I love this song. I had to throw away the first song I ever wrote because I realized it was too much like it. Someday, hopefully far into the future, I will find out that Ray or Dave paassed on and I will lock myself in a room with a bottle of Whiskey and all my old Kinks records and I will spend the whole day celebrating / lamenting their life and passing. Their music is very personal to me, I feel like they are my friends. They speak to me. Long live The Kinks !
This song is so sad, because it tells the story of why I'm such a "misfit," being that I spend my life in a "rock n' roll fantasy." I'm sure that many of you can relate. Wanting to avoid people and reality by blasting your stereo until the speakers crack, drawing rock idols, rock logos, and rockstar cartoons; i think that's my calling in life.
This has been my favorite Kinks song ever since I put a casett player in a "68" GTO that I had in the late seventys. Crank up the sound at 3:25 it will give you chills .
@northfourty my favourite car, my favourite band. may i got back in time with you to that moment should i ever find a functioning time machine...? :) :) ;)
Our local High School put on a year end Musical using the music of the Kinks "Schoolboy Days" but they Titled it "Skool Daze" My son Pete Robinson played the lead role of Stephen Jack. How prophetic, the story was about the lad who's sole aim in life was to become a rock star. Fast forward 28 years and Pete Robinson is Lead Guitarist for Electric Mary and also for Russell Morris and Brian Cadd.
Was this song ever released? My bother had it on 45, but I don't remember if it was a B-side or not? Brings back great memories of the late 70s when I was just a little kid and definitely my favorite Kinks song.
I agree this was the best songs the Kinks did. It brings back may memories. I can not believe It is not on their Greatest Hits or Ultimate Collection Album.
@LesSmith45 Thank you so much for watching my Kinks video !!! I agree with you about this being the best song the Kinks did I love it but couldn't find a live version of this song !!!!! But I tried !!!!
@Pensygirl54 (wish I could fly like ) Suprman is my favorite. I'm 6' 1, but I still wish I had super powers, lol. Rock and Roll Fantasy is my second fav of all the absolute killer Kinks songs. Third, and almost first would be "Only a Dream" It was first when I had a girl I thought about it in that way.(ex wife) I guess she didn't see it that way. Then, of course, Lola. The lyrics are just killer. The Kinks really rock. Thank you for taking the time to share!
Ray always writes real stories about believable characters and that's why his songs always grab me. Like so many of his other great songs this one comes straight from the heart and that's why its a personal favorite.
Amazing...one word says it all, Ray (I am taking a guess, but I am thinking this is his song) is an incredible inspiration for me as a songwriter...again, AMAZING!
Love the Misfit record even named a group after it when living in the San Fernando Valley. the reason for the comment is that picture of the Whiskey. An old hang out of mine. Thanks for the upload. Merry Christmas.- Thomas
Thank you so much for the nice comment on my video !!! I love the misfit album also !!! Its a small world !!!! Got the picture of Whiskey GoGo on photobucket !!! Merry Christmas to U & your family !!!
ray davies is such an influential songwriter...a very special lyric writer...i loved the sound of the kinks...one of the first songs i learned to play on the guitar was 'lola'
Excellent vid Awesome music Thanks Pesygirl 40****************************************** Totally Awesome post Great share Jim God Bless KTF Love And Peace From canada
Wow, what a great video I love the Kinks and always have!! Im my Favs it goes thanks for posting this Video and thanks Margo & Jim for sharing it with me!!
Thank you so much Margo !!! I love the kinks !!!! Saw them live a few years ago !!! This song is one of the many I really like !!!! Thank you again my friend !!!!
I love the Kinks too.They are part of my youngster time.And i loved that song "God save the Village Green,preservation society..."Great times!Thanks for sharing,Margo.Thanks Pensy for the good job.
I love this song!!! Thumbs Up ♪♫♩♬♭
skeletone111 3 weeks ago
One of the saddest songs ever. Kinks rule.
elvis316 1 month ago
Thank you so much !!!!
