I love the Kinks way more than the Stones or the Beatles. This band is warm, humane, smart and funny - so many dimensions the Big Ones never reached. I've told my wife to have Waterloo Sunset played out in my funeral.
I think one reason is that, as most groups achieve financial success, they start to take themselves too seriously and become more self important. The Kinks innate cynicism about everything (including themselves) would never allow that to happen.They question success; deflate ego and celebrate ordinary people. They never really left Muswell Hill.
The moment where Ray Davies sings "Sad memories I can't recall", the inflection of his voice, the sagging and cracked musical backing, the meaning of the words themselves of course, that moment has always been and will forever remain the platonic definition of wistfulness for me
That's great Lacey, it can be done don't let anyone deter you. Avoid the non-alcoholic drinks, there just a tease. When I went to AA the counselor had a saying, "ONE IS TOO MANY AND TEN IS NOT ENOUGH". Feel free to contact me any time and when I see your notice I'll get back to you asap. Hang in there Lacey, it can be done...
I've thought that the Kinks were a decent band for a long time because I was only aware of their early riffy rock stuff. The more I hear and find out about them, I realize they are EXCEPTIONAL! VERY creative group indeed!
One of my favorite Kinks songs. When Ray Davies sang this at a concert he gave a friend of mine the bear he was using for prop. Unfortunately his mother threw it away thinking it was just an empty beer bottle while cleaning his room. It was this song that my friend introduced me too and told me the story
Here's a story about a sinner, He used to be a winner who enjoyed a life of prominence and position, But the pressures at the office and his socialite engagements, And his selfish wife's fanatical ambition, It turned him to the booze, And he got mixed up with a floosie And she led him to a life of indecision. The floosie made him spend his dole She left him lying on Skid Row A drunken lag in some Salvation Army Mission. It's such a shame. Oh demon alcohol, Sad memories I cannot recall, Who thought I would say, Damn it all and blow it all, Oh demon alcohol, Memories I cannot recall, Who thought I would fall a slave to demon alcohol. Sad memories I cannot recall, Who thought I would fall a slave to demon alcohol. Barley wine, pink gin, He'll drink anything, Port, pernod or tequila, Rum, scotch, vodka on the rocks, As long as all his troubles disappeared. But he messed up his life, went and beat up his wife, And the floosie's gone and found another sucker She's gonna turn him on to drink She's gonna lead him to the brink And when his money's gone, She'll leave him in the gutter, It's such a shame. Oh demon alcohol, Sad memories I cannot recall, Who thought I would say, Damn it all and blow it all, Sad memories I cannot recall, Who thought I would fall, A slave to demon alcohol.
I've been listening to Beatles for years because I really vibe with them and I love what their songs speak of.... then i discovered the Kinks. My god, these guys are not only better than the Beatles in my opinion, but they talk about stuff that actually matters! Straight truth! Such spiritual songwriting, really hits you in the soul.
I agree for sure! Beatles may be better in song writing , but no one has the soul of the Kinks. Beatles are great, but they rarely crack the outer layer of human existence. The Kinks hit your heart.
It's good to see young people realize the social genius of Ray and Dave Davies songwriting. I have followed them from the sixties thru the 70 s and 80 s and got to see them perform live in the 70 s.
we understand underrated is terribly underused but don't be an undereducated underclass- don't feel under-appreciated. you are where you fit in the underworld
Kinks were always there...just under the Beatles and the Stones...but they were always there...We always loved them...regardless of the other two greats..
I agree with most of your belief...but I really dont like the stones, I know I kbow, ill be crucified for my opinion, but alas I do admit I own n listen to SATANIC MAJESTIES REQUESTED
+Michael Hooky Me, too. And today on my wall, I have the original 3-D vinyl cover that I got for Christmas in 1967, framed and displayed, right next to Sgt. Pepper.
