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The Kinks is a rabbit hole worth crawling into. They've had hits from the 60s to the 80s. They are one of the most influential bands in Rock & Roll.

I’m going to say before I watch, that this is going to be fun. Update after watching, I wish Corey hadn’t given away the premise of the song before listening. It was almost a rite of passage for kids in the 70’s to get sucked in by the catchiness of the tune only to realize later what it was about.

I can’t believe you gave away the twist before the song even started!! 😂

The song was banned in the UK because they mentioned Coca-Cola. The UK had a law that didn't allow trademark/brand names. The Kinks recorded another version where they replaced Coca-Cola with cherry cola. Try "You Really Got Me", "All Day and All of the Night", "Sunny Afternoon", "Come Dancing", "Victoria", "Waterloo Sunset", "Apeman", "A Well Respected Man", "Tired Of Waiting". They put out some great music, including some early 60s bangers!

The Kinks are the best of the best. Ray Davies has written over 700 songs. Brilliant storytelling. Other dynamic sings for your crew to enjoy: - Celluloid Heroes - Low Budget - You Can’t Stop the Music - 20th Century Man And the list can go on and on They created the angry guitar riff back in the 1960’s with: - You Really Got Me - All Day and All Of The Night - I Need You - She’s Got Everything So enjoy a lot, lot more. Thank you

The Kinks always had a raw, grungy sound. Love it.

The funny thing is that it was only this year that I learned the meaning of the lyrics of this song. I live in a country where English is not spoken. This song used to be very popular in our country and you could hear it on the radio every day, but no one understood the lyrics. This year I returned to the music from my youth and discovered things I had no idea about.

The Kinks had their first hit song in 1964 titled "You Really Got Me", and they came on the music scene before The Beatles. "Lola" was released in 1970. It was groundbreaking and controversial for its lyrics, and its reference to a soft drink. It was banned by the BBC, but NOT because of its risque lyrics or gender confusion, but for including the words “Coca-Cola” which was against their policy on product placement. This song was widly popular when it was released. Thanks for another great reaction, guys! ✌💙✌

Saw The Kinks on their "Low Budget" tour, and all I can say is The Kinks were PUNK before there was PUNK, early 1960's. Punk was mid-1970's.

Lou Reed "Walk on The Wild Side"... "Holly came from Miami, F.L.A. Hitch-hiked her way across the U.S.A. Plucked her eyebrows on the way Shaved her legs and then he was a she..."

It is finally told - "I'm not the world's most masculine man, but I know what I am and I'm glad I'm a man, so is Lola"....

Here is what lead to the writing of the song. The Kinks manager was in a bar late at night and met a good looking woman. They stayed there very late and the manager noticed a 5 o'clock shadow on the "woman's face and realized she was a guy.. The Kinks wrote several "gay' songs and were very popular in the gay community.

For Christmas 1984, I was 14 and received a ticket to see my 1st concert ever, The Kinks. They played at the Philadelphia Spectrum with Tommy Shaw (Styx) as the opener. I went with my friends and their mom. To me, they are one of the greatest and important bands ever to come out of England. They seem not to be mentioned as much as the others (Beatles, Stones, Who, etc). In my opinion, I've always felt maybe people considered them to be 'too British' sounding (I feel the same way about the great 90s band Blur vs Oasis thing). RIP Mom, Michele, Lori, and the Philadelphia Spectrum. Thanks for the great memory and nice review as always guys. Take care 🙂

"Well, I'm not the world's most masculine man But I know what I am and I'm glad I'm a man And so is Lola" The Kinks are arguably the godfathers of Punk. Formed in 1963, I'm pretty positive you HAVE heard one or two of their tracks through the years. Their discography is massive.

Do MORE KINKS! Apeman, Sunny Afternoon, they've got LOTS to go through

It was banned by the BBC until Ray Davis flew back from the US and changed "Coca Cola" to "Cherry Cola". It then got air play.