Pensygirl54 1 month ago
fantastic..love that vocal lynn
marycigarettes 1 month ago
I love this song. I had to throw away the first song I ever wrote because I realized it was too much like it. Someday, hopefully far into the future, I will find out that Ray or Dave paassed on and I will lock myself in a room with a bottle of Whiskey and all my old Kinks records and I will spend the whole day celebrating / lamenting their life and passing. Their music is very personal to me, I feel like they are my friends. They speak to me. Long live The Kinks !
MrGuitarjones 1 month ago
I love Kinks! Thanks for this!
largheto 1 month ago
this guy comes home listens to rock -makes him feel good--then he buys 70 strat -68 sg--then forms band with dramatic rock
rollingstopp 2 months ago
Music is medicine. Ray Davies is one of the greatest musicians/songwriters ever.
bunnyzero0 2 months ago
Molto bello!
VIOLA703 3 months ago
"you might be through but I've just begun/ I don't know I feel free and I won't let go!" (:
sleepygnomeful 3 months ago
This song is so sad, because it tells the story of why I'm such a "misfit," being that I spend my life in a "rock n' roll fantasy." I'm sure that many of you can relate. Wanting to avoid people and reality by blasting your stereo until the speakers crack, drawing rock idols, rock logos, and rockstar cartoons; i think that's my calling in life.
groovechile68 3 months ago
MY FAVORITE MUSIC .LIKE MISFITS .
Arnroyt 4 months ago
Nice vid- GREAT SONG! Im going to see Ray in Novemeber! Cannot wait!
methodmaine 5 months ago
Great song, Great video! THANKS!
forrestgeorge 5 months ago
This has been my favorite Kinks song ever since I put a casett player in a "68" GTO that I had in the late seventys. Crank up the sound at 3:25 it will give you chills .
northfourty 6 months ago 2
@northfourty my favourite car, my favourite band. may i got back in time with you to that moment should i ever find a functioning time machine...? :) :) ;)
jenzeppelin 6 months ago
very nice.........!!!!!!!!
Bidyyy 6 months ago
"the king is dead rock is done" love that line
HarpoonTorpedo 6 months ago
This song is so great.
vukhacky2003 7 months ago
I was in L.A. when this song hit the airwaves, I was touring with my band, & this song became my favorite for a long time, Cheers!!!
leadguitar55 7 months ago
The Kinks hit #30 in Billboard, 9-16-78. God bless ya, for postin' it. Thanx!
DaveWollenberg 8 months ago
Our local High School put on a year end Musical using the music of the Kinks "Schoolboy Days" but they Titled it "Skool Daze" My son Pete Robinson played the lead role of Stephen Jack. How prophetic, the story was about the lad who's sole aim in life was to become a rock star. Fast forward 28 years and Pete Robinson is Lead Guitarist for Electric Mary and also for Russell Morris and Brian Cadd.
Crankyx208 9 months ago
My favorite lines; they get me every time:
There's a guy in my block, he lives for rock
He plays records day and night
And when he feels down, he puts some rock 'n' roll on
And it makes him feel alright
And when he feels the world is closing in
He turns his stereo way up high
aleks1939 10 months ago 3
This is an excellent video my friend...once again.
PhilippineJeann 10 months ago
Wonderful my friend..
Rock On....
PhilippineJeann 10 months ago
@PhilippineJeann Thank you my friend !!!!!
Pensygirl54 10 months ago
Was this song ever released? My bother had it on 45, but I don't remember if it was a B-side or not? Brings back great memories of the late 70s when I was just a little kid and definitely my favorite Kinks song.
aleks1939 10 months ago
@aleks1939 This is my favorite Kinks song also !!! The song is off the Misfit Album !!! Thank you for the comment on my video !!!!
