course with The Kinks. Ray Davies is one of the greatest lyricists and indeed songwriters in rock history. The Kinks were a hugely innovative and influential band; hard rock, punk, britpop, concept albums all can be traced back to The Kinks. And while The Beatles were credited with introducing eastern influences into rock music with "Norwegian Wood", The Kinks actually predated that months earlier with the brilliant "See My Friends". "You Really Got Me", "Tired Of Waiting For You", "All Day And All Of The Night", "I Want You", "Set Me Free", "Well Respected Man", "I'm Not Like Everybody Else", "Till The End Of The Day", "Dedicated Follower Of Fashion", "Dead End Street", "Big Black Smoke", "Autumn Almanac", "Mr Pleasant", "This Is Where I Belong", "Waterloo Sunset", "Days", "Plastic Man". All these singles - with the exception of "You Really Got Me" and "Waterloo Sunset" were stand alone singles and not included on their corresponding albums. Check them out, they are brilliant.
@erolbulut25847 ай бұрын
'81 'Give the People What They Want' Rock and Roll
@ericjurgens69767 ай бұрын
Their first "real" concept album was 1968's The Kinks are the Village Green Preservation Society.
@Rolling_Ronnie7 ай бұрын
Ray Davies is a genius at chronicaling ordinary life in wonderful songs and has been an inspiration to many who have followed. Dave Davies invented the 'fuzz' guitar sound by the simple expedient of slashing the speaker cone with a razor blade!
@stephenyoung14846 ай бұрын
The Davis brother discovered Jimmy Hendrix and many more. They played a huge roll in the industry.
@grahamharley48957 ай бұрын
One of my favourite bands I keep overlooking. Well thought of though, British social commentary with inventive quirky lyrics. Thanks.
@SteveHolst7 ай бұрын
They had a twisted sense of humor in much of their music.
@glamstarlady7 ай бұрын
Yes defo do more Kinks!
@user-gu1zb6cw6t7 ай бұрын
Great Band! I believe it was one of the Ramones that called You Really Got Me the first punk song. Also I recommend Dead End Street for societal criticism.
@dianedavies82917 ай бұрын
Love the Kinks! I’m reading the book right now And on piano…Nicky Hopkins. He was the greatest session man around. You can hear him play on Stones classics and the Who among others. Great reaction. ✌️♥️🎶
@akadros3107 ай бұрын
Love the Kinks and this was a good start. It is my personal favorite of theirs
@donaldanderson66047 ай бұрын
When people ask me whether I prefer The Beatles or The Stones, I always say The Kinks. Check out Waterloo Sunset, the most beautiful song ever.
@davescurry697 ай бұрын
Take a deep dive into The Kinks catalogue. They remain rock music's best kept secret.
@marksmith95667 ай бұрын
This is my favorite Kinks song with "Lola" a close second.
@patrickvecchio81387 ай бұрын
Wish they stayed together longer and toured more.
@jeffmartin10267 ай бұрын
Ducks On The Wall is a R&R classic from The Kinks.
@danielsalisbury2457 ай бұрын
Strongly recommend you react to "When I Turn Off The Living Room Light." Kinks songs are always stories, like how you said "I can just see these guys performing in my head."
@klauswyatt10507 ай бұрын
The Kinks were part of the British invasion, and to me my favorite next to the Beatles. They have some real rockers, but yet very intelligent, whimsical, sarcastic story tellers with beautifull melodies. Love her z voice and their rhythms. Try, their biggest hits " Lola " , " You really got me" " A rock and roll Fantasy" " Twentieth century man" "
@peteannells42187 ай бұрын
The song: You Really Got Me...that's the kinks ! Van Halen had a go at it.
@lemming99847 ай бұрын
Phil Manzanera's 801 did a great live version too (801 Live) 1974.
@peteannells42187 ай бұрын
@@lemming9984 Thanks for the heads- up on Phil Manzanera; looks interesting.
@lemming99847 ай бұрын
@@peteannells4218 Eno on vocal.
@sjames19557 ай бұрын
Ray Davies is a great songwriter. In his autobiography he says one of his proudest moments was hearing 100000 people singing Sunny Afternoon at Wembley Stadium when Britain won the World Cup. He was 21. The Kinks were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame the first year they were eligible and Ray Davies was eventually knighted by Queen Elizabeth for his contribution to modern music. The number of major artists who have covered Kinks songs is astounding.
