First Time Hearing The Kinks "You Really Got Me" Reaction | Asia and BJ

[@roberttompkins6489]

The truly first hard rock song. The kinks started it all.

[@keithjones6023]

The Kinks were undoubtedly up there with the very best of the great bands!

[@paulmorris8762]

along with the Dave Clark Five

[@alonenjersey]

What a shame they didn't have better management.

[@vicprovost2561]

This is cited by many as a main influence for generations of rock bands. The Kinks are quite underrated and are contemporaries of the Beatles, Rolling Stones and the Who. Try Sunny Afternoon, All Day and All of the Night and Victoria. Great stuff and Enjoy! 🎸

[@chrisd7047]

It's been said that John Lennon was a closet Kinks fan. Pete Townshend was openly a fan of theirs.

[@frankiebanali4202]

Sunny Afternoon...my favorite Kinks tune. Also, love Low Budget.

[@dean-gm1lg]

Don't forget Waterloo sunset

[@kestrelle5345]

The Kinks were part of the "British Invasion" that happened after the Beatles went Supernova on the USA and the world. "Lola"

[@rickb.4168]

They were, until they got stopped from entering the U.S. because of drug charges.

[@peterwalsh2470]

"All Day, and all of the Night" is another kinks banger with a similar sound and beat.

[@davescurry69]

Arguably the very first hard rock song. And also the first with a very crude distortion effect on the guitar.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

THE KINKS "LOLA",, "SUNNY AFTERNOON",, "WATERLOO SUNSET",, "SLEEPWALKER",, "PICTURE BOOK",, "COME DANCING",, "ALL DAY AND ALL OF THE NIGHT" & "TIRED OF WAITING"

[@MrDiddyDee]

All good calls for the next reactions, can't go wrong with The Kinks. Not sure why you have 'You really got me' in there tho, that's the one they just did above! Some other hits... 'Dedicated follower of fashion', 'See my friends' , 'Autumn almanac', 'Days', 'Dead end Street', 'Supersonic rocketship', 'Set me free', 'Stop your sobbing', 'David Watts'.

[@russellm2555]

Living on A Thin Line is better than all of those

[@happymethehappyone8300]

@@MrDiddyDee Just A Brain Fart..Lol..Fixed It..Thanks

[@thomasshreve750]

1964. Clearly underrated for its transformative sound. This is the music that parents were afraid of.

[@bigpants6121]

Then they went to singing 'Apeman' Such a come down.

[@BuckForearm]

Underrated? What a dumb comment.

[@johannesvalterdivizzini1523]

My parents watched the Beatles debut on American TV The Ed Sullivan show in 1964 with me and my sister, and they both approved of their style and sound (so it became music played in the house) but, they wouldn't have liked the Kinks...

[@alphajava761]

Ray Davis and Chrissie Hynde (Pretenders singer) had a baby in the 80s, Chrissie wrote a hit song called Middle Of The Road about taking their baby on the road. Great song. Pretenders have a lot of great songs.

[@cspaikido]

A song that opened so many genres of music from Hard Rock, Punk, Heavy Metal, etc.

[@John_Chu]

You should listen to The Kinks "Lola". "Waterloo Sunset" "Victoria" "Celluloid Heroes" so many bangers from this group. Ray Davies lead vocals and main songwriter, Dave Davies lead guitar. Brothers who really had a tough time being together. Lol. Yeah, they had some issues.

[@jesrush]

Lola for sure!!

[@kJ922-h3j]

Will be great to see you react to ‘Lola’ and what it’s about 😂

[@Hollingsworth2781]

This is like first song that kind of started heavy metal. Even though it is pop hard rock, the raunchy riff is iconic.

[@dj-um7el]

People be forgetting Punk Punk, Metal and Hard Rock.

[@tonyherrera2570]

The Kinks were part of the British Invasion of the 60’s and this is a classic Kinks hit from that time. You should give a listen to Lola; a classic Kinks hit from the early 70’s👍🏼.

[@roguealien]

Fantastic reaction! You must dive into their songs! You won't be disappointed. Definitely "Lola" will open your eyes!!! Peace.

