The Kinks - Juke Box Music

[abbeyroad2811]

Dave is just pure sexiness right here

[NikhilXLII]

is it just me or is dave kind of a better singer than ray?

[upthcreek]

it's just Ipod music...

[jenzeppelin]

@upthcreek lmao

[skimmelgem]

Even though the're a british band ,this song has a lot of southern rock flare to it;it'll be goin' on my next compilation C.D. I heard it on "Relics"; a radio program in Lou.KY (91.9 WFPK).

[edenic]

much better than ..well almost everybody on the scene.

[socrates1818]

Ray Davies, the puppeteer is deep within that boy

[liverbird1011]

@socrates1818 no you are very much mistaken , they both had a strong talent .

[StephaneVorstellung]

This is great. Dave singing! Plus: this may be the only footage where I can actually hear Ray's telecaster. He must actually be playing!...with the volume up and everything. Although there's plenty of 70s footage where Ray appears to be playing, I'm never convinced that it 's part of what I'm hearing(other than the opening part of Lola of course).

[socrates1818]

They're both singin that bridge like 2 lead vocal parts, not really giving a fuck if they blend rhythmically, but it does as a result of their singin from the soul, they come together accidentaly which is a surprise/thrill

[socrates1818]

Ray Davies is a special talent, friends. the balls with which he sings that 2nd chorus and bridge - the 'pained' expression. Blunt force comin outa that boy. That bridge may be the best in the era

[tsuei05]

One of Dave's best lead tones ever... that Paul he's playing there is a tone machine and a half

[ohio1968javelin]

God The KINKS are FUCKING great!!!Dave Davies is a guitar god!

[martykate]

They've done so many good songs, but this may be my favorite. I don't think I could ever get tired of listening to it.

[PHYZOE]

I love the different second verse, but ain"t that Ray in a nutshell. Great!!

[jsgator24]

Why isn't this song more popular??

[stosh21]

@jsgator24 because people are stupid

[mymeester]

I love the look look of approval Ray flashes Dave at the end of Dave's solo, A real for real Rock n Roll Band♡

[zackertack]

what nice days it must have been when music like this was what a girl like that was living by...now its facebook bumper sticker logic and music that's just as deep

[RubHerSoul1]

interesting to see that at this time, Ray and dave were playing through small Peavey amps. They used the same equipment on SNL that year.

[Aporifos]

Here is one of the best bands of all time, very ON in this performance. Wonderful and special in nearly every way.

[JohnRosi1]

Those P-90's sound so good in this!

[seymouro]

I saw the Who live at Masonic Auditorium in Detroit 1980, saw the Stones three times, Floyd twice...also saw the KINKS at Cobo Arena in the "D" 1984. The crowd stood on their chairs (EVERYONE!) from the first note played to the last. They (and my babe and me) were swept up by the energy of this band and their enthusiasm...not to mention the QUALITY of the performance. Best concert I ever attended!!!

[rockinroller7]

With all due respect to those below who have mentioned that Dave is singing lead, it seems perfectly clear to me visually as well as verbally, in the video, that Ray is singing lead with Dave doing a briliant job of hitting some/all very high notes, as he harmonizes with Ray during the chorus.

Peace.

Rock

[lordritchie]

Andy Pyle from Bloodwyn Pig was a nice addition to the Kinks in 77 on bass.

[sbarr10]

Ray and Dave = hotness

[sbarr10]

I love how Dave leads with the vocal in this performance! He's so "in a world of his own."

[exileken]

This is a great version of this song. Maybe the best I've seen / heard anywhere.

[good2rock]

Ray and Dave in harmony--as it should be. Another gem of a song. God Save the KINKS!!!

[11Jamie11]

LOL... what brain wizard voted this down? If you don't like this, there's no hope for you.

[gvc1969]

I love the duo-singing between the brothers and Dave is raving big time!. GSTK!

[teechef]

lola who?ape what ? got me now where? in the what season time ?

this is far and away the best kinks song ever.

[texadillo53]

@teechef I'm a rabid Kinks fan but for the best song it's a toss up between Eduacation and No More Looking Back off the School Boy's in Disgrace album. That's not to take away from this song or Face in the Crowd off Soap Opera. But that's just one man's opinon. Peace out.....

[boscoruby]

Dave Davies sings like a Scotsman.

[upthcreek]

@boscoruby on another Kinks video, you said they sounded like Steve Miller... you confuse me... not that there is anything wrong w/that...

[boscoruby]

Nothing wrong with confusion, indeed. The kinks had an album called "State of Confusion". Give it a listen and it might confuse you more or unconfuse you, but either way it's great Kinks music. Enjoy.

[DreamingOfBaba]

I've always loved this clip-

[llenllenllenl]

Dave DOES sing on the album version of this song. So he sings lead here. What's the problem?.

[tiefhals]

Thanks for posting. The Kinks never got their due in the U.S...

