It is ironic that one of Britain's most enduring and
respected groups spawned from the beat boom of the early
60s has for the best part of two decades received success,
adulation and financial reward in the USA. Today this most
'English' institution can still fill a vast stadium in any
part of the USA, while in Britain, a few thousand devotees
watch their heroes perform in a comparatively small club or
hall.
The Kinks is the continuing obsession of one of Britain's
premier songwriting talents, Raymond Douglas Davies (b. 21
June 1944, Muswell Hill, London, England;
vocals/guitar/piano). Originally known as the Ravens, the
Kinks formed at the end of 1963 with a line-up comprising:
Dave Davies (b. 3 February 1947, Muswell Hill, London;
guitar/vocals) and Peter Qu More...
Review about kinks The truth | Reviewer: Sierra
------ About the song Lola performed by kinks
the actual story behind this song is that the kinks band manager was out with the band in soho and was dancing with a transvestite and when he was asked if he saw the "stubble" he replied "yeah but i was too pist to care".
I love to live so pleasantly... | Reviewer: adam rich
------ About the song Sunny Afternoon performed by kinks
Another great song by a often over-looked band. Ray Davies had all the song writing ability of Lennon/McCartney, the insight of Dylan and Donovan, and the hard edge refinement the Stones lacked.
Long Live The Kinks!
Celluloid heroes still rings true | Reviewer: Anonymous
------ About the song Celluloid Heroes performed by kinks
this song is a deep and sad testimony of wasting ones life for temporary fame. When it's achieved it dosen't bring true life only a sad and lonely emptiness and with time even though their names are written in stone on a "famous" street they are forgotten. A very deep and relevant song.
Neglected gem | Reviewer: Stranger to Earth
------ About the song Strangers performed by kinks
One of the most moving pop songs ever recorded. I will be having it played at my funeral, though I would be sorry to offend the priest -- sure he'll understand. If you're a stranger on planet earth, this song expresses the quality of the slight comfort you might find.
Loinks | Reviewer: Anonymous
------ About the song Lola performed by kinks
i love the kinks, and this song reminds me of Tim Curry in rocky horror picture show
watch the movie, and you shall see what i mean
it truly is one of the most disturbing movies ever made, even if it is the greatest :P
ha ha either way i love this song and the band
She is a lady and Coca cola | Reviewer: Benet
------ About the song Lola performed by kinks
For most people that may read this it is such a great song ¡!; like in any good art you can believe what you wanna believe: is a lady?, or is a travestite?; it doesn´t matter, I think it is more about the fun and adventure of an encounter in a "kinky" place that anything else. A lot of fun.
Another thing: while back in 1970 the BBC made Ray change the lyrics to cherry cola right now, at least i Spain the Coca Cola Co. has a TV commercial with the song.
It is | Reviewer: Gary
------ About the song Lola performed by kinks
The Kinks are one of my all time fave bands, Ray Davies is a very sarcastic writer and also a very social-conscious writer. As for Lola, the song was actually based on a real life "adventure" that Ray Davies has, and yes it is about a transvestite. For anyone who knows England, the Soho district of London is a big clubbing district known for it's homosexual bars and clubs.
This is a GREAT song | Reviewer: Dan K
------ About the song 20th Century Man performed by kinks
For any of you just exploring the 40+ years of great music by The Kinks will find this song quickly becoming one of your favorites. Poignant and timeless, the lyrics really seem to fit today's martial law environment of the USA's democracy by gunpoint foreign policy and (un)patriot act. I highly recommend the live version found on "One More For The Road" recorded in the famed Albert Hall. For more great songs, get the entire recording. One of the best Live Recordings by any group I've ever heard (and there are LOTS of those).