[@mitchellhartman6205]

saw the kinks in a small gym up in Syracuse, great show, you guys need to listen to "LOLA"

[@browntabproductions]

Nobody had ever heard such distortion from an electric guitar until this Song, and “All Day & All of the Night” hit Radio & Record Stores. It was a First, and the 60th Anniversary is coming up too. The Kinks are RRHOF ‘s and may very well reform to play for the 60th. Check out, Celluloid Hero’s, Picture Book, Victoria, Dedicated Follower of Fashion, Destroyer, Apeman…

[@cindyknouff1724]

Like so many 60's song, takes me back to the roller skating rink and flying around that floor to the beat! Great reaction.

[@echopryme]

The song that split the genre!!! This song is probably the most influential song in the last 55 years!!!

[@Aggiemike1947]

1964 and I was a Junior in High School. Loved this song along with Bob Dylan. Dylan would be a good review as he has many many hits.

[@clash5j]

Can you react to Dylan and not get a copywrite strike?

[@charleslatora5750]

@@clash5j a lot of Japanese bands are very protective and they copy strike just about everything if you check I'm not sure how to do it but there are a lot of baby metal videos on one website that have a share layer over them so that you can kind of see what's going on hear the music but they're shading kind of keeps people from getting struck I'm old I don't know any of the technology terms sorry but if you figure out how to put a layer over the video so it shades it and may get through

[@Jovolution]

KINKS 4ever! Most Influence guitar Riff.

[@alonenjersey]

Imagine the number of young guitarists reaction when they first heard that guitar riff back in '64 via Dave Davies.

[@joelliebler5690]

One of the revolutionary rockers that changed and electrified rock music!

[@sourisvoleur4854]

Where'd you young-uns learn the swim? That's what my momma used to dance to, and I'm 60. Love your reactions! Next Kinks song, my suggestion: Come Dancing

[@savsmiles3042]

Yes love Come Dancing!

[@geoffwragg5460]

The guitarist put razor cuts in the speaker to get the distortion which Marshall amps picked up on, I believe . Great video

[@TechnicallyTexan]

Not London, though. A lot of these groups grew out of northern England where life was rough for many, to say the least. The Beatles were from Liverpool.

[@Darrenski]

The beatles maybe not, but The kinks and small faces, the two best 60s bands imo were from London and I'm from Manchester so I've no bias. But it's just facts (well opinion). The kinks were better than the beatles and the stones, they sounded much harder. They just weren't marketed at 12 year old girls like the beatles.

[@alanFconrad]

always loved "You Really Got Me"....one of the first great rock songs

[@johnnyrvf]

1964 was the year this single was released. It started the rock phenomenom.

[@iche50]

Yes, the sound of the 60's........Great!!

[@AndrewMcgill-j5c]

The Kinks such a brilliant band.

[@xorcha33]

Love the song and your great reaction !

[@Teresia12]

An Oldie for sure. Great group. Love this song. It sounds classic rock because it is classic rock. 💞💞

[@michaelporter2103]

You should check out there songs: Waterloo Sunset, Lola, Sunny Afternoon, and House in the Country. Also check out the entirety of the Village Green Preservation Society Album.

[@1teamski]

Another true classic ahead of its time. Well played.

[@billshine401]

Great review. The Kinks were very popular at the same time as The Beatles. Try Lola & Waterloo Sunset.

[@sdphoto100]

" LOLA " ....And while you're in the mid 60's, check out the Byrds. Lots of great songs there too.

[@michaela8706]

Thanks guy. Great reaction. The Kinks are the real deal. You definitely got to check out Van Halens cover of this. A more rocked up version. The Kinks "All of the Day and All of the Night" should do next from them.

[@paulmorris8762]

Kinks music is a really deep rabbit hole they had so many hits spanning 30 yr -this one is a forerunner of hard rock. Suggestions: Rock n Roll Fantasy, Dedicated Follower of Fashion, Pictures of Lily, Sunny AFternoon, Low Budget, I Wish I Could Fly Like Superman etc

[@rickfortier8664]

Ray Davies (Lead singer) is still making music!

