Sibling Rivalry Made The Kinks

Sibling Rivalry Made The Kinks

[@ruelsmith]

Dave Davies is possibly the most underrated guitarist in rock history. Ray Davies is one of the most brilliant lyricists, ever.

[@bsnf-5]

Lindsey Buckingham

[@DeliviaMusic]

I'm an 80's kid that got hypnotized by 60's British rock. The Beatles were my favorite forever, but as time went on, The Kinks overtook them, and no one's topped them ever since.

[@frlango6082]

…mmh…Oasis? (Develish laughs)

[@williamca7067]

@@frlango6082 No not them … The Rolling Stones

[@philcollins884]

Real English music, by real English musicians . No one comes close to them, The #1 English rock group ever. GOD SAVE THE KINKS

[@voraciousreader3341]

What?? Were the Beatles from Mars or something? Sorry, but I think the All-English Beatles were THE Big Deal, as much as I love the Kinks.

[@aliceborealis]

It was nice to hear Pete Quaife's point of view.

[@uberbabeINC]

Dear Pete 😢 Eternal Rest Be Ever His.

[@tatethompson1234]

Dave is looking good after his stroke. He talks a bit slower but he recovered very well.

[@yesterdayproductions1019]

The Kinks were the real deal. Great innovators.

[@rosemarymills1671]

their music is so soothing. I love to listen to them. And yeah, there was sibling rivalry, but I love them both. Bowie thought they were the best.

[@erwinwoodedge4885]

"Stopped liking him as a person, although I still loved him... " Well put!

[@fs55261]

I don't know how he can still say that... but I respect it hugely.

[@frlango6082]

@@fs55261 a year on, i will have to hearand watch this interview now. I am still start ruck about the moment I saw Ray, coming back from a jog in Highgate woods. Wearing topper Headons gear (a fashion tip from Bruce Lee). Bright yellow joggers with long black stripes on sleeves. Talking to his “cellulare”…i was starstruck. My four year old in the back of the car had had a few KINKS tunes implanted in her since birth. And on various audio tapes. I sayd “look dear, this is the man, there, the famous singer”

[@aprilglaspieable]

Just listen to that guitar on Waterloo Sunset. Dave gets Ray for sure.

[@walterfechter8080]

My grandmother in Manchester on The Kinks back in the 1960s, "Them boys wanna get things done -- get noticed." Shortly afterward, my grandmother convinced my Mum and Dad to buy me a guitar. Thanks Gran! Great video! Many thanks! "All Day and All of the Night," "Til the End of the Day" "She's Got Everything" -- still clicks and throws sparks! Thanks, brothers Davies and band!

[@lucyfoster4082]

Your grandmother was a great lady.

[@walterfechter8080]

@@lucyfoster4082 Many thanks! Yes, she was and remains as such. With care. Cheers. -- W

[@starjunkie2804]

Waterloo Sunset is a British classic in anybody's book. Whenever I have to walk across it I always find myself singing this song out loud.

[@frlango6082]

Zoo bah di doo dah…zoo bah do doo di yeah…shall I lala la la la sha la la…W S now

[@Playbyplaymedia]

It's only been in the last week that I have come to a conscious appreciation of Dave Davies' contributions to the Kinks recordings. Beyond the innovative distortion of "You Really Got Me", his guitar work is consistently masterful. And while his thin tenor as a lead voice may take some getting used to, many a Kinks record would be weaker without that same voice on the chorus. Please take a bow, Dave Davies!

[@frlango6082]

Them four kids knew something about music, arrangements, wit and bringing an audience to daance while the more cerebral types in the auditorium listened in awe. They had it all. Fabulous foresome…and Talmy

[@bloppysloppy4057]

Agreed, Dave always brought out the best in Ray's songs and played what was right for the songs. His back-up vocals also were an integral part of the Kinks sound as well. No disrespect to Dave's talent but what do you do when your brother is one of the greatest songwriters ever? You have no choice but to play second fiddle.

