From their 1978 album, "The Misfits", written by Ray Davies, during a time of the breaking up of the band. Tired of touring and needing a break, this song was the highest charting song for them since 1970, Lola. Elvis died during the writing of the song and is referenced as The King. Dan the fan an reference to a light on late into the night, that Ray thought might have been a fan up mourning Elvis. The Kinks vocals always so addictive and mesmerizing. Great instrumentation. Super. Great reaction Harri. Thanks Harri and Miss Blondie. Beautiful. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
Actually, Harri you're mostly correct about the inspiration for the song. At the time the album "Misfits" was scheduled to be recorded, 2 of the other 3 members of the band quit. Only Mick Avory, their drummer, remained (and he was conflicted as well). So, Dave and Ray had to hunker down together to write the album and it was, for both of them, a time when they became closer than they'd been in many years. For Dave, though, the song is more about the band breaking up and the stress of trying to keep their careers afloat. For Ray, as he's said in interviews, the song IS about him and his brother's relationship. So, choose what you wish to believe. Anyway, I've always loved this album from them. Thanks Miss B and Harri.
The Kinks probably would have been much bigger in the US had they not been banned from performing here for 5 years. Circa 1968, they crossed a union picket line to perform and were subsequently blackballed from American venues, just at a time when their contemporaries were able to play stadium shows and develop huge US followings. They used that 5 years to focus on making succinctly british records, includingMuswell Hillbillies, Arthur, Village Green Preservation Society
Nice reaction! A few things: The King is Dead refers to Elvis Presley passing away... It was at a time where the band was close to breaking up. Ray sings he thinks they still have a way to go, describing how much the band means for hardline KinKs-fans but also cautioning to not spend your life in a rock 'n' roll fantasy as some fans do but keeping it real. GSTK!
Love this reaction, Harri! There’s also an amazing video of the Kinks singing an unplugged version of this song in a hotel room back in 1978 or so - it’ll make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up. th-cam.com/video/RkQ7_I5S6CM/w-d-xo.html
I’m a fan of the kinks since 1964 and what really ticks me off it when anyone writes about the British Invasion 99% of the time they list the Beatles-Stones and the Who …leaving the kinks OUT….that’s total BS ….I would list it this way …Beatles-kinks-stones-who.
Another great Kinks Track
The Kinks are one of the most underrated groups of all time. They were seminal and should be appreciated more than they've been.
I like their songs, my favorite has to be "Dedicated Follower of Fashion".
Yes they were!
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I don't think the Kinks really got the recognition that they deserved. I have always loved them. Thanks Miss Blondie.
A Top 5 Kinks tune for me. Written after Elvis died in 77 - "the King is dead", the Kinks continued on for 19 more years.
One of my favorite kinks songs...and everything on "give the people what they want" and "state of confusion "
From their 1978 album, "The Misfits", written by Ray Davies, during a time of the breaking up of the band. Tired of touring and needing a break, this song was the highest charting song for them since 1970, Lola.
Elvis died during the writing of the song and is referenced as The King. Dan the fan an reference to a light on late into the night, that Ray thought might have been a fan up mourning Elvis.
The Kinks vocals always so addictive and mesmerizing. Great instrumentation. Super. Great reaction Harri. Thanks Harri and Miss Blondie. Beautiful. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
The Kinks have a large and wonderful catalog of songs. Always a pleasure to hear thanks
Without doubt a great record and band one of their best ❤
Actually, Harri you're mostly correct about the inspiration for the song. At the time the album "Misfits" was scheduled to be recorded, 2 of the other 3 members of the band quit. Only Mick Avory, their drummer, remained (and he was conflicted as well). So, Dave and Ray had to hunker down together to write the album and it was, for both of them, a time when they became closer than they'd been in many years. For Dave, though, the song is more about the band breaking up and the stress of trying to keep their careers afloat. For Ray, as he's said in interviews, the song IS about him and his brother's relationship. So, choose what you wish to believe. Anyway, I've always loved this album from them. Thanks Miss B and Harri.
Seriously underrated
Thanks for the great request Miss Blondie and thanks Harri for the great reaction. One of my favorite Kinks songs.
Such a great song and I love the Kinks so much. Thank you Miss B ❤ and Harri
The Kinks probably would have been much bigger in the US had they not been banned from performing here for 5 years. Circa 1968, they crossed a union picket line to perform and were subsequently blackballed from American venues, just at a time when their contemporaries were able to play stadium shows and develop huge US followings. They used that 5 years to focus on making succinctly british records, includingMuswell Hillbillies, Arthur, Village Green Preservation Society
The Kinks, the greatest band ever. Words and music is unmatched by any other group
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Nice reaction! A few things: The King is Dead refers to Elvis Presley passing away... It was at a time where the band was close to breaking up. Ray sings he thinks they still have a way to go, describing how much the band means for hardline KinKs-fans but also cautioning to not spend your life in a rock 'n' roll fantasy as some fans do but keeping it real. GSTK!
Great choice again ... That was my first Kinks album ..
YYES YES YES my top 3 of Kinks songs has this in it. Pre emptive like.
Thank you very much , for transporting me back 40 years to getting this album .
Nice! ... The Kinks had a long career beginning in 1964 🎶 🎧 🎶 ☮
One of the best bands of that time period!
One of the best bands of ALL time!
The best Band
This song hit a little too close to home back in the '70s!! Very insightful! 'Sleepwalker' and 'Celluloid Heroes' are a couple other '70s gems.
Forgot about this one thanks Harri
Miss B - I enjoyed another trip to my past, and you chose a great song by The Kinks. Great review, Harri.
Glad to hear this song again. The title cut, Misfits, is a great song. Hope you react to that one as well. Carry on Harri.
First time hearing this song 👋👋👋
New to me and I love the Kinks.
1978 was when Misfits came out. He wrote the songs in 77, this one right after Elvis died. This was the year they became my favorite band. I was 20
My first concert was to see The Kinks! LOVE THIS BAND! ❤ My fave songs are “Misfit” and “Celluloid heroes”
Please do Shangri-la, Strangers, This Time Tomorrow, Sitting in my Hotel, Scattered, The Road.
And,and and....
Dan is a fan and he lives for our music
Ray wrote about things that other artists rarely touch on....from several different points of view.
Best group from Old smoke
Good analysis!
Isn't it fab Harri? I knew you would love it. There's a great fan made video on YT somewhere. Love to you x
#1 - The Beatles
#2 - The Rolling Stones
#3 - The Kinks
Sorry,The Kinks first
great choice this song always overlooked... try the Kinks song Catch me now I'm falling
Love this reaction, Harri! There’s also an amazing video of the Kinks singing an unplugged version of this song in a hotel room back in 1978 or so - it’ll make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up.
th-cam.com/video/RkQ7_I5S6CM/w-d-xo.html
React to their song “Celuoid Heroes”
They called me out with this song.
Miss Blondie has good taste
Why thank you
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Most people missed the Kinks very sad. I didn't
The Kinks was my first concert!! My fave song is Misfits
Misfits is a great album next you need to check out Low Budget (it's relevant more than ever today)
My teen years, the British Invasion!
This is Begging Dave not to quit. LOL
Do "Celluloid Heroes."
Please do a reaction to their song Black Messiah.
It's a good song but I prefer the title track 'Misfits'.
I’m a fan of the kinks since 1964 and what really ticks me off it when anyone writes about the British Invasion 99% of the time they list the Beatles-Stones and the Who …leaving the kinks OUT….that’s total BS ….I would list it this way …Beatles-kinks-stones-who.
Kinks first
i must be dan 🙄🙄