Ray Davies protected me when I was at an after-party. I was 18; it was the Word of Mouth Tour in 1985. He was an absolute gentleman, he is such a kind, sweet, man. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
My brother recently died. He took me to my first Kinks’ concert. He and I used to bring up Kinks’ song to mind when they fit the memories we had or things that we said. God! I’m going to miss that so much! 😭❤️
Ray Davies song writing and talent is unmatched. Each work is tiny view into his soul, so honest, so brave, so comforting. Decades of work describing the human condition like few other artists could ever hope to achieve. Every time I hear his voice I literally smile. Thank you!!!
I haven't bought a "new" album since the 60's, all my vinyl coming from record fairs and ebay, so I was surprised to find myself in our local HMV store buying "Americana", on vinyl, of course. This is a tour de force from Ray Davies, reflecting my childhood exactly, when looking at the USA. Britain had just come out of a devastating World War and we were really broke. The cinema was our window on the world and the States looked exciting and we all wanted a part of it. Cowboy films, Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, The Bowery Boys,Eddie Cochran, Elvis Presley, Saturday morning pictures. This album brought it all back. Well done Ray, this is a classic.
Ray Davies je génius, skládá největší hity. Poslouchám ho již od šedesátých let. Ať mu hodně slouží zdraví. Děkuji a zdravím srdečně from Czech Republic.
"The fish is the last to discover water." Ray Davies, coming from England, sees America clearer than Americans do. This song, Celluloid Heroes.....etc., ETC..... Long Live The Kinks!
This will sound lunatic, but on the basis of this and Muswill Hillbilly, Ray belongs in The Country Music Hall of Fame as well as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He certainly deserves it more than couple of recent inductees.
I've just heard an interview with the great man on Robert Elms radio show and he comes over as such a decent man, always interesting to listen to and still writing fantastic songs, long may he continue
Always the best songwriter. He is a truly artist in the music world, that's why he never lost his creativity. There is always something new and fresh in his music. Only genuine artists have that privilege.
Awesome, Ray. Loved The Kinks, and still love hearing you sing. Great job. Come Dancin', Ape Man, All of The Night.... all great tunes. Historic even. Thumbs up to you.
I adore this song with it's beautifull lyrics and the great musicians making the music even better than it already is. Thank you all for this great peace of music I already listened to a thousand times or more. Including many other songs of this masterpiece such as "Poetry" and "A Long Drive Home To Tarzana". I can't understand why Americana isn't on pole position in the music charts especially the US ....?! AMERICANA and Ray Davies deserve better, at least I think. Or am I missing something??
For an English kid, growing up in the black-and-white aftermath of the Second World War, technicolor America served to raise expectations. And now, in this time when America is embarrassing itself, Ray Davies offers us his dream of America for us to aspire to.
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The greatest storyteller in Rock music history.
That’s a fact.
Ray Davies protected me when I was at an after-party. I was 18; it was the Word of Mouth Tour in 1985. He was an absolute gentleman, he is such a kind, sweet, man. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Great
Really you got to meet him? That's like so cool!
I've met Ray a few times,in Edinburgh - Storyteller tour. ❤
He is a true gentleman and they don’t make them like that anymore!
@@sharonra2000 He still is, and will always remain my special Boo. ♥️♥️♥️
What can I say?! I love that man. Fabulous, magnetic voice.
"My baby brother and me" ♡♡♡sweet
My brother recently died. He took me to my first Kinks’ concert. He and I used to bring up Kinks’ song to mind when they fit the memories we had or things that we said. God! I’m going to miss that so much! 😭❤️
The best songwriter of the last 100 years Ray Davies. I never tire of hearing his music. Long live the Kinks!
Well there are a few other geniuses of course...
I couldn't agree more!
God save the Kinks!
I’ll say 200yrs. 😁
His voice is the sweetest, most haunting voice that's ever graced rock and roll.
Ray Davies song writing and talent is unmatched. Each work is tiny view into his soul, so honest, so brave, so comforting. Decades of work describing the human condition like few other artists could ever hope to achieve. Every time I hear his voice I literally smile. Thank you!!!
well said
Love The Kinks. They give the people what they want!
I haven't bought a "new" album since the 60's, all my vinyl coming from record fairs and ebay, so I was surprised to find myself in our local HMV store buying "Americana", on vinyl, of course. This is a tour de force from Ray Davies, reflecting my childhood exactly, when looking at the USA. Britain had just come out of a devastating World War and we were really broke. The cinema was our window on the world and the States looked exciting and we all wanted a part of it. Cowboy films, Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, The Bowery Boys,Eddie Cochran, Elvis Presley, Saturday morning pictures. This album brought it all back. Well done Ray, this is a classic.
Sir Raymond Douglas Davies CBE, one of the greatest songwriters of all
time!Thanks so much Sir we love you!!!!!!!!!!!
so glad to be able to say as i write this my songwriting heroes Ray, Townshend, Brian Wilson and Macca are still here to be appreciated.
Good lord, nice job Jayhawks! And of course Ray!
His voice and songwriting make it sound easy. A genius.
Tears to my eyes.... Beautiful. He knew the America that I also loved. This song should be played on our country stations!
Ray Davies je génius, skládá největší hity. Poslouchám ho již od šedesátých let. Ať mu hodně slouží zdraví. Děkuji a zdravím srdečně from Czech Republic.
Ray always knocks my socks off.....
