LOVED IT!| FIRST TIME HEARING The Kinks - Come Dancing REACTION

[@elizabethfranco1284]

Ray and Dave had six older sisters,but this one was for Renee who was visiting from Canada and after giving Ray his first guitar on his 13 th birthday,suffered a massive heart attack and died while out dancing with friends. This is a moving tribute to her and it honors and celebrates how she lived.

[@redred222]

i was just going to post this was a tribute to his sister that died dancing

[@cspaikido]

I like that didn't know that.

[@lann2bme7516]

​@@cspaikido I never knew that!

[@OneThousandHomoDJs]

Oh man, how did I not know that? I like the song even more, now.

[@davedeweese5810]

Wow: heard this song when it first hit the airwaves, and felt subtle melancholy undertones that I attributed to simple nostalgia. Good to know the real story even if it's a sad one.

[@elizabethfranco1284]

What’s so bitter sweet about this is when he’s singing the last verse he’s communicating to Renee beyond the grave. Every time this song is played she gets to dance in his memory !

[@bertal.rahmey457]

😢❤

[@higgme1ster]

The song was inspired by Davies' memories of his older sister, Rene, who died of a heart attack while dancing at a dance hall. The lyrics, sung from the perspective of an "East End barrow boy," are about the boy's sister going on dates at a local Palais dance hall.[2] "Come Dancing" is a tribute to the Davies' older sister Rene. Living in Canada with her reportedly abusive husband, the 31-year-old Rene was visiting her childhood home in Fortis Green in London at the time of Ray Davies' 13th birthday-21 June 1957-on which she surprised him with a gift of the Spanish guitar he had tried to persuade his parents to buy him.[3] That evening, Rene, who had a weak heart as a result of a childhood bout of rheumatic fever, suffered a fatal heart attack while dancing at the Lyceum ballroom.[3][4] Where my life comes full circle with this song, is that my Dad had rheumatic fever while he was in the Navy during WWII and years later died of his weakened heart just like Rene.

[@stevebendel]

Wow, being English and understanding about dance clubs being called palleys which was short form for palladium’s, and upon reading previous comments about rheumatic fever comments, my father had it and they told him later in life it would give him problems. And later in life, his heart valves that’s why he died. The comments on this channel are amazing just saying.

[@debrabeck9630]

One of my favorite songs by The Kinks, and there are many. Thanks for this one!!

[@kimcutts6153]

This was a hit in 1983 guys. The Kinks had been going since the early 60s. Ray Davis (Lead singer) certainly knows how to tell a story. ❤🎼

[@seanswinton6242]

Yes, saw them on that "State Of Confusion" tour! That saw my first time seeing them. I mother liked their song "Don't Forget To Dsnce" from that album. I had to watch MTV in my parents' bedroom because of the "Grown People" channel.😂😂

[@chrischar9428]

DAVIES

[@Yaktahbay]

@@chrischar9428 Yes, although Ray (but not Dave) pronounces it "Davis".

[@doctormusic7244]

From the British Invasion to the New Wave era, the Kinks always kept their music fun!

[@TahoeNevada]

They were a part of *both* British Invasions!

[@doloresbriseno2567]

Exactly! You Really Got Me - 60s, Lola - 70s, Come Dancin' - 80s! And more! Love them!

[@vincentp149]

A beautiful "love letter" from Ray Davies to his older sister Rene. Rene loved dancing. If you live long enough in the same area you will see the same changes through the years. This was a hit for The Kinks in 1982.

[@thekenzosh]

Kinks-one of the most under-rated bands ever. So many great hits-Celluloid Heroes, Apeman, Too of the Pops , Victoria etc

[@bretthardin9239]

do it again

[@jeffmartin1026]

Ducks On The Wall - what a rocker!

[@johnbyrnes7912]

I preferred their early hits and psychedelia rather than the later 70's novelties! 🤡

[@rethink62]

Low Budget, 20th Century Man , Sleepwalker, Misfits and so on and so on Ray Davies is a genius

[@tommack9395]

Ray was always a great song writer, I really liked their live lp One for the Road because it covered so much from near every era up to that point - not to mention I saw them live twice on their Low Budget tour. I always loved the song Misfits but, Dave's Guitars on Low Budget and You Really Got Me were top notch.

[@steveshute3810]

The Kinks are truly one of the GREATEST bands ever!

[@cyberpunkcentral8500]

Excellent breakdown! The “storytelling” aspect is absolutely what helps this masterful classic stand out.

[@WoodFishN1]

You need to do (Wish I Could Fly Like) Superman. It's one of my favorite tunes from the Kinks.

