Ray Davies dedicates "Waterloo Sunset" and "Days" to Pete Quaife at Glastonbury 2010

[@bigtone1348]

Ray is a national treasure. My childhood would have been poorer without his beautiful songs.

[@pts5217]

bigtone1348 So unbelievably underrated.

[@konstantinroser4245]

Always giving me shivers down my back🍀😍

[@n13roy]

Same here mate. Some amazing songs with beautiful words, which we could all relate to at the time. Just Fantastic to hear them again, especially Waterloo Sunset, and Days....

[@vincenzo6162]

Bless you my friend~ Your words got to me. You make the eWorld a better place 😁

[@randyjackson2128]

Mine as well

[@nigelbranchett7718]

This is the story of the 60's Heaven time for us that lived it, never again will it happen!

[@eddie1330]

@nigelbranchett7718. You're so right I'm 76 it was a time that sadly will never be repeated. I'm so angry at our so called leaders have done to, not just our country be the world

[@tomzeeh6618]

I love how emotional Ray is at the start of Days. Two great songs. Nothing wrong with a little sentimentality in my book.

[@spacelemur7955]

I am not even British, yet Ray Davies' music has always moved me deeply. He is a people's poet.

[@lastrada52]

Some artists just transcend rock music and become so uniquely legendary through their material. No laser beams, no smoke machines, no dancers. Ray Davies (and The Kinks) were these artists. This is a festival audience and they know the lyrics to his songs. Some not yet born when they were hits. Absolutely stunning. Ray never fails to send chills down my spine. Bless you Ray Davies.

[@chumbawumba4926]

John LaStrada I just love this band and this song

[@jezza1953]

yep me too bring me to teers

[@michaelbellafaire821]

John LaStrada

[@dellafentov1437]

Arise Sir Ray. A true English poet.....

[@reuireuiop0]

Absolutely. Tho" I have no doubts that had Kinks been part of the first of second wave Britpop (ie Blur or Franz Ferdinand) they would've donned all the confetti required, and fitted in perfectly (Just try, mention one Kinks song that does not befit the Britpop Saga. . .)

[@nancymattice2886]

I thank God that I have been on this planet at the same time in history as Ray Davies.

[@bluesfan582]

I agree. What I want to know is why he hasn't been knighted.

[@meyerdude]

and David Bowie!

[@lotharluder2743]

I don' t beleave in God. But I thank him too.

[@williammartindale3308]

So true

[@MsSmitty9]

Well Put. Me Too. 🙏

[@SorgFamily]

Waterloo Sunset almost always moves me close to tears, this version finally drove me all the way.

[@TheLordMilton]

However, not far enough.

[@zethraelofteldrassil3149]

"Days" does that to me

[@scottschultz4024]

It looked like Ray was ready to cheer up. He looks really emotional in the beginning of the song. But he's been emotional with every song throughout his career

[@raymondpiper8294]

How very English and only 6 years ago , i wonder what our new Marxist overlords would say now .

[@battybibliophile-Clare]

@@zethraelofteldrassil3149 me too.

[@guidohullebroeck6533]

Ray Davies is an icon of the 60's . A great poet and composer

[@spookedhorse]

1967: This song is great! 2022: THIS SONG IS LEGENDARY!

[@winterlandboy]

What blew me away was that he 's singing and playing in the same key that he did it with the Kinks 40 whatever years ago.

[@kristlepickles]

No he isn't.

[@DejaVu2U2]

Didnt know that! Thanks!

[@Blueridge39]

In October last year my wife of 50 years marriage passed away and Days was,played at the Cremation service. This performance of the fantastic song was magic and brought back memories and tears to my eyes.

[@5deheld]

Sorry for your loss, can imagine that "Days" offered you some solace...

[@dgrichmondbc]

Ray Davies should be England's poet laureate.

[@ozziekinks]

dgrichmondbc Appreciate the sentiment but Ray Davies IS England's poet laureate

[@reuireuiop0]

If Bob Dylan can have a Nobel prize ...