I sing this song all the time at nights out but it doesn't go down too well in Dumbarton, a town dominated by the whisky industry and populated by alcoholics. Never mind, I can only sing the truth....
If you have the vinyl, there are some great shots of the boys in a bar in England. Ray Davies was a good-looking dude and a top-10 songwriter (top 5 for me). Great days of wasted youth. I was 21 when this came out and tried my best to emulate that classic look. God bless the Kinks.
cometome255 For months I held up Lola vs Powerman as one of the greatest albums ever made. Then I listened to Village Green, and I thought that was their best by far. Then I got Arthur on vinyl and it became one of my favorite albums of all time. Now I'm working through Muswell Hillbillies, and I think it's happening again.
Cómo argentino y amante del tango y de The Kinks digo que está canción es una joya, tanto la composición musical como su letra! Me sorprendieron gratamente una vez más!
david dullmour ?? keith Richards same sentence? you utter moron what are you thinking?? Richards wrote and played guitar to so many classics , ok later years he was shite no worse than dullmour and dull Floyd without the charisma and energy of syd they were mediocre
***** Never had a decent guitarist? I guess Mick Taylor doesn't count huh? That tells me you don't know a good guitar player when you hear one. Btw, Taylor wasn't a good guitar player, he was a great guitar player.
I have not wasted a single second. I have enjoyed every moment and tasted every fruit. I am loved and I love. My work is my art. And I am blessed with Music as a friend.
Love this, them. Remember my big brother Muck listened to them downstairs, I wanted to hear it with him, always got picked up and tossed up the steps, miss him.
Here's a story about a sinner He used to be a winner who enjoyed a life of prominence and position But the pressures at the office and his socialite engagements And his selfish wife's fanatical ambition It turned him to the booze And he got mixed up with a floosie And she led him to a life of indecision The floosie made him spend his dole She left him lying on Skid Row A drunken lag in some Salvation Army Mission It's such a shame Oh demon alcohol Sad memories I cannot recall Who thought I would say Damn it all and blow it all Oh demon alcohol Memories I cannot recall Who thought I would fall a slave to demon alcohol Sad memories I cannot recall Who thought I would fall a slave to demon alcohol Barley wine, pink gin He'll drink anything Port, pernod or tequila Rum, scotch, vodka on the rocks As long as all his troubles disappeared But he messed up his life, went and beat up his wife And the floosie's gone and found another sucker She's gonna turn him on to drink She's gonna lead him to the brink And when his money's gone She'll leave him in the gutter It's such a shame Oh demon alcohol Sad memories I cannot recall Who thought I would say Damn it all and blow it all Sad memories I cannot recall Who thought I would fall A slave to demon alcohol
I can't count how many nights my brother, our wives, and a handful of friends would caterwaul this song at the top of our lungs while sloshed, banging it out on the baby grand and giving it all we had...
Treat yourself to a terrific album, Muswell HilIbillies, every track a winner, I've had it on vinyl and cd, I Love It, thank you, Gentlemen...The Kinks!!! Paisley Tom 06 22 2012
Me too! I was so surprised and thrilled when I was reading the book and I saw that one of the characters was listening to the Kinks, one of my all-time favorite bands. I had been a big Kinks fan already before, but thanks to Maggie I started listening to this amazing album.❤️💗
The Kinks put out this record after the best selling Lola vs Powerman, and it died on the charts in 1971 It was out of print for 30yrs, that's why nobody knows of it. It's a great record but it seems like the Kinks didn't care about sales back then. Good for them. this is this best thing that came out in 1971 and we are all the better for it
@MrCaptrips just remember the three day hangovers!! ha ha ha. Best thing I ever did was stop drinking. Abstinence isn't for everyone, but after twenty years of trouble with the bottle enough was enough. Still miss the goodtimes, don't miss waking up in a police cell with the devil beating on my head...Thanks for your post, keep up the good work, I know it get's tough at times, but it's worth it. Ray nailed it in this song...cheers, A
Listening to some Kinks now... one thing I never realized was the way they understood and alluded to other musicians. This song, which references at both Salvation Army bands and New Orleans jazz... greatly underrated Loony Balloon, which throw in shanties, Floyd, Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, and more... they're amazing. Mashups as they were meant to be....