Pensygirl54 10 months ago
I want to spend my life, living in a rock 'n' roll fantasy :)))
VillaThePancho 10 months ago
The Kinks what a great overlooked band.This song is a Classic!Thanx for posting
ohio1968javelin 1 year ago
This one and celluloid heroes are the best kinks songs. I took me a long time to decide which one to cover
Sucrepop 1 year ago
thank you 4 a great song & slide show god bless Pete & the Davies kinks forever!!!!!
jenitleunit4 1 year ago
@jenitleunit4 Thank you so much for taking the time to watch & comment on my video !!!!! I really appreciate it !!!!!
Pensygirl54 1 year ago
I agree this was the best songs the Kinks did. It brings back may memories. I can not believe It is not on their Greatest Hits or Ultimate Collection Album.
mamunozcc 1 year ago
@mamunozcc Thank you so much for your comment & for watching !!!!!!
Pensygirl54 1 year ago
what a shame no live video of the Kinks doing this song. The best song they sing in my opinion.
LesSmith45 1 year ago
@LesSmith45 Thank you so much for watching my Kinks video !!! I agree with you about this being the best song the Kinks did I love it but couldn't find a live version of this song !!!!! But I tried !!!!
Pensygirl54 1 year ago
great song and video
az1421 1 year ago
@az1421 Thank you so much my friend !!!!!!!
Pensygirl54 1 year ago
Saw Ray in 2009, promoting Chorale Collection. He really is a great entertainer.
riffraffselbow 1 year ago
Great song. The video was neat too. Good job.
rockinewok 1 year ago
@rockinewok Thank you so much !!!! One of my favorite Kinks songs !!!!!
Pensygirl54 1 year ago
I saw them live back in 83 or 84. They were so great. Tommy Shaw opened for them from Styx, when he was running solo then.
couchpotatotheatre 1 year ago
@couchpotatotheatre Thank you so much for watching & commenting !!!! They really do put on an excellent show !!!!!
Pensygirl54 1 year ago
The Kinks ROCK! Thank you!
broncobra 1 year ago
@broncobra Thank you so much !!!!! This is my favorite Kinks song !!!!!
Pensygirl54 1 year ago
@Pensygirl54 (wish I could fly like ) Suprman is my favorite. I'm 6' 1, but I still wish I had super powers, lol. Rock and Roll Fantasy is my second fav of all the absolute killer Kinks songs. Third, and almost first would be "Only a Dream" It was first when I had a girl I thought about it in that way.(ex wife) I guess she didn't see it that way. Then, of course, Lola. The lyrics are just killer. The Kinks really rock. Thank you for taking the time to share!
broncobra 1 year ago
I heard on WAXQ last week that Ray Davies was thinking about going back into the studio and record some new stuff.
Peace =))
RandomThoughts9ew65 1 year ago
@RandomThoughts9ew65 thank you so much for watching & commenting on my Kinks video !!!! That would be awesome if he comes back !!!!!
Pensygirl54 1 year ago
awesome tune, love the cat!!!
elderthewelder 1 year ago
@elderthewelder Thank you so much for watching & commenting !!!!!
Pensygirl54 1 year ago
My favorite Kinks tune.
ftsjr 1 year ago
@ftsjr thank you so much for watching & commenting !!!!
Pensygirl54 1 year ago
love the electric guitar on this one :)
TNTJahv1er 1 year ago
@TNTJahv1er This is 1 of my favorite kinks songs !!!! Thank you so much !!!!
Pensygirl54 1 year ago
This song is like an anthem, what can we do without rocknroll?????
SIXXTUBE10 1 year ago
@SIXXTUBE10 Thank you !!!!!! You are so right !!!!
Pensygirl54 1 year ago
it should be mandatory for anyone who likes music to listen to this song.
madshadows830 1 year ago 17
@madshadows830 Thank you so much !!! I feel the same way !!
Pensygirl54 1 year ago
I love this song...so underr rated...beautiful!!
DavelovesRealMusic 1 year ago
@DavelovesRealMusic Thank you for watching & commenting on my Kinks video !!!
Pensygirl54 1 year ago
Great job!!
mgplaskett 1 year ago
@mgplaskett thank you so much !!!!
