So, let me get this straight. Because they actually retired when they should've and didn't do eleven rounds of farewell tours like their contemporaries the Stones and the Who, they "disappeared?" I don't know how to break this to you fellas, but the Kinks weren't a novelty act or a wedding band. They sold over 50 million albums, had four gold records (including this one), were a first ballot HOF inductee and are listed as one of the most influential bands of their generation. And their biggest crime was playing good-time music that was fun to sing along to with a pint in your hand at your favorite bar. Sheesh!
These are all fair points, but I have to admit my first thought seeing this in my inbox, was "whatever happened to these guys?" It's like they made "Come Dancing" and then vanished into the ether.
I hear ya, Bob. I thought CJ's pitch was successful. Hope you read the response. The real crime was that *all three* of the others rejected "Get Your Ya Ya's Out!" but all three supported the limp Eric Clapton "Unplugged" and the Tesla thing. I wouldn't blame you if you unsubscribed.
Inspiring a Weird Al song should count for something in the pantheon of popular music culture (yo-yo-yo-yo-Yoda...), otherwise, sadly, the legacy of the Kinks is the legacy of cassette tapes -- they were treasures at the time, now long forgotten in the attic.
So, let me get this straight. Because they actually retired when they should've and didn't do eleven rounds of farewell tours like their contemporaries the Stones and the Who, they "disappeared?" I don't know how to break this to you fellas, but the Kinks weren't a novelty act or a wedding band. They sold over 50 million albums, had four gold records (including this one), were a first ballot HOF inductee and are listed as one of the most influential bands of their generation. And their biggest crime was playing good-time music that was fun to sing along to with a pint in your hand at your favorite bar. Sheesh!
Stones have never done a farewell tour. They’re still rolling.
If you're sponsored by AARP, you're on a farewell tour. Whether you know it or not.
These are all fair points, but I have to admit my first thought seeing this in my inbox, was "whatever happened to these guys?" It's like they made "Come Dancing" and then vanished into the ether.
This is an embarrassment. You guys decided to just do LIVE albums and One for the Road doesn't make it? I'm sorry CJ. You deserved better here.
I hear ya, Bob. I thought CJ's pitch was successful. Hope you read the response. The real crime was that *all three* of the others rejected "Get Your Ya Ya's Out!" but all three supported the limp Eric Clapton "Unplugged" and the Tesla thing. I wouldn't blame you if you unsubscribed.
Inspiring a Weird Al song should count for something in the pantheon of popular music culture (yo-yo-yo-yo-Yoda...), otherwise, sadly, the legacy of the Kinks is the legacy of cassette tapes -- they were treasures at the time, now long forgotten in the attic.
oh nuts, missed a chance to use one of my favorite music/movie quotes: "...currently residing in the where are they now? file"
One of the top 10 live rock albums of all time. In the rotation since I bought it on release day.
Come dancing...