Love the Kinks! They are possibly the most underrated influential band of all time. They should be considered the most important and influential band to emerge in the 2nd half of the 20th century. Many have pointed to them and their 1963 hit track "You Really Got Me" as the origin of Rock Guitar. It was the first commercially popular track to feature a distorted guitar. It is hard to describe how revolutionary the track Dave Davies and his distorted guitar sound were mindblowing at the time. Just think if he never took that razor blade to that speaker cone and got that dirty sound, how different would the music world would be? It is easy nowadays to dismiss the importance of incorporating a distorted guitar in music, in particular in Rock/Metal and Punk music. Everyone has grown accustomed to hearing distorted guitars in music, one may find it hard to fathom how powerful that sound was to virgin ears. It becomes virtually impossible not to find The Kinks musical DNA present in nearly every Rock, Metal, and Punk band that followed. Although they were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this band still lives in relative obscurity primarily for being banned from the US market at the most critical time of the British Invasion. Many have pointed to the ban as a prime factor in keeping the Kinks from reaching the same prominence and stature as the other British Invasion groups like the Beatles, Rolling Stones, and The Who due to exposure to the US market. One must remember that the band consisted of 17 and 18-year-old working-class youths with a pair of brothers whose personalities were incompatible with each other. This would manifest into violence, and violence would occur on stage with each other. Needless to say, this would become an issue with anyone who was to manage them. I suspect this may have been a major factor in why their road manager dropped them mid-tour during their first US tour. This left the band scrambling to continue virtually unsupervised without knowledge of certain protocols. It was also rumored that Ray Davies may have punched out someone who he shouldn't have contributed to the ban. Nonetheless, the ban was lifted in the early seventies and they managed to survive and endure to the early nineties. Ray Davies is a lyrical genius who can capture and paint an image of a time and place with a sense of Irony and reflection that stirs an emotional response. He also incorporates sarcastic humor cleverly and originally that is unmatched. The Kinks definitely are a band that needs to be discovered and illuminated for the next generation to experience. I urge a deeper dive into this influential underrated band.

Lola was a bit sensational but they have much better tunes. Ray Davies the lead singer/writer was featured in the opening ceremonies when Olympics were in London. They were a big part of the British invasion in 60s.

The Kinks are legends! Check out “You Really Got Me” and “All The Day And All of The Night”

They have a great hard rockin' Christmas song, "Father Christmas". It still gets airplay on the classic rock stations in December.

The songs are much better without the visuals.

The Kinks were famously banned from touring in the U.S. for about 8 years, they came over in the 60’s as part of the British Invasion but, there was some kind of altercation between the band or their road crew and the production team on an American t.v. Show they were appearing on. The Union got involved I believe and called for them to banned. However many American artists such as Alice Cooper cite them as a big influence on their careers.

It's 'dear boy' in the lyrics not 'little boy' in the comic strip. I remember listening to this song in England in 1970 and when we were on a school trip in that year we kids, age 16 were singing this song so I find it hard to believe it was banned in England. I've just looked it up. This is what happened. The BBC found the song’s content objectionable, but not for reasons of gender and sexuality. The BBC objected to the song because the original version of it mentioned Coca-Cola. Since the BBC felt the original lyric could be viewed as advertising, The Kinks had to re-record the song with no mention of the famous soft drink. The re-recorded version of the song mentions generic cherry cola rather than Coca-Cola. The Kinks have loads of wonderful songs but they were banned from America during an attempted tour and so Americans weren't so aware of them. Also the lyrics of their songs often very much reflect life and thoughts about life in England. Maybe not so appealing to Americans. Listen to 'You Really Got Me' by them, a very influential song for its sound. Other great songs include 'Waterloo Sunset', Lazing on a Sunny Afternoon, 'Til the End of the Day', 'I'm Not Like Everybody Else' and 'Days'

You got it right. Davis had a great sense of humor, and he enjoyed playing games. I didn't know it was banned, but I knew they had to change the single lyrics to change Coca Cola to Cherry Cola, cause of brand name infringement. Try reading the storyline to the movie Percy. It's hysterical. The Opening track by the Kinks is called God's Children. It goes along with the storyline.

Lou Reed - Walk On The Wild Side🇨🇦🖖🏻

The Godfathers of Punk! “You Really Got Me” was their smash debut hit.

Simultaneously an Influential AND Underrated band. Their catalog is extensive....punk rock before that genre existed.

The wonderful Kinks are a national treasure here in the UK and especially London where they’re from. We were fucking blessed back then to be British,trust me I tell you the truth. NO ONE was having a better time than us.

Congratulations, you found The Kinks! A few more to try - "Apeman", "Sleepwalker", "Do It Again" and "Victoria". Can't go wrong with anything from them, thanks!