[jamesbakerandfreind]

ha ha ha ha ha,, what a fucking loser.... you sound like a strangled cat on crack.... dont quit your day job because your absolutly pathetic,,,, ha ah ah ah aha ha ah....

[GaryZeppelin1]

jamesbakerandfriend,

This man has no day job. He's been a multi millionaire for the last 40 years.

[GaryZeppelin1]

jamesbakerandfriend

If you don't like the song, great, but can you explain why? You sound sort of Spiritually retarded with the answer you gave. Are you a musician?

I see you or the owner removed your last comment and I won't ruin this thread by responding to you after this. I see from your Youtube channel that you get mostly negative comments. Again, in an intelligent way, can you explain to me why you don't like this song?

[jamesbakerandfreind]

Spiritually retarded? sounds you might be a faggot huh?

his voice sounds like shit maybe from sucking your cock too much?

[GaryZeppelin1]

Great reply. Let's see how long your comment lasts on this thread.

[upthcreek]

@GaryZeppelin1 ... I'll bet jimmybakersfriend, is a candlestick maker, and I would wager, that they burn their wicks on both ends... @ the same time... lol

[ProfessorMesa]

To answer popegeorgeringo, who knows? Ray sings lead on this song on the "Sleepwalker" album, and Dave does NOT sing this song as well as Ray can/does. With their intense rivalry and frequent quarreling, it's possible that Ray "gave in" a bit on singing lead. It is a well known fact that Dave craved to sing lead vocals more often.

[MadderRoseRulz]

Dave sings lead vocals on this song, Professor...At least you got the album correct, but it is a well-known fact that Dave is one of the best background vocalists in Rock History and has enough of his own "Kinks" songs to make 3 solo LPs...

[Purplehealer]

Dave is singing lead on this song because it sounds great with him doing it. It's part of what makes this song great.

[popegeorgeringo]

Why is Dave singing lead? FROM THE LEAD guitar TILL THE END IS GREAT KINKS! Listening to Dave and Ray kick it solid like only they can is awesome.

[uncleelmer]

Dave and Ray have great harmonies but I do like Ray's lead more on Juke Box than Dave's. Dave singing lead in this version of Juke Box is a mystery but it is a great tune and Dave and Ray are the best.

[glfrys]

A Classic ... That's all

[ogchriz]

they sound great singing together

[krankiekat]

It's alot more than just jukebox music to me so I believe it too, that why I am dan the fan, the Montvale, New Jersey Hillbilly boy!

[kirkwallboy]

Fantastic to see the Kinks in such good form in 1977. The girl who listens to the jukebox must have liked to "I'm so glad" by Cream/Skip James. And maybe a bit of "I've got the music in me" . Given that this is seventies, I'm not surprised that the Davies bros were influenced by other things in their orbit. Dave has possibly been listening to Lynard Skynard too. Why not. It's still very much the Kinks. Doing their thing.

[blacksunfish]

Now this is the business! Great guitar work all around and dual lead vocals. Dave's P90 lead tone is stellar. Ray's Tele tone is bright and springy. Excellent song.

[daahsg]

So pure. without inflation. Before the arenas. It's like Dave and Ray are playing for us. The peak.

Pray for these guys to reunite and play one more time. I'm selfish, I admit it. I've never seen 'em.

GSTK

[ThinkingApe3000]

I wish I had hair like the KinKs

[DoovallianStallion]

I really dig the way that Ray transposes the second verse from the way that the record goes; the "I don't know what to do..." is really a GREAT play on the original melody.

Also, Ray's work on the rhythm guitar is stellar!

I love these guys!!!

[daahsg]

Sorry, need more info. At what part in the song does this happen?

[DoovallianStallion]

On the record the line goes " Every guy would do his best to try to put that music out of her head." The melody is the same as the in the first verse. On this live performance, the melody and the lyrics are different; it is syncopated. You'll have to check it out for yourself. Enjoy!

[daahsg]

Thanks man! Cool observation.

GSTK

[martykate]

This is one of my favorites, too. The brothers' voices compliment each other so well. It's too bad about all the bad blood.

[fixedgearplanet]

hatred. hatred. it's the only thing that keeps them together!

[sbarr10]

I love how Dave especially gets into this song - he's in "a world of his own." And I love how his and Ray's vocals sometimes track each other an octave apart, sometimes harmonize. And I love Dave's guitar solo. Oh heck, I love EVERYTHING about this song!

[daahsg]

I'm right with you. So wierd I keep comming back to this performance. Week after week, i have to have my fix.

[nogrouchy]

Multi-tasking Dave: chewing gum, singing a n d playing the guitar .....

...each to perfection!!

[daahsg]

Right with you. Dave is the start of this vid. Beautiful.

[jferkfjkj]

Dave's best vocal ever

[seymouro]

The Kinks rock!