Pensygirl54 1 year ago
So so great! Still! Cool! Brett's favorite!
4444ThinLizzy 1 year ago
@4444ThinLizzy Thank you so much sure do appreicate it !!!!!
Pensygirl54 1 year ago
@Pensygirl54 You're welcom! Love this!
4444ThinLizzy 1 year ago
Fond memories of my youth. We were the guy on the block on the edge of reality.
smokeranch 1 year ago
@smokeranch Thank you so much for watching & commenting on my video !!!
Pensygirl54 1 year ago
Wonderful music ,congratulations my friend ,******** ,hugsssssss ,Sofia.
BlackWWidow 1 year ago
@BlackWWidow Thank you so much for the great comment !!!!
Pensygirl54 1 year ago
And when he feels the world is closing in,
He turns his stereo way up high....
A simple truth....*****
livingonlemondrops 1 year ago
Cool song!! I enjoyed the slideshow:) jackie
karaokewoman4life 2 years ago
thank you so much my friend !!!!
Pensygirl54 2 years ago
Thank you so much for the cool comment !!! Looks like U are a big fan of the Kinks !!!!
Pensygirl54 2 years ago
Thank you so much my friend !!!
Pensygirl54 2 years ago
Ray always writes real stories about believable characters and that's why his songs always grab me. Like so many of his other great songs this one comes straight from the heart and that's why its a personal favorite.
Michael
mettanc 2 years ago 9
Thank you so much my friend !!! I love the kinks this song is 1 of my favorites !!!!!
Pensygirl54 2 years ago
Thank You very much !!!
Pensygirl54 2 years ago
Simply great!
GhostRider3149 2 years ago
Thank you so much !!!!
Pensygirl54 2 years ago
Nice Pictures and Video, great Song ! 5 *****
Maniaccount 2 years ago
Thank you so much my friend !!!! You have been so busy Watching & commenting my videos !!! Sure do appreciate that !!! Thank again !!!
Pensygirl54 2 years ago
Incredible song!!!!! from bcn..
MrPalmero75 2 years ago
Thank U for watching & commenting !!!!
Pensygirl54 2 years ago
Amazing...one word says it all, Ray (I am taking a guess, but I am thinking this is his song) is an incredible inspiration for me as a songwriter...again, AMAZING!
mahones64 2 years ago
Thank You so very much !!!!
Pensygirl54 2 years ago
Love the Misfit record even named a group after it when living in the San Fernando Valley. the reason for the comment is that picture of the Whiskey. An old hang out of mine. Thanks for the upload. Merry Christmas.- Thomas
tmobil8 2 years ago
Thank you so much for the nice comment on my video !!! I love the misfit album also !!! Its a small world !!!! Got the picture of Whiskey GoGo on photobucket !!! Merry Christmas to U & your family !!!
Pensygirl54 2 years ago
GREAt videO ***** FROM amsterdam
gresiu7 2 years ago
Thank you so much for the time to watch my video !!!! Thanks for the great comment my friend !!!!
Pensygirl54 2 years ago
Done a wonderful video***** pozdrawiam
kwiatekczerwony 2 years ago
Thank you very much !!!!
Pensygirl54 2 years ago
AWESOME VIBES, luv this song so much! 5* for ya Pensygirl54 and many thanx to Margo for sharin'!
qualqui 2 years ago
Thank you very much & thanks Margo for sharing !!!!
Pensygirl54 2 years ago
ExceLLenT !!! Song And PicTures Awesome Lyrics As WeLL GREATLY EdiTed LYNN HUGS From Me To You ***** AngeL *****
b1mgqn56 2 years ago
Thank you so much my friend !!!!
Pensygirl54 2 years ago
wow this is great!!! well done ..love it!
bjwolfgirl 2 years ago
Thank you so much my friend !!!!
Pensygirl54 2 years ago
5 love this great song great vid,,,,,hugs bry
bryanoverturf1 2 years ago
Thank you so much my friend !!!!!
