He is absolutely right. The Kinks were different to any other band around at the time. He's not just "bragging". The influence The Kinks have had on modern music, to this day, are unparalleled. Regardless of 4 other lads from another region.
The Beatles had and have a much bigger influence on modern music than The Kinks, whether you like it, or not, no matter how benignly, cleverly and subtly you try to hide your assertion to the contrary
I heard "Celluloid Hero's" for the 1st time 2 days ago when my KJ Tracy sang it for Karaoke. I'm 64 years old. I couldn't listen to it without tears. I watched a video this morning which thumbs through all the pictures of the stars of old Hollywood. That brought back more tears. The song really captures the success and heartbreak of old Hollywood. In addition, it also leaves you with the feeling that whether you know it or not YOU are in the movies no matter who you are. Thank you Ray Davies and thank you Kinks.
One of the first songs I could play all the way through as a kid. AMAZING story, amazing passion. Kicks the Hollywood fantasy right in the teeth. Sadly...only the faces have changed. Hollywood is still just...well Hollywood. Lived 4 miles from it my whole life. Smells like pee...lol That being said, out of that tragic dump has come forth creative greatness.
Ray's music was always out of step with its time - fierce when the Beatles were friendly, and reflective later on, when John Lennon made "Revolution" and the Rolling Stones recorded "Street Fighting Man." The Kinks provided some contrast there in 1968: th-cam.com/video/lc7dmu4G8oc/w-d-xo.html
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Sir Ray Davies is a genius!!!! They do not make bands like the Kinks anymore. That music is still so cool!!!
He is absolutely right. The Kinks were different to any other band around at the time. He's not just "bragging". The influence The Kinks have had on modern music, to this day, are unparalleled. Regardless of 4 other lads from another region.
The Beatles had and have a much bigger influence on modern music than The Kinks, whether you like it, or not, no matter how benignly, cleverly and subtly you try to hide your assertion to the contrary
@@SophiesDriver the kinks rule ;)
I love the kinks forever
Ray Davis is a real legend (David), God bless The KINKS thank you for the days from Dublin lreland 🍀🇮🇪🇻🇦🇲🇱🇲🇱🇲🇱🍀🍀🇻🇦🇻🇦🇮🇪🇮🇪🛵🛵🕴️🕴️🇨🇮
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One of my favorite, if not my absolute favorite Kinks song.
I heard "Celluloid Hero's" for the 1st time 2 days ago when my KJ Tracy sang it for Karaoke. I'm 64 years old. I couldn't listen to it without tears. I watched a video this morning which thumbs through all the pictures of the stars of old Hollywood. That brought back more tears. The song really captures the success and heartbreak of old Hollywood. In addition, it also leaves you with the feeling that whether you know it or not YOU are in the movies no matter who you are. Thank you Ray Davies and thank you Kinks.
I wish these fascinating videos were longer!
Saw The Kinks in concert in the 60's in Copenhagen.
Lucky You. I have seen some of The Greats but I wish I could have witnessed The Kinks Live.
Beste Band aller Zeiten ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
This, Like the Song itself, is like Time Travel... What a fantastic TRIP!
I recently bought the Kinks LP …Kinks are the Village green… (1968), and today i bought their LP Face to Face (1966). i love them
Classic Kinks coolness captured cleverly concisely !
Shoulda substituted all those "C" words with "K's"
@@philt1771 haha Yeah, I couldn't get the kinks out! 😉
Still my favorite band. God save the Kinks. ❤
One of the first songs I could play all the way through as a kid. AMAZING story, amazing passion. Kicks the Hollywood fantasy right in the teeth. Sadly...only the faces have changed. Hollywood is still just...well Hollywood. Lived 4 miles from it my whole life. Smells like pee...lol That being said, out of that tragic dump has come forth creative greatness.
thats one of those songs when you hear. you cant stay still.
What a truly nice man!
This song is a masterpiece.👌🏼
Ray is looking pretty good
Ray's music was always out of step with its time - fierce when the Beatles were friendly, and reflective later on, when John Lennon made "Revolution" and the Rolling Stones recorded "Street Fighting Man."
The Kinks provided some contrast there in 1968: th-cam.com/video/lc7dmu4G8oc/w-d-xo.html
Class man class song...a true English spokesman of a generation strangely a song that wasnt about England like a lot of his
nice!
LEGEND
Mother Of Pearl (Roxy Music) 😊😊
Paperitähdet -Celluloid Heroes. Bon Jovi too?
Just researching.
Now Waterloo Sunset..... nevermind.
Um, I think it was Dave that came up with the amp sound Ray, you're just taking credit for it now.
He says "we".
@@harrynac6017 Then he said "I'' after.
@@richalderson6069 that's how "it" got the sound
One of the best songs ever written. Masterpiece.
Poor Dave got stiffiled over the years by big brother Ray, it must be some sorta birth order thing.
he speaks normally here. now he's a bit slow to speak.