Dave Davies of The Kinks on Jonesy's Jukebox

Dave Davies of The Kinks on Jonesy's Jukebox- February 13, 2018

[@markhamer4168]

You can keep your hendrixs and Claptons. Dave might not be into 5 minute solos but boy can he play. Subtle as hell in some places full on rock royalty in others. Just love the Kinks.

[@frankbrown9583]

Dave is so underrated.

[@stefanhall3219]

Well Dave can Jam as well, doesn't he?

[@bloppysloppy4057]

He really brings out the best in Ray's songs too with both his guitar and back-up vocals. He always plays what's right for the songs.

[@stefanhamilton8713]

I never get tired of saying Dave Davies is a brilliant, master guitarist. So damn tasteful, wonderful energy and hooks.

[@sunboy1000]

I love Dave Davies, he always comes across as a really nice bloke

[@dbraynor]

yep, seems like a terrific guy to hang with and talk sports and REAL music!

[@tarnsand440]

I've read alot about him in past two years and many people from his youth into his 20's..30's say he was very sensitive young man polite to others and sympathetic. He also was very curiously hyperactive from childhood onward. Luckily he had his music guitar as an outlet. He devoured books on different spiritualities et al. Any pic of Dave throughout the years if he is not smiling.. his eyes still sparkle.

[@thomaspick4123]

Yes he does. Cheerful and fun. Dave always was finding new guitar sounds. Tasty leads, but also a very good acoustic rhythm guitar player. Dave’s playing gave the Kinks their quirky character. I liked his high harmony singing. And, of course, Dave’s lead vocals were rocking, but also could be ethereal, as in Living On a Thin Line. The nice kind of man to have a beer with. I enjoyed reading his book. I wish he would play a few numbers with the Kastoff Kinks. Ray originally wrote You Really Got Me on the piano. Look at what Dave did to it.

[@anitasseo]

I agree, Charlie

[@Pallie25]

His book “Kink” was hilarious at times, very entertaining overall.

[@garyjones7044]

Steve doesn't interview so much as have a conversation with he's guest, everything is just so relaxed. I love he's style.

[@briankennedy1192]

You got it right sir.

[@briankennedy1192]

@Bee Vee easy solution. Don't bother listening or watching.

[@markyncole]

His style,not he's

[@MrYFlyer]

Has he interviewed Suggs?

[@cungar1001]

"Are the Kinks in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame?" when he knows his One album, 3 year band is, may be his dumbest question ever.

[@ndines6237]

I think Dave looks great- healthy and young at heart. I would fall over dead if I ever met him. He’s a proper legend. Dave I love you ❤️

[@citizen1163]

I walked past his brother Ray a couple of years ago in Hampstead, London. I was struck dumb🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@bluebellbeatnik4945]

@@citizen1163 where specifically in hampstead??

[@sspbrazil]

Dave has recovered well after his stroke a while back, great interview Jonesy!

[@bluestate69]

I thought the same thing. I saw him at an awards show, and he was struggling to speak, so this was GREAT to see!

[@Happyharold666]

he's recovered incredibly well! so great to see

[@philipswain4122]

He does. Very animated. Hope his progressing well.

[@francesedwards9854]

I’m so happy Dave recovered so well 🤗☮️💜

[@nazznomad]

Jonsey simply brings out the best of these legends. Dave’s best interview in a long time and that’s down to Steve.

[@thebrazilianatlantis165]

This is how two grown men talk. Honestly. Didn't read the book but I like you, mate. Once you get honesty down no one can destroy you, because they don't have anything on you.

[@thomasandersen6719]

Fantastic....Dave invented the first real rock and roll riff and Steve practised that riff down to his bones early on

[@soundhealer6043]

Even if he did call him "Dave Davis", lol.

[@angelalalley7593]

@@soundhealer6043 Brits pronounce it like Davis.

[@soundhealer6043]

@@angelalalley7593 Yeah I'd forgotten about that, lol.