"The fish is the last to discover water." Ray Davies, coming from England, sees America clearer than Americans do. This song, Celluloid Heroes.....etc., ETC..... Long Live The Kinks!
Looking good here Ray, long may you run!!
Never get enough A quintessential musician
Genius
Thanks Ray ☝
Love his voice! And of course, the depth of his poetry.
One of the greatest front men in rock history.
good song ray
He may sound old whenever he speaks, but when it comes to singing, I still hear it the way he was in 1960s.
This will sound lunatic, but on the basis of this and Muswill Hillbilly, Ray belongs in The Country Music Hall of Fame as well as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He certainly deserves it more than couple of recent inductees.
A fabulous songwriter and performer!
I don’t know why but ray davies breaks my heart and at the same time captures my soul
Ray just keeps going, he keeps writing music that connects. This a great album to play while driving!
The Storyteller strikes again!
Wow! Great tune.
really great
Ray Davies is back - this is great.
Ray = Musical genius!!!!!!!!!!!!
keep it coming Ray
I've just heard an interview with the great man on Robert Elms radio show and he comes over as such a decent man, always interesting to listen to and still writing fantastic songs, long may he continue
Great, beautiful song!
Ray Davies and The Jayhawks? I love it!
My very 1st concert in 1979 at the Cape Cod Coliseum. Thx for the songs Ray…WOW who’s better than the Kinks?
Nobody. 👏🏻
Beautiful song....well done Ray, you've still got it!!!
Always the best songwriter. He is a truly artist in the music world, that's why he never lost his creativity. There is always something new and fresh in his music. Only genuine artists have that privilege.
I've always loved Ray Davies songs. The man is gifted. It's a rare thing. There's not that many. Bob, Ray, Lennon and a few more.
who's Lennon?
Plus Pete T
Ray Davies, a true classic. Bravo!
Awesome, Ray. Loved The Kinks, and still love hearing you sing. Great job. Come Dancin', Ape Man, All of The Night.... all great tunes. Historic even. Thumbs up to you.
Still singing....and loving our country....and getting that spirit of completely open opportunity to do whatever your heart says.
Just fantastic. That whole album.
His voice is amazing
Beautiful.
Ray does it again! So beautiful!
For about the 80th time, by my count. So many classic songs from this rock icon.
Ray, you are the shit! You never stop amazing. Thank you.
I absolutely love this guy
Arguably one of the top 10 song writers ever has become an American boomer. Amazing
Not one of, he’s the GOAT
Wow, what a great song.
brilliant song :)/
He looks like he had a blast doing this. And his American ...country western American is great!
Why is there not a KINKS channel on Sirius radio?
Sounds very good to me, Love Ray davies a true British Treasure.
Happy Birthday, sir Ray !
only got to see them LIVE once - 1983 US Festival- have loved their sound since 1964
cool.
Such a beautiful blend of Saint Ray and the Jayhawks! Not quite sure how I’ve missed this til now! Cheers!
One of the greatest to ever walk the earth.
THE greatest.
So true
Yes.
Absolutely amazing, hope to see you in concert one day
Well done, Ray!
Hi Ray! We luv you! Keep going!
Just finished dreading his book on our recent trip to Omaha, Memphis, Washington DC and New York. Very interesting
Loving this....absolute legand!!
So so beautiful!
WoW!!!!!!! WoW!!!!! Magic.
i simply love it, I saw there are two other videos for two other songs from the same session, i wonder why cant find them
No one better than Ray.
This is great, and you still have that same cheeky smile - will be investing in this CD for sure :)
Money well spent.
Clue. It's not a place anymore. It's a state of mind. Great song Ray.
Grande Ray, ¡qué bueno que regresaste!
classic one to remember great song
❤
My dude! Chills!
This song is climbing the charts - looks like
a HIT for Sir Ray.
Ray!
He is a legend of rock !
superb
The Kinks helped make America.
Better than ever - and that says a lot !
I adore this song with it's beautifull lyrics and the great musicians making the music even better than it already is. Thank you all for this great peace of music I already listened to a thousand times or more. Including many other songs of this masterpiece such as "Poetry" and "A Long Drive Home To Tarzana". I can't understand why Americana isn't on pole position in the music charts especially the US ....?! AMERICANA and Ray Davies deserve better, at least I think. Or am I missing something??
Americans just like "shit" music so Ray Davies doesn't qualify ...
He's not lost it! Fabulous.
A great composition. A nostalgic look back on a stellar career. Also an ode to America... Davis style. Nice backup by the Jay Hawks.
Really Great Ray, schöner Song wünsche viel Glück mit dem Album, Auch wenn nicht alles sooo gut rüber kommt !
There you go, Ray.
Ya know y'all, Ray is the Knight in the day!
For an English kid, growing up in the black-and-white aftermath of the Second World War, technicolor America served to raise expectations. And now, in this time when America is embarrassing itself, Ray Davies offers us his dream of America for us to aspire to.
I love Ray Davies. Such a great talent. Going to buy all of these.
What a legend Ray
cool
oooh hes just so gorgeous !!
Leonard Cohen is the poet laureate of Canada...Ray Davies poet laureate of UK and USA.
Love it !!!
WOW ! One of the Greatest, in Music.
(ogata hiroki)
his eays real would any
time. good choice his guitars. his world ever ending. thank you my
favorite R&R player!
I find this song is the best he wrote since "To the Bone"...