@corawheeler93557 ай бұрын
Thanks. Haven't heard this in ages. Good memories.
@johnnyfrederick017 ай бұрын
The filter on the mic, the piano and the vibe give me a sense of a 1920’s crooner. Right on about class disparity. Brits in the 60’s were highly taxed (see George Harrison’s “Taxman” off Revolver). Ray and Dave wrote some great songs, highly underrated, sadly, but integral to the development of and bridging pop and classic rock. Check out “Celluloid Heroes” and their iconic song, “Lola"
@dougsusie23197 ай бұрын
Love this song. I was nine years old in 1966 and what a time to be a kid, so much great music back then and I had this single. I heard you mention sun glasses. Look on the back cover of The Beatles 1966 "Revolver" Lp and you'll see them wearing shades. After this that was the rage, Beatles glasses. Musicians were wearing them a lot and the fans had to have The Beatles glasses and I had a pair. Not only did they revolutionized Pop music in 6 short years but also pop culture like you wouldn't believe. Peace ❤
@damonhines81877 ай бұрын
'Sunny Afternoon' has been a long-time fave of mine to perform. My recommendations for more Kinks: 'A Rock'n'Roll Fantasy', 'Come Dancing', 'Well-Respected Man', 'Dedicated Follower of Fashion', 'Destroyer', 'Waterloo Sunset'. Also check out Dave's solo cut 'Telepathy'.
@andrespalacios11225 ай бұрын
Hi...!!! IMHO, you have to dig up to "You Really Got Me" -1964. And what is it about? First punk song. First hard rock tune. First distorted guitar sound (deliberate). First power pop example. First garage music that went to N° 1 world wide. And the first use of a power chord riff to drive a song. C'mon... this starts everything! And what about another Kinks' gem: "All Day And All Of The Night"? -1964 (first proto-metal track). It must be said that the Kinks started almost everything... First raga rock (eastern drones) with "See My Friends" -1965, wich featured first use of controlled feedback and gay-suggested liricks. And Ray Davies did sociological poetry before no one. And The Kinks created the anglocentrism in pop culture. Then they presented the first conceptual video clip ("Dead End Street" -1966). First thematic LP: 'Face To Face' -1966. First conceptual album ('Village Green Preservation Society' -1968). First rock opera ('Arthur' -1969). They also introduced brit pop, indie rock and vaudeville pop. First ecological anthem with "Apeman", and first gender self-perception himn with the transvestim ode "Lola", both from 1970. They were the first rock band to mutate into a theatrical troupe (first half of the 70s). Almost forty years of career as a band. More than forty official albums. And Ray Davies, surely on the podium of all-time pop songwriters, is recognized by his peers as the quintessential London poet. 👋
@louisdellavalle21597 ай бұрын
What’s crazier is I was 8 when this was released
@joelliebler56907 ай бұрын
Ray and Dave Ted part of the first British wave invasion Kid music. Nicky Hopkins also played on some Pink Floyd music and I believe The Rolling Stones as well! You won’t to try reacting to their songs Waterloo Sunrise, and their later hits called Superman H Celluloid Heroes!
@CharlyDS7 ай бұрын
The Kinks are essential to understand the evolution of Rock music. I'm a hardcore fan, and they're an acquired taste at first but when they click, you're in forever. Their 60s sounds is unlike anything else, from hard rock to vaudeville, all wonderfully British. I like your choices! This is a classic and a top-5 favourite of mine but probably not the first someone would try of them (that would be You Really Got Me/Lola probably).
@marksalley34777 ай бұрын
Nicky Hopkins was a great studio musician who played with all great bands of the day. Most notably The Rolling Stones.
@realdocloco7 ай бұрын
The quintessential britisher british band. I'd expect you to start with "You Really Got Me", their early anthem, which planted the seeds of garage rock, punk rock and hard rock altogether! But Sunny Afternnon is an excellent choice to show off their melodic sense (and acerbic humor) - I've even sung this song on stage (I'm a guitarist, I almost NEVER sing). I've been lucky, I saw them live in 1980, a really great concert.
@chitownlee7 ай бұрын
They were Part of the British Invasion in 1964. Great songs. My favorite is Waterloo Sunset. 1966 I was 16 and got my driver's license. 😆
@MarioPetrinovich7 ай бұрын
Remember the name 'Nicky Hopkins'. His playing style is just like what you heard, pure classic, and his piano is integrated part of so many good songs, by so many good bands. You could hire him and you'll now that he'll deliver much more than you paid for, :) .