[@jaygold9923]

very interesting indeed. yes, this seems like dave right after his stroke. fascinating sibling rivalary. both very talented and brilliant men. thank you, bbc

[@angelocatapang6054]

adorable lovely bastards.the davies bros.long live the kinks.\m/.

[@elisabeth24350]

Love this. Dave is very nice.

[@tarnsand440]

Dave was the handsome sensitive one and Ray although very talented was also quite narcissistic even admitting he would insist tv concert cameras were solely focused on him during performances rather than Dave and other band members. I guess now admitting he was full of himself due to worldwide success is a step forward.

[@glicmathan1771]

Very touching story of these talented brothers and their bandmates. I loved the home movie footage. Love the Kinks!

[@robbieclark7828]

This video makes it look like Ray died

[@larryb8022]

I truly love the KINKS, it hit me like a rock when I first heard their music, You Really Got Me, All Day And All If The Night, Tired Of Waiting, Well Respected Man, I am A Ape Man, and I can keep on going. The Kink were like rock, comedy, love, sincerity, warm, intriguing, they made a point they filled what they played they were in extraordinary band they were deep sincere and dedicated. They were a world of talent you don’t hear these types of bands anymore they just don’t come around as often as one hope. Innoway to me they were like the Beatles but the opposite the Beatles or sensational they delivered a certain taste, then the kinks came along they were the opposite of the Beatles in regards of style but they had the talent energy are awesome.I hope I make some kind of sense in describing what I feel about this group. No I believe dave had a stroke but still I’m so thankful he’s around and he still looks great but he’s Dave from the kinks as a sectional musician full of talent brilliant. Dave I truly have the upmost respect for you love you dearly mate 🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@asusmctablet9180]

I heard Ray Davies himself, on radio in the 80s (Casey Kasem interview probably), say the name is pronounced "Davis", not "Daveeez". You can hear him pronounce the name "Davis" at 5:59 here.

[@tosinoparinde9563]

I love Dave Davies So Nice💜💓

[@robbieclark7828]

"Occasionally exploded into very uncreative fist action" sounds like a review for an adult novel.

[@rebekka6]

I love Dave's voice not to mention his guitar prowess and sex appeal and umph. I listen to "Strangers" and "Good Golly Miss Molly" wonder what could have been.

[@tedcabana]

They had the craziest "Brotherly" hate/love musician-relationship. I keep hoping someday there will be a movie about them. It would be EPIC! btw.... First band I ever saw live, 1982. No other rock and roll story compares.

[@naeemakhtar928]

We don’t need a stupid movie about them you stupid thickheaded normie

[@bsnf-5]

​@@naeemakhtar928oh howdie relax

[@tedheavy3441]

It's seriously kind of fucked up Dave is a stunning guitar player and Death of A Clown is a stunning song.

[@vano758]

AMAZING VIDEO. i 've also got a brother (i am the younger one) and our relationship is also quite ..... difficult at times. I'm very touched to see this film. Thanks for uploading.

[@donniemoder1466]

All day and all of the night. You really got me. Still classic and powerful. Dave kind of scares me here.

[@johnking6252]

First time I heard THEM.... I thought " KINKS " I LIKE IT!!! Years later .... I frickin Love em.!!

[@conradbrewer9825]

The Kinks,You really got me!💯👍

[@Transterra55]

God Bless the Kinks!

[@fs55261]

3:21 He sounds so straightforward about it. I'd start crying and freaking out.

[@BarryPennock]

After seeing how the Beatles composed songs, I can believe that Dave had a lot to do with how the songs eventually turned out.

[@frlango6082]

The bros allegedly never wrote together. They worked out and chiseled out the works in the stuio or the rehearsal room but they never shared songwriting time. Songwriting is a gift or a labout of love or both

[@BarryPennock]

@@frlango6082 I wasn't really talking about formally writing a song together but suggesting changes, licks, etc.

