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The Kinks: All Day and All of the Night: Day-by-Day Concerts, Recordings and Broadcast, 1961-1996
(Book). This book tells the true story of The Kinks, one of the greatest pop bands of all time, through the facts about their daily professional lives as they wrote songs, appeared on stage, signed deals, performed for TV and radio stations, and made records in the studio. Author Doug Hinman lays out The Kinks' history in fascinating chronological detail, revealing new stories and fresh insights into the band started by brothers Ray and Dave Davies. Included in its 352 fact-packed pages are hundreds of photos, gig locations and on-the-spot reviews, detailed examinations of every known recording session, and thorough information about all the band's major record releases. This book is the result of Hinman's 20 years of deep research. He has been afforded personal recognition by the band members for his grasp of their history and has had their help and assistance in reconstructing this uniquely detailed story. "(Hinman's) research ... takes popular music scholarship to a plateau of virtually unprecedented integrity." Johnny Rogan, author of noted books on The Kinks, The Byrds, Neil Young and others
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First published January 1, 2004
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February 18, 2016
I was in middle school in 1964 when the British invasion began rocking the American pop culture. The Beatles were the consensus #1 however other British bands battled to top the billboard charts including the Rolling Stones and to a lesser degree the Kinks. The Kinks were not my favorite British band but I sought to know more about them. This book offers the groups day to day diary as well as behind the scenes biographical information. At 8 ½” X 11”, the paperback appears to be more of a textbook. It is not true coffee table material, yet at the same time it is too cumbersome to house on a bookshelf.
Ray Davies, the group’s inspirational leader, vocalist and songwriter was born in England in 1944. On his 13th birthday his older sister gave him a guitar and tragically died later in the evening from a heart defect while out dancing. Ray’s challenge with insecurity was jolted. Rather than become a factory worker or baker he was determined to follow his passion with music. It’s not all about making songs as lead musicians must acquire marketing and promotion skills to run a business. His brother Dave (3 years younger) was a welcome addition to the quartet, but also added potential family feuds.
One pivotal factor that altered the Kink’s rise to fame occurred on Friday July 2, 1965. After recording a few songs in Hollywood, CA for the ABC television program “Where the Action Is” Ray Davies got into an argument with a union official representing the American Federation of Television& Radio Artists, which escalated into a fistfight. The outcome was disastrous and although the Kinks were not officially banned from the U.S. they found it very difficult to work with promoters. It was a regrettable situation. During their peak they played to sellout crowds and in some fashion they lingered on towards the end of the 20th Century.
“All Day and all of the Night” (1964) captures the early sound of the Beatles while other hits like “Waterloo Sunset” (1967) paint a vivid picture through lyrics. I’m not sure what prompted Ray Davies to reach out of his sphere and record the hit “Lola” (1970) but that he did. For me “Don’t Forget to Dance” (1983) is a lasting beautiful song as Ray Davies chimes:
“Don't forget to dance,
no, no, no
Don't forget to smile.”
In my twilight years I hope I continue to recall these simple aspects of life.
Ray Davies, the group’s inspirational leader, vocalist and songwriter was born in England in 1944. On his 13th birthday his older sister gave him a guitar and tragically died later in the evening from a heart defect while out dancing. Ray’s challenge with insecurity was jolted. Rather than become a factory worker or baker he was determined to follow his passion with music. It’s not all about making songs as lead musicians must acquire marketing and promotion skills to run a business. His brother Dave (3 years younger) was a welcome addition to the quartet, but also added potential family feuds.
One pivotal factor that altered the Kink’s rise to fame occurred on Friday July 2, 1965. After recording a few songs in Hollywood, CA for the ABC television program “Where the Action Is” Ray Davies got into an argument with a union official representing the American Federation of Television& Radio Artists, which escalated into a fistfight. The outcome was disastrous and although the Kinks were not officially banned from the U.S. they found it very difficult to work with promoters. It was a regrettable situation. During their peak they played to sellout crowds and in some fashion they lingered on towards the end of the 20th Century.
“All Day and all of the Night” (1964) captures the early sound of the Beatles while other hits like “Waterloo Sunset” (1967) paint a vivid picture through lyrics. I’m not sure what prompted Ray Davies to reach out of his sphere and record the hit “Lola” (1970) but that he did. For me “Don’t Forget to Dance” (1983) is a lasting beautiful song as Ray Davies chimes:
“Don't forget to dance,
no, no, no
Don't forget to smile.”
In my twilight years I hope I continue to recall these simple aspects of life.
April 17, 2014
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A stunning achievement and staggering amount of info. If you're a Kinks fan, you need this book.
A stunning achievement and staggering amount of info. If you're a Kinks fan, you need this book.
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