[@ianwood5275]

This was a fantastic record when it was released in 1964, they and many other groups were inspired by Black music and you can probably feel the vibe in the music. PLEASE try Sam and Dave "soothe me Baby, soothe me".

[@WineSippingCowboy]

They started about the same time as The Beatles, Stones, Pink Floyd, Bee Gees and Golden Earring. Of the British classic rock musicians, The Kinks are the best musical comedians. They made such songs sound easy while all the others were serious and grinding! 🤣 Cover. Van Halen. The best known cover bar none! 🤯 RIP Edward van Halen. 🎹🎸 Suggested next video: Lola. 🇬🇧

[@jasonmartin5154]

This Band influenced so many to follow!! This introduced the "Chop Riff!

[@MrWestie1985]

Check out some classic UK trip hop; Roads or Glory Box by Portishead. The live versions from Roseland NYC are incredible ✌️

[@brianbyczek-m6p]

........this was 1964 the first year the Beatles came to America. This was the latest, far out there rock and roll. The first wave of new music.

[@JohnnySeven]

Give a listen to The Kinks "Destroyer" from 1981. You'll get a nice feel for how the Kinks moved on and kept up with the times.

[@ssshane071]

Van Halen does a pretty good cover of this .

[@myoldmate]

They did.

[@rosswatson5996]

English band, 1960s. Brill band!

[@theNOVEMBERman1116]

I've heard parts of this before but never knew who was singing now i know great reaction

[@grabtharshammer]

I think in the US it was just known as the British invasion, but in the UK, The Kinks & Rolling Stones were worlds apart from the Beatles and a host of others. Beatles were Northern, Kinks etc were Southern - It was an important distinction in the UK at the time

[@happymethehappyone8300]

MUST HEAR CLASSICS,, SMITH "BABY IT'S YOU" THE IDES OF MARCH "VEHICLE" THE OUTSIDERS "TIME WON'T LET ME" THE RASPBERRIES "GO ALL THE WAY"

[@gkiferonhs]

Lola that so many others refer to was the first hit song using intentional distortion. The guitarist cut slits in his speaker.

[@karmannghiaman1041]

The Kinks and the Small Faces are my two favourite bands from the 60's. Steve Marriott has the best voice of all of the British rock singers of the period, only Paul Rodgers of Free and Bad Company comes close. Check out You Need Loving and then go and listen to Led Zeppelin's Whole Lotta Plagiarism, sorry, Love!

[@jesrush]

Okay!? Just all bangers today? I’m here for it!✌️😊

[@chaipup7045]

Dave Davies is one of the greatest rock guitarists, ever.

[@Ian-if2lf]

Village Green, sunny afternoon, death of a clown, have a cup of tea, picture book, David watts, all of my friends were there, Harry Rag, sunny afternoon, Superman, its endless...Ray Davis is one of the most prolific and best song writers of all time, there is a huge catalogue to choose from

[@christopherpatefield6150]

Just after the guitar break there is a faint false start by Ray Davies on vocal. Great record.

[@tbd407]

that mini solo gotta be in the top 20 alltime guitar solos

[@jmelio1]

There were The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and The Kinks!

[@jericoba]

Why can't more people reacting be as intelligent, observant, and insightful as you two? I think you stand out.

[@Jimmy_Phantom]

Check out their songs, "Till the End of the Day," and "All Day and All of the Night"

[@michaelgrabner8977]

their by far biggest hit was "Lola" which is more like a rock ballade...but my favourite is "Pictures of matchstick man" because it has a very psychodelic vibe.

[@MrDiddyDee]

'Pictures of matchstick men' wasn't The Kinks, it was Status Quo. The Kinks did do a great song called 'Picture book' , but you said it was psychedelic which that song isn't, so it must be the Quo song you're thinking of.

[@michaelgrabner8977]

@@MrDiddyDee Yeah I mixed them up ..my fault.

[@AndrewMcgill-j5c]

Brilliant band

[@ericchristian6624]

Some rock and roll historians regard them as the 1st " Hard Rock" band. "All Day and All Through the Night" is another great one that they did.

[@AndrewMcgill-j5c]

Brilliant UK band check out all their stuff.

