I love the sarcasm of the line "I love to live so pleasantly" because it's anything but pleasant. That's the genius of Ray Davies songwriting skills.
@twenty3enigma Жыл бұрын
British tax rates at the time were punishingly high for the upper classes -- leading many UK artists to move to the U.S. until later on, after the tax laws had changed.
@StereOasis93 Жыл бұрын
When he (ray Davies) was playing this with Kelly Jones (stereophonics) he turned to Kelly and said "what are the chords again" I love that. It's like when Dylan said he doesn't know how to write them songs anymore. It's like they're taken over by some supernatural phenomenon . The music just channels through them. Amazing
@DerekDerekDerekDerekDerekDerek Жыл бұрын
@@twenty3enigma oh no taxing rich people haha
@usernameonutube Жыл бұрын
That really so the genius of Ray Davies. It’s cynical and tongue in cheek but all with humor and a real message or conclusion. outstanding and unique
@barblessable Жыл бұрын
Rays song WELL RESPECTED MAN ,I always think of this song as a sequel to it, both are satirical takes on the "upper crust" .
@Lemons66 Жыл бұрын
The Kinks have a wonderful, diverse library of songs. Very versatile in many styles. Always good.
@armandrioux3660 Жыл бұрын
And a strong sense of humour!!!
@hoboroadie4623 Жыл бұрын
Ape Man
@surlechapeau Жыл бұрын
Jay & Amber, their "All Day And All Of The Night" and "Destroyer!!! They were the seeds of punk rock and metal rock!! edit- They, meaning the Kinks.
@joelbusald6416 Жыл бұрын
As well as "Well Respected Man"
@samuelgates5935 Жыл бұрын
The seed of punk is A Band Called Death.... KZbin the Documentary.
@MarkCucchiara Жыл бұрын
Destroyer came out in 1981 and Punk was already a popular genre. The Sex Pistols, The Stooges, MC5, etc had already released albums by 1981. Not a good example for using for the seeds if punk
@J-Loe Жыл бұрын
“Till the End of the Day” “You Really Got Me”
@danadnauseam Жыл бұрын
Destroyer wasn't until 1981, so I don't think it counts as a seed.
@buya36715 ай бұрын
One of the greatest bands of all time, Great musicians, writers, singers, and incredibly innovative. Thanks you for playing this song.
@jeffphillips9588 Жыл бұрын
Come Dancing - Kinks. Guys, you’d love this total fun dancing banger from 83’. This was also a Huge hit in America! Love to see you react to it! Thanks!
@mr.s6072 Жыл бұрын
Agree!
@murrayspiffy2815 Жыл бұрын
It's hard to see in 2023 - but the Kinks were cutting edge in 1960's. They laid a lot of meaning - between the lines of the song.
@easyrolling Жыл бұрын
Mid 60's Kinks and you still can't go wrong... They changed with the decades but Davies lyrics always hit home.. add great and catchy melodies , you got a legend.. Nice review
@roypartible9759 Жыл бұрын
I remember when the Kinks had their huge comeback in the 80's starting with "Come Dancing." Though "Do It Again" has more repeatability for me. It's just such a cool song and puts you in a hype mood.
@TheJm129 Жыл бұрын
"Do it again" is very underrated. The lyrics are excellent, not to mention everything else.
@LiberalsArePoop Жыл бұрын
I love "Superman, Superman, I wish I could fly like Superman..."
@trevorwalsh9205 Жыл бұрын
I loved Destroyer
@JH-rt4fx Жыл бұрын
"Lola" was waaay ahead of it's time. Great song.
@susieq9801 Жыл бұрын
"Come Dancing" is my favorite. It makes me think of an amusement park near me, Crystal Beach, over 100 years old that is sadly now gone and replaced by a gated community but the "big bands" did come to play there.
@marshman96 Жыл бұрын
Ray Davies is a lyrical genius. Pick any song and it's good.
@joannevincent2035 Жыл бұрын
The Kinks were dedicated social commentators - they had many socially relevant hit songs. Try "Dedicated Follower of Fashion" or "A Well Respected Man". There were other great social commentators in U.K. history...Gilbert and Sullivan wrote the comic opera musical "The Mikado" - you must hear "I've Got a Little List".