[@AirGtr]

I produced shows and worked with the Kinks in the late 70's. They were great people, not just musicians, but great to spend time with as genuine good people. I did over 40 shows with various artists. These guys are still to this day a stand out. Was a great experience in my life.

[@irishelk3]

Jonesy, id like to thank you man, I've had a really tough start to the year, its been a rocky road, but at the end of the day I look forward to listening to Jonesy's jukebox to hear my favourite musicians and discover guys and girls I've never heard of. Now the great Dave Davies meets the great Steve Jones, perfect, thanks a lot man.Paul

[@jonathansteadman7935]

Dave's autobiography is a great read, a must for anyone into rock or guitar players, or UFOs 😉👍

[@macandrewes]

One of Pete Townshend's favourite guitarists. Dave really is vastly underrated.

[@paulrawes]

Dave's speech, is back to pre-stroke days!

[@catraoinekelly2879]

Absolute legend is Dave Davies

[@sicks6six]

I'm six in 66 and I'm listening to Luxembourg and singing Sunday afternoon "I gotta big fat mama trying to break me" mama says is that about me , "yes" I say, she says, "just you wait". . . true story Dave/Jonesy.

[@simonjamesyoung8091]

I Could listen to Jonesy and Jonesys Jukebox and Guests all day and night

[@paulcaruthers9647]

The Kinks "Low Budget" cd is never far from my cd player! Thanks for the music Dave!

[@bluestate69]

what did you say?

[@theinternetkilledmusic2054]

What a lovely guy. This show has been a great find.

[@TheDogPa]

The most underrated Guitarist of all time. This is the guy that almost single-handedly INVENTED modern Rock and Roll, while everyone else was doing pop love songs. First guy to turn it up and first guy to incorporate feedback.

[@jeffjcool1600]

Bullshit, he is great

[@frankmccormick1175]

The Beatles I Feel Fine was the first hit record to incorporate feedback

[@TheDogPa]

@@frankmccormick1175 You mean accidental spurious recording noises, not music...bet I can find a mic feeding back on a Bing Crosby record...

[@markhamer7220]

I knew it wouldnt be long before someone said the Beatles were the first to do something@@frankmccormick1175

[@vistalite]

These two guys are great. What a terrific conversation. Steve is my favorite music interviewer.

[@LastTrainToClarkson]

I just spent my life, living in a rock & roll fantasy. And, it's been great so far. Thank you, Dave Davies!

[@ClaudiaGonzalezKinkyFloyd]

I'm so happy to see Dave's in good condition I love him ❤️

[@johnunderwood3132]

I can’t believe that one of my hero’s from my favorite band lives in the state where I live. New Jersey !!!!

[@andrewfrancis7272]

Jonesy's interviews are always so much fun.

[@johnforeman634]

Not being a musician myself, I sure love listening to Jones and his guests describing the business and how they come up with these great songs.

[@slapperham1]

Two of the just the coolest guys right there.

[@gallopingglen1]

real treasure here, thanks Steve! Dave you look awesome! man, what a fantastic guy. many of us i think really appreciate the insights. the kinks to me are maybe the band i will always think of as the real kickstarters of british bands, and before anyone else...was THE KINKS! I love the pistols, i love the damned, i love crass, i love dr feelgood, i love the amebix, bolt thrower, slits, the specials I love Bowie, I love slade, sweet, so many great groundbreaking uk bands. but nobody can argue with the KINKS. thank you Dave! Living treasure right here!

[@mphrdldn]

His playing in You Really Got Me still sounds exciting today.

[@stevewelborn8744]

It's very calming listening to Steve Jones.