You need to react to Lou Reed " Walk on the wild side"

A great song! I was 7 yrs old when it came out, and although I didn't understand it I always loved the essence and passion in it. Lol, love it.

I love the Kinks! My mum's a huge Beatles fan & i asked her the other night if she thought the Kinks were better than the Beatles 😱 i had to run 😂

Great video and reaction again guys. I've always liked this band The Kinks. You could check out their original song "You really got me" as it's likely you have already heard the Van Halen cover of it at some stage. They have many other great songs but my favorite would probably be "Waterloo Sunset".

The Kinks were huge!

Gotta react to Come Dancing by the Kinks

The Kinks greatest band ever, I’m 17yo the greatest rock from long time ago , I wish I lived then , so cool !😎

When I was in army basic training, we used the Kinks song "All Day and All of the Night" as a marching cadence.

The Kinks have a ton of great songs, one of my favorite all- time bands.

Good song in its own right. They brought some raw rocking stuff in the mid sixties, developed later into more complex stuff with quirky British subjects. Really good band.

So many great Kinks song, You Really Got Me, Sunny Afternoon, Dedicated Follower of Fashion. You Really Got Me is really heavy for an early 60's track.

I guess when Ray Davies manager had to arm wrestle Lola for the last Bic razor In the morning, he knew it was high time to hit the road jack!! And never come back! no more, no more, no more, no more!!!

I'm just happy they got the twist, most who review this song don't get it or listen to the words. I've never seen the comic version either, it brought something new to it after hearing the song so many times.

I am convinced that Kinks guitarist Dave Davies (one of Eddie Van Halen's influences) was one of the first heavy metal guitar players before heavy metal was a thing.

Fun song!

Hello Corey, Phenom & Ollie, just as others have said this band has several great tunes. I thought I'd suggest another song to give a listen, if interested. "The Kinks - Come Dancing" (by the channel: The Kinks) --This song by the Kinks had an interesting charting history. When it was first released in the U.K. it failed to chart, however, in the U.S. surprisingly, it became a big hit. The track reached number #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 making it the bands highest charting single at the time. And its success was largely due to the promotional video directed by Julien Temple, and it received frequent airplay by MTV. The song is from their album called "State of Confusion" released in 1983. The song's lyrics are based on a real life tragic event. It was written by Ray Davies and was inspired by his memory of his older sister, Rene, who died of a heart attack while dancing at a dance hall. The lyrics tell the story from the perspective of an "East End barrow boy" whose sister went on dates at a local "Palais Dance Hall." peace out~

I love the Kinks. They were awesome live. I can't pick a song. They are so varied and accomplished song writers and storytellers. Check them out. Here is a song later in there career. It's a banger. "Liife on the Road." Off The Sleepwaker " album which has several great songs. 🎉

Great stuff brothers!!!these guys kick ass… I love your channel guys. Great work fellas!

It's been over 40 years ago but when I was reading about the song it actually happened to The Kinks manager

Great reaction as usual guys. Please do look at more, and keep in mind that they started in 1964. So many great bands to pioneer and expand rock in the 60's. These were definitely one of them.

If you love storytellers then you need to explore more of the kinks because they were amazing storytellers. Glad to see you exploring a little bit more of the British invasion! Check out low budget, celluloid heroes, and Superman preferably off of their one for the road live album. Great stories, enjoy!

Love the kinks,....1st concert I ever saw....they sang u really got me that van Halen did later

I rate these second to The Beatles for bands that started in the 60s. No two songs sound the same, brilliant but massively underrated for some reason.

One of the greatest songs ever recorded.

Come Dancing by The Kinks in 1982

The Kinks are loved by some in Britan more than The Beatles. Another great song by The Kinks is Come Dancing. I'm really enjoying you guys.

Good review!!!!

you really got me............... is there biggest hit

LATER COCA COLA WAS CHANGED TO CHERRY COLA, ALL THE DAY ALL THE NIGHT, DEAD END STREET, DEDICATED FOLLOWER IF FASHION, LOADS THAT ARE FORGOT NOW,ALSO BAND CALL SPENCER DAVIS AND. THE SMALL FACES, ALL BRILLIANT BACK THEN CHEERS 😊😊

Sunny Afternoon, You Really Got Me and Waterloo Sunset are three more classics by The Kinks, though they have many.

