I saw then touring Schoolboys in Disgrace with the original line up, and the Mike Cotton Sound brass section, they were a bit messy in spots and Ray was a touch tipsy, but they were brilliant
Ray is one of the greatest song writers that I have ever come across in my life. People who love the Kinks know this, unfortunately they came up in a time where there were many great rock and roll bands coming out of England, and they are often overlooked. It's a shame really, and also really sad that the brothers have not been able to get along with one another over all these years. To think how much more fantastic music would have emerged if they had just worked out their problems. Still, they have left us with a tremendous catalog of most-pleasing and happy music!
Them getting banned from USA for 2yrs didn't help. That's what really what took them down. They where musically all around better then a lot of those candy store bands. Did you ever think them not getting along actually helped the band?
I've seen two Kinks concerts in my my life. Now that I am in my 70's, I've seen Ray and Dave separately in concert one time each. All in the Philadelphia area where I live. While I have been unsuccessful writing letter after letter to Ray and Dave separately and together at at various addresses, I still hold out hope that I will see them again together as the Kinks. I'm afraid of losing this chance as we are all beginning to get older. Dave has had his health issues, and Ray was even shot while in New Orleans a few years back. I will travel anywhere, and spend whatever it takes just to see them happy together on stage playing once more. A new Kinks album has been rumored with all new material. Wouldn't that be great? God save the Kinks!
I agree, the Kinks were as much a part of my youth as the Stones and the Beatles! They deserve to be heard more, and this video is a welcome gift. Thanks!!!
I think history has finally elevated The Kinks (and The Who) to their rightful statuses. Both bands gifted with visionary songwriters. I think if the Stones had broken up in 1973 they might have reached those lofty heights too. But the brand has been diluted too much.
@@OlafProt I'm with ya there. So I missed the 75 Dodger stadium show (to babysit a kid that cried the whole time!). I was backstage working UFO/Rush and Frank Zappa (with Terry Bozzio), several stadium shows. Btw, anyone remember Angel? I'd describe them as proto-hair metal, with Punky Meadows the new gtr hotshot.
I had been a major Beatles and Stones fan when at the age of fourteen I moved to a new school in a new town where the school band I had joyned played only Kinks tunes. So I was introduced and exposed for a longer spell to their pretty and intelligent music. I helped me develop a taste for meaningful music
The Kinks made some of the hardest and coolest guitar riffs ever. You really got me and all day an all of the night, stands out to this day, as two of the most iconic and Rocking Guitar riffs.......EVER...............they`ll never get old...................😎
Was lucky enough to see them at Exeter Uni in 78, I was 14 and I'll never forget it. They genuinely were national treasures, and I'm really glad that I got to see them play Lola to a rapturous crowd, life wouldn't have been complete else.
Nice show. I was lucky to see The Kinks at the Aragon Ball Room in June of '77. Lovely summer night on the Northside of Chicago. We were just kids. 19. The Aragon was so cool. The twinkling star ceiling. Awesome mezzanine booths. Classic theatre. That band was constantly working. Good times.
@@OlafProtwhen people celebrate Lenon and McCartney as 1a and 1b of British music, that qualifies the Kinks as being underrated. That's not to say they're not recognised and appreciated
Albums to get: Village Green Preservation Society, Lola Apeman and Powerman, Face to Face, Arthur, Something Else, Preservation Act Part 1, Schoolboy in Disgrace, Muswell Hillbillies... Those are just my favorites... Enjoy!
"Another" is actually, "Full Moon" from Sleepwalker. Awesome set. I saw the Kinks in Los Angeles on the tour supporting Sleepwalker. They were better than ever.
I saw them too, was it January or February 77? At the Santa Monica Civic, great show! I drove all night up to Berkeley afterwards and found they were playing at Winterland in SF that night. We scored tickets and saw them again! I named my guitar Lola in Ray's honor. What an adventure! The SF show is heavily bootlegged in pretty good sound, too.
Introduced by Mr. "Mock Rock" himself! This was a great set. I kinda missed their songs apart from the early hits, the late hits, and Muswell Hillbillies. Deciding to dive deeper later - wow, the songcraft just is astounding. Love the Kinks! Saw them after they got into the hall of fame, they'd just released UK Jive. Still rocking!
Thank you so much for posting this. I really need to spend more time listening to the incredible Kinks. And thank you for reminding me just how good the Old Grey Whistle Test was, especially with Whispering Bob.
Love Dave's playing on the Les Paul in this performance, I always wondered who the female background singers of this era were? I saw the Kinks numerous times, but they didn't have the ladies with them
Debi Doss and Shirlie Roden both toured with The Kinks in the 70's, It's possibly them ? (I've just watched the whole show, he introduces all the performers at intervals. The girls are said to be "Shirlie & Debi" so it is they. There is some info about them online).
@rogeredmunds5806 Thanks, I hadn't seen the full show, without "Skimming" a b it, great Detective work! I knew that when he was touring the states with Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks, the girls from that band performed with the Kinks for a while. But they looked a lot different that Shirley and Debi. Glad to know the answer to this mystery! Sounds like they toured around the "Soap Opera era.
SEEN RAY ON LAST U.S. TOUR...PARAMOUNT L.I..NY. LAST SHOW ADDED ,SMALL THEATER GREAT FOR RECORDING..DID ALOT OF OLDIES, FRIENDLY TO LOVING AUDIENCE ..HOPE HE RELEASES, LIVE ALBUM
The Kinks was my second concert. They blew me away in a little Community College. No assigned seats. Was 1st come, 1st serve. Saw them many times after that 1st. Always felt comfortable in the audience and always enjoyed listening and watching them perform. Even at Giant Stadium... Fantastic, beautiful song writers. Thank You for sharing
I'm a huge Kinks fan . I don't know why they are constantly compared to The Stones ?! ... For me , the stones / pretty things / yardbirds exist in a similar zone but because of the massive emphasis on songs ( and hits ) The Kinks may be considered as contemporaries of The Beatles . Personally I don't think comparison is necessary , I dig them all .
Sleep Walker should have been huge. I remember seeing them in US playing Sleepwalker in Miami, TV audience?, but before this date. Or was I high on something back then? And were Kinks 1st Garage/Punk Band? And is this Post-Punk Kinks circa 77? Otherwise Fantastic Band, and I really enjoyed the Kinks 60th Anniversary releases this past year. Tomorrow 60+ Years of Kinks existance.
Never was big kinks fan. Give the people what they want was ok Just my style not a fan. I know as a musician they are very talented and opened doors for real musicians.
Britain invasion was yeah Beatles Stones the Who n Kinks throw the Moody Blues in for full circle of creative stuff😅 And before all of them was the Tupelo Mississippi hype shakin rock n roller😅
