The Kinks - I'm Not Like Everybody Else (Lyrics On Screen)

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11 ай бұрын

"I'm Not Like Everybody Else" is a song written by Ray Davies and first recorded by the Kinks in 1966 and released that year as the B-side of "Sunny Afternoon". The song is a defiant anthem of non-conformity. It has been covered by various artists, notably the Chocolate Watchband in their 1968 rendition of the song.
Davies had written the song for the Animals, but it was turned down, so the Kinks released their own version with guitarist Dave Davies on lead vocals. This went against the norm where each brother usually sang songs they had written themselves. Later performances of the song were sung by Ray, with Dave providing backing vocals and Eric Clapton-influenced guitar solos. Both the Davies brothers continue to perform the song in their solo concerts.
Dave Davies described the song as "a Kinks fans favourite." He also said, "It was never a hit for the Kinks, but over the years every true Kinks fan relates to that particular song, and it's funny because that particular version is one of the only songs where Ray and I actually swap lead vocals. Elsewhere, when he sings lead I do the octave harmonies, or where I sing lead he's doing background vocals. Ray and I have very different ranges, fortunately, and our textures are different, which really helps for distinctive harmonies."
The song was first released as the B-side to their single "Sunny Afternoon" but soon became a favourite and was often part of the Kinks live act.

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@rickrose5377 25 күн бұрын

What a masterpiece. One of the greatest songwriters of our generation. And one of the greatest bands. God save The Kinks!

@nickkaklas1216 5 ай бұрын

This particular live performance is for me one of the top 5 songs of my life (and I'm not exaggerating). Simple, dynamic rock composition with Davies' wonderful vocals. At the three points where the guitar comes to the frontline in such a different and exciting way (0.28, 2.16 and 4.19) it takes up your soul. A piece of pure Dionysian rock exhilaration, a true rock masterpiece. RESPECT!!!

@DonMac 5 ай бұрын

Can't argue with you

@twbailey3288 4 ай бұрын

Yes ... perfect

@meansmean3804 Ай бұрын

Amine !

@BarbosaCamposPacino 11 күн бұрын

Concordo

@charleskerr8415 3 ай бұрын

The Kinks were a great group, that put out a wide variety of great music, that was all different, but amazing.

@questionauthority7377 5 ай бұрын

I love this song

@WELLRESPECTEDAPE 3 ай бұрын

Dave is on fire here!

@questionauthority7377 5 ай бұрын

The guitarist is fantastic

@zeljkobolaric4311 5 ай бұрын

Awesome Kinks!Great song!

@DonMac 5 ай бұрын

One of their finest and the best version too

@luizxavier7279 4 ай бұрын

Very very good good good ❤❤❤

@questionauthority7377 5 ай бұрын

Tony Soprano made this song popular again Sopranos the best

@DonMac 5 ай бұрын

I loved The Sopranos

@BarbosaCamposPacino 11 күн бұрын

Amo a família Soprano

@BarbosaCamposPacino 8 күн бұрын

Esse ano aprendi tanta coisa com filmes do Al Pacino, O Poderoso Chefão, O Pagamento Final , Scarface , Serpico ... Tantos outros conheci essa série pela a propaganda da HBO no tiktok e fiquei doida pra assistir e consegui assistir todas as temporadas, achei muito boa essa série da Família Soprano❤❤ ❤❤❤❤

@CircleOfBreath 2 ай бұрын

I have absolutely nothing to disagree w The anything you have said I am surprised I do not remember ever hearing this song it’s clearly one of the greatest in 50’s 60’d 70 ‘s and beyond and I really love this song it’s so pure and in your face or tie and suit great beat rhythm words got it all

@luizxavier7279 2 ай бұрын

❤❤the kinks ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@mc2mc277 3 ай бұрын

Um…..in the description you state that DAVE is singing lead on this???? That is definitely RAY and I can hear Dave singing harmony, with his very distinct voice.

@DonMac 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for that, but that's the single version of the song, but to save any confusion I have edited that part out of the description