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I love the Kinks way more than the Stones or the Beatles. This band is warm, humane, smart and funny - so many dimensions the Big Ones never reached. I've told my wife to have Waterloo Sunset played out in my funeral.
I think one reason is that, as most groups achieve financial success, they start to take themselves too seriously and become more self important. The Kinks innate cynicism about everything (including themselves) would never allow that to happen.They question success; deflate ego and celebrate ordinary people. They never really left Muswell Hill.
Preach
Totally agree...
Same,they stayed humble & true to their British roots.
Maybe Death of a Clown would be more suitable for my funeral!
The moment where Ray Davies sings "Sad memories I can't recall", the inflection of his voice, the sagging and cracked musical backing, the meaning of the words themselves of course, that moment has always been and will forever remain the platonic definition of wistfulness for me
Quit drinking on Sep 21, 1997....so far so good
good job! I have almost 90 days
That's great Lacey, it can be done don't let anyone deter you. Avoid the non-alcoholic drinks, there just a tease. When I went to AA the counselor had a saying, "ONE IS TOO MANY AND TEN IS NOT ENOUGH". Feel free to contact me any time and when I see your notice I'll get back to you asap. Hang in there Lacey, it can be done...
+Jim Topsecret AA is what's saved my life so far. I have a sponsor and pick up my 90 day chip on Sunday 😊
Did you get your chip?
+Jim Topsecret I did! I'm 101 days now 😊
This song always comes into my head when I drunkenly shuffle to the store to get my last beers of the night
I've thought that the Kinks were a decent band for a long time because I was only aware of their early riffy rock stuff. The more I hear and find out about them, I realize they are EXCEPTIONAL! VERY creative group indeed!
The melody in chorus is just... Damn.
It's amazing how beautiful and yet devastating a thing can be, right?
Gets me deep
The Kinks are the fucking best.
They truly are and should be hailed as such...Beatles were ok but with all that technology that money bought who wouldn't be...Kinks are real
Steady
Well said✌️ edit: just realised you comment was 6 years ago. Yer still right, though.
One of my favorite Kinks songs. When Ray Davies sang this at a concert he gave a friend of mine the bear he was using for prop. Unfortunately his mother threw it away thinking it was just an empty beer bottle while cleaning his room. It was this song that my friend introduced me too and told me the story
Ray Davies is an amazing singer/songwriter and he tells amazing stories. He doesn't get the recognizition he deserves :)
Love The kinks, love the beatles, love The who, Love the Stones, why have one when you can have 4 amazing groups ?
Here's a story about a sinner,
He used to be a winner who enjoyed a life of prominence and position,
But the pressures at the office and his socialite engagements,
And his selfish wife's fanatical ambition,
It turned him to the booze,
And he got mixed up with a floosie
And she led him to a life of indecision.
The floosie made him spend his dole
She left him lying on Skid Row
A drunken lag in some Salvation Army Mission.
It's such a shame.
Oh demon alcohol,
Sad memories I cannot recall,
Who thought I would say,
Damn it all and blow it all,
Oh demon alcohol,
Memories I cannot recall,
Who thought I would fall a slave to demon alcohol.
Sad memories I cannot recall,
Who thought I would fall a slave to demon alcohol.
Barley wine, pink gin,
He'll drink anything,
Port, pernod or tequila,
Rum, scotch, vodka on the rocks,
As long as all his troubles disappeared.
But he messed up his life, went and beat up his wife,
And the floosie's gone and found another sucker
She's gonna turn him on to drink
She's gonna lead him to the brink
And when his money's gone,
She'll leave him in the gutter,
It's such a shame.
