The Kinks - Apeman (Official Music Video)

[@pastormike541]

We just finished watching OLD DADS with Bill Burr , and when this song came on at the ending I suddenly found myself singing it and remembering all the the words after all these years ! My wife was dumbfounded to say the least , hahahahaha !!!

[@maceyrose6301]

That’s where I heard it for the first time!! Love the movie AND the song!! ❤❤

[@pauldavid1097]

Same here, just finished watching Old Dad's and started singing "I'm an Ape-man". Wonderful songs of our childhood.

[@alcatmusic8442]

Same here! Except my wife is not here. Had to look up the song.👍

[@makeitsimple4814]

Me too

[@johnonrade2129]

Hahahahaha so I am

[@MLEArmstrong]

I wasn’t alive when this was released but lyrically this hits so hard in 2023, the world is so messed up. Thank you Kinks, these classics will live on forever.

[@matthewmckee9914]

I agree I was born in 74, and I don't want to die in a nuclear war, I want to sit in a tree and eat bananas all day.

[@benson1914]

Let’s Hope Russia doesn’t fail no Nuke November…

[@xxxminimoonxxx3756]

Exactly I was thinking its a new song so this days word is it 😍I was born in 1980 i will check their songs not possible to havant heard them if i did its a big miss on my side

[@xxxminimoonxxx3756]

O yes LOLA AMD MORE i know them ❤

[@coleliv]

born in 2006 and this is the most relatable song i know@@matthewmckee9914

[@aarondoodles3380]

One of the best bands of all time.

[@SMack-kg7dx]

Ray ... effing ... Davies 🎉 👍🏾😎

[@JCStorm76]

THE best!

[@7Scarecrows]

stole the tune

[@SLAYERSWINE1]

Saw them 3 times in Chicago in the mid to late '80's. They were awesome

[@chantal013]

Yes of course.

[@williamfindlay8831]

Amazing how many songs from the 60s and 70s are more relevant today than yesterday. Absolutely brilliant!

[@renecarter5490]

Isn't it a full (full circle moment), illustration of the past, bite hard😢

[@007JHS]

The Kinks were ahead of their time with both their music and their MTV style video clips.

[@007JHS]

@Steve Morris I'll make a search... on you tube i'm guessing... Oh and thanks for the tip.

[@SMack-kg7dx]

This video is dope!!!! Man continues to regress. This light-hearted filtering of that is so welcome. Now all I have to do is take it off repeat 😯😆👍🏾

[@MikeLinPA]

I am going on 62 y/o, and The Kinks have been in my life as long as I have been alive. Their music still holds up and is relevant today as it was then. Thank you for a lifetime of musical masterpieces!

[@lannydante9390]

I’m 73 still addicted since 64!

[@billyclub9863]

#Lola

[@PAULLONDEN]

@@lannydante9390 ....72......a whole new challenge ,dealing with aging . Thankfully we still have music to keep us (slightly) sane.....

[@MrJaberwocky777]

Ever get over whelmed and know you just need a vacation to get yourself back together? This song is a 3 minute vacation that helps me stay sane and feel better.

[@ozkaz13]

Film clip $10. Jackets $100. Song priceless.

[@Yuri-iz3cd]

❤❤❤❤😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉

[@Swinefeld]

Gorilla costume, 5 quid.

[@eckoalbino1623]

"Reject humanity, become m o n k e." -Ray Davies

[@maryfreebed9886]

I can pick up one of those round plastic containers of 60 pieces of Excel gum with my toes. I am fairly well-equipped for monke, I think.

[@LarryGonzalez00]

Saw these guys live at the L.A. Forum on the "One For The Road" tour. To this day still one of the best shows I ever saw. Happy Anniversary, thanks for all the great music, GOD SAVE THE KINKS!

[@scottmace2002]

I saw them at the US Festival 1982. Ray Davies leading the crowd in “day-o” Banana Boat Song chants.

[@johnthomas736]

Since 1965 🇬🇧 🤗 Thank you kinks. Scranton,p.a. 🇺🇸 🌹 👀 🎶 👻

[@samspookyrice9058]

Lola vs Powerman and the Moneygoround is a masterpiece of an album. I guess you could say that about most of what the Kinks have done. You gotta love those coats!

[@z-rex6068]

Absolute facts and I wish I had one of those coats 😢

[@daviecanning1180]

One of my favourite albums. About 50 years old. My fav track must be strangers.🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@PAULLONDEN]

These Afghan coats......smelled a bit sometimes.

[@whitebirchtarot]

I love that album, too. My favorite song on it is “A Long Way from Home”. Beautiful.

