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The Kinks at Sixty
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EVEN though…
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their debut album, Kinks, was released in 1964, The Kinks formed the year before. This year marks sixty since the Muswell Hill band started life. One of the most important groups ever, I am going to end with a playlist featuring some of their best work. Led by songwriter Ray Davies, classics like Waterloo Sunset are timeless in their beauty and genius. Having inspired a huge number of artists that have followed, I know there are going to be celebrations this year. Today is an important day in terms of those celebrations. A terrific album is out that every fan of The Kinks will want to own:
“The Kinks have announced plans for a two-part special anniversary anthology release in celebration of the band’s 60th anniversary.
Titled The Journey, the first part will be released on March 24 via BMG. Details for the The Journey – Part 2 will follow later this year.
The Journey – Part 1 features tracks from the band’s early years between 1964 and 1975 and have been handpicked by Ray Davies, Dave Davies and Mick Avory. These include hits “You Really Got Me”, “Waterloo Sunset”, “All Day And All Of The Night” and more.
The Kinks formed in North London’s Muswell Hill back in 1963, with founding members Ray Davies, Dave Davies and Pete Quaife being joined by Mick Avory the following year. Over the past 60 years, they have sold over 50 million records worldwide, had 22 UK Top 20 singles and were inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2005.
Speaking about the anthology, Ray Davies said: “Ask yourself the question, is this journey really necessary?…….Yes!.” Dave Davies continues, “I’m delighted with what I think is an inspiring selection of timeless and magical Kinks music.”
You can pre-order The Journey – Part 1 on double black vinyl now”.
To mark sixty years of The Kinks’ formation, I have assembled a career-spanning playlist featuring their greatest hits, plus some deeper cuts that you might not know. Having influenced artists such as Ramones, The Clash, Blondie, The Jam, Van Halen, Oasis, Blur, and Pulp, there is no denying their importance! Below are remarkable songs from The Kinks that show why they are…
SO loved.