[@briannichols3412]

That scratchy guitar SOUND really got me

[@carollittle1059]

The British invasion in the sixties brought all big name bands.

[@coffee-xg6my]

Elephant's Memory - "Mongoose" (with lyrics) - HD 1080p

[@carollittle1059]

Loved the Kinks, grew up in the 50's and 60's.

[@keithjones6023]

So many great bands in the 60's and 70's, l remember in the 60's listening to the latest 'hit parade' 😏. Bands like the Stones, Free, Cream, Kinks, The Who, and of course the Beatles. Radio DJ Alan Freeman on a Sunday, with his '' Greetings pop pickers '' catchphrase playing the new singles chart. Happy Days!

[@johnblackwell8646]

Hendrix loved this, borrowed the distortion (created by slashing an amp) and was a good friend of the guitarist Dave Davies.

[@johnnosiennek7066]

BTW The kinks were from Scotland and The Beatles were from Liverpool

[@jeffreybooth5129]

I like how you say how now your older you can appreciate it

[@Pilutta100]

This!!!!! is it. I'm old but not that old so for me I heard it first time in the 80s. And I was goth and this was played a lot at my clubs because, this is goooood.

[@chrislaustin]

If this was a "10", give Van Halen's cover a go, and see what "11" sounds like!

[@rickb.4168]

You missed out the decimal point ‘1.1’

[@robertdanyus6836]

mid-sixties both The Kinks and the Rolling Stones really broke into the American Market

[@rik6696]

This song is the grandfather of punk.

[@inkoinfinity2]

The song is simple but oh so effective

[@bryanforis1839]

👋 great sounds great music great live show

[@alanshannon311]

Kinks are my favorite band....low budget or Lola are 2 of many of their great tunes....Ray Davies the lead singer was shot(his leg i believe) when trying to grab a purse snatcher that he witnessed

[@kelvenguard]

Now the Grade One-ers can call you Crazy Lady !! lol ................ great reaction :)

[@supernatutal5229]

💥🎸

[@firebearva]

I was a freshman in HS 1964. Was a great dance tune LOL.

[@mjtigerfang]

Imagine if they set off for the states before the Beatles in the same way. They came first I believe , they would have been huge

[@po5283]

"Come Dancing" is one of their can't miss hits, just a fun song with great flow, humor and a kick ass music video. For another classic but often overlooked gem, try the Moody Blues "Your Wildest Dreams"!

[@Tully_23_32]

Not even one thumbs down! Good onya both, great song by the kinks not their only one but this ruptures out the '60's

[@marthaz]

Fun memory 😊 love you two 💕

[@victorduffany7723]

Simplicity in verse writing class.

[@krisdoggett483]

Another band of the era and another British invasion band of the 69s you guys gotta react to is The Yardbirds. "Heart of Soul" is a good start.

[@lauraself8999]

You two were fun to watch! Keep it real!

[@davidgonzales2274]

I remember the 60s and i jump over a chair to see the kinks.

[@enchantedwooddesigns3462]

A Well Respected Man or Apeman are good too. Their Christmas song Father Christmas I want to hear every time the radio is playing Christmas songs )

[@jankursu4099]

Discover this. Shoshana Bean "Make It Rain" LIVE at the Theatre at Ace Hotel

[@corneliusantonius3108]

I have them on Vinyl

[@billfly2186]

Rock's first punk rock band.

[@bradlynelson357]

Love your channel . Some other hits by the Kinks are LOLA and come dancing . Both are great songs

[@briannichols3412]

short but powerful song

[@christophertull7787]

Dave Davies cut his amp,with a razor blade to make that distortion sound,first time ever used or done,Kinks are the best!!

[@williamdeypres1122]

Reached Number 1 in UK charts in 1964

[@Emilaria]

I always thought they sounded like the Beatles too

[@NativeNYerChicHK]

The Kinks “Lola” you have to react to that one!!

[@dalenikolitch8338]

Love The Kinks😎✌😝

[@krisa990]

A good old rock song..the singer didnt really need to remember much to memorize the lyrics to it,but it was a good rock song..