[@gkiferonhs]

Part of what Amber is hearing in that cool drum is what's called a steel drum and is characteristic of calypso or Caribbean music.

[@lbennett124]

Thanks for playing this one. My Mother loved this song and would dance around the house when this came on. Good memories of her.

[@brushstroke3733]

Amber, the instrument you are thinking of is the steel drum. It has many bumps inside of different sizes, and each produces as different note or tone. When they are struck rapidly, they can produce a sort of warbly, almost continuous sound like a keyboard. In this song, the sound was likely produced by a synthesizer, possibly played through a rotating Leslie speaker.

[@larsbonzai]

And I was thinking it was a marimba... But yup! Steel drums

[@jimrennick7228]

Damn fine answer. Nice!

[@lesscarmel5527]

You know, the Kinks have a great song called “Give the People What They Want “-I just noticed your motto! Worth a listen. I can’t remember if you have listened to “All Day and All of the Night” yet, but it’s early Kinks and a total banger.

[@johnsilva9139]

Ditto that. Think they may have already reacted to that though.

[@thorzzz1z]

I mentioned that as soon he started using that :)

[@kbob1163]

I've given up pointing out "Give The People What They Want" to them. I've done it about five times, and I don't think they've noticed.

[@steviemccormick3762]

The KINKS always danced to the beat of their own Drum !!!!

[@lindabonesteel364]

I forget how much I like this song until I hear it again !

[@DannyD714]

when they get to the end of the song where his sister stood and cried as the "pally" was knocked down,it always brings tears to my eyes. i still live in the area where i grew up,and go by my childhood home occasionally. i've seen so many things from my past torn down. a starbucks sits on the spot where our family used to buy gas,the liquor store and ice cream shop have been replaced by condos,the family restaurant my brother used to work at was replaced with an outback steakhouse. just like ray sang,when something is torn down part of my childhood dies. i'm sure it's the same for most people who never strayed far from where they grew up. hang on to those memories,folks. they are precious.

[@mrspaulb3889]

I get it. In my town, we have a dollar store sitting right in the middle of where our football field used to be. 😢

[@mirandak3273]

They missed the pathos contained in this happy sounding song. The happy sound is what you get when dancing. But the world of the youth of his sister and of the guy who loved to take her dancing, is dead. That guy now is just a ghost watching others dance to new music but he can’t participate. The same fate awaits us all. Just now we’re enjoying what we got before the world changes and takes it away. Then we’ll all be his sister’s paramour.

[@jabbawonger6572]

I can't explain why this song has the ability to always make me cry, weirdly it also gives me a sense of nostalgia for I time I don't even remember. Ray Davies has a powerful gift. Magic.

[@johnpicard8311]

Thanks for picking this song. I thought you might find it interesting. It made me happy that you enjoyed it.

[@IceManTX69]

This brings back such early vibes of MTV and just the pure awesomeness of it all.

[@benjalucian1515]

Ever since I was a kid and heard this song, I associate it with my older sister who did love clubbing and going dancing. It's very sentimental for me.

[@okcdog5439]

Same. And I always tear up at the end. My sister is still alive but I think this song triggers some kind of nostalgia for things from my childhood that only still exist in my memory. It makes me very happy and very sad all at once.

[@jackrichard7598]

Same here! One of my older sisters was very pretty and a very good dancer. This was during the disco craze and she always had guys lining up to take her dancing. They had dance contests and she nearly always win whoever her partner was. Memories of Sharon "Sherrie"

[@Trish-ql9kz]

Oh yes.. My sister was 12 years older than me, I’d watch her as she put on her make up, painted her nails and rollers in her hair on a Saturday evening as she got ready to go to the Hammersmith Palais in the 1970’s, she’s no longer with us but this song will always be for her

[@surlechapeau]

Jay & Amber, you'll love their "All Day And All Of The Night" and "Destroyer!!!

[@frauleinmona]

Yes!! LOVE those songs!😁🎶🎸🎼🎤

[@roypartible9759]

Their other big 80's hit was "Do It Again." Often overlooked because of how big a hit "Come Dancing," was, but they went back to their 60s rock roots with "Do It Again." It's a banger for sure.

[@playmeri]

I was just going to suggest Do It Again too.

[@alrivers2297]

Destroyer is another great 80's one by them

[@mark-be9mq]

Yes to that.

[@rethink62]

Do it Again , Destroyer , Living On A Thin Line

[@billofalltrades2633]

A great song, one of my favorite songs by the Kinks.

[@grievousangelic]

And an earworm you just can't shake. Love the Kinks! Love the reaction, as always.