[@beatvampire]

Dave plays with great restraint and wonderful timing

[@denismcmanus8740]

Two of the best musicians very intelligent 👍

[@CaWFly]

Best ever interviews for me . Steve just naturally connects . I idolise the KInks , so this is just friggin great to see , hope to see Ray at some point too , made my day seeing Dave I wish someone in the US would nail it on why the Kinks were banned once and for all. Great stuff again Steve

[@briankennedy1192]

Ask loog-Oldham

[@craigb7967]

In a world of fake celebrity bullshit. These two just having a normal conversation like they are in the pub. Its refreshing to hear

[@maudemathildeh335]

Love and Total Respect to The Dashing Dave Davies👍🤗👍❤❤

[@brianforgie7724]

Best rock and roll bank ever. What have they got like 25 great tunes. Dudes are beasts. Cool interview. LONG LIVE THE WHO

[@tuskedbeast]

This is charming- well-matched meeting. Dunno why but the young Dave is really apparent here.

[@CeeJayDee94]

he's young at heart, always been humble and genuine

[@tarnsand440]

I do believe the brawling stories of Dave and Ray have grown a life of their own and agree mostly bollocks. Watch them.. even in 1990's whilst performing together several times in one song they look at one another and smile. In most pics of original band..who is standing stand by side...Ray & Dave. They're two different personalities Ray was only boy in family with several older sisters..then Dave came along. Boys will be boys. Loads of stories over decades are embellished by media.

[@williamr3840]

That really got me.

[@dyrphotography]

What a Great Mix! The Legendary Dave Davies with the equally legendary Steve Jones! Let's face it, The Kinks were groundbreaking with the "heavy sound", filled with melody and energy. Call it what you want:- Hard Rock, Punk, or whatever. Music at its best! This has got to be the best channel to catch up with our heroes from yesterday. Another classic interview! Thanks Steve! You're the Man!

[@maudemathildeh335]

What I've always loved about The Kinks is they had songs about "The Human Condition", the everyday man with humour and wit.

[@anniebrownsimon7713]

I love Dave's smile.

[@1099Kramo]

The Kinks at Richfield Coliseum 1983, “Come Dancing” tour. Awesome show Dave.

[@PaulMcCaffreyfmac]

Great to see Dave chirpy and chipper

[@lightbulb8587]

Yes it is. It can be hard to recover from a stroke. My grandma is very messed up because of one. So seeing this interview with Dave gives me hope that you can recover moreso than I had thought

[@lewisgreen2957]

Keep on rocking Dave❤️

[@reeltv6900]

Happy Rocking Birthday Sir!!!

[@johnunderwood3132]

I can’t believe that one of my favorite guitar players lives in my state.

[@denismcmanus8740]

Best interview on Jonesy jukebox

[@robclarkson5356]

Actually one of the great rock n roll interviews

[@surfcollector]

I love that Dave mentions his discovery of the power chord by listening to The Ventures! They influenced soooo many musicians from that time and it’s nice that they get props where deserved. They were the Kings!

[@willdann7497]

Two of the greats

[@ovaisnaqvi1965]

Lived for a bit in the same building as him is London, very nice guy.

[@susanhill8332]

Ain't this the most down to earth rock icon you could ever meet. One of the best and most underrated guitarists EVER. Some of his riffs pure brilliance

[@wavelandsheffield7897]

Very interesting interview. Dave mentioned he was influenced by the Ventures.

[@jonswenk8073]

I love Dave Davies!! Cool Dude !! 🤘😊

[@Buttsmoker]

Distortion + Power Chords Changed music forever

[@metledsabbsthica]

I LOVE 💘 THE KINKS.

[@FungusMossGnosis]

"Rats" and "Strangers" are two of the very best Kinks songs, both written by the great Dave Davies.

[@brotzmannsax]

Don't forget Love Me Till the Sun Shines & Death of a Clown!

[@akbarlebowitz8151]

"Funny Face" and "Wait Till The Summer Comes Along" too!

[@andrewfrancis7272]

Living on a Thin Line is good too. :)

[@thebrazilianatlantis165]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXzFc5KZfMSqjqs

[@FungusMossGnosis]

Thanks to everyone contributing, I hadn't heard a couple of those in too long!