@rebeccasimantov5476 Жыл бұрын
What about "Apeman"... issues mentioned are still relevant today!
@GeoffCB Жыл бұрын
"I'm sure they won't be missed..." Yes, G&S's social commentary...
@RobertSmith-iw2kb Жыл бұрын
In the 60's in england the government used to take quite a bit of a percentage of your pay.listen to the beatles song tax man.
@Modes9Ай бұрын
Dedicated Follower of Fashion is hilarious.
@andymageen5308 Жыл бұрын
Of all of the British Invasion bands The Kinks remained the most British in their sounds. ✌️
@donaldb1 Жыл бұрын
Yes, singing in their own accent was unusual for British bands in those days.
@dannelson4209 Жыл бұрын
Out of all the great artists The Kinks always sing about the realities of life they are just true blue about life and it's many many situations. This song is just Classic at it's best.
@chazblitz Жыл бұрын
One of the original British Invasion bands , kicked out of the US for 4 years in the 60's. Became arena rock giants from late 70's til mid 80's. Huge influence on all those that followed.
@bluetopguitar1104 Жыл бұрын
Always unique. Ray is a brilliant songwriter. I met his brother Dave when he did a solo tour. A really nice guy who took his time to talk to us after the show. Waterloo sunset...check that out
@keithroberts4952 Жыл бұрын
The kinks were quite a versatile band. Each English band had their own distinctive style and feel.
@Mr-SRG Жыл бұрын
"Give the People What They Want" should be your next Kinks song! Hard rocking quirky banger whose meaning fits into today's societal problems perfectly.
@jimgeorge9476 Жыл бұрын
It is amazing how many of their songs stay relevant or become relevant to todays issues. The entire Low Budget album could be speaking of the year we just had.
@Mr-SRG Жыл бұрын
@@jimgeorge9476 So true!
@marybaillie8907 Жыл бұрын
This song was released in 1966 and made it to Number 1 for 2 weeks. Like the Beatle's song "Taxman", this was written to protest a progressive tax by the British government under Prime Minister Harold Wilson. Dedicated Follower of Fashion, another great song. The Kinks, just a fabulous Band. Great reaction. Buckets of Maple Syrup love from Canada ❤️❤️ 🇨🇦 🇨🇦
@janster3000 Жыл бұрын
I was also thinking of "Taxman" to recommend. I love the Revolver album.
@flamencoprof Жыл бұрын
I understood it as a teenager at the time as a bit of a sarcastic take on the Aristocratic Rich people's attitude to the tax. However, I later learned artists like The Rolling Stones moved out of the country to avoid the tax, which was like 93% if you were earning over a Mill per annum. That explains the Beatles' more direct criticism.
@quentinrussell584 Жыл бұрын
The song is ironic... although the super rich were being squeezed by the Labour government's tax hike, you can't feel much sympathy for the protagonist lazing in his stately home, living a dissolute life of luxury and being cruel to their girlfriend... Davis' sympathises were definitely with the working class.
@celt67 Жыл бұрын
@@flamencoprof The Rolling Stones had their electricity cut off from their Chateau in France because they couldnt pay the bills. This was in 1968, so well into their career. These guys didnt start earning big till well into the 70s.
@donaldb1 Жыл бұрын
I find it very hard to believe this was written as a tax protest. If it had been Davies would surely have made made the main character less of an unlikeable sod. Millionnaires moaning about tax is among the less edifying parts of rock'n'roll history, but I'm pretty sure that's what not Davies doing here.
@sophistichistory4645 Жыл бұрын
This song is emulating 1920s instrumental styling and crooning along the lines of Al Jolson. The descending minor bass line is rather common, with "Stray Cat Strut" by the Stray Cats putting it front and center.
@canonfodder2068 Жыл бұрын
Good call on the bass line!!
@michelepaccione8806 Жыл бұрын
"Stray Cat Strut" sounds very much like "Catswalk/"Cat Call," a McCartney Beatles-era instrumental.
@danielb2993 Жыл бұрын
"Rock and Roll Fantasy" and "Celluloid Heroes" are great tunes that tell a great story. Love your reactions. Cheers!
@greg2976 Жыл бұрын
The live version of "Celluloid Heroes" is one of my favorite guitar jam songs! Kinks had so many great songs!