[@patrickbarrett5650]

Think of all the music we grew up with. Every week one group or another had a new release. Why isn’t it replicated now? Where did all the talent go?

[@radiomindchatter7994]

I could always see how Ray could be a pain honestly...

[@lowlypeasant]

I always thought Dave was the prick and Ray was the nice guy, but maybe I had it flipped.

[@gordons-alive4940]

I didn't get into the Kinks until maybe ten years ago, but reading up on them I got the impression Ray could be a little bit of a bastard. You could see the pain on his face with Ray introduced him by mentioning his one solo hit. I'm glad Dave had such a thick skin and was willing to tolerate it. The Kinks wouldn't have been the same without him.

[@mrlennonaxl7242]

Almost like Oasis 😂

[@Reddog5546]

The Preservation Acts 1 and 2 are their best work. 2 prog rock masterpieces. No other album has ever sounded that different to me.

[@yannickgregor7679]

Great albums !

[@thehighllama8101]

Well, I agree 50%. I think Preservation Act 1 is one of their best albums. However, I tried listening to Preservation Act 2 once, and I thought it was terrible. I'll give it another listen to see if my opinion will change.

[@frlango6082]

@@thehighllama8101 we’re all waiting you know

[@michaelthompson3403]

great band who left 2 great albums for all...village green and something else

[@brettlowden7073]

My favorite band

[@jameswilson5223]

I saw them leaving the theater after a concert in separate limos.

[@joannespatharis6576]

Luv Dave and Ray !

[@helpmenow7]

Great catchy tunes and riffs!

[@mellotronage7073]

As Bob Henrit referred to them, The Dangerous Brothers!! 😎

[@suziekg77]

Sibling rivalry before oasis made it popular! ❤️the kinks❤️

[@patoboyle3279]

I met Ray in 83’ he looked old then! lol He was full of himself with a scarf around his neck.Wish I would have met Dave instead!

[@tarnsand440]

I've heard that....now Ray admits he was a prat to almost everyone including fans. Seems especially in late 70's -80's when he had a few more hit songs.

[@vanstan7929]

No wonder Chrissie Hynde left him

[@vicburke8479]

You know you've made it when you have go-go dancers behind you

[@marthaperdew]

I love the Kinks

[@NEVERagainEVER423]

David, Namaste (bowing)

[@MrMusicguyma]

It is a pity that mutual respect could not be achieved between the two very talented Davies brothers. Maybe they should have gone their separate ways musically long ago. Having been in multiple bands for 40 years, I find that respect, and responsibility, not affection, is the factor that keeps bands together. I have had to abandon playing gigs with certain friends in order to keep the friendship. I'd still play music with them and jam for fun, but not for the paying public.

[@tarnsand440]

John & Tom Fogerty also had a acrimonious relationship once they formed a band...with Tom commenting he could play but John had ' the sound' should be lead singer. Sadly John's talent also made him difficult to get along with and Tom eventually left the band.

[@Nuerth]

Wow this answers a lot of questions I have had since their first album ~ I know there were periods Dave would be absent from the group now I understand why

[@389383]

What albums or tours was he absent?

[@frlango6082]

@@389383 when he…did he pull the plug out on it or was it a conscious group decision. Maybe Big Ray wanted a solo career and definitely had people courting him but Dave had such a massive part to play and in all fairness Big Brother Ray always praised his guitar playing and inventive rock licks

[@harvey1954]

That black chick dancing with Dave is his cousin.

[@simontaylor2319]

Peter Quaife was also a hell raiser, but after a while had had enough of the Davis (Davies) brothers & left

[@StratBurst92]

Great early color footage.

[@lisamena874]

Could you please tell me the name of this documentary?

[@micheleerwin2848]

I recently introduced my friend to the kinks. We blast them in the car.

[@davidb3506]

What a shame that their relationship remains so toxic after all these years, even if I get the distinct impression that Ray bears the brunt of the responsibility for that.