[@pintopunter]

Just love Steve's giggle.

[@BrianMarcus-nz7cs]

Thanks to Malcolm,👍😎

[@briankennedy1192]

Love Steve just a superb interviewee.

[@sratus]

Two guitar heroes.

[@marcogloder3158]

The Kinks were well under-rated despite the fact that they were probably the best of the lot of that era....with the Small Faces.

[@johnansell7190]

Great show

[@davewilson2961]

My 2 guitar heros! Love it!

[@427bullis]

One of greatest riff masters

[@angelalalley7593]

I like how Jonesy calls Ray Davies "yer bro." Jonesy's great at male bonding!

[@keybuckley]

the guitar solo on till the end of the day is 'kin' magic my old china plate. Bruce Rioch signed Bergkamp but as it's you ,I'll allow it

[@slapperham1]

Not ever been a massive Kinks fan but since this interview checked out more of their discography. Dave Davies comes across as a sound, level headed geezer. Like someone else mentioned, Jonesy brings out the best in people during his interviews. Love his show and his banter with Mr Shovel is quality but the highlight for me is when Jonesy hypnotises the likes of Mother Earth and even himself. Comedy Gold. Keep it up Jonesy 👍

[@kurtashton4155]

Jonesy is a master as a interviewer, but he makes it look so easy. Just having a good ole chat. Cheers!!

[@pistolsprincess934]

❤Jonesy

[@rudyecheverri7654]

Great interview! I have no idea what they were saying or talking about... Luv yah mates 😎🥁👍🏼

[@adamfindlay7091]

if you get the chance, see and hear-of course, him live now, he really really enjoys it and youll enjoy it too, got the chance in '95. wow. Real deal but fun.Seein him, smiilin, playin with local rockers/fans, @about 20 feet away with his Xfiles-t, was the year hilight, man.

[@outtathyme5679]

Legend x 100000

[@waynesilverman3048]

Its good that he has a laugh every time !

[@edfulginiti8798]

Love Dave. Love Ray. KINKS!

[@WayneinNewOrleans]

50 "yeahs" in a row

[@ilikethisnamebetter]

yeah

[@Petequinn741]

Awesome!!!...

[@jonesy2111]

Keeping up with the Jones' ... Submission is my favorite Pistols song. If I ever get angry I'll put it on LOUD and it never fails to do the trick, fantastic riff Steve. I used to play it in my band too...took a while to decipher the lyrics though in the pre Internet days

[@nellsun2521]

I like the way there's some space in the instrumentation, not too much clutter

[@andresflores1500]

Submission takes a generous portion from The Doors Hello I Love You. Both songs are great, exciting & still sound fresh to this day.

[@akbarlebowitz8151]

Dave was like the George Harrison of The Kinks. Played great lead guitar and wrote some great songs.

[@philipswain4122]

Oh how I love The Kinks.

[@gjmaztr7]

this interview must be from 2015/2016, since he talks about having a gig at the Roxy in Los Angeles/Hollywood, a concert that i attended... (drove from San Diego).

[@theonlyantony]

Sheer bliss x

[@armil5569]

They were both so funny

[@cookmoore3736]

Davie Dave! Yeah, great talk

[@krisscanlon4051]

Two London guitar heroes right there

[@michaelcolgan4080]

Yeah genuine and interesting to listen to full of humour and intelligent Ideas and stories

[@sb1806]

One of the loudest shows I've ever been to.

[@thehouseofcm]

Miss hearing your voice on KLOS.

[@billdemudd6697]

I like the way the one guy said that to the other guy His style is so in line with being a person

[@Paul-dz7xi]

I think the Kinks invented Punk Rock.

[@thebrazilianatlantis165]

Largely, although when music critics started talking about punk rock they included e.g. "Louie Louie."

