--- John Adams <jadams01 at sprynet.com> wrote:
> You think part of the reason the Kinks didn't get
> the attention they
> deserved is that they were so out of their time and
> place?
>
I never really thought about it before, but now that you mention it, yeah. The Kinks were very conservative (in their songs anyway) and full of wistfullness for the England of their grandparents, while rock is "supposed" to be about rebellion and young people.
I think Victoria and The Village Green Preservation Society are two of the best songs of all time.
Ah yes:
We are the Village Green Preservation Society God save Donald Duck, Vaudeville and Variety We are the Desperate Dan Appreciation Society God save strawberry jam and all the different varieties Preserving the old ways from being abused Protecting the new ways for me and for you What more can we do We are the Draught Beer Preservation Society God save Mrs. Mopp and good Old Mother Riley We are the Custard Pie Appreciation Consortium God save the George Cross and all those who were awarded them We are the Sherlock Holmes English Speaking Vernacular Help save Fu Manchu, Moriarty and Dracula We are the Office Block Persecution Affinity God save little shops, china cups and virginity We are the Skyscraper condemnation Affiliate God save tudor houses, antique tables and billiards Preserving the old ways from being abused Protecting the new ways for me and for you What more can we do God save the Village Green.
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