[@sussexdel4310]

What a sweet song- I can imagine the entire story 😊

[@redred222]

the song is a tribute to his older sister that sadly passed away while dancing and not at an old age either

[@joshuasimons4036]

The Kinks are so original! Glad you diving deeper into more Kinks music. You have close to 700 songs to choose from.

[@MrSteveLoucks]

I love that you listened to this gem from 1983. Such a cool comeback for The Kinks!

[@popsmcgee9775]

The Kinks had a big resurgence in the mid-seventies with their Misfits and Sleepwalker albums. Really great music with no losers on either album.

[@Kuesel68]

The Kinks kind of invented punk during the first British Invasion and then came back in the post punk/new wave era of the second British Invasion. This song is about Ray/Dave's sister living in Canada with her abusive husband at that time. Ray wrote a lot about their family, also in the rock opera Arthur. Go and check out Shangri-La. Mr Churchill Said, or She Wore a Hat like Princess Marina

[@lann2bme7516]

Yes!! The Kinks are INCREDIBLE!! LOVE THIS SONG!! they have so many fantastic tunes!! Yayayay!!!♥️🙏👏😀🌟🌟🌟 Rest in Paradise sister, 🙏♥️🌟🕯️🌌♥️♥️♥️♥️💃💃💃💃💃

[@lannydante9390]

Agree - 700 songs in their catalog- hundreds of their songs are just as good as their hits - around the dial - I need you - artificial man - big sky - animal - dreams - holiday live - misfits- moments - 20 th Century man - holiday live - ladies of the night- and to the bone - scattered- still searching - only a Dream …..etc

[@ronnie237]

This is such a fantastic song. I’ve loved this ever since it came out.

[@garycoker3378]

I've seen The Kinks 3 times great every time one of the best live bands ever.

[@lannydante9390]

I’m a fan since 1964 - 700 songs in their catalog - GSTK! Great review! AROUND THE DIAL another great story.

[@JohnPilon082149051552]

Ray Davies, a musical genius! A joyful, enthusiastic ballad!

[@AmericanShia786]

Waterloo Sunset didn't hit in the USA, but its one of my 5 favorite Kinks songs. Come Dancing was a huge hit in the early 1980s. Sunny Afternoon and Gloria were among my Favorite Kinks songs.

[@MikePhillips-pl6ov]

Also as well as the tribute to his sister, it's a throwback to the days when the only way young people got to meet each other (in the UK) was to go to the local dance. So for example, all my Aunts and Uncles knew how to dance the old way - classic dancing (ballroom). One of my Aunts and Uncles met that way. My Uncle said "if you couldn't dance, you didn't get the girl!"

[@sourisvoleur4854]

Something of a come back song in the 80s. My favorite of their songs, the message is so sweet and it really makes you want to move your feet!

[@britishknightakaminininja1123]

It took me way too long to find this video of this reaction, as it was one I was genuinely looking forward to from your reaction to other tracks by The Kinks, and Amber's love of story-telling songs. The extra depth of meaning to this song, that it is dedicated to his beloved sister, and a time gone by but never forgotten, always comes through for me.

[@markzalubas5793]

Great song. Loved it when it was out. Love it now. How many bands were still cranking out hits 20 years into their career. Kinks were.

[@raygeorgebaker2852]

I loved watching how much you both enjoyed this Kinks classic! I'm into following you now!

[@Tampahop]

The Kinks most popular song came out in 1964, called "You Really Got Me." If you listen to that and compare it to this, you'd think it was two different bands, but the Kinks are very versatile.

[@scottboswell6406]

This is 80's pop Kinks and a Big Hit!! The video was on regular rotation on MTV, and I love it! It's a real love letter to their sister and her life!

[@Abri412]

Such a bittersweet song! So much nostalgia, so much love and joy, so much a tribute to someone he misses, and a brilliant song on top of that! I always end up smiling through tears on this one.

[@jaythompson5102]

One of the best music videos ever for a lot of reasons.

[@rickpetersen1745]

This song is a songworm it gets in your head and it's there for days.

[@AndreDMalan1966]

This song just makes my day every time I hear it. So special！Every time they hit the big band part at the end it I get a tear in my eye.

[@biguy617]

The Kinks are one of the great bands. They were one of the groups that helped music evolve over the years.