@marksmith95667 ай бұрын
Other groups Dave Clark 5, Herman's Hermits, yardbirds, stones and pink floyd.
@GinMae5 ай бұрын
Thanks, L33 - this (another) great song by the Kinks... I think you would enjoy the "official" video.. it's pretty funny... the Kinks have so many fantastic songs.. I hope you get around to more of them.. ! Enjoy your reaction...
@ednicholson78397 ай бұрын
The ideal place to start with The Kinks is with "You Really Got Me" where they altered the course of rock and roll -- then with that song's twin "All Day and All of the Night". Then you can skip around and most likely settle on "Lola", which was their surprise comeback song, and one of the, dare I say, kinkiest songs ever. But there are 2 or 3 dozen great Kinks songs. Ray Davies is one of the greats.
@Jovolution7 ай бұрын
Kinks 4 ever!
@CPACK17 ай бұрын
6os and 70s, we didnt carry around phones. No tik tok. We met face to face. Lots of house partys and dance clubs. It was fun.
@robertgosselin147 ай бұрын
The late Nicky Hopkins was a session piano player who played with many big name bands. He appeared on many of the Rolling Stones’ albums.
@paulehney45817 ай бұрын
Always a favorite of mine. The music of the 60's always reflected what was going on at the time.
@erolbulut25847 ай бұрын
You could spend weeks on this 'British Invasion' band
@827dusty7 ай бұрын
One of the original "British Invasion" Bands along with The Beatles and Stones and others in the early 1060s. Such a good Band. They stayed relevant into the late 1980s. Lots of great music from them. "Blazing on a Sunny Afternoon.," "You Really Got Me," "All Day and All of The Night" and so many more great songs.
@user-tr9de6gm8k7 ай бұрын
Look back at how quickly you went from a teenager to almost 30. Time flies by.
@marksmith95667 ай бұрын
A protest about 70% tax rate in the UK. Many rich people relocated to Europe and Carribean to escape the taxes.
@axandio7 ай бұрын
This was Rave Davie's nod to The Lovin' Spoonful style.
@klausheckendorf6497 ай бұрын
Had much older siblings and so grew up with The Beatles and stuff at a very young age - damn, what an interesting thing that record player was. Almost destroyed it. Stones and Kinks I liked the most. Stones R&B, The KInks more like an early kind of - Brit-Pop? Don´t know. Loved their harmonies, compositions and Ray´s singing. Though I didn´t understand a word, their songs always seemed to have this bittersweet touch. "Waterloo Sunset" is a perfect and beautiful example.
@2011littlejohn17 ай бұрын
They were known for satirising various aspects of society. Like Well Respected Man, Dedicated Follower of Fashion, or Lola. You should check out The Bonzo Dog Do Dah Band - Urban Spaceman.
@IvorPresents7 ай бұрын
Love the Kiinks, Saw them live twice. Try the albums Lola vs Powerman. Great songbook. influenced everyone.
@davidberesford70097 ай бұрын
Yes Lee keep going with it.
@tcanfield7 ай бұрын
The autobiographical doc “Imaginary Man” is an interesting look into Ray Davies’ world as an older guy. The single called that is also worth a listen, as well as that whole album he put out in his 60’s - “Workingman’s Cafe”.
@blitztim64167 ай бұрын
Cool song
@rikurodriguesneto60436 ай бұрын
i love this song so much
@lawrencesmith65367 ай бұрын
A ton of Kinks songs were about class disparity. Try Dead End Street (one of my fave Kinks tunes)
@mamared566 ай бұрын
"Victoria" is another good Kinks song.
@V7avalon7 ай бұрын
the 60's british beat vs america's rock n roll / then they merged 💥 Thunderclap Newman Something in the air 1969 The Count Five's Psychotic Reaction 1966 Blue Cheer - Summertime Blues 1968
@bobasher21977 ай бұрын
The entire album is a winner for sure, my personal favorites are "Little Miss Queen of Darkness" and "Rosie Won't You Please Come Home" .
@fixzeichner55927 ай бұрын
The better song is the B-side of the single "I'm not like Everybody Else" One of Ray and Dave Davies' favorite songs.