Lou Reed's Walk On The Wild Side is describing the same subject.

Sunny Afternoon… it’s a must.

The Kinks rabbit hole is a deep one ❤

Great review

*Check out the Kinks song from the 80s called COME DANCING.*

As others have said, the song was only banned initially by the BBC in the UK because of the Coca Cola reference as the BBC does not allow advertising, so Ray on tour in the US flew back to the UK and rerecorded that line to Chery Cola for the UK market both versions are on KZfaq. Some US and Australian radio stations either would refuse to play it or fade the song out before the last line Well, I'm not the world's most masculine man But I know what I am and I'm glad I'm a man And so is Lola

This is 50 years ahead of it's time! lol

I know what I am and I’m glad I’m a man and so’s Lola…..so what is she? Glad? Or a man? Fantastic word play

They made the song called , You Really Got Me . Which Van Halen remade . Both versions are 🔥!

I always remember Family Ties - Nick and Malory getting Married and Nick wants the wedding song to be Lola by the Kinks.

Great and (almost) always forgotten. Give them the credit they deserve! YEAH!

Always loved the Kinks

Love this song so fun !

Waterloo sunset is a must by the kinks

Listen to more of the Kinks. They were much better than the Beatles in 1964. Songs like, "You really got me" changed rock and roll over night. The Beatles were doing bubble gum music while the Kings were playing real rock and roll.

The Kinks were up there with The Beatles, Stones and The Who in the Sixties.Check out earlier stuff

The last lines of the song he says "I know what I am, I'm a man and so is Lola" 😘

I’m pretty sure one-hit wonders are not admitted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. You have to have a consistently outstanding track record.

(Wish I Could Fly Like)Superman is a good song Also Come Dancing. That one is their signature song.

Kinks songs to check out… Celluloid Heroes, You Really Got Me, Come Dancing, All Day and All of the Night, Sunny Afternoon.

The Kinks are one of those weird musical anomalies where they're making these big influential steps in pop culture but the guy in charge is closing the curtain on them before they get properly recognized. By the way, Lola makes a second appearance in the 1981 single track Destroyer off the album Give the People What They Want, a great song about paranoia and mental health issues. It not only refers to the Lola hit song but borrows the opening of their breakout You Really Got Me to make the whole thing ultra-meta. Too intelligent for their time.

"Well, I´m not the world´s most masculine man, but I know what I am and I´m glad I`m a man - and so´s Lola". Lola´s glad that he is - what´s wrong with that? Tricky lyrics!

The Adam's apple gives it away every time. You Really Got Me Now is a great song by them.

"Lola" was released just a year after Stonewall.

Back in the 60’s n 70’s, Lola would have been called a “G Boy”.

One of their songs from the Preservation - Act 2 lp of 1974 seems terribly relevant again - "Shepherds Of The Nation".

I was in Junior High when this song came out and it played all over the place on radio. We loved the song, because it's a great song and it tells a good story. Just FYI, I don't think it inspired anyone to become something that were not born to be, lol. These days, I'm sure it would be banned everywhere a young, innocent ear might hear it. 😂

And remember, he also said he just left home a week before and never, ever kissed a woman before.

If you like a band with a sense of humour look no further than the Kinks, sit back and enjoy.

Another good story telling song 🎵 from the Kinks you guys will love is 'Come Dancing '

My guy who said the song didn’t really say whether Lola was a man or not clearly wasn’t listening to the lyrics 😂

LOVE the comic book effects! Trans LOVE!❤

They did come out and say it at the very end, they just didn't include those lyrics on the screen. "I'm not the world's most masculine man, but I know what I am, and I'm glad I'm a man and so was Lola.

"Do they have any other songs?" How much time do you have to go down this rabbit hole? I'm not going to give you a hard time. I have been listening to The Kinks from back in the sixties. This is probably my favorite song by them, I loved it from the first time I heard it. Followed closely by, Come Dancing. Of course I am going to suggest You Really Got Me like a bunch of people will. By the way, I believe the name refers to being a KInk in armor or something like that.

Hey, lotta stuff happened "Innocently" in the 60s and 70s. Don't be jealous! lol

Dig this song🎵

"The more things change, the more they are the same." ~Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr 1849

It actually does matter, it matters a lot.

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The end says I'm glad I'm a .man and so is Lola