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ray davies Archives: 06/2025

The Kinks - Ray Davies - Dave Davies - 1960s

The Kinks song that became a hit without Ray Davies thinking about it

An accidental classic.

Reuben Cross
Jun 29, 2025
The Kinks - Ray Davies - 1960s - Musician - Singer - Songwriter

The Kinks song Ray Davies hated being compared to The Beatles: “No, no bullshit”

“We were more unpopular.”

Dale Maplethorpe
Jun 22, 2025
The Kinks - Ray Davies - 1960s - Musician - Singer - Songwriter

Ray Davies’ striking satire of English nostalgia: “For this land, I shall die”

An often misunderstood anthem.

Ben Forrest
Jun 19, 2025
The Kinks - Ray Davies - Dave Davies - 1960s

‘Dead End Street’: How The Kinks soundtracked the era of angry young men

A groundbreaking track.

Ben Forrest
Jun 14, 2025
Ray Davies of The Kinks - London, 1965

“The American myth”: Ray Davies’ journey through a racist dystopia

“It’s a long, long way to paradise…”

Lauren Hunter
Jun 13, 2025
The Kinks in Copenhagen - 1965

‘Long Tall Sally’: How The Kinks’ debut single signalled the arrival of the swinging sixties

A pivotal moment.

Ben Forrest
Jun 3, 2025
Ray Davies - Chrissie Hynde - Split

‘Postcards from London’: The awkward backstory of Ray Davies’ duet with Chrissie Hynde

A minefield.

Will Howard
Jun 2, 2025
The Kinks - Ray Davies - Dave Davies - 1960s

The 10 greatest covers of The Kinks

The enduring legacy of Ray Davies.

Ben Forrest
Jun 1, 2025
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