[@220773]

+David B Well... Dave was often very unpleasant to the other members in the band, let's be honest...

[@highmyope-ps2by]

+Gianmaria Framarin Especially Mick Avory, who was Ray's friend.

[@JuanCarrionHappiness]

I find the Kinks very interesting story documentary since the're young guys in the late 60's ?

[@TFfolkes]

Early 60s

[@levvellene570]

Actually, it was Dave and drummer Mick Avory who had the only noticeable altercation early on. And that was always referred to in the papers at the time...

[@NoNameNo.5]

Brothers gota fight but also me and my bro vs. the world

[@TRICK-OR-TREAT236]

VERY KINKY ! 9.5M

[@michaelreidperry3256]

I don’t think working with his brother is good for Dave. Would I tell him to stop? Of course not. Some beautiful things can come from what is not good for us. But it’s good to beware of all risks and rewards, and proper boundaries.

[@tatethompson1234]

Is this right after Daves stroke? Hes speaking very slow, so thats why im thinking it.

[@tarnsand440]

Dave had a major stroke. He said he couldn't speak walk even feed himself. So the fact he had come back so far in such a short time was remarkable. Took alot of hard work determination.

[@pastorfuzz367]

Ego

[@Mstrat86]

Hey what's the first song on this video? "IIIIIII know, IIIIIII know" Thanks youtube kink fans

[@starsinmybeard]

'Everybody's Gonna Be Happy'

[@xxcelr8rs]

What is name of song at 1 minute till 1 30?

[@carolew9206]

Brothers😘

[@lowlypeasant]

I don't understand your comment. What do you mean?

[@frlango6082]

I’m sick of th0se poxy adverts. Chrissakes Ray, wherever you are please write a damn good song about it please (that’s please twice please Mister)

[@daveyvane9431]

Gee, Ray and Dave should get over themselves.

[@mrbobevans]

It is unfortunate that Tom Fogerty didn't work out his differences with John before Tom passed away. I love the Kinks, but I like CCR more. CCR was the quissential american band.

[@tarnsand440]

John by many accounts' attitude was it's my way or no way once CCR became well known. I saw a 2 hr docu on roadies agents et al that witnessed the band during several scenarios such as rehearsing recording and contract negotiations and John had to be boss in everything. Even insisting they didn't need a lawyer to read the fine print in recording deals (stated he was more than capable of doing it ) which turned disasterous and effected the band members profits ownership of own music forever.. I think it comes with too much success too fast...many start to believe they are God like.

[@bloppysloppy4057]

My two biggest musical inspirations.

[@seancoleman6471]

Dave is such a humble gentleman, to be able to maintain an extraordinary band and weather Ray's constant criticism and belittling. I think Rays was quite jealous of Dave and tried to tear him down brick by brick. Look at the starmaker tv special or any Kinks video, Ray is always featured and never giving the spotlight up.

[@ascottrusso]

Ray is the Best that's why

[@tarnsand440]

Very true....I agree. Now as an old man Ray is realising how difficult big headed he was. Super talent doesn't mean you're allowed to treat people as underlings. And Ray admits he could be terribly nasty to fans.

[@loganford6483]

2:30 Are you okay sir

[@tarnsand440]

Dave had a major stroke in 2004 while in an elevator. He was completely paralyzed on his right side cldn't speak walk play guitar. By 2006 he had made a miraculous recovery obviously with much determination on his part.

[@voz805]

Dave should have left the group earlier since he apparently considered himself an equal to his brother's big songwriting talent which he was not. And years later here talking about an alleged suicide attempt, what rotten behavior and you can see he enjoyed telling it.

[@mabawsaR]

xtc were much much better

[@ryanedwards4512]

Oasis wanna be's.

[@ryanedwards4512]

@Ashley crawford They are just like the Hollies who were trying to rip off Radio Heads "Creep"... These bands need to find their own identity