[@georgecrumb9099]

No one better. No one.

[@smartins2110]

Possibly one of the best songs ever written. And as for days it’s going to be played at my funeral.

[@randalclarke5487]

At the very moment he choked up at the beginning of Days, all the glory and awesomeness of the Kinks hit home right THEN and there. So moving and poignant

[@beepbopmeepmeep]

Beautifully said. I choke up when he does every single time.

[@randalclarke5487]

​@@beepbopmeepmeepsame 😊

[@davidwilkins4752]

I was born in Waterloo (1955), I've seen more than one sunset, Ray's words are forever in my soul - thanks Ray

[@Reddog5546]

That 2:51, "So am I", interjection makes me cry everytime I hear this.

[@Goonerette89]

RIP Pete Quaife, true Kinks fans will always remember you and thank you as you co-founded one of the greatest and most influential British groups in our history, and your bass playing was so underrated. Ray, you really are something else - truly one of our greatest songwriters ever.

[@OldGuysStillRockTV]

Sir Ray Davies. Has a nice ring to it. Most songwriters would be lucky to write three or four classic songs during their career. Ray must have written at least 50. Many of the B sides of The Kinks songs are stunning and still sound fresh more than 50 years after they were written. God Bless Ray Davies and The Kinks. They make me proud to be British. Pete Quaife R.I.P. A superb musician. Just listen to the riffs he played.

[@rubygreta1]

Old Guys Still Rock I'm Not Like Anybody Else - B side to Sunny Afternoon.

[@reddeviljp]

+Old Guys Still Rock Ray is a Labour man and has refused two honours so far. Make him the Poet Laureate because he always has been. Alongside Bowie, Lennon and McCarthy he has been England's greatest lyricist, imo.

[@johnnybsteelriff]

Tis a pity Harold Eugene Clark from The Byrds couldn't get a knighthood...American counterpoint to Ray in so many ways...

[@pitchfork804]

Just incredible with the choir!

[@jamesswain1586]

Still one of the most beautiful songs ever written and recorded.

[@billcookerly7529]

A treasure in America too for those of us lucky enough to be in the know. High School in the early 70s would not have been the same. We love you across the pond!!

[@garysladek9110]

Uptown theater summer 1979 incredible show.

[@finlaycordiner3492]

WOW! Ray Davies still has the beautiful voice from the 60s co spidering his age in 2010, he has done well, well done Ray Davies. You deserved your knighthood

[@eartant]

Very touching tribute to Pete. The original Kinks lineup was damn close to being as good as the Beatles in my opinion.

[@3.14ULSAR]

Also The Beatles had much better sound engineering. Compare the sound of their 1967 albums. Or even 1965. It’s really sad, because the Kinks music itself is brilliant.

[@rchancock]

May God bless the younger generations that they may have musicians and writers as we did

[@thomasgonzalez5488]

It breaks my heart when Ray start to sing Days... :(

[@highmyope-ps2by]

That was the best line up: the Davies brothers, Pete Quaife and Mick Avory.

[@harveycan5820]

Yep, it takes a whole chorale here to match the backing vocals those boys put down in the 60s.

[@ronaldyardley8965]

The Cast off Kinks ( not a tribute) Played At Our local Reagal In Somerset And We All Loved It But Unfortunately Mick Avory Now 80 Was Unable To Attend, The Zombies Drummer However Did A Great Job..

[@anilkapahi8788]

Amazing how after all these years the voice has held up better then many others. And the songs. They will last.

[@rpullman]

Indeed. And in 2010 he could go for a couple of hours. I saw him in a small theater in Chicago in March of 2010. He did a long acoustic set solo, with a lot of audience participation. Then he brought out a band and went through all the Kinks hits, and did Lola for an encore. I was hoarse for 2 days from the sing along.

[@jrcoyle]

Robert Pullman Same here, but at the Vic Theater here in Chicago in April 2006. It was magical. Met him after when he came out to the stage after the show and met fans. He was absolutely lovely.

