Ray is the most underrated performer/songwriter of all time...I was in awe to see him live last December and he's still just as good...45 years later. How many rockers can you truly say that about?
This performance of Dave had great guitar tones. He loved the creamy sounds he got out of that gold top Les Paul. Stormy Weather in this performance has some beautiful fills and break from Dave. So delicate. Acoustic or electric, Dave gave us such variety. He was always searching for new sounds. His rhythm guitar playing was also wonderful. Ray mentioned their sound was unique because Dave’s harmony singing was an octave above Ray’s. The girl singers did a good job at this show too.
Pretty hard to stay all the way down after listening to this. I've used this song more than once to climb out of very deep holes. So when I say I believe in the healing power of music in general and rock-n-roll music in particular, I've got first hand experience. Just being here this evening to type this is proof. When they put the boot in at 3:59, try to not get goosebumps. I love this song. Thanks fellows
Yes; I hear you brother'! Sometimes life can be a hard road! First saw the KINKS; mid-60s at the Whisky a GoGo on Sunset.. have always been a fan of Ray's lyrics and writing style. Welcome to the KINKDOM !! R.I.P. John Gosling rwp
Great Dave solo and one of my all-time favorite Kinks lyrics: And one day when you are gone You know that life will still go on No one will care if you've good, bad, right, or wrong Life will still go on That is so great. Who else would sing that?
Love the liberties they take with this performance. The dialogues between R and D's guitar playing; between soft and quiet; between full ensemble and sparse, near-spoken-word narration. It's such a musically rich five minutes and none of it feels forced!
Dave has such versatility in his playing. Straight up rock, rockabilly, funk licks, finger pickin, he did it all. The Kinks were a great band. I have always referred to them as the British Grateful Dead.
I do not have the words of appreciation that could convey the happiness Ray and Dave have brought to my life.. We all learned something. It has been one heck of a ride....
Proud to call these guys my favorite band. This song has been the comforting soundtrack of many sleepless nights, lost loves and years of hopelessness... You may feel like you're not going to make it, yet somehow life can always go on. Thank you for reminding me that, Ray. :)
Life does go on. I am 60 years worth of testament to that because life IS worth living. It ALWAYS gets better no matter what happens to you. You just have to hang in there. Thank you Kinks. For reminding us. And for reminding us to have a sense of humor about life. (Love the guitar strap Ray.)
My favorite part of Dave Davies is he just low key wails in the background of Kinks songs. Pro tip... Always turn up a Kinks song as it fades out and you'll catch some amazing guitar licks
Only 3 dislikes out of 74,968 views as of 2/5/13. Nothing left to be said. Life goes on. The time when sweat and soul went into the music. Appreciate what you got. Life will hit you when you least expect it.
Love the beautiful, melodic intro, as well as Dave's impeccable guitar during the bridge! Thanks for another great post (tho I could do without the backup singers always in the foreground)
I really like this song, it kinda makes you all warm inside. And I just can't help but falling in love with this Ray Davies. He sure is one of the best songwritters ifn't even the best.
The Kinks live was the second greatest rockn'roll show of my youth. (Yes In The Round is sui generis.) Ray Davies has brought more joy into this world than all the saints combined, who probably weren't that saintly to begin with. You gotta live life. Just carry on. Nobody's gonna live your life for you. I keep Misfits inside my head. I listen to it on the subway. Everyone else has headphones. I have the Kinks. I still remember the lyrics, word for word, decades later.
So I am 65 and last week after the loss of my brother I thought I might start making plans for when life doesn't go on. I am writing all my requests, bequests ,etc on my laptop and had chose this as the first song for my funeral, so a week later it pops up as a recommendation on you tube. Thanks goggle for snooping thru my laptop and making me realize I will keep other things off of it.
I honestly believe Google hired all the peeping Toms (voyeurs) like when the FBI hired all the hackers. And you know I barely hear about peeping Toms in the news anymore. But I bet they don't get that adrenaline rush as they did whilst peeping in windows.
Really a perfect clip.. from taking the silly glasses off to mention of if you don't know it well then learn it… Life will hit you when you least expect it people !!!! In the meantime share some love WTH :))))
Dave’s been a great guitarist from way back when. Listen to”All the Day and ALL of the Night “ particularly his surgical ly beautiful break near the end!
Wow amazing. This transported me back to my junior year in high school. Love the Kinks and love the floosies singing backup. Ray Davies ruled back in these days.
Lyrics A friend of mine just had a real bad time. You see, his life was shattered and he lost his mind. His girl ran off along with his best friend, And through emotional stress he brought his life to an end. It was such a tragedy, But that's the way it's got to be. Life goes on. Life goes on. It happens every day. So appreciate what you got Before it's taken away. Life will hit you When you're unprepared, So be grateful and take all That you can while you're there. Get that frown off your head, 'Cause you're a long time dead. Life goes on and on and on. Life goes on and on and on. No use runnin' 'round lookin' scared, Life could get you when you're unaware. One day it's gonna come, so you better accept it. Life will hit you when you least expect it. And one day when you are gone, You know that life will still go on. But no one'll care if you've been good, bad, right or wrong. Life will still go on. My bank went broke and my well ran dry. It was almost enough to contemplate suicide. I turned on the gas, but I soon realized I hadn't settled my bill so they cut off my supply. No matter how I try, it seems I'm too young to die. Life goes on and on and on. Life goes on and on and on. Tornado, cyclone and hurricane Can batter the houses with the thunder and rain. Blizzards can blow; the waves hit the shore, But the people recover and come back for more. Somehow the people fight back, even the future looks black. Life goes on and on and on. Life goes on and on and on.
I feel like from 1977-1984 really was the kinks greatest period, text book rock n roll. That period for them really let Dave show how good of a player is. Been one of my favorite bands since I was little and I’m 16 now I don’t think I’ve met anyone my age who knows the kinks career in depth like I do
I like horrible things said in a beautiful way.... that's life.... listen and it all makes sense...ps....family loss today.... If you read this please bless Mo. Old mo.... known for years on years remembered for ever....bless Mo
"It's how people fight back... when the future is black" I am channeling this and sending it to all people in this bleak time. Wishing for a better tomorrow. (Dec. 1, 2020)
