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- Graeme Ross
- “Waterloo Sunset” (1967) “It puts people into a world,” Ray once said of his greatest song, and that world was so personal to him that initially he felt compelled to keep it to himself.
- “You Really Got Me” (1964) Seventeen-year-old Dave Davies applied a razor blade to his amp, creating the infinitely influential scuzz on the riff that drives this primal, almost unbearably exciting record.
- Lola” (1970) Based on several real incidents about a naive young man’s encounter with a transvestite, “Lola” long ago transcended its origins to become, like its composer, a National Treasure.
- “Dead End Street” (1966) “Sunny Afternoon” encapsulated all the confidence and optimism of Britain in 1966’s halcyon summer, however Ray was acutely aware that beneath the glossy veneer there was an entirely different backstory of poverty, depravation and despair.
The Kinks are perhaps the most underrated band that gave birth to what we now call Punk, Metal, Rock and Alternative. Founded by two brothers, Ray Davies and...
- Michael Gallucci
- "You Really Got Me" From: 'Kinks' (1964) The Kinks' breakthrough single features one of the greatest opening guitar riffs ever recorded. "You Really Got Me" made the band stars and set the template for almost every hard rock band that formed over the next decade (and then some).
- "Waterloo Sunset" From: 'Something Else by the Kinks' (1967) Something Else by the Kinks, the band's fifth LP, is one of its greatest albums. And it's no accident that Ray Davies began sharpening his perceptions of British class division during this time.
- "Lola" From: 'Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One' (1970) After a four-year commercial dry spell that coincided with Ray Davies' increasingly sophisticated songwriting, the Kinks rocketed back into the Top 10 with one of their most popular songs.
- "Sunny Afternoon" From: 'Face to Face' (1966) Barely a year into their career, and Ray Davies was already getting bored with the three-chord guitar assaults the Kinks were discharging.
Oct 4, 2024 · It always depends on the decade you came of age in, or which era you prefer. But here’s our take on their 37 best songs. 37. “Hatred (A Duet)” from ‘Phobia’ (1993) From the Kinks’ final album, Phobia. Ray Davies sang most of the Kinks’ songs, with Dave singing a few here and there. But this is a rare duet between the brothers.
Oct 3, 2023 · 16. “Tired of Waiting For You” (Kinda Kinks, 1965) For a song written in one afternoon, “Tired of Waiting For You” is as catchy as ever. The A-side lead single from The Kinks’ second ...
The Kinks ‘ music video was a mainstay for the fledgling MTV network, introducing millions of new fans to the Kinks. MTV propelled the song to #6 on the Hot Billboard 100 in the US. Though the first release of the single had failed to chart in the UK, it was re-released after the American buzz and went to #12 on the UK Singles chart.
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The Kinks PlayList - Greatest Hits and Best Songs. The Kinks are perhaps the most underrated band that gave birth to what we now call Punk, Metal, Rock and Alternative. Founded by two brothers, Ray Davies and Dave. The Kinks experimented with all styles of music and risque lyrics while the Beatles were a still a Boy Band churning out Teeny ...