[@benbrownjr.7626]

This video is perfect. The scene on the bench, with someone in a ratty ape costume is simply sublime.

[@johnthomas736]

That's. John Dalton in the ape costume 🤓 RIP 🇬🇧

[@windridr66]

He’s still alive

[@stanedwards3731]

john gosling

[@petermcculloch4933]

I was a teenager when this song was released.Never the less, I agree with your comment.The lyrics are relevant in 2023.Kind of frightening.Attitudes from the 1970s are the same as today, yet those trusted to do what the people want have avoided taking action in that fifty year time frame.

[@paulbroderick4217]

What a great song and what an amazing band!!This song is more relevant than ever!!!

[@syoudipta]

I had to stop whatever I was doing to check out this video suggested by youtube! Why not? It's the visualization of one of the greatest songs ever written!

[@RiverRat_1977]

This was my favorite song on the radio when I first became a music fan at age 6.. then "Snoopy and the Red Baron" by The Royal Guardsmen.. along with "They're Coming To Take Me Away, Ha​-​Haaa!" by Napoleon XIV... Mid 1960's radio had a really great sense of humor to complement the British Invasion taking place concurrently, so I was never without some snappy lyrics to amuse my friends with!!! I saw the Kinks in 1979 (early punksters; the Police, actually opened up for them). Definitely one of the best concerts I've ever seen. Who knew they'd be such prodigious influences in pop, rock, and punk!!

[@AnthonyMonaghan]

I don't feel safe in this world no more...indeed Ray.

[@Mark-ew1hn]

One of the greatest bands of the 60’s with one of their classic hits in the 1970’s ….The Kinks one of the greatest and most influential bands of all time

[@jslimefeld]

I've been dreaming of this upload for years and years ... Cheers! GOD SAVE THE KINKS 💜💜💜

[@jurijsnovosjolovs2844]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@miguelgeorgiogutierrez.8129]

Gracias Ray por darnos tan buenos momentos con tu música.

[@diannelovejoy5514]

I am 69 and still find this relevant in 2024. ❤

[@whitebirchtarot]

I was listening to this for fun tonight, and then realized the words are extremely relevant! “And the crazy politicians…“ I love The Kinks. I’m 69 also! 💕

[@johnnycupofcoffee]

Me, too...cause This is my song. haha

[@GREG62944]

what ever happened to the Kinks?

[@diannelovejoy5514]

@GREG62944 Over time, all the original members left except the Davies Brothers. The Kinks were voted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990. They disbanded in 1996. The Davies brothers also had solo careers.

[@GREG62944]

@@diannelovejoy5514 What did the Davies brothers call themselves for their solo career? I'm thinking my voice or something might sound like the Kinks.

[@thedude8747]

I first heard this song as a child in the 80s on the film "Club Paradise" with Robin Williams

[@shaunwatson6354]

I swiped through all the comments to say this, but you beat me to it

[@moniquemccallister8471]

Me too!

[@jamesstacho4488]

The man in the ape suit is John Gosling, piano player extraordinaire, who passed away this weekend. God Save The late, great John The Baptist and God Save The Kinks!

[@jurijsnovosjolovs2844]

😢❤❤❤😢❤❤❤

[@AdamSandaver]

Purest of gold

[@4everPhloyd]

Just watched Old Dads and this 69 year old dad remembered the song

[@quieteron1516]

Most relatable song of all time

[@dieterolschewski6799]

great musicvideo, absolut supersong, ❤

[@jonathanmurphy3141]

I have always loved the lyric: I'll keep you warm, if you'll keep me sane (at the best deal between human relations, and your pets, too) 🤗

[@itsverynice]

@2:15 "I look out the window but I can't see the skies; the air pollution is a-fuckin-up my eyes, I want to get out of this city alive - and make like an apeman"

[@pedrogudino1133]

Our species is going out with a whimper, I'm afraid. 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@TheFairway8]

That is what he sings when I first heard it way back in the very early 70s I think it was the first song I ever heard with swearing on it the general consensus now though is a foggin up my eyes

[@bm6563]

​@@TheFairway8I'm sure he sang "fogging" although I have to admit it was a cunning word play.

[@vvaaffoo]

Thank you, The Kinks! My mother show me your record, and since then I never stop to listen!

[@grokeffer6226]

This is my favorite song from The Kinks.

[@Hedgewalkers]

I grew up with The Kinks! My favourite band then, and still, my favourite band! Still relevant! still brilliant! ❤

[@lannydante9390]

Same here - I’m 73 been a fan since 64!