[@tonyalewis9053]

My brother and I were in our 20’s when this song came out. We were the two middle siblings and resembled one another. I remember dancing with Kent to this song and people would clear the floor and clap while we danced because they knew we were brother & sister! I smile when I hear the quirky beloved song. ☺️

[@hankamania]

The bass player for this era of the Kinks was Jim Rodford, who had previously been in Argent (Hold Your Head Up), and went on to be in the Zombies until he died a few years ago. His son Steve is the Zombies' current drummer. Jim was Rod Argent's cousin.

[@jeffcocco7123]

Best story telling story of the Kinks, Celluloid Villains and Hero’s.

[@jonnno243]

What is so good is that the KInks could do such a song as this jewel, and also songs like the massive "All Day And All Of The Night"

[@michaelfoster5577]

So many great Kinks songs from the 60s onwards. Dedicated Follower of Fashion, Victoria, Village Green Preservation Society, Celluloid Heroes are just a few of my favourites. Never thought when they first started, dressed in hunting jackets playing hard material like You Really Got Me and All Day and All of the Night, that they would evolve into such a multi talented group led by the quintessentially English genius of Ray Davies. A huge rabbit hole to explore and enjoy!

[@EKeebler]

"Come Dancing" was the name of an old British TV ballroom dancing competition show that Brits of Ray Davies' generation grew up with. Then a movie called Strictly Ballroom came out and renewed interest in ballroom dancing. The show was revived and renamed "Strictly Come Dancing" to capitalize on the movie's success and changed to celebrities dancing with professionals. It was a massive hit and was imported to the US as "Dancing with the Stars."

[@neilsgross]

Dedicated Follower of fashion is another classic Kinks track you need to listen to. Ray Davies is a superb songsmith always telling mini stories with his lyrics.

[@GinaGeeILuvu]

This is my favorite Kinks song! It’s reminds me of when I was young watching my big sister go out on dates in the late seventies! Very sentimental for me! ❤I also love to see You sporting the Duran Duran t-shirt because I’m a lifetime Duranie!❤❤

[@bdmarx95]

The Kinks 1981 album is called Give the People What They Want. They have a song Give the People what they want song as well.

[@debbiewashabaugh9891]

I love this song. It’s one of my alarm songs. I love to wake up to it. It’s just so fun!

[@donnabertolotti8954]

I saw the Kinks numerous times in the '70s and they always put on a great show that was a cross between a rock concert, a Broadway show and Vaudeville

[@rickeyjohnson9906]

I'm really grateful to have seen them a few times it amazes me with all the hit songs they had they were really underrated

[@lesgrice4419]

Ray Davies is a much revered English songwriter, held in great esteem by all and has written some of the great English songs which captures English life from way back - he's up their with the greats of music and given how this song came about its a wonderful memorial....imagine being able to write a song like this and hear it played, genius

[@jimbrentar]

best acting performance by a rock star in a music video ever

[@docbearmb]

Kinks always good for fun, creative tunes. This is one of my favorites. It's based on Ray Davies's memories of that type of entertainment and how his sisters, who he really looked up to, enjoyed going dancing so much.

[@kennybaran1080]

When you were listening to the guitar riff and really getting into that I knew the brass band at the end would blow your minds. This song was released my senior year in high school and is among my favorites. Thanks for your take on it.

[@TonyCallaway]

A song with a wide nostalgic feeling!! 1981? I still remember !

[@paulguthrie4857]

My favorite Kinks song, and I didn't know the story behind it, so thanks to those of you that shared it! Makes me like it even more now.

[@rodb9275]

It was so much fun to hear this tonight. Having a much bigger appreciation of music than I had in the 80's. That horn part at the end sounded SO good with headphones. Love it. Love YOU

[@littlejimmy7402]

To me the most amazing thing about this song is that it was released in the 80's, and they were a 1st Gen British Invasion band! Not only that, other bands from that time put out music. But, it's not a reach. They aren't trying to be anything other than the Kinks and honestly this song just won't age for me. I love it, My Wife loves it, it brings us back a real long time. In fact, this whole album is good. You need the ultimate Kinks rocker next, gotta play "Destroyer", it ties into "Lola", it bangs so hard.

[@ricomajestic]

Yes a lot of 60s bands/artists had hits in the 80s! It was an unusual time were older and newer artists from all genres of music became mainstream and had songs that hit the pop charts!

[@gjsprophet5422]

Love to watch your genuine reactions with the music. You to are blessed and are a blessing. Be well.

[@daleamaral5195]

Myself and 2 friends saw the Kinks at the'82 US festival this song came out a year later. My early 20s great times.

