The Kinks The Best of 1964 -1970 Vinyl Play

[@rogernetzer1054]

Lovely video. Dunno which album to get next , but the following songs from the same period are as good as the superb collection on the record you have: We Are the Village Green Preservation Society, Days, Death of a Clown (released as a Dave Davies single, but a Kinks record really), David Watts, Where Have All The Good Times Gone?, Animal Farm, We Are All God's Children, Autumn Almanac, and Shangri-La. Great channel, Stripey!

[@paulb111]

Over here in the states, Reprise records released a double LP set called The Kinks Kronikles which I bought when it came out in 1972. I call it my Kinks bible. It's 28 songs, but it starts mid-'60's Kinks and goes up to right about where your Best of ends. There are SO many gems on it, that I would have never heard. B-sides and deep album tracks. As well as Dead End Street and Waterloo Sunset and Sunny Afternoon and Victoria. But, it's the bulk of the album, the tracks I would not have known about, that I want to alert you to (if you don't know them already). Songs like This Is Where I Belong, Get Back In Line, Did You See His Name?, Wonderboy, Polly, Big Black Smoke, Susanna's Still Alive and She's Got Everything. And others too. If you ever see The Kinks Kronikles over there, do not hesitate to snap it up. As for my recommendation, I want to steer you toward the album Arthur. You will love it from beginning to end. And on one final note, over here, I always, wrongly I'm sure, pronounced Ray and Dave's last name as if the second part had a long EEEZ sound on it. Da-VEEEZ. But I hear you pronounce it DAVIS and I've heard other people say it's pronounced DAVIS, so I'm sure that is how it is pronounced. It just strikes me as peculiar that DAVIES would be pronounce DAVIS, when the name itself DAVIS is prounounced DAVIS, so, why would DAVIES be pronounced DAVIS??? Okay, Stripey , with that, I'm sure I've worn out my welcome but thanks for the video..I enjoyed it very much! :)

[@StripeyR]

It probably is Daveeeeez (my poor pronunciation). I'm really toying with the Kinks mono boxset www.amazon.co.uk/Mono-Collection-VINYL-Kinks/dp/B01LA1YT68/ref=pd_ybh_a_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=NVT7D6C8CVMNDZ95QD9H it looks really nice & a nice addition to the record collection...We'll see! cheers Paul

[@steverogers2635]

Probably the most underrated band in the entire history of rock and roll and pop music. Ray Davies is right up there with Lennon and McCartney and Jagger and Richards imo as one of the absolute greatest song writers of all time. Not a bad album in their entire lot. Peace....Steve

[@stevewilkinson6572]

Hi Stripey: thanks for the kinks vlog; the delight on your face as you rediscover their beauty and grandeur. Just how I was. Top five albums to get first: -the kinks are the village green preservation society 1968 -something else by the kinks 1967 -muswell hillbillies 1971 -face to face 1966 -to the bone: live double from 1996: it’s a hidden gem

[@StripeyR]

Cheers, Steve, I'm loving Village Green so far (listening now) "Sitting By The Riverside" bloody wonderful mate, I'll check them albums you mentioned out, mate

[@stevewilkinson6572]

Stripey Rambles you will love them mate. I love star struck on that village green album; gets me everytime

[@PeKe999]

Yess indeed........ To The Bone is a great album. I got in on vinyl. It is awesome.

[@stevewilkinson6572]

Pe Ke that version of celluloid heroes and also set me free and I’m not like everybody else are amazing

[@TheStrongBoyz19]

The Kinks are a great band, one of my favourite bands.

[@philipmorris6427]

Amazing run of singles in the 60s. One of the best.

[@StripeyR]

100% Phillip mate

[@Nazz1967]

Got this the other day..played it ,love it.

[@StripeyR]

Nice one Nazz, its great

[@billsmith1545]

There was a great interview with Ray on Sky Arts last month not sure if it is still on. He's so down to earth. Brilliant composer.

[@fittobetiedyed5315]

Kinks - The most under-rated band there ever was. These guys are every bit as good or better than bands that are consider bigger, with the exception of the group from Liverpool. I might have to get this one.