[@Yuri-iz3cd]

❤❤❤❤❤❤😅

[@jurijsnovosjolovs2844]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@brennanleslie850]

Heard this song at the end of Old Dads on Netflix love this song it just makes me feel better. I wish they made music like this now.

[@Desertflower743]

This popped into my head this morning and decided to play it. My goodness, the sentiments in it could have been written yesterday 🙀😻❤

[@Yuri-iz3cd]

Apeman forever❤😂

[@maceyrose6301]

I wasn’t alive when this song came out but just saw it on a movie credit.. it’s fantastic!! I love it!! Interesting.. so very made for todays World!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@philb6490]

Hope you enjoy the many great songs by the kinks check out their everybody's in show business album 🎶🎵🎸🎼🌞

[@Lumalnatti11]

Beautiful Truth form the fathers of punk.

[@ForARide]

Yeah, the Beatles and the Stones were always considered as "boring old farts" amongst us Punks, whereas The Kinks were always viewed as Well Respected Men. Long live The Kinks!

[@Lumalnatti11]

@@ForARide I can't say there aren't songs by the stones and beatles I love. I love the kinks tho, almost anything they did was great.... God knows the world would be unbearable beyond what it already is without a huge variety of great sounding music.

[@PAULLONDEN]

@@ForARide Is that so ? maybe for those in the U.S. which the Kinks finally managed to conquer with mid 70s mediocrity. For the rest of the world the Kinks sadly became passé after 1970. Anyway ,who cares what "us punks" thought about those "boring old farts" ?......All those "punks" will now gladly play Beatles and (old) Stones.

[@davidrichardson4131]

Thank you for the music 🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎵🎶

[@kathdev7160]

I was 7 when i first heard this song and have been a fan for life. In fact about 30 years ago I went to my third Kinks concert and i shook Ray's hand, I didn't wash that hand for days!!!!

[@catherineprior8319]

What a witty and truly prophetic song! The Kinks were way up high in hit making and we're synonymous with the 60's!!

[@roberthill799]

These jackets need to come back before this winter!

[@johnoakes9503]

The kinks were so far ahead of their time .just so incredible music

[@shondra6]

For my middle child. Love ya buddy ... 🙏💜

[@johnmccann8319]

Wow I remember this on Top of the Pops.Ran out next day to buy the single.Pity about the fade out!

[@jimvanhooser2729]

I've gone ape over this song!! 😜😜

[@juliawilkinson]

I was in love with this song in high school in the 80s. At that time, the Kinks had a great hit with “Come Dancing.” Awesome band.

[@TREEHUGGAH1]

doesnt get much better thats a 10/10 imo much respect The Kinks

[@TREEHUGGAH1]

@Steve Morris thanks alot. i just found his page and subbed. cool man.thanks again

[@wilsonblauheuer6544]

truly wonderful lyrics

[@RedGoldGreen-Dub]

Great song 😎😁

[@vivianchavez29]

Old dads!!!! I loved it!

[@Mask165]

Same

[@philb6490]

The kinks were so creative their music brings smiles to my face Everytime i listen to them grew up in the sixties great time for music the English invasion was unbelievable 🦅🇺🇸🇬🇧🎸🎵🎶🌞

[@tehtrollest2977]

What

[@Mask165]

@@tehtrollest2977 it's a movie that had this song in it

[@SP-pk6gc]

Damn man, it takes back me to Glasgow, i ised to listen 😅in store.

[@jelsig6783]

Hell ya! Genius

[@jimrebr]

I love this song so much, The Kinks have been a huge soundtrack for my life!!! Love Apeman, have played The Kinks to our three sons and they love them, especially Apeman and Superman! I love that Ray Davies had to re-record his part so it didn’t sound like “the air pollution is f***ing up my eyes so it wouldn’t sound like f**k, it still sounds like fing, lol!!

[@Santimoy-6jh]

I come here after I watched Old Dad movie, it's 23:11pm Saturday 28 October 2023, Love this song

[@funtastic8086]

same here bud haha

[@cuddlepaws4423]

Brilliant, observant lyrics as usual.

[@jurijsnovosjolovs2844]

Aint they IN Hall of fame of RnR! ❤❤❤

[@HeavyFuel]

Have never seen that. So great.

[@jamesbueker11]

Hilarious. Great video. Made me laugh

[@rippi37]

Went to a concert where the Kinks were supposed to play...Sydney Aus ..late 70's....they didn't show...damn it !! Peter Frampton was playing and the place was filled with Frampton look a likes !! UGH !!!! Shoulda been a GREAT night , but we were missing these GENIUSES !!!!!