[@cfdmedic78]

My favorite group back then and now…

[@dogstar7]

"Powerman" playing during the opening scene of "Darjeeling Express", a film by Wes Anderson is the greatest use of a pop recording in cinema history since "Born To Be Wild" in the opening of Easy Rider

[@scarlettfire11]

I appreciate your reaction! You guys are the best. Being a teenager in the 80s, I have always loved this song. My (little) brother surprised me with a special brother/sister dance at his wedding reception to this song. No I am not crying - it's allergies, lol. One of my favorite storytelling songs is UP THE JUNCTION by SQUEEZE. I would love to see your reaction to that one.

[@DavidOmaha1]

One of my favorite songs by The Kinks is "Low Budget" which is a fun banger.

[@kevinjones4559]

The drummer, Mick Avory is still playing with Kinks' tribute band 'Kast off Kinks' . They have gigs in southern England this year. They are brilliant.

[@1957wade]

So glad you finally got to this 80’s gem!

[@michaelknight2118]

Love the Kinks. Saw them in concert many years ago, The Pretenders, opened for them. That's when Ray and Chrissy made babys. Actually they have you statement as an album title. Thanks again for the smile.

[@diannestucki5732]

I love this song so much. It always makes me think of my mom, who loved to dance more than just about anything else.

[@Zentrix-24]

My fav Kink song was "All Day And All Of The Night" released 1964. A great Garage Rock Band.

[@rayalevesque]

Ray Davies and the Kinks have a very very deep catalog. With tons of great songs, rock operas, and stand alone rockers.

[@dabearcub]

Kinks No More Looking Back…hidden gem.

[@gizmo5925]

The instrument you're thinking of, Amber, is the steel drum, but in fact, I think it's a synthesizer tuned to sound like a steel drum.

[@slewis8745]

another of my fav songs... just love the feel of it

[@geneaikenii1092]

Always loved the Kinks. Thanks, guys. This look back at the big band era in the U.K. is still looking cool. See ya on the next. Much Peace and lots of love y'all.

[@Gto1927]

A Kinks fan from their beginning. Keep ‘em coming. You guys are great.

[@LMmccallL57]

This is an absolute favorite, and I love the scenes of the sister watching her now adult brother playing and singing in a band. I wish Jordan hadn't kept closing his eyes during those scenes, because I think it's the best part, especially if you know the story behind the song. He may not have felt the same as I do, anyway. I just like for people to take in the full video for a reaction. Anyway... Ray Davies had five or six older sisters who were all into dancing, and this song is dedicated to his sister Renee, who died of a heart attack in her 30s. She had given Ray a guitar for his 13th birthday, and went out dancing that night. She was on the dance floor when she had the heart attack. Whenever I see the sister in the audience, I feel like it's not just a tribute to his real sister, but that Ray may feel like she's with him, hearing his music and still dancing in the afterlife. I wonder if Amber or Jordan thought anything like that?

[@endorphinzz]

The bass during the chorus always pulls me in completely...

[@63saruman]

Come Dancing = a song that never fails to make me smile.

[@timothykaturamu1898]

Never heard of The Kinks, but I enjoyed listening to their song! Thanks for dropping this, and have a very blessed day!

[@movieloverforlife]

I love the Kinks. I especially love Don't Forget To Dance.

[@jussinamortl6832]

I am so happy you two reacted to this song and enjoyed the fun music and story telling. 😢I miss dance halls which envolved into discotheques which envolved in to clubs which got ruined by stupidity and violence by some ignorant people!

[@mikemelfa]

This was the song (and video) that first introduced me to the Kinks on MTV. After this, I was able to delve back into their previous albums. This one is a total classic!

[@bthumudo]

This song always gives me the feels because of the background of the song. Love the Kinks.

[@barrymedwin7197]

I knew all The Kinks songs in the 60s and 70s, they were my older brothers favourite group !! 🎶🎸🎤🎹

[@cricket1984]

My favorite. Such a fun song.

[@NoLegalPlunder]

The key to them is their lyrics. As awesome as their music is, it’s their the lyrics that truly shine. The lyrics to this are very poignant. They have a song called Do It Again that is one of the great hidden gems of rock.

[@mark-be9mq]

They've got such a great diverse catalog, maybe the deepest most diverse of any group.

[@danastearns7939]

One of the groups associated with 'The British Invasion". Got their start in '63 and in 64 released 2 top 10 hits: You really got me and All day and all of the night. Other top 40 hits: Tired of waiting (65) and Sunny Afternoon (66). "Lola (70) and this top 10 in 1982. Loved this song - brings some good memories.

[@joerichards2658]

That drum you're thinking of is called a "steel drum". Made out of a 45-gallon oil can, hammered into shape to make certain pitches when hit with mallets.