[@steverossiter6077]

Ray and the Kinks so underrated just brilliant.

[@stevefowler3398]

Yet another VVANQUER using the word under-rated. As if THEY know more than the rest of us. Just look at the audience ya dikk-head.

[@canarsie56]

Greatest underated songwriter ever

[@southerner4566]

Do you really think he's under rated ?, Most people rate Ray as one of the greatest song writers that ever lived.

[@WELLRESPECTEDAPE]

@@southerner4566 I agree, my English professor said the same in 1968 after Days came out .

[@danielspinella9046]

Saw the Kinks opening for the Who at the Kinetic Playground in Chicago, 1969 I think. Marvelous show, and when the Who came out, they dedicated their set to the KInks. Two great, great bands.

[@petekostakis8339]

I was there. How's that for a double bill?

[@WELLRESPECTEDAPE]

Wow, just mind blowing....

[@RELopez-mk4ic]

A World treasure Ray Davies is!

[@paulturner1990]

this gentleman goes so far beyond what you see in front of you it's unreal. A legend to British music.

[@rohanroll]

What a fucking legend. What incredible songs... He may be singing them on Mars in 200 years and yet wouldn't lose none of the freshness and the wonder... 👏👏👏👏

[@lucyfoster4082]

Everybody strains their eyes to see, but I see you and you see me, now ain’t that wonder…

[@rickburnette4331]

Ray Davies is absolutely the nicest guys and one of the smartest singer/songwriter/musician/producer in the business and one of my favorites for sure...

[@kylechase834]

wasnt very nice to his brother...

[@setphaserstostun4626]

Kyle Chase true, especially when birthday cake is involved

[@pauljackson2473]

Even though I’m a big fan. He really isn’t known to be a nice guy. Read Dave’s book “Kink”. I’m sure he’s mellowed with age though.

[@aplaceinfrance9279]

He's not a nice guy. Unsympathetic. Lot of bands witnessed about his behaviour during concerts tours. Big Respect for his writing, however.

[@TTraveller3]

Brilliant Song! Will be played in 1,000 years!!!! Kinks were a very special band! Thanks for the memories!

[@blakebard]

A true artist.

[@frankmccallum3494]

Waterloo sunset imo is the best song ever written

[@robbieclark7828]

Frank Mccallum Probably the perfect song

[@demazzelaar8018]

Ok ....but why is it the best song ever witten? I am Kinks fan and a Beatles fan but stop saying this is best or that is best without saying why...

[@luismarioguerrerosanchez4747]

+de mazzelaar ! "Opinions" dude.

[@badlarrygibb4529]

@@demazzelaar8018 he did include the "imo" so it is a perfectly valid statement. I happen to agree. At least i cant think of anything i enjoy listening to more off the top of my head.

[@ohno2163]

i love it but its not even the best song by the kinks imo

[@ruudvanmontfoort4485]

"every day i look to the world from my window". surely one of the best lines ever !!!

[@mikeh5168]

One of the greatest ever ..the kinks are as great as anyone...songs go through you....real genius...literary he is.

[@heutsz73]

i am from holland ,born in 1953 .i am a fan since 1963 .this is a great way of respect for pete

[@francesedwards9854]

Sir Ray Rocks!!!!

[@fasteddie9867]

was he knighted? I did not know.

[@paulmunt6258]

The English equivalent of Dylan. His and The Kinks' back catalogue is/are quite outstanding. Captured the real spirit of being in London in the 1960's. A remarkable songwriter whose songs still sound so fresh and interesting. Thanks Ray 😋

[@binniemod]

Couldn't have put it any better myself.

[@Simon_PieMan]

Hope the youngsters in the audience realised they were watching and listening to a genius.

[@lmschultz2445]

Gorgeous Ray. Simply Gorgeous.

[@mauricepitman]

brought tears to my eyes ...they were my favourite band of the 60's ...God bless Peter Quaife

[@cogidubnus1953]

THE man really ought to be honoured...the guy was certainly the backdrop to my life in it's formative years...his really clever lyrics strongly contributed to the feel of the 60s/70s...and in hindsight his influence has been greatly underestimated.... Ray, if you read this...thank you for the days...