[@rippi37]

@Steve Morris Why ?

[@rippi37]

@Steve Morris oh..cool. I might have a look :)

[@Flowerbranche]

RIP John "Apeman" Gosling :(

[@batbat3668]

I heard your song in Sukiya (a popular restaurant chain) in Japan. :D

[@amandalitster7713]

man, do I ever miss real music videos like this one ❤❤❤🎵

[@steventhrelkeld6333]

I'd forgotten about this song til I heard it at the end of Bad Dads! Brought back a lot of memories!

[@ronaldotto534]

right on time for the state of the world right now.

[@stephenwilliams6451]

We all are apemen. Always remember this track. 74 now.😅😅😅😅

[@patrickmurphy3812]

The yummiest chunkiest guitar parts ever.

[@terrimiller8325]

LOVE The Kinks soo Talented 🎶✌️🙃

[@LordEriolTolkien]

Childhood favourite for the novelty lyrical value alone

[@pinkieundbrain7861]

Thank The Sun for PLANTS 💚🌞

[@valentin3634]

Impressive the Kinks I´ve never tired of listening to it´s great songs, as this Apeman, Don´t forget to dance, Waterloo Sunset, Come Dancing, Sunny Afternoon, and many more. Greetings from Lima - Peru.

[@Camerooonify]

Please please get back together for one final run of gigs for your fans 😭😭😭🙏 put aside your differences for those who love you! 😍 IM A KING KONG MAN, IM A VOODOO MAN, IM AN APEMAN!! ❤

[@michaelwittmann2644]

2:14 That looks like Whitestone Pond in Hampstead Heath, North London. In the mid-eighties, I used to cycle past it twice a day.

[@johnlane2010]

One of my favorite tunes

[@bryan2523]

Great Kinks song, the 2014 Remastered version recording, thanks.

[@Nio744]

This song has aged like a fine wine.

[@peperminttea]

I like the Reggae beat they do on this one. Love the Kinks!

[@Qaboom]

I didn't notice it until reading your comment. That big hit on the 3!

[@kenmonks7285]

Aye ❤ 🇬🇧👍we sail

[@VitoBertaudeau]

exelente

[@_TracerBullet]

I think a lot of y'all are missing something. It's a great song, yes, but it SHOULD NOT be even more relevant 50 years later. The fact that it is means humanity failed to figure our sh*t out.

[@jolynlove5922]

Isn't it great the places 🎶 music takes us? We are truely the fortunate 🤗

[@maryjanegreen7601]

Happy Earth Day!!

[@johngannon599]

great song

[@prozombie4438]

banger banger banger banger

[@jumpin1jumpin]

Can Ray Davies even write a bad song? Every one a gem

[@theshaunmcmad8036]

brilliant

[@TheKocksmanArchives]

“Official video” lol the production value sure has come a long way since the 70s

[@pitze58]

That was one of my favorite songs when I was twelve years old.

[@jeffj9322]

Happy Birthday John Dalton born on May 21, 1943. He is a British bass guitar player, best known as a member of the Kinks in 1966 and between 1969 and 1976, replacing original member Pete Quaife. He played with The Kinks throughout the remainder of 1969 and into the 1970s and appeared playing bass on such notable songs as "Victoria", "Lola", "Apeman", "Celluloid Heroes", and "Supersonic Rocket Ship". - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Dalton_(musician)

[@brucemibus9523]

Odd how the creationism crew will deny that we have descended from the great apes. Thanks to the Kinks for a great song.

[@bigsteve9279]

After watching a reaction video by ‘Rob Squad Reactions’ a couple o days ago, I can’t get this song outta my mind! 😆 I hadn’t heard it in decades, so I’m catchin’ up! 😆 I had 8-track with ‘Apeman’ and a bunch of ‘different’ story telling songs… I wish I still had it.

[@ranchokitty1]

swingin' London baby!

[@jamesham521]

Satirical yet relevant

[@MajorWolfgangHochstetter]

#26 on my list of Top 100 Kinks songs. #25 is "Sleepwalker", and #27 is "Strangers".

[@knockemoutjones1938]

Really spared no expense making that video

[@classicguitarfan8]

Quite the music video concept

[@foxyroxstar]

Fox! Rock's Czar! Rock n Roll!

[@jamietaylor6007]

Brillant fun

[@tomy.1846]

Yes

[@sluggieify]

What a time to be young in the 1960s. The influence of 1950s music in America, influenced so many kids in 60s Britain to pick up a guitar. The rest is history as they say