[@StripeyR]

It's a fantastic album mate, I am looking at Delvin in a little deeper into The Kinks. I gave you a shout out on my Syd Barrett video but I don't think you saw it, regarding Neil Young Massey Hall...fantastic mate

[@fittobetiedyed5315]

@@StripeyR I am behind on my vids but will check out the Barrett shoe shortly. I got into the kinks in a serious way in the late 70's. Fell in love with their album Low Budget.

[@dlitwi6245]

I sympathize with your wanting to play cuts off of your lp’s. It is a shame about the copyright thing. I was a teen when the Kinks hit the airwaves. Totally different sound than anyone else at that time. Also, I purchase Mobile Fidelity sleeves for my lps. They are $20.00 for 50 on Amazon. Keep up the videos, I really enjoy!!!

[@Nazz1967]

The Kinks are great 👍🏻 I’ve recently got “Face to face “ on vinyl & really like it . 1966 .

[@49blackboab]

'The kinks are the village green preservation society' is their greatest album and one of the greatest albums ever released...all their albums from 67 to 72 are worth getting imo...Ray Davies was up there with Lennon and Mccartney during that period...loving the videos Stripey...all the best mate.

[@StripeyR]

Thanks, Robert, I listened to it last night & loved it mate

[@49blackboab]

+Stripey Rambles (Stripey) even the tracks that didnt make the album are top class...ray davies was on fire in the late 60s..

[@starmanbrinley9936]

Hey Stripey, cool video!! (I know, just over a year late...!) I'm a massive Kinks fan but I just got this very LP a couple weeks ago and haven't opened it yet (I usually listen on CD, especially for my Kinks with their expanded album deluxe editions!) so I was glad to see this in depth look at it. There's really not a bad song on it, though in case no one else mentioned it yet I wanted to point out that this is the only release ever (physical or digital) that has 'Dead End Street' in true stereo. Hard to believe as it's just a fabulous song and it's a great mix too (not sure if it's from the 60s or if it was more newly done though). 'Mr. Pleasant' is in true stereo on a handful of releases but usually turns up in mono so it's really cool that this one has them both together. Glad to have this one in my Kinks collection now and I'm glad you have it as well! Cheers mate!

[@PeKe999]

Hi mate. Thanks for making this video. A great album. The songs in mono on side 1 sound awesome. And side 2 is also a great collection of songs. Yess..... my number 2 English band. It is my number 2 English band. Ray Davies is maybe the best short story writer in a 3 minutes pop song. Even better than Paul McCartney who also could write some great short storis in a song. Think about Eleanor Rigby. They missed a great breakthrough in America in the sixties due to some conflicts with American musicians unions. But because of that Ray florished even more as a songwriter, writing songs about "The English Society, The English Way. Waterloo Sunset is an awesome song, maybe Ray's best. I own this album as well, and I really play it a lot. The Kinks " Everybody's In Show-Biz" is the last album of them I bought, so I have got all albums from 1964 up to 1972. After that, in my opinion, they made some weaker albums. I would advise you to listen to the Village Green, Arthur, Lola and Muswell Hilbillies albums. For sure, you will like them. And some songs like "Autumn Almanac" and "Where Have All The Good Times Gone". The albums Face To Face and Something Else by The Kinks are also great albums. And a live album from the 90ties, To The Bone, is a good one as well, with some semi-acoustic songs on it. Once again: thanks for this video. I was really looking forward to this one.Take care, mate.

[@StripeyR]

I loved it Pe Ke! I know you have mentioned them to me before... apologies for taking sooo long, I've been missing out mate, I'm listening to Village Green as I write this and really enjoying it! cheers my friend, glad you enjoyed the video

[@PeKe999]

@@StripeyR Hi mate. Enjoy The Village Green album. A great one. Released on the same day as The Beatles' White Album in 1968. Village Green was one of the worst selling albums that year. And now in these times, it is considered a masterpiece. Last week rhere was 70 minutes docu of this album on Dutch tv. It was called Echoes. A very good docu. Mate.... enjoy the album. 15 Great songs on it. By the way....... Did you see my new videos on my little tiny, very small channel? Last friday The Cavern Beatles played in the theatre in my hometown. They performed some 15 minutes Rooftop songs and of course a lot of other Beatles songs.. A great show, a great evening.

[@j.r.a.f.t.m.]

Great video Stripey. Since you said concept album, I would recommend "the Kinks are the village green preservation society" album about the British Country side, just been reissued for its 50th anniversary. Anyway great video Stripey.

