Weekend Kink-y Music

Fellow blogger Infidel 753 stimulated our Kinks pleasure zone earlier this week with some songs from that highly influential British band, who sounded like no one before them or since. We found it hard to pick from their massive discography, but we decided to limit our selections to songs released in what might be thought of as their "primordial" days as a rock band (1964-67).  They're all songs we grew up on, listening to them on a dinky AM radio or a "record player."  The power and uniqueness came through anyway.  In chronological order: "Tired of Waiting for You" (1964), "Till the End  of the Day" (1965), "Dandy" (1966), and "Waterloo Sunset" (1967).  The songs demonstrate the range of Ray Davies' songwriting talent, from reflective, to exuberant, to sarcastic, to nostalgic.  Great musicianship from Ray, brother and lead guitarist Dave Davies, drummer Mick Avory, and bassist Peter Quaife (RIP). Great, great band.  Hope you enjoy.