Oh demon alcohol,
Sad memories I cannot recall,
Who thought I would say,
Damn it all and blow it all,
Sad memories I cannot recall,
Who thought I would fall,
A slave to demon alcohol.
I get it. The KINKS lyrics were so good! Listen to Led Zeppelins lyrics now. Nonsensical gibberish.
Michael Hooky Led Zeppelin is good too.
Wtf are you talking about Led Zeppelin has great lyrics you schmuck
leppelin lyrics kinda do suck 75% of songs...
thanks love
I've been listening to Beatles for years because I really vibe with them and I love what their songs speak of.... then i discovered the Kinks. My god, these guys are not only better than the Beatles in my opinion, but they talk about stuff that actually matters! Straight truth! Such spiritual songwriting, really hits you in the soul.
Sorry man that’s just your opinion The Beatles are #1 always
Well, love also matters.
I agree for sure! Beatles may be better in song writing , but no one has the soul of the Kinks. Beatles are great, but they rarely crack the outer layer of human existence. The Kinks hit your heart.
Kinks are in a class by themselves. Such great storytellers. Many, many great songs.
i think the Beatles are much much better but i love The Kinks too.
It's good to see young people realize the social genius of Ray and Dave Davies songwriting. I have followed them from the sixties thru the 70 s and 80 s and got to see them perform live in the 70 s.
Saw them more than a few times myself years back. Good studio stuff and freakin' boss seen live.
Sad, but wonderful song..
+Vladimir Sánchez my thoughts exactly
Is Ray a genius? you betcha
but he's so much, much more than just a genius ...
A vastly underrated song.
we understand underrated is terribly underused but don't be an undereducated underclass- don't feel under-appreciated. you are where you fit in the underworld
Unglaublich gut. Wenn man den Song hört, fühlt man sich betrunken....
In a class all by themselves, tongue in cheek, wonderful view of the people walking by pretending to be something their not. The KInks pegged em all!
Well Respected Man,Dedicated Follower of Fashion ;)
Kinks were always there...just under the Beatles and the Stones...but they were always there...We always loved them...regardless of the other two greats..
I agree with most of your belief...but I really dont like the stones, I know I kbow, ill be crucified for my opinion, but alas I do admit I own n listen to SATANIC MAJESTIES REQUESTED
Sarah Engel I do too! I like it!
+Michael Hooky Me, too. And today on my wall, I have the original 3-D vinyl cover that I got for Christmas in 1967, framed and displayed, right next to Sgt. Pepper.
@Sarah Engel Satanic Majesties is way better than their later crappy albums.
@@sarahengel6531 It's Ok, I don't like them either, also, they killed Brian Jones.
The Kinks doing a Tango, amazing!!!
I sing this song all the time at nights out but it doesn't go down too well in Dumbarton, a town dominated by the whisky industry and populated by alcoholics. Never mind, I can only sing the truth....
So sad,so beautiful... And so true.
What a beautiful song! Just perfect!!! I could not describe drunkenness in a better way!
Nursing a hangover before work with this song
Muswell Hillbillies has easily become my fav Kinks album.
It's their best album!
If you have the vinyl, there are some great shots of the boys in a bar in England. Ray Davies was a good-looking dude and a top-10 songwriter (top 5 for me). Great days of wasted youth. I was 21 when this came out and tried my best to emulate that classic look. God bless the Kinks.
cometome255 For months I held up Lola vs Powerman as one of the greatest albums ever made. Then I listened to Village Green, and I thought that was their best by far. Then I got Arthur on vinyl and it became one of my favorite albums of all time. Now I'm working through Muswell Hillbillies, and I think it's happening again.
Agreed, Village Green and Arthur are my two favorites but Muswell Hillbillies is right behind!
You have impeccable taste.
Saw the Kinks in our local dance hall 1964 and loved them ever since,,
You know what my favorite part of this song is? The horn section, especially the TUBA!