[@MrMookRecords]

I think Crass did. Up until then it was proto punk (The Monks, Kinks, Stooges, velvets, old blues, Wilko Johnson etc) and pub rock (Pistols)

[@gravydavy4188]

BestCanKeanRob2 Fuck off.

[@rebekka6]

My 17 yr old daughter and I just had a conversation about this in the car while listening to You Really Got Me.

[@theselector4733]

These guys are LEGENDS. How do Americans take all this talk about very English things? Darts, Football, Fish n Chips, Pints etc......

[@pumkinbreath]

Sleepless night is a proper example of a killer rock tune. Total legend

[@sean_shimmer]

yes but the mono mixes are different, different reverbs, slaps, used in the stereo, the balance is different as well. I highly reccomned the mono mixes of beatles , A and B the difference of nowhere man and you will see the reverbs are vastly different. Eqs are different. when stereo first came out they were usually done by the tape op in like a day without much overwatch by produces or the band. 2nd to the mono, so bands claim the mono mixes were how they were suppose to sound.

[@adamfindlay7091]

all right didn't know that, mate. cheers.

[@sean_shimmer]

yah it makes you listen to the engrained in DNA of a mix beatles catalog that most of us know in stereo with a fresh perspective

[@mastersupreme6126]

Neither one or the other but to the contrary in reverse yes no?

[@matthewstetson1840]

I love the way Dave does Tired Of Waiting live. I can always go back to his Rock Bottom recording from the Bottom Line to refresh my memory. I was at Jones Beach for the Steve Jones/Kinks show. It was loud and it was fun. Jonesy was taking it seriously throughout although the yokels in the audience were not. He gave up near the end and allowed some overweight greaseball wearing a Peter Gabriel tee-shirt to sing Anarchy. It was a sufficiently awful performance. Oh the stories that 'singer' must tell.

[@mastersupreme6126]

Don't Forget To Dance!

[@flimbambo]

Love this. On some of these interviews, Jonesy sounds bored. But you can tell he has more of an affinity with Dave- talking about football and that. I read Rotten's book and he implied that 'Submission' came from his and Glen's liking of the Doors (presumably 'Hello I Love You') rather than the Kinks

[@thebrazilianatlantis165]

Of course the "Hello I Love You" riff was ripped off from the Kinks anyway.

[@flimbambo]

+Joseph Scott Good point. Morrison said the Kinks were his favourite band. Just shows how it all keeps revolving

[@thevelointhevale1132]

If people only knew about Dave ... cor ... likely a very good reason they got banned.

[@icebob8555]

Amazing interview Dave is a innovative guitar player kids please don’t slice up your speakers they need a stomp box called ragged

[@philgranito4043]

Wow..he confirmed that he cut the speaker with a razor blade. I always wondered if that was true or not.

[@JoeMullanMusic]

I think Dave meant Bobby Smith the footballer. Great interview anyway.

[@youjoker9647]

Bobby would be the guy. Born in early 1930s.

[@startervisions]

Those fellas did write most of their songs

[@mikemb123]

This is the guy who invented the idea of having distortion on a guitar.

[@akbarlebowitz8151]

It was by accident. Dave cut a slit into the little green amp with a razor blade out of frustration with he and his girlfriend's relationship situation, and that provided the distortion.

[@djgforce11]

@mikemb123...actually it was Link Wray.

[@thebrazilianatlantis165]

Nobody loves Dave more than I do. Distorted guitar became popular in R&B in 1948-1951. For instance, this is from 1951, go to 0:54. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4GYi2lqfdeBntE This is from 1935, yes 1935, go to 1:47. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fX-ykJisbcd2mcU

[@brendanspaulding7930]

Joseph Scott yeah the kinks just kind of popularized it and used it to it’s full potential, not the first to do it though.

[@danharvey8979]

Ike Turner did it back in '51

[@blackdot3538]

Fucking Jonesy, called him Dave Davis through the whole thing. I love this show.