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.

[@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??

[@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.

[@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

[@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 🤗☮️💜

[@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

[@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.

[@macandrewes]

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

[@paulrawes]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@MickBokulich-gg1ro]

@atfrank. “I feel fine”. 😂. Get real,goof.

[@paulcaruthers9647]

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

[@bluestate69]

what did you say?

[@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.

[@vistalite]

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

[@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

[@jonathansteadman7935]

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

[@ClaudiaGonzalezKinkyFloyd]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@catraoinekelly2879]

Absolute legend is Dave Davies

[@LastTrainToClarkson]

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

[@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.

[@williamr3840]

That really got me.

[@angelalalley7593]

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

[@sratus]

Two guitar heroes.

[@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!

[@thevelointhevale1132]

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

[@beatvampire]

Dave plays with great restraint and wonderful timing

[@simonjamesyoung8091]

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

[@lamper2]

bob? quid? how much are these in real money? for those like me who don't follow fake "football" hit L on yer keyboard till it's OVER when they start yakking that shit!

[@stevewelborn8744]

It's very calming listening to Steve Jones.

[@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.

[@andrewfrancis7272]

Jonesy's interviews are always so much fun.

[@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.

[@FungusMossGnosis]

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

[@brötzmannsax]

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!

[@wavelandsheffield7897]

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

[@johnunderwood3132]

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

[@denismcmanus8740]

Two of the best musicians very intelligent 👍

[@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]

Two of the just the coolest guys right there.

[@1099Kramo]

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

[@WayneinNewOrleans]

50 "yeahs" in a row

[@ilikethisnamebetter]

yeah

[@mphrdldn]

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

[@maudemathildeh335]

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

[@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?

[@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.

[@akbarlebowitz8151]

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

[@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

[@neilsun2521]

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.

[@ovaisnaqvi1965]

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

[@normanbuffett4642]

no posh chords for this lot.

[@emmettmckenna4565]

Dave was easily one of the best guitarists to come from that or any other era. Great on electric, great on acoustic. Just listen to his work on the “Muswell Hillbillies” album.

[@gibsoneb3]

Jonesy is too cool to admit it but I detect a bit of hero worship - 😎

[@metledsabbsthica]

I LOVE 💘 THE KINKS.

[@johnunderwood3132]

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

[@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

[@brianforgie7724]

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

[@anniebrownsimon7713]

I love Dave's smile.

[@JoeMullanMusic]

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

[@youjoker9647]

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

[@AlabasterSmudge]

180 grams of blow?Be still my beating heart.

[@tlysergicaciddiethylamide5792]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2_Ozs_of_Plastic_with_a_Hole_in_the_Middle

[@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.

[@jonswenk8073]

I love Dave Davies!! Cool Dude !! 🤘😊

[@robclarkson5356]

Actually one of the great rock n roll interviews

[@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).

[@mikecaldwell4442]

funnny but....wish jones knew more about the kinks...football is okay but man...so much more could have been talked about

[@pistolsprincess934]

❤Jonesy

[@krisscanlon4051]

Two London guitar heroes right there

[@gregselby2925]

Pray silence. The birth of a new catchphrase: “it’s mostly bollocks”

[@rudyecheverri7654]

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

[@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!

[@icebob8555]

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

[@celestelarwood4876]

Gawd these brits are hard to understand

[@willdann7497]

Two of the greats

[@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 👍

[@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.

[@lewisgreen2957]

Keep on rocking Dave❤️

[@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

[@kurtashton4155]

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

[@grimmertwin2148]

Imagine this hipsters.... Noel, Liam, Dave and Ray walked into a bar.....lol

[@philgranito4043]

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

[@427bullis]

One of greatest riff masters

[@reeltv6900]

Happy Rocking Birthday Sir!!!

[@infrequentvlogs]

Dave's autobiography, Kink, is better than Ray's, X-Ray, as far as I'm concerned. Ray's is done in an odd way. He plays a guy interviewing himself (Ray) and tends to lean in a fairly downer/ cynical/ moody direction. Dave comes off more likeable and certainly not the unthinking fretboard-shredder "sidekick" or "little brother." Dave's genial attitude (hey, there's a Ray song) and thoughtfulness come through more than Ray's, which is in display in some of the calmer introspection of his 1960s TV interviews (they're all over KZbin).

[@danielcaprani5637]

English football,1966, Bobby Moore, all the Way 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🔥

[@pintopunter]

Just love Steve's giggle.

[@BrianMarcus-nz7cs]

Thanks to Malcolm,👍😎

[@isileiliparis8626]

Dave davies the original punk guitarist.

[@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

[@xxcelr8rs]

"Posh chords"..

[@denismcmanus8740]

Best interview on Jonesy jukebox

[@SynthJohn]

The Kinks are better than The Beatles imo.

[@andrewfrancis7272]

Townshend said that in his opinion Ray Davies was the best songwriter out of Britain in the Sixties.

[@djgforce11]

@SynthJohn...I hear ya holmz but they're 2 completely different bands.

[@thomasandersen6719]

Andrew Francis I agree..Ray Davies only had one equal as a songwriter and sadly that guy is not here anymore

[@thomasandersen6719]

Bowie

[@thebrazilianatlantis165]

"is just unprecedented" At the time of Revolver the Beatles had been listening hard to the Kinks, Byrds, Beach Boys, etc. That's just historical reality. "at the forefront" You sure? Who made "See My Friends" when?

[@waynesilverman3048]

His brother sadly took a od dressed as a clown and rang the ambulance or walked in the hospital .the kinks was more uncrazy -no drugs .i love till the end of the day.

[@gazriley624]

Liverpool Steve! i thought you knew about Football

[@briankennedy1192]

Love Steve just a superb interviewee.

[@theselector4733]

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

[@johnansell7190]

Great show

[@mastersupreme6126]

Don't Forget To Dance!

[@waynesilverman3048]

Its good that he has a laugh every time !

[@tomsurfing007]

Jones is a natural interviewer/host. Jones has all the right traits to make the show a pleasure to listen to. Jones is especially entertaining when the guest is British. Jones should get the Golden Mic award. Check out the show with Robby Kreiger