[@TammeBergsma]

Very emotional, a real hommage to the peacekeeper of the Kinks.

[@malcolmlyndsell5009]

how amazing he is . this song brings a wave of memories and reminds me of my roots in London hackney

[@keithmcdonald6088]

how can you not smile

[@PDN11141]

Always a pleasure to hear Ray Davies songs.

[@SteveBagnall-gh1fu]

Still sends a tingle up my spine hearing this tribute to a good friend.

[@VistavisionMike]

God save The Kinks. I cannot tell you what their music has meant to me in my lifetime.

[@MickBokulich-gg1ro]

Same here. 😁

[@garyrawlinson1647]

Very moving and to see all those young people singing along pure performance.

[@jonesmike53]

There's a billion great songs on KZbin. This is one of the greatest of the great. Songs to treasure all the days of our lives. Timeless. Perfect.

[@Katsem]

Ray is a charming, charismatic performer. saw him at mountain winery in saratoga, california a few weeks ago. still can rock out, too.

[@whgeertman]

Millions of people swarming like fly's round RAY DAVIES !! because he's the best !!!

[@roelsiebrand7181]

Tears in my eyes.. everytime.

[@keizerjoo]

A great artist. I love the Kinks since 1965. I was born in 1955.The way Ray Davies remembers Peter is beyond believe.

[@edinburghborn]

The Kinks are my favourite band of all time. RIP Peter Quaife. You are a legend and will never be forgotten.

[@Sunflowers1591]

Still going - and still packing them in.

[@zenarcher_awats]

Beyond beautiful. God bless The Kinks and Ray and Dave Davies a gift to the world

[@Morrighina3]

RIP Beautiful Pete! This is a beautiful tribute....

[@williamsultan3420]

Long live the Kinks!Thanks for giving the people what they want for over 50 years!

[@chris7brook]

2023 greatest songwriter walking the Earth

[@MickBokulich-gg1ro]

That’s a fact.

[@alanollier9683]

Waterloo Sunset always makes Me smile and Days was played at My Sister in Law's funeral, it really does mean a lot to Me, and also meant a lot to My Brother who passed earlier this year.and dedicated this to his Wife, Thank's Ray.

[@franceleeparis37]

Pure magic, memories, magnificent... it reminds me of my school days...

[@dominiclanza7131]

The kinks and the doors way way ahead of their time and will last way way long in the future

[@patriciastewart2239]

Thank you for saving my life so many times. Beginning in my childhood. I love you so much

[@christianbeddoe9162]

Absolutely beautiful no other words needed

[@sirandrelefaedelinoge]

The choir is a lovely touch

[@volkerke5315]

Great Britain, you have such great musicians ! Greetings from Germany

[@tremoloreverb]

I love the man. He touched my life. I thank the universe for Ray Davies.

[@apogee1mars]

Stunningly beautiful..How lucky I am to have experienced life at a level where I could appreciate this artful genius...

[@johnjones9750]

kinks albums are brilliant. keep rocking xx

[@MrRhmccabe]

Thanks Ray and God Bless you.

[@hilaryfletcher725]

OMG...I LOVE the Kinks

[@712rocketman]

Anyone else cry when Ray tears up at 4:08? I was already a huge Ray Davies and The Kinks fan as a young teen in the early 70s when not many of my friends were listening to him/them. And I was glad of that, because the music felt more personal for me. I was glad that no huge tidal wave of popularity was taking The Kinks away from me. I didn't have to share them with people who just hopped on board the next "popular-to-like-so-an-so" train. When Ray wrote "Misfits" he wrote it for me. And for all of you here commenting on this page, my fellow Misfits. I remember purchasing the Kinks Kronicles double album at my town's record store. I was about 13 years old at the time and the girl behind the counter (an older 18-sh year-old girl with a dirty girl look and a sweater full of goodies and whom I was secretly madly in love with) made sort of an odd face when I handed her the album. She looked at it, flipped it over a few times, then just looked at me and said, "You know this is a double album, right?" I guess she thought a little squirt like me didn't know what I was buying and didn't have the money for it. Lol! I opened it up the moment I got home, listened to it a thousand times on my record player while reading the print right off the liner notes! I got to see The Kinks on several occasions, once at a smaller venue in Upstate NY in 1981 and had the honor of shaking Ray's hand from the general admission first row that I had managed to move up to. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Mr. Davies. And no, Ray, you're "not like everybody else". God Save The Kinks!!