Saw them at Cobo Arena in 1983. The crowd stood on the chairs from the first note played to the last.

They truly lit it up!

[phactreerat]

The cap that ray is wearing has a picture of a pig with headphones and shades on. This was a logo for WABX in Detroit in the mid to late 70's. I believe it was also the logo for WABX;s sister station in St. Louis. Can anyone actualy read what it says on his cap above and below the pig.

My cap says ( above the pig ) WABX 99, then ( below the pig ) real rock radio.

[fixedgearplanet]

It says KSHE 95. That logo was originally done for the band, "Bloodwyn Pig" I grew up in St. Louis and the radio station KSHE 95 used it as their logo. I still have a patch, a belt buckle. I was unaware of the sister station in Detroit. KSHE, I believe still uses it, but, without the joint in the mouth. Sadly, it is now just a regular corporate station like all the others(crap) . It's cool to see Ray Davies wearing that cap!

[phactreerat]

Your saying that it says KSHE 95, that would be on the top, what does it say on the bot?I didn't know about the logo belonging to Blodwyn Pig , I do know that ABX started using it in the late 70's, at this point in time they had lost there non-comercial appeal, and were in it for the money. When ABX first came on the air in 67 they had  an underground radio charm. I'm sure by the late 70's they were sold to a big corp, and by early 80's changed format. Now new call letters,playing country.

[fixedgearplanet]

Yeah the bottom also says Real Rock Radio. Blodwyn Pig had the pig on the cover of their first album, Ahead Rings Out, released in '69. There is a pic of it on Wikipedia, search the album title. KSHE also had that "underground charm" early but also sold out in the late 70's . They still play rock and do still play the ""KSHE Klassics", but, are not what they once were.

[phactreerat]

When would you say that KSHE started using the pig. I recall that just before WABX started to use the pig they were using Rocky the X pup (which was totaly stupid. When did KSHE come on the air?

[llenllenllenl]

@fixedgearplanet

There is another aspect to this.  The bass player, Andy Pyle, had just joined the Kinks.

Andy Pyle was a founding member of Blodwyn Pig and played bass on Ahead Rings Out. Maybe Ray was wearing it as a nod to Andy.

[THEKINKS08]

thanks so much WHITHEROSE63 for this wonderful gem from the great Old Grey Whistle Test. Probably the Kinks at their best

[boscoruby]

Englishmen look just as stupid in baseball caps as Americans do.

[DreamingOfBaba]

I had this on video years ago--SO GOOD to see this again! One of my all time fave Kinks tunes!

[ohio1968javelin]

Thanks for posting

[nogrouchy]

How sweet - dave waving his hanky! He`s a great singer as well. ... and so good-looking!

[martykate]

How about Dave is sex appeal personified?

[sbarr10]

The amazing thing he STILL has a megawatt smile.

[noeljdun12]

@martykate The boys!

[planetwentworth]

Hell yes. Nice to hear Dave tear it up.

[Timbiao]

Yeah, so very rare to see them sing together...I would never sing anything with my brother lol

[RonoAndrews]

So great to see them singing together!

Dave sounds really good!

[germevan]

great performance... Dave is amazing

it's such a shame dave and ray didn't sing together more often

[martykate]

I've always liked Dave Davies songs. This one and "Strangers" are particular favorites of mine.

[martykate]

Hey it's the Ray and Dave show-trying to outdo each other again.

[jasaggio]

In this day of prefab, overmarketed, synthesized, pro toolized shit....this just fucking rules and blows the new age crap away...i've seen the kinks around 10 times and this is just great...never saw them this good

[litto5]

Very, very nice video by a very, very nice band!Thanks a lot!

[gabblerachett]

one of their best albums by this group even though alot of their other albums are good..life on the road is another hot rocker off of this album

[junieberri]

This is about when I SHOULD have been at a Kinks concert.......where was I??????????Hey I bought the album at least.......

This was my favorite song that year!!!!!

Whoo Hoo!!!!!!!!!Dave...your so awesome !!!!!!

[yaz08]

When you see a clip like this, as good as Ray Davies is, it's just unbelievable how good he and Dave are together. I don't know if it's ever possible they will work together again but, jeez, the four original Kinks are still alive and kicking. It would be amazing...

[martykate]

There was never a more beautiful human being than Dave Davies--a Botticelli angel!!

[Patonight]

Excellent!

Merci pour le partage de ce live.

[Kassandra1Kink]

Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Quality is great!!!:)

[krankiekat]

If I could bow down and thank you for posting this I would. Amazing! when you see and hear the Kinks everything and everyone else just pales in comparisson. The magic of Ray and Dave to this day is unequalled. God save the Kinks and all their fans who have stuck by them and supported them through the years! - Frank Lima, The Montvale, New Jersey Hillbilly Boy aka Dan the Fan!

[wndrboy]

Thank you