@theperfectmotorcycleistwom9921 Жыл бұрын
Celluloid Heroes - awesome song. Live version is spectacular. (One for the Road album)
@timothylyons7704 Жыл бұрын
Celluloid Heroes Live is my favorite! Truly awesome!
@tcarnold6425 Жыл бұрын
Ray Davies is one of the great English wordsmiths. Even his more recent solo albums offer so much to listen/think about
@sage6336 Жыл бұрын
Dave Davis wrote the songs
@tcarnold6425 Жыл бұрын
@@sage6336 I respectfully have to disagree. Dave wrote some pretty spectacular guitar riffs but 95% of the words to Kinks songs were from Ray. This is very well documented.
@leovirgo4538 Жыл бұрын
AAAHHHH, the Kinks. I have seen them live three times, and every single time, Ray and Dave have gotten into a fight and one of them has walked off the stage (Dave twice, and Ray once). And I would gladly pay to see it again -- but not for the fighting. I adore their music; they were an enormous influence on SO many bands of the 70's, 80's, and 90's. Just look at how many bands have covered their material. More!
@sourisvoleur4854 Жыл бұрын
Probably my favorite Kinks song. The honky-tonk piano adds such an interesting dimension!
@doccthomas9842 Жыл бұрын
Arguably the first band to do punk rock...could do it all...legendary...
@DandyLion662a Жыл бұрын
Another Kinks song released shortly after Sunny Afternoon is Dead End Street. Similar musical style and sound (though very different melody) and it was unique in its era for dealing with the daily life of the very poor, or underclass. Underrated then and now I think because its subject was more serious than was typical of pop & rock music.
@J-Loe Жыл бұрын
Yes plus a really cool video which is pretty rare from this era, m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2G6gXZjg5iIj6c
@chelsea747 Жыл бұрын
THIS ^^^
@sharonsnail2954 Жыл бұрын
THIS ^^^^
@danadnauseam Жыл бұрын
Ray Davies wrote several songs satirically commenting on British upper middle class life and his own status as the suddenly successful star. Another one to listen to is Well Respected Man.
@bertal.rahmey4574 ай бұрын
Right...I just finally Got that idea! Never listened close to the lyrics before! Always liked the Band!
@bloppysloppy2283 Жыл бұрын
Yes Amber The Kinks were an influence on The Doors. They were one of Jim Morrison's favorite artists. Both Jim Morrison and Ray Davies are very literary. The Doors hit "Hello I Love You" is inspired by The Kinks "All Day And All Of The Night".
@billythedog-309 Жыл бұрын
'lnspired by' - that's a nice euphemism.
@lesart3446Ай бұрын
the Doors lost the court case...
@holygrayl2669 Жыл бұрын
My first recollection of the Kinks here in Australia was their controversial hit song "Lola". Many radio stations banned it at the time. A MUST listen.
@sylvia9344 Жыл бұрын
Yes!!! Please do Lola!
@tcarnold6425 Жыл бұрын
Yes! Story with a brilliant twist!
@papabearlives9995 Жыл бұрын
Definitely react to Lola
@robertburke5354 Жыл бұрын
I don't remember Lola being banned in Australia, but I do remember the lyric "Coca Cola" being changed to "cherry cola" (for legal reasons).
@pattyduke3079 Жыл бұрын
Please! React to Lola.
@combabus Жыл бұрын
The Kinks had hits 3 decades in a row. My favorite is "Destroyer" because it is a Grunge style song that came out a decade before Grunge began. FYI, the Kinks have a record called "Give the people what they want". 😀
@alabhaois9 ай бұрын
One of my favourite Kinks’ songs!!! Among so many 😎👍😎👍😎👍
@arizrich Жыл бұрын
I always interpreted this as a rich guy complaining about his taxes while living a life of luxury, but isn't it nice to live that life enjoying a sunny afternoon. But that's the greta thing about music, it can mean whatever the listener hears. Peace and Happy New Year! (Tedeschi-Trucks: I Pity the Fool, live at The Orpheum, to end or start a year would be awesome!)
@gkiferonhs Жыл бұрын
Yea!! The Kinks are a great avenue to explore!! All the Day and All of the Night is another good song of theirs.
