#raydavies

2025-11-13

Ted Tocks Covers

Well Respected Man

Originally posted on August 11. 2025

Remembering Shel Talmy!

“‘Cause he gets up in the morning
And he goes to work at nine
And he comes back home at five-thirty
Gets the same train every time
‘Cause his world is built ’round punctuality
It never fails”

#sheltalmy #thekinks #TheWho #RayDavies #jimmypage #johnpauljones #NickyHopkins #theeasybeats #garylewisandtheplayboys #cheaptrick #jezquayle #LosWalkers #rainbowgirls

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"You Really Got Me" is a song by the English rock band #theKinks, written by frontman #RayDavies and released as their third single in 1964. The song was the Kinks' breakthrough hit, establishing them as one of the top #BritishInvasion acts in the United States. The song's novel use of #powerChords and #distortion heavily influenced later rock musicians, particularly in the #heavyMetal and #punkRock genres.
youtube.com/watch?v=RJLMmPcx8cA

Johnny J. Blairsingeratlarge
2025-11-10

"You Really Got Me" is a song by the English rock band #theKinks, written by frontman #RayDavies and released as their third single in 1964. The song was the Kinks' breakthrough hit, establishing them as one of the top #BritishInvasion acts in the United States. The song's novel use of #powerChords and #distortion heavily influenced later rock musicians, particularly in the #heavyMetal and #punkRock genres.
youtube.com/watch?v=fTTsY-oz6Go

2025-09-01

#MondayCovers #NowPlaying

Old #SSTRecords' producer & multi-instrumentalist Glenn Michael Lockett a.k.a. #Spot (RIP) gives us his inimitable cover of #TheKinks' "Waterloo Sunset" - originally written by #RayDavies.

youtube.com/watch?v=4zUyig6BpZ

2025-08-11

Ted Tocks Covers - Year 8 - Day 62

Well Respected Man

Remembering Shel Talmy!

“And he's oh, so good
And he's oh, so fine
And he's oh, so healthy
In his body and his mind
He's a well respected man about town
Doing the best things so conservatively”

Enjoy!

#thekinks #RayDavies #sheltalmy #thewho #theeasybeats #NickyHopkins #jimmypage #garylewisandtheplayboys #LosWalkers #CheapTrick #jezquayle #rainbowgirls

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Monocled Alchemistmonocledalchemist
2025-08-06

The Kinks | Face To Face | (Reprise) 1966

The article praises The Kinks' album "Face to Face," highlighting Ray Davies' unique songwriting and the band's musical synergy. It emphasizes the album's humor, emotional depth, and inventive style while acknowledging that its artiness may not appeal to everyone. Overall, it celebrates The Kinks as an exceptional, often overlooked group.

monocledalchemist.com/2025/08/

"Sunny Afternoon" is a song by #theKinks, written by #RayDavies and released as a single in June 1966. The track was included on the #FaceToFace album released in late October, and served as the title track for a 1967 compilation album. Like its contemporary "#Taxman" by #theBeatles, the song references the high levels of #progressiveTax taken by the British #Labour government of #HaroldWilson.
youtube.com/watch?v=tw555YwHE48

#OnThisDay in 1973, #RayDavies announces his retirement from The Kinks, then attempts suicide; neither effort successful.

2025-07-10

Then Was Then – Now Is Now! is a 1965 album by Peggy Lee.

A particular highlight is the version of I Go To Sleep a Kinks song which had not been released on 1965.

youtube.com/watch?v=ixAkS3k78X

#peggylee #vocaljazz #thekinks #raydavies #igotosleep #1965inmusic #sidfeller

Then Was Then – Now Is Now! by Peggy Lee LP cover

"You Really Got Me" is a song by the English rock band #theKinks, written by frontman #RayDavies and released as their third single in 1964. The song, originally performed in a more #blues-oriented style, was inspired by artists such as #LeadBelly and #BigBillBroonzy. Two versions were recorded, with the second performance used for the final single. Lead guitarist #DaveDavies performs the song's guitar solo.
youtube.com/watch?v=Bg1UG0GwIKc

#OnThisDay in 1997, Glastonbury Festival in Pilton, England opens: #TheProdigy, and #Radiohead headline; other performers include Smashing Pumpkins, #RayDavies, #VanMorrison, #Sting, Beck, Phish, and Nanci Griffith.

#OnThisDay in 2010, Glastonbury Festival in Pilton, England opens: Gorillaz, Muse, and #StevieWonder headline; other performers include Vampire Weekend, #SnoopDogg; #Shakira, #WillieNelson, #RayDavies and The Pet Shop Boys.

"Sunny Afternoon" is a song by #theKinks, written by #RayDavies and released as a single in June 1966. The track was included on the #FaceToFace album released in late October, and served as the title track for a 1967 compilation album. Like its contemporary "#Taxman" by #theBeatles, the song references the high levels of #progressiveTax taken by the British #Labour government of #HaroldWilson.
youtube.com/watch?v=tw555YwHE48

#OnThisDay in 1944, #RayDavies, British #singer-#songwriter and #guitarist (The Kinks - "Waterloo Sunset"; "Lola"; "Celluloid Heroes"; "Come Dancing"), born in Muswell Hill, North London, England.
#HappyBirthday #81 ˚.🎀༘⋆

2025-06-21

RAY AND JOE
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Today is the birthday of Ray Davies of The Kinks. As he would gladly say himself if he was here, his last name is pronounced the same as Davis. It amazes me the number of rock writers who can't follow something this simple even when they hear it directly from Ray.

On this day we also have a message from Country Joe McDonald. Please see the attachment.

: #1960smusic #1970smusic #1980smusic #countryjoe #countryjoemcdonald #fishcheer #kinks #music #musicfeed #musichistory #musicnews #raydavies #thefishcheer #thekinks :

2025-06-21

Happy 81st birthday to Sir Raymond Douglas Davies, CBE . Born today 21st June 1944.

"Those three chords were part of my life - G, F, Bb"

@TheKinks #photooftheday #RayDavies #photography #music

📸 Terry O'Neil

Culture | The Guardian UStheguardian_us_culture@halo.nu
2025-06-12

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