And here I thought it was some weird English thing.
Okay, to the person who said Ray Davies is up there with Lennon/McCartney. I wouldn't quite go that far. I mean, the Kinks have many amazing songs, but I don't think their catalogue compares with the Beatles in quality, quanitity or innovation. The only equal really is probably Bob Dylan. I'd put Davies in the same league as someone like Pete Townshend or even Paul Simon. Maybe even Mick and Keith. Except they're not underrated like Townshend or Simon are. But that's just my opinion and I'm no music expert or anything.
Okay, to the person who said Ray Davies is up there with Lennon/McCartney. I wouldn't quite go that far. I mean, the Kinks have many amazing songs, but I don't think their catalogue compares with the Beatles in quality, quanitity or innovation. The only equal really is probably Bob Dylan. I'd put Davies in the same league as someone like Pete Townshend or even Paul Simon. Maybe even Mick and Keith. Except they're not underrated like Townshend or Simon are. But that's just my opinion and I'm no music expert or anything.
I'd put Lennon/McCartney out on their own. In joint second place: Ray Davies, Pete Townsend, Paul Weller.
I just want you to reassure him - talk to him, make him see the error of his ways. Then I'll hit him.
I suppose mine are all people who write about England and English people. I could put Damon Albarn in there.
I think the Beatles wrote more univerally. Their writing isn't as exclusive as Ray Davies is or early Pink Floyd and some Who. That's REAL English stuff. I think Bob Dylan is a universal writer too which is why he and the Beatles stand out. I mean among about a million other reasons.
BTW, Daveram. I LOVE that pic of Paul in your sig. He's the only reason I watch that video. Who the hell said he looks ugly with a beard????? I mean, that's ugly??
I suppose mine are all people who write about England and English people. I could put Damon Albarn in there.
yes i thin ksome itmes he is overlooked because of the whole britpop nonsense as it is uncool nowadays to have liked it.
he can also turn his hand to any style (gorillaz) and laos Graham Coxon who played a very improtant part of turning Albarns songs nto the classics they are today
id throw in Morrisey/Marr, Robert Smith, Andy Partridge, Robert Fripp, Anderson and Howe
I love their song.."You Really Got Me". Its really great.
"Words are flowing out like endless rain into a paper cup, They slither while they pass, they slip away across the universe. Pools of sorrow waves of joy are drifting through my opened mind, Possessing and caressing me." "About a lucky man who made the grade" "I'm coming down fast but I'm miles above you."
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