@Hartlor_Tayley Жыл бұрын
Many fantastic songs. Do more Kinks please. Great reaction thanks
@seanswinton6242 Жыл бұрын
Great Kinks track! Review "Lola", "Come Dancing" if not done already. Another British band you guys should react to are "The Housemartins". "Caravan Of Love" an acapella classic.
@suemontague3151 Жыл бұрын
Yeah Lola is an absolute 💯 classic of The Kinks
@elizabethfranco1284 Жыл бұрын
Please do Come Dancing from 1983. The song is a tribute to Ray and Dave Davies sister Renee ,who on the night of Ray’s 13th birthday died of a heart attack while out dancing with friends due to a weakened heart from an earlier childhood illness. This was after she gave him his first guitar.
@bradsullivan2495 Жыл бұрын
Two songs that were released nearly two decades apart: "A Well Respected Man" from the 60s and "Come Dancing" from the 80s.
@dragon-shepherd Жыл бұрын
These guys were part of the Invasion Part 2. They gave us LOTS of great music. I just have to say that the Human brain never ceases to blow me away... You Two review a song i haven't heard in decades, and I automatically know the next line as the song plays. We are amazing creatures. Happy Holidays and be nice to each other - Positive Mental Attitude is infectious. 🎹🎹🎹 🎸🎸
@ptournas Жыл бұрын
All true except they were part of the first British Invasion. "You Really Got Me" hit the U.S. top ten in 1964 and they toured America in 1965. Along with The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who and many others who compromised "the first British Invasion". What is commonly considered part two, or "the Second British Invasion" was the arrival of the British bands like Iron Maiden, Duran Duran, Culture Club, Billy Idol, and others in the mid 1980's.
@dragon-shepherd Жыл бұрын
@@ptournas I stand corrected... a lot of the memories from the late 60s and early 70s are a bit, shall we say, fuzzy.
@ptournas Жыл бұрын
@@dragon-shepherd I know the feeling. I was telling my younger brother about watching The Velvet Underground at the Boston Tea Party back in the 60s recently. He stopped me and said "I know, you brought me with you!". I was like "Oh, I did?" 😀
@laurabryfogle7516 Жыл бұрын
Yay!!! More Kinks! Ok love them so much!! I have their Greatest Hits album! They are INCREDIBLE!!!❤️🥰👏👏
@KayeWhye Жыл бұрын
Lola, and Celluloid Heroes. In my opinion, the two best 2 Kinks tunes ever... Celluloid Heroes is about all the old Hollywood stars, while Lola takes you on a fun little romp.
@827dusty Жыл бұрын
One of their first songs from way back in the mid 60s. It's a quirky, but cool song, that has some funny lyrics. The Kinks are longtime favorites.
@MidwestRevue Жыл бұрын
No band has a more diverse sound than The KinKs.
@schaefo2 Жыл бұрын
Part of the reason this sounds so different from Father Christmas, was that Sunny Afternoon was recorded 11 years earlier in 1966. By 1977, both the kinks and rock music had changed a lot, the Beatles had broken up 7 yrs previously for a time reference
@JayCross Жыл бұрын
Celluloid Heroes is a great song of theirs. "Sunny Afternoon" is a fun song that I used to sing to help my kids fall asleep.
@randsimon13133 ай бұрын
The Kinks were something special, unique look, sound and most of all, ATTITUDE. Classic rock indeed.
@christianmattison6096 Жыл бұрын
I remember when this song came out I was shocked to discover it wasn't by the Beatles. Great song!
@justmoose6534 Жыл бұрын
British Taxes in the 60s on entertainers was a huge percentage. That's what this is referring to that all the money was going toward taxes. The Beatles did a song "Taxman" about the same subject.
@terryallen345 Жыл бұрын
Love them and the Stones. Music is great and when you are younger that makes you like it. As you get older the lyrics make you go "wow" and you come to appreciate and respect it.
@gkiferonhs Жыл бұрын
Amber, great observation!! I'm 68 and never thought of the Kinks being the Doors before the doors, but as soon as you said it, it just resonated with me! Great insight.
@willraresheid34 Жыл бұрын
Great tune, HUGE Kinks fan here. If you ever get around to featuring them again I suggest 'Celluloid Heroes', a song about the old time Hollywood stars. It's wonderful.