Is it or Isnt it? | Reviewer: The Enemy
------ About the song Lola performed by kinks
The general urban legend is that the song is about a transvestite, but when I first heard it til now and even reading the lyrics, I've always thought it was about a "Amazon" type woman, and he is a little intimidated as a man, because she is bigger than him
Waterloo Sunset is a monument | Reviewer: Rien Verboom
------ About the song Waterloo Sunset performed by kinks
This song is after more than 40 years the best song that is written
Thanks Ray. I believe that the time is there that the people of today meets Waterloo Suset. Bring it back, and you see that it become a big hit again.
Last Line of Lyrics | Reviewer: Tina
------ About the song Lola performed by kinks
I assumed he was saying that Lola is a man too...and that has always bugged me. How could a man make a man out of another man??? It takes a real woman to do that. :D
Now, that I have actually read the lyrics, I absolutely think he is saying that Lola is glad he's a man too. As a woman, I can relate to that feeling.
One of the best ever | Reviewer: Paul
------ About the song Holiday Romance performed by kinks
sensational song which fits in beautifully with the rest of the (concept) album about ordinary people living ordinary lives. The verse starting with "we walked on the beach..." is the highlight.
Awesome side story | Reviewer: general bullmoose
------ About the song God's Children performed by kinks
Awesome song, especially the story of how it came to be.
Movie producers had long wanted to get Ray Davies to do some soundtracks but with no luck. British comedies have some rather baudrie themes (i.e. Benny Hill). A script of a rather far out comedy made its way to Ray, and the story was that the script was way out there. No doubt that the final movie (Percy) was a bit out there.
The rest of the story was that Ray did compose a song (this one) which basically put a smack-down to the original script. The producers then adopted a more socially-redeeming version with a decided different bent, in line with the tone and lyrics of the song. Pardon my previous reference, considering that the movie was about the <fictional> world's first penis transplant.
I enjoyed the movie and love the song.
Ray and Dave Davies | Reviewer: Bob
------ About the song Lola performed by kinks
The printed lyrics on this website say: “I asked her her name and in a DARK BROWN voice she said Lola” but I remember it as “I asked her her name and in a Afro-um voice she said Lola”
They never really do say Lola is a man. The last line…”I’m glad I’m a man….and so is Lola” can be taken either as Lola is also happy that her man is a man, or that Lola is a man too.
A great song!!
I had good fortune of seeing the Kinks do this in concert back in the very very early 70’s. And of course it was the song “You really got me” that really brought the house down.
Peace!! And keep the faith!!
Great song! | Reviewer: Niamh Ford
------ About the song David Watts performed by kinks
I like the kinks david watts is great! Paul weller is my favirote singer and he copid david watts in the jam because its so good!
Lola by the Kinks | Reviewer: Matt
------ About the song Lola performed by kinks
I never listened to the lyrics close enough and I actually just realized this is about a transvestite!
Felt | Reviewer: Skitso
------ About the song Big Sky performed by kinks
Those who don't believe in a Greater Being have not felt his presence. This is my personal experience.
I also like this song. I wish we could talk to Ray Davies and hear what he had in mind when he wrote this. Surely it is about the arrogance of man and his willingness to ascribe everything wrong to God (or the Government, or the Republicans/Democrats, or his parents, etc.)
Hi!
I find the lyrics to be correct and, having listened to this song many times, it seems to me that Ray Davies is singing 'Musty coloured yellow' in regard to the autumn leaves.
I hope you find this to be of help.
Thank you!
Jill
Kingsman not Kinks | Reviewer: Bob
------ About the song Louie Louie performed by kinks
As I recall (and yes I do remember some of those times back then) we all danced to 'Louie Louie' by the Kingsman, and 'You Really Got Me' by the Kinks. Although many groups did record this song...the FBI only checked on the Kingsman version.....some great times back then.....keep the faith baby!!!! And dance, dance, dance....
A song I was named after | Reviewer: Lola
------ About the song Lola performed by kinks
I was born in the late 70's and lets just say my parents were eperimental with "hippie type" extraciricular activities...After a really good trip, they came up with the name for their 2nd child. So, here I am! Although, I'm really not a transvestite!
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