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Kinkdom
''Kinkdom'' (sometimes referred to as ''Kinks Kinkdom'') is the third US-only album by the English band the Kinks, released in 1965. As with the ''Kinks-Size'' album, it is made up mainly of songs not released on an equivalent UK LP. The album charted, peaking at number 47. The album takes all four tracks from the UK '' Kwyet Kinks'' EP (including both sides of the recent hit US single "A Well Respected Man"), adding "Naggin' Woman" (left off the US version of their previous LP, ''Kinda Kinks''), recent US singles " Who'll Be the Next in Line" (its B-side had already been included on the US version of ''Kinda Kinks'') and "See My Friends"/"Never Met a Girl Like You Before", and B-side "I Need You" (A-side " Set Me Free" had again already been included on the US ''Kinda Kinks'' LP), as well as two older tracks: "It's Alright" was the B-side of breakthrough 1964 single "You Really Got Me" but had not yet been included on a US LP, and "Louie Louie" was another 1964 track, originall ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
See My Friends
"See My Friends" (sometimes titled "See My Friend") is a song by the English rock band the Kinks, written by the group's singer and guitarist, Ray Davies. Released in July 1965, it reached number 10 on the ''Record Retailer'' chart. The song incorporates a drone-effect played on guitar, evoking a sound reminiscent of the Indian tambura. "See My Friends" is one of the key early works in the style known as raga rock. Music historian Jonathan Bellman sees it as the first Western rock song to integrate Indian raga sounds, citing its release four months ahead of the Beatles' " Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)", which includes a sitar part. However, Davies biographer Johnny Rogan comments that a preceding single release (" Heart Full of Soul" by the Yardbirds) was "pre-empting Davies's innovative use of Indian music". Background and inspiration In his interviews at the time of the song's release, Ray Davies told journalists Maureen Cleave and Keith Altham that "See My Fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
You Really Got Me
"You Really Got Me" is a song written by Ray Davies for English rock band the Kinks. The song, originally performed in a more blues-oriented style, was inspired by artists such as Lead Belly and Big Bill Broonzy. Two versions of the song were recorded, with the second performance being used for the final single. Although it was rumoured that future Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page had performed the song's guitar solo, the myth has since been proven false. "You Really Got Me" was built around power chords ( perfect fifths and octaves) and heavily influenced later rock musicians, particularly in the genres of heavy metal and punk rock. Built around a guitar riff played by Dave Davies, the song's lyrics were described by Dave as "a love song for street kids." "You Really Got Me" was released in the UK on 4 August 1964 by Pye Records as the group's third single, and reached number one on the ''Record Retailer'' chart the following month, remaining there for two weeks. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Louie Louie
"Louie Louie" is a rhythm and blues song written and composed by American musician Richard Berry in 1955, recorded in 1956, and released in 1957. It is best known for the 1963 hit version by the Kingsmen and has become a standard in pop and rock. The song is based on the tune "El Loco Cha Cha" popularized by bandleader René Touzet and is an example of Afro-Cuban influence on American popular music. "Louie Louie" tells, in simple verse–chorus form, the first-person story of a Jamaican sailor returning to the island to see his lover. Historical significance The "remarkable historical impact" of "Louie Louie" has been recognized by organizations and publications worldwide for its influence on the history of rock and roll. A partial list (see Recognition and rankings table below) includes the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Grammy Hall of Fame, National Public Radio, VH1, '' Rolling Stone'' Magazine, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Recording Industry Ass ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shel Talmy
Sheldon Talmy (born August 11, 1937) is an American record producer, songwriter and arranger, best known for his work in the UK in the 1960s with the Who, the Kinks and many others. Talmy arranged and produced hits such as "You Really Got Me" by the Kinks, " My Generation" by the Who, and " Friday on My Mind" by the Easybeats. He also played guitar or percussion on some of his productions. Early career Sheldon Talmy was born in Chicago, Illinois, United States, and from an early age he was interested both in music (early rock, rhythm and blues, folk music and country music) as well as the technology of the recording studio. At the age of 13, Talmy appeared regularly on the popular NBC-TV television show '' Quiz Kids'', a question-and-answer program from Chicago. He told Chris Ambrose of '' Tokion Magazine'', "What it did for me was that I absolutely knew that this was the business I wanted to be in." He graduated from Fairfax High School in Los Angeles in June 1955, the sa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kinda Kinks
''Kinda Kinks'' is the second album by English rock band the Kinks, released in 1965. Recorded and released within two weeks after returning from a tour in Asia, Ray Davies and the band were not satisfied with the production. The single "Tired of Waiting for You" was a #1 hit on the UK Singles Charts. Production The album was recorded immediately after the return of the group from an Asian tour, and was completed and released within two weeks.Kinda Kinks CD liner notes Consequently, the production was rushed and, according to Ray Davies, the band was not completely satisfied with the final cuts. Due to record company pressure, however, no time was available to fix certain flaws present in the mix. Ray Davies has expressed his dissatisfaction towards the production not being up to par. Commenting on this, he said: "A bit more care should have been taken with it. I think (producer) Shel Talmy went too far in trying to keep in the rough edges. Some of the double tracking on that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Kink Kontroversy
''The Kink Kontroversy'' is the third studio album by the English rock band the Kinks, released on 26 November 1965 in the United Kingdom and in March 1966 in the United States, where it was the first American Kinks album to feature an identical tracklist to its UK counterpart. It is a transitional work, with elements of both the earlier Kinks' styles (heavily blues-influenced songs such as " Milk Cow Blues" and variations on the band's power chord-driven hits from 1964–1965 such as " Till the End of the Day") and early indications of the future direction of Ray Davies' songwriting styles ("The World Keeps Going Round" and "I'm On an Island"). The liner notes were written by Michael Aldred. Background The album's title is a mocking reference to the notorious reputation the band had developed over the previous year, including onstage fights and concert riots in Europe, which led to a ban on the group's concerts in the United States. "Where Have All the Good Times Gone" makes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