@traceymcintire7754 Жыл бұрын
I’m so excited to see you reacting again to my favorite band! Ray Davies is a genius songwriter. He can write in so many different styles from country to music hall to rock and punk. You have a treasure trove of songs to explore! Try Lola next-it is one of their most well known songs. Have a Happy New Year! 🥳
@tompurcell1499 Жыл бұрын
I’m glad that you have been introduced to one of my favourite bands from the sixties. Waterloo Sunset - my favourite song by the Kinks - can truly be described as a classic. Another signature icon of theirs is Lola. Now, if nothing else, you have to listen to Lola. It’s about a young bloke’s experience in a London West End night club in Soho (please don’t mistake it for the district of the same name in New York); an area with somewhat of a particular reputation during the sixties and seventies. Just like the protagonist in the song, I promise you, you will get a little surprise.
@williamburke1882 Жыл бұрын
The guitar riffs alone that this band came up with are phenomenal.
@rayeckert242 Жыл бұрын
Groovy choice, J&A. Check out “Tired Of Waiting For You “. Kinks deserve major props for doing their thing, THEIR way!
@thistimeImhomie Жыл бұрын
One of the 20 greatest songs in the history of civilization. You're in for a treat.
@robertburke5354 Жыл бұрын
Gotta love The Kinks. Such an iconic band.
@natureobserver6032 Жыл бұрын
I love seeing you both react to the Kinks again! I hope there's more to come. Would love to see you add "Lola" to the list soon. I'm curious what you think of the lyrics! Thanks for your videos and for keeping me so entertained this year!
@charlesmorin8090 Жыл бұрын
I have a great suggestion for your “Female Friday” segment. Her name is Joan Armatrading. She is a Kittitian-English songwriter, singer and guitarist that has been one of my favorites for decades. Originally from St. Kitts, she now resides in Wales. She has been recording for 50 years and Has over 20 albums to her credit. Three of my favorites tunes are “Kind Words and A Real Good Heart,” “The Laurel And The Rose” and “Love and Affection.” Guarantee she will turn out to be a favorite.
@joannelong8056 Жыл бұрын
I love Joan's "Drop the pilot".
@mattneff4847 Жыл бұрын
Love the Kinks. This song always gives me vibes of the 1920s. With the piano, and the "Tinny" vocals. Thanks for the reaction.
@alancherrier7776 Жыл бұрын
The first line is about the "tax man" coming to take everything 🗣🎶😎
@pauljohnstone180 Жыл бұрын
The song was a protest against the outrageous taxation that England put on bands. The Beatles complained in their song Taxman and the Rolling Stones moved to France to avoid the taxes. Bands were taxed over 80% of their income!!
@alfredlandesman5165 Жыл бұрын
The Kinks were more than British Invasion, Ray Davies is still putting out music. A great song to review would be one call, "A Rock N Roll Fantasy" from The Kinks' 1978 album Misfits. While Ray Davis was writing the song in 1977, he learned that Elvis Presley had died, which influenced the lyric. He was staying in New York at the time, and when he looked out his window late at night, he saw a single light on in one of the buildings. Davies imagined that light being the apartment of an ardent Elvis fan, which became the character Dan the Fan in the song.
@joelliebler5690 Жыл бұрын
Jay and Amber The Kinks were trailblazers adding sarcasm to their seemingly poppy and happy music!
@DR_DOOM_3298 Жыл бұрын
The Kinks have a very diverse catalog, had hits through the 60's, 70's & 80's. They influenced, garage rock, punk & metal bands & were covered several times by Van Halen & others. Some other must listen Kinks are Lola, I'm Not Like Everybody Else, Apeman, Rock N Roll Fantasy, Low Budget, Dedicated Follower Of Fashion, Where Have All The Good Times Gone, Come Dancing, All Day & All Of The Night, Well Respected Man, Living On A. Thin Line, Destroyer, Tired Of Waiting For You, Till The End Of The Day, Celluloid Heroes, Days, Don't Forget To Dance, Set Me Free, Stop Your Sobbing, Yes Sir, No Sir, Do It Again.