Pensygirl54 2 years ago
Awesome band, & very great video ;)
LuckyJuke 2 years ago
Thank you so much !!! I really appreicate it !!!!
Pensygirl54 2 years ago
I originally had "Misfits" on 8-track. This song has been my favorite rock song for all these years.
dkdunlap59 2 years ago
I remember those 8- tracks !!!! Misfits is 1 of my favorite albums too !!!!! Thanks for your comment !!!!!
Pensygirl54 2 years ago
ray davies is such an influential songwriter...a very special lyric writer...i loved the sound of the kinks...one of the first songs i learned to play on the guitar was 'lola'
marycigarettes 2 years ago
Thank you once again !!!! Sure do appreciate it !!! Another 1 of my favorites !!! Lola is an excellent song !!!
Pensygirl54 2 years ago
Wonderful Rock 'N' Roll
Very enjoyable song!
Montage well done
*****
Lillo
amarcordeon 2 years ago
Thank you very much my friend !!!!!
Pensygirl54 2 years ago
This is uber cool! I give it five stars!! :-)!!
yustforfunonly 2 years ago
Thank you Kim so very much my friend !!!!!
Pensygirl54 2 years ago
5stars your a credit to your art hugs bry
bryanoverturf1 2 years ago
Bryan Thank you so much for your kindness !!!! I think U watched all my video's !!!! Your so awesome my friend !!! thanks again !!!!!
Pensygirl54 2 years ago
excellent song 5*****
marijkevanbreemen 2 years ago
Thank you very much !!!!
Pensygirl54 2 years ago
Amazing video. Beautiful song. Well done.
SUNNYD3322 2 years ago
Thank you so much my friend !!!!
Pensygirl54 2 years ago
honesty is the best policy.....thanks dave...you are a genius!
sheraton114 2 years ago
Thank you for watching & commenting on my video !!!! Thanks Dave for sharing my video !!!!!
Pensygirl54 2 years ago
wonderful
chris68167 2 years ago
Thank you so much my friend !!!!!
Pensygirl54 2 years ago
cool song....love the slideshow...peace
AndreasBusshart 2 years ago
thank you my friend very much !!!!
Pensygirl54 2 years ago
Fun video... love the rockin' pussy cat!!! Great song!
BunnyDrops 2 years ago
Thank you so very much for your nice comment !!!
Pensygirl54 2 years ago
Mil gracias por compartir mi querido amigo Jim, bello video, saludos de Luis Gerardo.
rochaluge 2 years ago
Thank you very much & thank you Jim for sharing !!!!
Pensygirl54 2 years ago
great video.
love how you put
this together.
who are in the pictures ?
bugsme10 2 years ago
Thank you so much my friend !!! Pic from Photobucket !!!!
Pensygirl54 2 years ago
Interessante questo video!!
carlogiove63 2 years ago
Thank You very much !!!!
Pensygirl54 2 years ago
Great tune great video 5*****
xxxxCR0Wxxxx 2 years ago
Thank you my friend !!!!!
Pensygirl54 2 years ago
love it! great vid and song! thank you..hugs xox
bjwolfgirl 2 years ago
Thank you so very much for your comment !!!!!
Pensygirl54 2 years ago
Big respect for the Kinks!
BigLoveZone 2 years ago
Thank you very much !!!!
Pensygirl54 2 years ago
Magnificent posting a wonderful song from a super group
thanks jim ladyluck for sharing
lauredean100 2 years ago
Thank you so much & thank you Jim & Margo for sharing !!!!!
Pensygirl54 2 years ago
i now the kinks it was a great band in the sixsties excellent video 5*****+5***** more
az1421 2 years ago
thank you very much my friend !!!!!
Pensygirl54 2 years ago
excellent ***********
patou344 2 years ago
Thank you very much !!!!
Pensygirl54 2 years ago
Excellent vid Awesome music Thanks Pesygirl 40****************************************** Totally Awesome post Great share Jim God Bless KTF Love And Peace From canada
tustles 2 years ago
Thank you so very much for the awesome comment & thanks Jim for sharing !!!!