[@StripeyR]

Cheers, Joseph, I'll check it out

[@verheese]

Can’t go wrong with a bit of the kinks...great British band.....

[@DerekDerekDerekDerekDerekDerek]

They're british?!?!?!?

[@dillonnicholls2333]

Hi stripey. You should try to pick up village green next. Brilliant album!

[@StripeyR]

Listening to it now Dillon...fantastic mate

[@dillonnicholls2333]

Stripey Rambles 👍

[@Lennonaxl]

I’ve been wanting to get that album but I always get something else. It is on my want list and I’m gonna get it. Love the Kinks!😎👍🏻

[@johnmurray5231]

Love the hat Stripey! Looking good sir

[@StripeyR]

Thanks John

[@iang1]

Great band, I've got the 2 cd Ultimate Collection but, like you, need to investigate the albums themselves.

[@StripeyR]

I listen to village green preservation society and it's great Ian, The Kinks need a closer listen I think!

[@iang1]

Yes, that was the one I was contemplating looking at, thanks!

[@beatlebrad5339]

You know I have see this lp at my store . I do go back and forth on getting it . I do like them a lot and I just don't know what is holding me back on this one . I did see them live years ago in US and my brother had some great connections and so we went back stage to meet the band WOW . So yes they do have a warm spot in my hart for the band . You did a great review on it . I just hope that you don't get a strike for singing mat lol . Just kidding !!!!! . You know I still have my back stage pass and ticket I did show on my channel . But thank you for this all the best cheers !!!!! ………….. Ps still loving Madness :) and the hat dose look like them !!!!!!

[@StripeyR]

Wow, you met The Kinks? that is sooo cool, I'm impressed & a bit envious ;) It's a great LP Beatle Brad & sounds wonderful now I'm looking for more Kinks on record! I saw a lovely mono boxset (but wifey will go mad lol) Glad your enjoying Madness mate, I wear this pork pie usually when I go to see them! thanks matey

[@beatlebrad5339]

I do enjoy your video my friend !!!!!! It was a blast to meet them and a pit hard to think I was back stage . I did tell my friends in school but no one believed me . So I shod them the tuff I got . I did get there autographs but my brother got it to keep , Just like big brothers do lol . Now he has past away I did look for it but never found it :( . But a lot of good memories mate . Ps that is just like my brother to hid it lol !!!! OH brother !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@danny1959]

Another vote for Village Green Preservation Society here. I also love their early '70s RCA records that don't get a lot of love from Kinks fans. If you love "Mr.Pleasant," as I do, you will also love those albums.

[@19stanley46]

Since everyone else will recommend Village Green, I’ll give a vote for Something Else By The Kinks. It’s the album with Waterloo Sunset on it.

[@StripeyR]

Cheers, Adam, I listened to Village Green last night...loved it, I'll give Something Else a listen tonight! cheers pal

[@trevoreivershypnosis]

Love The Kinks!! .....................Something Else ~ The Village Green Preservation Society ~ Muswell Hillbillies = all great choices !!

[@davidmunday4367]

Hi yer Stripey , now your talking man ! I saw somebody down below suggest "village green preservation society " which i fully agree with . You should also have a listen to the" Muswell Hillbillies " You will love ' avver cuppa tea " which somes up working class British families of that time ( reminds me of my Nan's , God bless 'em ) Kinks up there with the very best Stripey....i envy your future discovery of them . All the best mate , keep 'em coming 👍

[@StripeyR]

Thanks, David, Seems Village Green Preservation Society is the album to listen too, I will keep you posted

[@mattlonnen8664]

Hi Stripey, love the videos! I would recommend ‘The Village Green Preservation Society’ just released a 50year anniversary edition last year. Keep up the great work, always appreciate your enthusiasm.

[@StripeyR]

Cheers, Matt, I heard Village Green a few times this week, it's great stuff mate!

[@dayspeacemusic1553]

Another tasty ramble Stripes...if you like the Kinks I really think you should check out The Gainsborough Gallery. I think you'd flippin love em!

[@StripeyR]

Cheers, Days, I'm loving rediscovering the Kinks mate. I've never heard The Gainsborough Gallery anything particular I should start with?

