It is live but the Kinks are so loyal to their own music that you can barely tell, but Rays' Dave's voices make it sound different from the original recording
This song is amazing. I don't believe I ever heard until a month ago. This video has really given me a firm feeling that Dave Davies is a force to be reckoned with! His voice is great on this.
This was released as a single in the UK but not here in the US. I hadn`t heard it either until 3 or 4 years ago when I bought a copy of it from a guy in the UK on Ebay. Good song, should have been a hit here...
Ray Davies said, "When I wrote the song, I had the sea near Bombay in mind. We stayed at a hotel by the sea, and the fishermen come up at five in the morning and they were all chanting."
There are several recordings of Ray Davies talking about the song and introducing it, and he clearly says "See My Friends".
I agree. Apparently the singular name only came about as the result of a spelling mistake when it was published. But it was too late to do anything about it once it had been copyrighted and pressed so they were stuck with it. Officially its actually meant to be the plural.
It's only a live vocal over a studio track. Great vocal though!
Shellback41 5 months ago
"Most Under-Rated Song of the '60s"?
doctorfuse007 6 months ago
EjZakic thank you for this vid. hey! did anyone notice that mick and pete aren't shown so oftten? i meant it for all videos ;)
kitaristka21 8 months ago
as usual, just love Ray's facial expressions--so genuine, so reflective. Dave, adorable as always....
doodahgal 11 months ago
Thank you, thank you!!!
This is an incredible spot.
It is live but the Kinks are so loyal to their own music that you can barely tell, but Rays' Dave's voices make it sound different from the original recording
This song is so underrated!!
Henryformusic 1 year ago
Ray's slide sound on the guitar is owesome
boliboy2299 1 year ago
I love the way Ray mimics the sound of the sitar. And of course, Dave's harmony on top can't be beat.
daviderland 1 year ago
Hmm, Dave's vocals seem to be the only "live" part to this version. Even Ray's vocals seems to be the original.
lBStrokin 1 year ago
@lBStrokin Ray's vocal is live as well. Compare it to the original record - it definately sounds different :)
worldsno1drwhofan 6 months ago
The instruments are being mimed but the vocals sound live.
eyeball226 1 year ago
This song was on the US album KinksKingdom in `65!
beck769 1 year ago
What is this music...??? Its gr8...
onir27 1 year ago
This clip is from the final episode of "Shindig"-Jan. '66.
alonenjersey 2 years ago
This song is amazing. I don't believe I ever heard until a month ago. This video has really given me a firm feeling that Dave Davies is a force to be reckoned with! His voice is great on this.
tomcaroscio 2 years ago
This was released as a single in the UK but not here in the US. I hadn`t heard it either until 3 or 4 years ago when I bought a copy of it from a guy in the UK on Ebay. Good song, should have been a hit here...
pilesovinyl 2 years ago
Superbe!
Jovolution 2 years ago
temazo! de lo mejor de the kinks
razpuy 2 years ago
The guitar is just so beautiful!
worldsno1drwhofan 2 years ago
quality choon the way dave harmonizes with ray what a track
11thedogfather 2 years ago 2
She is gone!!!!
jumpinjackflash1968 3 years ago
its see my friend (singular)
Wisterialodge 3 years ago
The title of the song is "See My Friends", (plural)...
Ksos1963 3 years ago
No, it is NOT singular.
Ray Davies said, "When I wrote the song, I had the sea near Bombay in mind. We stayed at a hotel by the sea, and the fishermen come up at five in the morning and they were all chanting."
There are several recordings of Ray Davies talking about the song and introducing it, and he clearly says "See My Friends".
vwtch 2 years ago
I agree. Apparently the singular name only came about as the result of a spelling mistake when it was published. But it was too late to do anything about it once it had been copyrighted and pressed so they were stuck with it. Officially its actually meant to be the plural.
worldsno1drwhofan 2 years ago
Would it really make sense if it were "See my Friend"?
athrough0 2 years ago
luv it !!
tacako1930 3 years ago
I've known this song for over 40 years, and it's a great song. However, it is obvious that the music is playback, whereas Ray and Dave do sing live!
Berniewahlbrinck 3 years ago
thanks for posting
Kinksforever 3 years ago
I just love how Ray sings in this performance. Sounds much more cunning and sly than the recorded version. Brilliant! And a live video too!
worldsno1drwhofan 3 years ago