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Ray Davies’ prolific songwriting muse showcased on choice rarities from the Kinks’ golden years – including a tune from brother Dave, and several recordings in which the whole band participated.
One of the greatest songwriting talents the UK has ever produced, Ray Davies was tremendously prolific right from his earliest days with the Kinks. His wry take on the British way of life was matched by uncanny melodic and commercial sensibilities, resulting in a body of work that remains unsurpassed. From ‘You Really Got Me’ on, the Kinks’ popularity and influence around the globe has been immeasurable, as ably demonstrated by the many covers of Davies’ songs.
Tracklist
1 Dave Berry– This Strange Effect 2:27
2 Goldie & The Gingerbreads– Look For Me Baby 2:17
3 The Cascades (2)– I Bet You Won't Stay 2:21
4 Leapy Lee– King Of The Whole Wide World 2:31
5 Peggy Lee– I Go To Sleep 2:00
6 The Thoughts– All Night Stand 2:24
7 The Olympics– So Mystifying 2:48
8 Petula Clark– Un Jeune Homme Bien 2:27
9 Shel Naylor– One Fine Day 2:25
10 Mo & Steve*– Oh What A Day It's Going To Be 2:31
11 Barry Fantoni– Little Man In A Little Box 3:03
12 The Pretty Things– A House In The Country 2:56
13 Bobby Rydell– When I See That Girl Of Mine 2:08
14 Cold Turkey (6)– Nobody's Fool 2:59
15 Duster Bennett– Act Nice And Gentle 2:21
16 The Orchids (3)– I've Got That Feeling 2:25
17 The Honeycombs– Emptiness 2:10
18 Marianne Faithfull– Rosy, Won't You Please Come Home Aka Rosie, Rosie 2:33
19 The Chocolate Watchband– I'm Not Like Everybody Else 3:45
20 The Knack (6)– Who'll Be The Next In Line 1:56
21 Herman's Hermits– Dandy 2:00
22 The John Schroeder Orchestra– The Virgin Soldiers March 3:28
23 The Majority– A Little Bit Of Sunlight 2:35
24 Mick & Malcolm*– Big Black Smoke 2:05
25 Nicky Hopkins & The Whistling Piano*– Mister Pleasant 2:26
26 The Ugly's– End Of The Season 2:54