[@dayspeacemusic1553]

Life is a Song is the album I have. It's 1970 I think and has some real beauties on there. It would make for a very left of centre first play too. There's one mint shrink wrapped copy in Kent on eBay for 17 quid....you would be very very happy you did! A real first play..unopened since 1970

[@sirarmysuit9848]

Great Review. My fave band after the Beatles. If you want to hear Ray sounding like Marc Bolan, try to find the B Side "King Kong"

[@davidjackson5449]

Hi mate,the Kinks masterpiece is the Kinks are the Village Green Preservation Society. It's their equivalent to Norton Colgate being Madness's.Great recent box set too.Take care

[@MsSteve70]

Grab either The Village Green Preservation Society (1968) or Something else by The Kinks (1967) - Both smashing. God save the Kinks!

[@walterhowieson7100]

Love the Kinks, preservation society is a must have though...

[@thearchivechannel466]

You should do a video of all your singles and I would love to see the doors vinyl first play

[@vinylnutter]

You need to get the Kinks - Kinks 1964 album mate If you start at the beginning you can grow with the band. Plus, it's a great album.

[@theelvisforum]

I always enjoy the cellophane bit ... whuup;h!

[@richmod]

The Kinks are an awesome group Stripey and up there with the Small Faces and The Who as pivotal 60's bands ( of course The Beatles were ahead of the game) . You must check out three of their best albums starting with ' The Village Green Preservation Society ' ( their masterpiece) and also ' Face To Face ' & ' Something Else ' .

[@StripeyR]

Listening to "Village Green" and really enjoying it "Last Of The Steam Powered Trains" is playing and it's so cool! Cheers Richard mate

[@ryangolding9526]

Boy do I love the kinks.....is it true the Davies brothers had a spat that lasted quite awhile

[@webz3589]

The kinks another great British band that helped shape future music i should pick this up at some point probably off Amazon the hmv in Bromley Sergei usually go has really gone downhill since I started going the pink Floyd section literally only has the wall and dark side both of which I already own, the Beatles section casualties the yellow submarine song track rubber soul and pepper same deal, just two examples. I listened to war of the world's earlier today bloody marvoulus if had that " the chances of anything coming from mars " bit stuck in me head all day i have not got it on viynal yet so I listened to it on Spotify via the xbox. (Character break) jes that span out of control over quickly

[@StripeyR]

Shame about your local HMV, I do hope they sort out the trouble they are going through, I'd hate to see them close (only shop I go in when I'm in town). I hadn't heard Was of the Worlds in ages & yes it does get stuck in your head "But Still Theeeyyyy Coooommeee" bloody marvellous stuff! cheers pal

[@webz3589]

Use i do hope they improve to.One of the staff seems pretty clueless. Hedidn't seem to know who cream are i asked for disrailly gears and he asked if it was the name of the band and when I said it was by cream he seemed completely bemused by that bear in mind this guy is middle aged and working at hmv but he doesn't know who cream are, they didn't have it of course. One time before that I was looking through the cd s trying to find the doors section i asked this man were it be and he went on a little groan about how the doors are overrated rubish, I almost asked him about the Beatles and Floyd but if he said they were overrated i probably would have kicked him in the balls so I decided against prison.

[@StripeyR]

Shocking! he didn't know who Cream was & thought The Doors are over rated... No wonder HMV are in trouble, I used to work in HMV back in the early 90's & everyone in our store new shitloads about different genres of music. They need music enthusiasts not morons.

[@chatham43]

.....what happened to Autumn Almanac.....a serious omission.....one of Ray's best.....

[@StripeyR]

I'll have a listen

[@PeKe999]

Yes, Yes, Yes.........It's my Autumn Almanac.

[@chatham43]

...yep..I'm amazed its been excluded...it was a top-tenner in the sixties....

[@billsmith1545]

Yes I totally agree!

[@billsmith1545]

Get my inner sleeves off E Bay about £13 for 50

[@StripeyR]

I see some on eBay cheers Bill

[@blistersonmyfingers1]

Great review as usual Stripey. The Kinks are one of the most underrated groups of all time. The mono LP box set is fantastic. Some of their later albums are absolute gems, Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Muswell Hillbillies and Everybody’s In Show-biz. If you do one thing in the meantime give ‘Sitting In My Hotel Room’ a listen. I think it’s your kind of tune. A masterpiece.