Wow, I feel so out of it. 50 years old and the first time I've heard this wonderful tune.
Matt Wright That's why i say God created You Tube and the Devil created Facebook
elvis presley ..gawd??
@@elvispresley718 I should emblazon your wit on a poster! I've just discovered this amazing song too, thanks to YT.
This tune is just the greatest..!
The most overlooked Kinks song in my opinion. Up there with Dedicated Follower of Fashion and Sunny Afternoon.
The lyrics to Well Respected Man!! ❤ And,I do love Dedicated Follower of Fashion. :)
@@jeanineheath2395 Well respected man is a great song!
Great song, great story! And never out-dated.
Cómo argentino y amante del tango y de The Kinks digo que está canción es una joya, tanto la composición musical como su letra! Me sorprendieron gratamente una vez más!
Venía a decir lo mismo, esto es un tango!
top 5 bands/artists of all time !! up there with the beatles and the stones !! magical, best story teller in rock and roll
Ray is a Genius like John Lennon was I think. Lennon loved Kinks-Music as far as I know.
Yes,I think like you :-)
david dullmour ?? keith Richards same sentence? you utter moron what are you thinking?? Richards wrote and played guitar to so many classics , ok later years he was shite no worse than dullmour and dull Floyd without the charisma and energy of syd they were mediocre
stones suck so bad? what a stupid uneducated idiot, there better than most bands now and there in there 70s
*****
Never had a decent guitarist? I guess Mick Taylor doesn't count huh? That tells me you don't know a good guitar player when you hear one. Btw, Taylor wasn't a good guitar player, he was a great guitar player.
Great band. I've been a fan since 1964 . Need I say more
I stumbled on this cartoon video in 2007 on Limewire..Me and my 10 yr. old son (at the time) would watch it every day for weeks...I love the Kinks !
ain't it one of the most awesome rock group ever,!!!
Brilliant song!
Ray's resonator guitar always sounds so good!
I have not wasted a single second. I have enjoyed every moment and tasted every fruit. I am loved and I love. My work is my art. And I am blessed with Music as a friend.
Love this, them. Remember my big brother Muck listened to them downstairs, I wanted to hear it with him, always got picked up and tossed up the steps, miss him.
I saw them twice back in the day. Had all their albums. Peace
I luv the Kinks been listening.to them since I was.a kid in the,early 60's
“Sad memories I can’t recall”
That’s fuckn’ deep
crap.just heard this 4 times in a row.heard this years ago.forgot all about it.great f tune
Saw kinks 3 times, great story tellers if you listen to complete albums. Mussel Hillbillies one of my favorites
I remember seeing the Kinks perform this live BITD. Truly a masterpiece.
I see there are 96 sad people (03/07/2018) who don't recognise good music when they hear it.
Exceptional. I absolutely love this song. The way it was collaborated is outstanding.
sad memories... i can't recall
whenever we talk about drinking in Health class this gets stuck in my head
so true love playin this song after a few beers
I love this song so much.
awesome song
this song is so good, music and lyrics and voice, i love it!
magnificent
has been my life's theme song more than once lol
one of my favorite songs
memories I can't recall....
such a Deep Cut from the Kinks heard about this song at an alchothon had to hear it cant believe i have never heard it before this is great
sheer musical genius
This is one of the best musics of all times ...