@vizzini589 Жыл бұрын
The Kinks were actually to be first British band to tour the U.S. (before the Beatles), but Davies refused because he felt the promoters wanted too big a cut.A year later the Beatles came. Rock history may have been very different had Davies not stuck by his principles. Always had a lot of respect for him for standing his ground.
@theresagallagher9161 Жыл бұрын
Saw them in person back in the 60's. They were good. Liked them from the beginning. Sad that the brothers didn't get along with each other but ya wouldn't know it when they were on stage.
@tompurcell1499 Жыл бұрын
I am jealous!
@theresagallagher9161 Жыл бұрын
@@tompurcell1499 awhhh don't be. I saw the Beatles too but they couldn't be heard cuz of the screaming. Still have the ticket stub..... Now be jealous. Lol😋
@FritztheTomcat Жыл бұрын
It is a such pleasure to hear the songs I grew up with played and appreciated by you both. I heard you playing the Kinks tonight and thought you might enjoy listening to their song that was banned for a time in the UK and USA. The song is “Lola” and it became a hit in 1970. I think you will find it a surprise and a big departure from their other songs. Another song you should definitely check out is Norman Greenbaum’s “Spirit it’s the Sky” from 1969 if you haven’t already. Anyway This this soon to be 71 year old is always delighted to watch and see both of your reactions and interactions to the music and with each other. There was nothing like the 70’s it was a great time to be alive. Thanks!
@williamcarr7347 Жыл бұрын
I love the Kinks. This one is very laid-back and Mellow. If you want to hear something from The British Invation with a little more kick, check out The Dave Clark 5 (Glad All Over or Any Way You Want It.)
@Gto1927 Жыл бұрын
A Kinks fan from the beginning. Saw them in the early 90s, my ears are still ringing.
@martingilbey1618 Жыл бұрын
MANY covers of Kinks songs especially from the Punk / New Wave era, some of the most notable being:- Stop Your Sobbing - The Pretenders, David Watts - The Jam, All of The Day and All of the Night - The Stranglers & Days, Kirsty McColl
@elizabethhancock8143 Жыл бұрын
Their most iconic tune would have to be, "LOLA" ❤️❤️❤️
@rosemarywatson1231 Жыл бұрын
I remember this. Love the Kinks, You Really Got Me, and All Day and All of the Night! The British invasion was really cool because so much music was coming through. All kinds of music and it was fun.
@papercup2517 Жыл бұрын
For more Kinks magic, you might try their first big hit in the UK, You Really Got Me, which some call the prototype for heavy metal. It's pretty simple, but still packs a punch. At the time, in the UK, it was just our pop music, recently enlivened by the rather harder beat music (derived from the beat movement in music, poetry and lifestyle from which the Beatles emerged, the precursor to the mods and then the hippies of the later 60s). Based largely on black American rhythm and blues, once it had been filtered through a British, mostly working class sensibility and we returned it to the US it was christened the 'British Invasion'. But, guys, it was really your music all along... Waterloo Sunset by the Kinks is a 60s classic. I recommend listening to the studio version first. The ground-breaking theme of Lola was and maybe still is a little risque for some; not sure if you've reacted to this yet but it's great, fun song with a story you need to listen to closely, and was a huge hit. Autumn Almanac is a very British description of Autumn (Fall) in suburbia. See My Friends has these bad beat boys getting more mystical and verging on the psychedelic. Ray Davies, the lead vocalist and songwriter of the group was and still is fantastically talented with his evocative words and images combined with all those catchy 60s hooks. And that voice! Another great British 60s band you'd probably enjoy is the Small Faces. If you haven't already checked it out yet, try Itchycoo Park, another quintessentially English song about those lazy, hazy days of summer with a catchy melody, snappy beat and definite hippy/psychedelic vibes. Steve Marriot's voice was another one of the wonders of the era. The Who's earlier music fits right in to this 60s beat/pop vibe. Try Substitute (their Top of the Pops performance has a nice video with the band performing in full 60s mod regalia), My Generation (although you may have already done that one?) or any of their early hits. There's another, wonderful video of them playing live in a small London club and it's crazy but I've forgotten the song now, I just remember the mods dancing... It might have been I Can't Explain... definitely 'my generation', so hugely nostalgic for me... And it's a good reminder that these often quite simple (at least on the surface) and almost inarticulate songs mostly existed for teenagers to dance to and were an expression of the mod (=modernist) youth culture of the time. And out of this gritty little melting pot grew most the musical trends and genres of the later 60s and 70s that are probably better known nowadays than their predecessors. 🙂
@ronkrupovich7152 Жыл бұрын
Oh! One of my sweetest memories is hearing this song as I walked up from Manhattan Beach to buy a coke on a very hot day. I can remember singing this song as I skipped from the blazing hot pavement into the cool cement of the shade. I think of that day as a 14 year old every time I hear this song. Loved the beach. Love the song...