@JayCross7 ай бұрын
There are Sooooooo many great Kinks songs. You should try "Really Got Me", "Waterloo Sunset", "Dedicated Follower of Fashion", "Lola", "Dead End Street", "Apeman", live versions of: "Celluloid Heroes", and "Alcohol", "Muswell Hillbillies", "Jack the Idiot Dunce", and "Superman".
@V7avalon7 ай бұрын
1967 Lazy Sunday (synced music video)by the Small Faces or Itchycoo Park (classic hits studio) every member of the rolling stones wanted steve mariot to join their band except mick jagger (fearing his position) said no way, jimmy page also wanted steve to join the new yardbirds but steve had just started his own new band project. jimmy page then chose robert plant but ask him if he could sound more like steve marriot 🤭 this is the origin of rock n roll's raspy vocal screams 😊😊 🎙
@melvincain50127 ай бұрын
As far as I know this was in response to George Harrisons "Taxman" as the tax in Britain at this time was 97% !!!!!
@tommy80587 ай бұрын
Watch the official video of the song. They performing the song their deep in the snow.⛄❄😂
@RonnieMcNairney7 ай бұрын
Lee, You must listen to The Small Faces. An excellent 60s Band. Itchycoo Park, OR, Lazy Sunday. Keep Rocking. Ronnie SCOTLAND 😊
@nathandennis35237 ай бұрын
You've probably heard "you really got me" in the form of a jingle. It's great, also Lola and Waterloo sunset.
@marksmith95667 ай бұрын
Try "Victoria" for the change in their music.
@trishgorman64567 ай бұрын
My favorite thing about the Kinks is that their only real “love song” was Lola - and we all know how that turned out. 😜
@ursgeiser65707 ай бұрын
It's great if you choose this album that I don't even know. I heard Death Of A Clown 1967 often on the radio as a child. Of course I bought the brilliant Lola 1970/world hit, ... , a greatest hits album, the live album One For The Road 1980, the studio albums Low Budget + Give The People What They Want. The Kinks have so many different sides, loved them live!
@Steve-vl5mg7 ай бұрын
I enjoyed many a sunny afternoons in the summer of 1966 being a 11 year old boy This song has been around a long time like me!
@yes_head7 ай бұрын
Another fine dip into the 60's, Lee. I know this is going WAY back for someone of your generation, and it's not all going to have the same appeal it does for us old-timers, so just look at music like this as the roots of *everything* that came after. The 70's musicians you've been listening to -- this is the stuff they were hot for as teenagers and when they were starting their musical careers. The Kinks started at the same time as The Who -- slightly behind The Beatles and the Stones. They earned an early reputation as trouble-makers with the song "You Really Got Me" (famously covered by Van Halen), but by the mid-60's Ray Davies began to emerge as an important voice for the British Everyman. The crowning highlight from this period is the song "Waterloo Sunset". Can't wait til you get to that one. Fun facts: The first Rickenbacker basses in Britain went to Paul McCartney, John Entwistle and Pete Quaife. Also, in the 1980's Ray Davies was one half of a rock celebrity power couple with The Pretenders' Chrissie Hynde.
@L33Reacts7 ай бұрын
Yeah this is a real look into the past for me!! But I love it. I'm getting cultured. And meeting all of you wonderful people and discovering all of this amazing music. It's amazing 😎 this was a great first listen to the kinks! 😎
@rogerhennie89397 ай бұрын
The Kinks were BIG in Europe, But somehow banned from touring in the US in the 60s.
@johnchrysostomon62847 ай бұрын
With a socialised health system there was a very high tax on rich people Musicians suddenly found that a lot of their earnings were taxed The Beatles wrote "Taxman" as part of this. The song you're listening to is the same theme, by the Kinks
@dexstewart24506 ай бұрын
Utter bollocks about the NHS - talking out yer arse, mate
@seandrew78377 ай бұрын
‘Waterloo Sunset’ was their epitome, apart from inspiring Paul Weller and others.
@827dusty7 ай бұрын
The taxman (Government) was and still is horrible in England, and many Rock and solo artists moved to the US back then for financial reasons. It's no better in the US these days. The Beatles song "Taxman" was a #1 Hit in both the UK and America. People hate to be overtaxed! I think that's one of the reasons we left Britain and fought the Revolutionary war. Grade school history. Thanks