best hangover song
Here's a story about a sinner
He used to be a winner who enjoyed a life of prominence and position
But the pressures at the office and his socialite engagements
And his selfish wife's fanatical ambition
It turned him to the booze
And he got mixed up with a floosie
And she led him to a life of indecision
The floosie made him spend his dole
She left him lying on Skid Row
A drunken lag in some Salvation Army Mission
It's such a shame
Oh demon alcohol
Sad memories I cannot recall
Who thought I would say
Damn it all and blow it all
Oh demon alcohol
Memories I cannot recall
Who thought I would fall a slave to demon alcohol
Sad memories I cannot recall
Who thought I would fall a slave to demon alcohol
Barley wine, pink gin
He'll drink anything
Port, pernod or tequila
Rum, scotch, vodka on the rocks
As long as all his troubles disappeared
But he messed up his life, went and beat up his wife
And the floosie's gone and found another sucker
She's gonna turn him on to drink
She's gonna lead him to the brink
And when his money's gone
She'll leave him in the gutter
It's such a shame
Oh demon alcohol
Sad memories I cannot recall
Who thought I would say
Damn it all and blow it all
Sad memories I cannot recall
Who thought I would fall
A slave to demon alcohol
thanks i assume these ar eth elyrics or if not the lyrics are better
Timeless
Great stuff
Love this song!
Fantastic lyrics, good tune and a great LP, Muswell Hillbillies! I like the CD even better.
The original RCA Flexdisk was awfully thin cheap vinyl. I wore it out anyway.
Freaking Awesome! Thanks defender420!
omygod never heard of this band before and their songs too,its my first time but im already obsessed, yall are underrated tho f
I can't count how many nights my brother, our wives, and a handful of friends would caterwaul this song at the top of our lungs while sloshed, banging it out on the baby grand and giving it all we had...
This and Waterloo Sunset are my favourite Kinks tracks.
Still happening as you listen...
fan for ever
So well done. It gives the blurry, shuffling vibe of too much drink. This song should come with a West End stage production.
This is my favorite song.
Treat yourself to a terrific album, Muswell HilIbillies, every track a winner, I've had it on vinyl and cd, I Love It, thank you, Gentlemen...The Kinks!!! Paisley Tom 06 22 2012
how have I never heard this being a kinks loving alcky
this song is my favorite from them.
This is beautiful.
I only discovered this song after looking up the lyrics that were mentioned in The Dream Thieves. Thanks Maggie Stiefvater.
Me too! I was so surprised and thrilled when I was reading the book and I saw that one of the characters was listening to the Kinks, one of my all-time favorite bands. I had been a big Kinks fan already before, but thanks to Maggie I started listening to this amazing album.❤️💗
Brilliant!
Ray asked me which song I wanted to hear and I picked this one.
The writing on this is simple perfection :D
Sad memories I can't recall. lol
yes, please!
Great record.
too good for words
The Kinks put out this record after the best selling Lola vs Powerman, and it died on the charts in 1971 It was out of print for 30yrs, that's why nobody knows of it. It's a great record but it seems like the Kinks didn't care about sales back then. Good for them. this is this best thing that came out in 1971 and we are all the better for it
Watching this while having a G&T. Must go an have a cuppa tea instead!
hallelujah!
for christ's sake, have a cup of tea!
had a cuppa!
Love it !
..my treat.
Coolest guys ever😎😎
@MrCaptrips just remember the three day hangovers!! ha ha ha. Best thing I ever did was stop drinking. Abstinence isn't for everyone, but after twenty years of trouble with the bottle enough was enough. Still miss the goodtimes, don't miss waking up in a police cell with the devil beating on my head...Thanks for your post, keep up the good work, I know it get's tough at times, but it's worth it. Ray nailed it in this song...cheers, A
It really should be, but unfortunately not everyone appreciates the Kinks' genius. Which is part of what makes them so great
Me hace acordar al tango la melodia.
Tuba in the mix.... YESSSS!!!
I like the Kinks music
Larry Ray You don't love it?
very very good song
Some of the best lyrics ever written. So poignant, so true for some.
Listening to some Kinks now... one thing I never realized was the way they understood and alluded to other musicians. This song, which references at both Salvation Army bands and New Orleans jazz... greatly underrated Loony Balloon, which throw in shanties, Floyd, Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, and more... they're amazing. Mashups as they were meant to be....
A nice song about a dangerous drug.