@nayf7682 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely classic! The Kinks Are one of the best bands ever! My joint second favourite along with The Doors
@popsmcgee9775 Жыл бұрын
The Kinks are one of the best groups to incorporate a lot of humour in their music, very similar to Bare Naked Ladies (albeit decades beforehand). While I love their 60's stuff, I don't think their 70's resurgence music gets enough reactions. Songs like Misfits, Sleepwalker, Low Budget, Life on the Road, and Black Messiah are fire! Also second the suggestions below for Rock and Roll Fantasy and Celluloid Heroes!
@tkingsley5761 Жыл бұрын
Every time Jay says, “we gotta give the people what they want,” I think you should react to The Kinks song, “Give the People What They Want” from their “Give the People What They Want” album - I think you already reacted to “Better Things” off that album. Hard to believe that you haven’t reacted to The Kinks, “Lola” yet!
@ZOSO900 Жыл бұрын
I'm still waiting for Canned Heat's "Let's Work Together" everytime they say "make someone smile".
@lindaross800 Жыл бұрын
Agree...my husband and I say the same thing!!! Give the People what They Want. Then...Lola...Celluloid Heroes
@Mr-SRG Жыл бұрын
Same here, every time!
@MaggieValera Жыл бұрын
This is my favorite Kinks song! And even on classic rock channels this gets so little air play it kills me. I just love that you guys keep picking all my favorite songs! Love you guys! {{{hugs}}}
@marietheresahughes2911 Жыл бұрын
This is my favourite song of the Kinks 💖✨️💖
@soulgalorememories9921 Жыл бұрын
I've always loved "Where have all the good times gone"......just my personal favourite.
@shannonwittman950 Жыл бұрын
Whatever the meaning behind the Kinks "Sunny Afternoon," we barely-teen boys & girls working summer jobs en masse in the football-field-long berry fields of the Pacific Northwest would hear this song on our mutually tuned transistor radios and know that we didn't want to be bent over in the dirt and heat, filling little boxes with berries. We wanted to be lazing on those sunny afternoons in our grassy yards at home with ice-cold beers (a/k/a soft drinks or lemonade) or else at the beach or city parks. Smart-alec boys and budding girls, checkin' out each other and pretending our rebellion from authority. What a memory. Thanks, Jay & Amber!!
@alouprette Жыл бұрын
Low Budget and Give the People What They Want are a couple more of my faves.
@christinefougere4 ай бұрын
One of my favourites of the 70's. I just love the lyrics to this song.
@Denkar11 Жыл бұрын
So, so many songs by The Kinks to listen to.
@jeffreyflint6286 Жыл бұрын
Great choice. Try out their song Low Budget. Great t shirt Amber. Thin Lizzy is one of my all time favourite bands. Listen to Emerald by them.
@otisdylan9532 Жыл бұрын
If you haven't heard "Lola", I recommend that for your next Kinks song. If you have, then I'd go with "Tired of Waiting for You". The Kinks' earliest music influenced metal and punk. By the time of "Sunny Afternoon", their Englishness and tunefulness came more to the forefront, and this style influenced Britpop.
@paulroberts1000 Жыл бұрын
Welcome to the Kinks... one of the most underrated bands from the 60s.... so many reasons why.. but the music is unique
@RoGueNavy Жыл бұрын
This song was used in an incredible movie that you guys need to check out. It's called "Pirate Radio", and it's about a teenage boy in the early 60's, who spends time on a ship off the English coast, that broadcasts rock and pop music, since the BBC wouldn't play that kind of music.