[@5deheld]

Wonderful story, thank you.

[@naello]

Ray actually learned about Pete's death whilst on stage at Glastonbury, only minutes before this. He says it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpPKe4KVj66VgcU

[@drewangolf]

Literally brings tears to my eyes. Ray is the greatest songsmith from the sixties, which decade will NEVER be beaten.

[@grahamboffey457]

A songwriting genius.

[@jhvuvghvftdvgjgjhfgrdb78b83]

Rest In Peace Pete. You will be always with us in these songs.

[@rodolfoluna8728]

No one like Sir Ray Davies...he made my teenage years Full of happiness on music issues even 4 decades after He keep being my favorite.

[@stephrichards8701]

Great song writer, one of the very best. Brilliant.

[@ricsandblom5541]

Not one Kinks song sounds dated

[@scottschultz4024]

Gallon of gas sounds a little dated, but still a great song I listen to it to try to work out

[@haydonroberts7883]

A real gentleman ! q song Sir Ray, whom I had the great pleasure meeting in Llandudno after their concert at the Palladium, now a Weatherspoons

[@StratBurst92]

One of the most beautiful songs ever!

[@barrysmith7710]

A LOT of poseurs in the crowd there, you can sense the 'energy cloud' above their heads

[@robertporte8762]

Best British songwriter ever. So much heart.

[@MickBokulich-gg1ro]

Take British out of your sentence. 😁

[@robertporte8762]

Best British Rock Band and Best British Songwriter.

[@desallen2174]

Two songs written 40 odd years before this performance. Yet the Glastonbury faithful know the words. What a great tribute to a wonderful songwriter and an awesome band. Still love the Kinks.

[@howardstephens5003]

Amazing versitility in the melodies. The same songs sound as great in a headbanging rock genre or with a cathedral choir backing.

[@harrisonhardcastle3045]

Simply Superb ! Brilliance at it's finest the Kinks

[@andreaprodan5616]

Good God! THAT was an emotional explosion. As a Scottish/Italian I am SO happy to see someone freeing the English from their emotional shackles. These two songs are pure magic....and did JUST that!!!

[@brendadrumm9708]

God bless xx

[@comic4relief]

You're something else, Raymond. I get sentimental over this and I'm not even English. I play bass and PQ has grown on me over the years. I've learned from him--and from JD of course. Just Kinks in general. Good bass. Rock on, man!

[@alistairholt-thomas5885]

The genius that is Ray Davies. Now go and see Sunny Afternoon in the West End in London- brilliant.

[@thurstons]

Best version of Days I've ever heard - truly EPIC performance.

[@williammartindale3308]

God bless the Kinks. So under rated

[@thurstons]

Can't put into words how great this performance is. Living legend Ray Davies

[@ManchesterBlackSheep]

What a songwriter Ray is. Just look at the catalogue of his songs that have been covered by other artists. These renditions of two of his beautiful songs moved me to tears.

[@carlosmartinezmolina5580]

I will ever love this music. Magic tunes. Thanks so much Ray

[@23theseeker50]

The great and genius of Ray Davies one of the greatest song writers of all time THE KINKS music is everlasting great, great band R.I.P. PETE QUAIFE AND THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING WONDERFUL SONGS GREAT MUSIC.

[@petermullins4684]

Only came across "I'm not like everybody else" the other day. The legend of The Kinks grows. This man is a genius.