Pensygirl54 2 years ago
Pensygirl54
Fantastic
Video
song, pictures
Rachel
ps.
Jim thank you
rachelasanok1 2 years ago
Thank you so much & thank U Jim for sharing !!!!
Pensygirl54 2 years ago
molto strepitoso!!!
carlogiove63 2 years ago
Thank you !!!!
Pensygirl54 2 years ago
thank you Jim for sharing this video fantastic and so romantic song...beautiful video *******
Best wishes for a wonderful week
Theodora
pritygirl79 2 years ago
Thank you very much my friend & thanks Jim for sharing !!!!!
Pensygirl54 2 years ago
Something wonderful, furious
Congratulations
Sensuela14 2 years ago
thank you very much !!!
Pensygirl54 2 years ago
Thanks for share xxmrwinchesterxx
Fantastic video and excellent song !
5*****
Tadek59 2 years ago
thank you & Thank you Jim for sharing !!!!
Pensygirl54 2 years ago
Piękna nutka i ciekawe video***** pozdrawiam
kwiatekczerwony 2 years ago
Thank you !!!!
Pensygirl54 2 years ago
Just loved this Lynn. Thanks to you and to margo who shared. Bright stars and hugs..Jan and Susan ♥
weeyin1155 2 years ago
So glad U like it, Thank you so much for the nice comment & for watching !!! Thank you Margo for sharing !!!!!
Pensygirl54 2 years ago
heel mooi bedankt
johanna794 2 years ago
thank you !!!!
Pensygirl54 2 years ago
MARAVILLOSO,gracias margo por enviarlo
angeldelafe1 2 years ago
Thank you very much !!!!
Pensygirl54 2 years ago
ROCK ON, what a flashback. I hadn't heard the KINKS in quite a while. Thank-you Jim for walking down memory lane with me.
checotahkid 2 years ago
Thank you so much & thanks to jim for sharing !!!!!
Pensygirl54 2 years ago
The fantastic "The Kings" ! Great song and a great video my friend ! 5 stars ! Best wishes...Connie
xXmagicmomentsxX 2 years ago
Thank you very much for your comment & watching !!!!
Pensygirl54 2 years ago
Wow, what a great video I love the Kinks and always have!! Im my Favs it goes thanks for posting this Video and thanks Margo & Jim for sharing it with me!!
5*****
CousinSusie 2 years ago
Thank you so much for the nice comment on my video !!!Thank you Margo & Jim for sharing my video !!!!
Pensygirl54 2 years ago
Anyone who loves the Kinks is alright in my Book!! ; - )
Have A Great Day!!
CousinSusie 2 years ago
You are so sweet Thank you so much !!! You have a great day also !!!!
Pensygirl54 2 years ago
I love your video tribute to the KINKS!
I've added this to my Oldies But Goodies-Songs playlist!!
Laurie:-)
Lauriewriter 2 years ago
Thank you very much !! Sure do appreciate it !!!!
Pensygirl54 2 years ago
very nice Lynn thanks always for all your kindness you show me hugs for you hav a great week ok be safe and careful ok godbless you smile smile
xxmrwinchesterxx 2 years ago
Thank you so much Jim!!! You are so very kind !!! Keep on smiling !!!!!
Pensygirl54 2 years ago
dear lynn this is a great video, i love the music of the kinks, there most popular overhere was their song lola
hugs and kisses
margo
xxlittleladyluck2009 2 years ago
Thank you so much Margo !!! I love the kinks !!!! Saw them live a few years ago !!! This song is one of the many I really like !!!! Thank you again my friend !!!!
Pensygirl54 2 years ago
I love the Kinks too.They are part of my youngster time.And i loved that song "God save the Village Green,preservation society..."Great times!Thanks for sharing,Margo.Thanks Pensy for the good job.
Much love,Joao Galante.
supergallas 2 years ago