@kimcutts6153 Жыл бұрын
"All Day And All Of The Night" 1964 "You Really Got Me" 1964 are my favourite songs by The Kinks. "Lola" 1970 is another great song by The Kinks that actually got banned at The BBC. Many people think that it was banned because it was about a drag Queen/Transvestite, but that wasn't the reason at all. It was banned because it included the words Coca-Cola, and the BBC doesn't allow any advertising whatsoever, so they had to change the lyrics to Cherry Cola. The song reached #2 on The UK charts, and #9 on The Billboard Hot 100.
@Jovolution Жыл бұрын
Long life the Kinks. Kinks forever. First Punk Riff, Dream Lyrics, perfect Harmonies ... what a great Band. Dead End Street, Waterloo Sunset, You Really got me, All day and all of the Night, Dandy, Picture Book, death of a Clown...... and and and
@ohfour-seven6228 Жыл бұрын
Always a pleasure to have you react to The Kinks. Such a great great band. Much of their music has a lot of social commentary and historical perspective. And at times, lots of sarcasm. Suggestions: Victoria, Australia, 20th Century Man is a must hear! Also Lola, The Contenders and Get Back Into Line.
@mindeyemedialab6544 Жыл бұрын
These are the Kinks' Tier 1 songs you haven't done - All Day and All of the Night (1964) - a raw riff rocker that directly influenced the Who (I Can't Explain 1965), the Doors (Hello I Love You 1968) and later the Sex Pistols (Submission 1976) plus a ton of garage bands. Lola (1970) - a tune way ahead of its time which you will soon discover. Celluloid Heroes (1972) - just a beautiful song about Hollywood with so much to say about celebrity. A Rock and Roll Fantasy (1978) - written at the time of Elvis Presley's death and about whether the Kinks should continue on and also a bit about fandom. Come Dancing (1983) - a great story telling song paying tribute to his older sister who died while out dancing after gifting Ray his first guitar on his birthday that same day. There are quite a few more but I digress. My fave is Shangri-la (1969).
@michaelakkerman407 Жыл бұрын
My band "Keynote Speakers " does a great rendition of this song. The crowd always seems to love it. One of those alot of people forgot about it and were always asked who does it because they recognize it.
@withag Жыл бұрын
I went through an amazing summer in 1967 when I was 13 and this song along with Waterloo Sunset reminded me of that very special time
@donnacorey5682 Жыл бұрын
Love to see you guys check out "Come Dancing" a song they did in the early 80's. Has a great video too.
@jamesdamiano8894 Жыл бұрын
Some more Kinks songs you may enjoy are "Don't Forget To Dance", "A Well Respected Man", and "Supersonic Rocket Ship".
@thefuge5 Жыл бұрын
A thing to remember about the Kinks is that their career lasted 25+ years and their sound changed multiple times in that span. However, they remained socially conscious and had things to say which will continue to be relevant. A great example is "A Gallon Of Gas", which although penned in 1979, was 100% applicable last year when gas prices soared (it's also a great song!). Late 70's/early 80's era Kinks don't seem to get a lot of love, so here's some suggestions: "Juke Box Music", "A Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy", "(Wish I Could Fly Like) Superman", "Destroyer", "Come Dancing", and "Do It Again".
@tsgeisel Жыл бұрын
Lola is the classic song they're known for, but their most iconic songs are Waterloo Sunset and Celluloid Heroes. And absolutely don't forget the more modern Come Dancing. But you may be surprised to hear that they did the original versions of You Really Got Me and Where Have All The Good Times Gone (covered by Van Halen), and Stop Your Sobbing (covered by The Pretenders).
@rulebs Жыл бұрын
So many great songs. Celluloid Heroes , Superman and Low Budget
@radiobroog8091 Жыл бұрын
The Kinks were around for a few decades, their style changing radically from time to time.
@rodneypernell4903 Жыл бұрын
The troggs is another band from the British invasion y'all should check out wide thing and love is all around are a couple great tunes
@eddiedaughertyjr94 Жыл бұрын
Didn't The Troggs do "Wild Thing"?
@robertaistrope9602 Жыл бұрын
Yes the Kinks are a very versatile group. I think you might enjoy the ir songs, "Sleepwalker", Juke Box Music"" "Destroyer" "Victoria" "Lola" And for a laugh you might want to try "A Gallon Of Gas"