PopTodd Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 I know that this is a damn-near impossible task, with their catalog as deep as it is. Still, let's all try.In no solid-set order:Waterloo SunsetCelluloid HeroesThe Village Green Preservation SocietyTwo SistersDeath of a ClownI'm Not Like Everybody ElseWhere Have All the Good Times Gone?Picture BookLolaNo Return And I'll probably want to change something once you all get your lists set. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 In no order: 20th Century ManSunny AfternoonTired of Waiting for youWaterloo SunsetVictoriaDedicated Follower of FashionStop your sobbingBrainwashedShangri LaSkin and Bone Quote Link to post Share on other sites
howdjadoo Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Please PLEASE no Lola "Mr. Pleasant" Oh Mr. Pleasant, how is Mrs Pleasant?I hope the world is treating you right,And your head's in the air,And you're feeling so proud,'Cause you're such a success,And the whole wide world is on your side, hey hey.How are you today? People say Mr. Pleasant is good,Mr. Pleasant is kind,Mr. Pleasant's okay,Mr. Pleasant don't mind.As long as Mr. Pleasant's all right, hey hey.How are you today? How's your father, how's your mother?How's your sister, how's your brother?How's your brand, new limousine,Twenty-four inch TV screen?Did you like prosperityMore than you liked poverty?Life is easier, so much easier,Life is easier now. Oh Mr. Pleasant, how is Mrs Pleasant?Did you know she was flirting aroundWith another young man,And he's taking her outWhen you have to work late?And it's not so pleasant after all, hey hey.How are you today? People say Mr. Pleasant is good,Mr. Pleasant is kind,Mr. Pleasant's okay,Mr. Pleasant don't mind.As long as Mr. Pleasant's all right, hey hey.How are you today? Mr. Pleasant is good,Mr. Pleasant is kind,Mr. Pleasant's okay. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted September 4, 2012 Author Share Posted September 4, 2012 Please PLEASE no LolaTough shit.I felt the same way as you about that song. But then, I heard it again for the first time in a long time and its perfection really just hit me. Hard.Not just the hook and the cheekiness, but the entire way that the song was put together, both musically and lyrically. It is goddamn PERFECT.And that is, sadly, probably its greatest downfall, as that has led to the overexposure that drive so many of us away from it.But the next time that you have a chance, listen. And I mean REALLY listen to that song. Maybe you'll regain an appreciation, as I did. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 If I never hear Lola again it will be too soon. It wasn't that great in the first place, despite being somewhat controversial and then the radio played the shit out of it. Victoria on the other other hand is really great, and clearly Waterloo Sunset is a masterpeice. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigideas Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Too hard. I'll just go with what comes to mind. Sitting By the Riverside - is incredible.Sitting In My Hotel - is awesome, though I have not heard the full album. Someone made a Kinks comp for me with this on it.Come on Now -Ring the BellsShangri-LaWaterloo SunsetAnd people will not say the early ones since everyone knows those, but they had so many classic songs right off the bat. A lot of them are on a compilation I bought called Well Respected Kinks.She's Bought a Hat for Princess Marina - I was obsessed with this one for a while.Strangers - every song Wes Anderson has used like Nothing In this World....tooVillage Green Kinda Kinks is a nice early album. I wish they would have put 2 more originals instead of the covers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
froggie Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 no love for Apeman? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lizish Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 This Time TomorrowDavid Wattswaterloo sunsetMr Shoemaker's DaughterStrangersPlastic ManStarstruck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Inside of Outside Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Waterloo Sunset20th Century ManCelluloid HeroesVictoriaSunny AfternoonArt LoverA Well Respected ManAll Day and All of the NightLife on the RoadBetter Things Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stooka Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 VictoriaEverybody's Gonna Be HappySupersonic Rocket ShipShe's Got EverythingTired Of Waiting For YouStarstuckWell Respected ManTil The End Of The DaySunny AfternoonWaterloo SunsetApeman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tongue-tied Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Till the End of the DayMr. PleasantMisty WaterWaterloo SunsetDeath of a ClownStrangersHave a Cuppa TeaWicked AnnabellaRosemary RoseMuswell Hillbilly Time to make a mix Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GtrPlyr Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Waterloo SunsetThe Village Green Preservation SocietyI'm Not Like Everybody ElseDedicated Follower of FashionSunny AfternoonPicture BookVictoriaA Well Respected ManTill the End of the DayLola (I know we've all heard it thousands of times over the years, so I sorta get some of the hate for the song. But it has such a memorable guitar intro, great hooks throughout, a killer chorus, and a great arrangement. Any songwriter would kill to write something this good if they're being honest.) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 hmmm... You Really Got MeWaterloo SunsetSet Me FreeI'm Not Like Everybody ElseDo You Remember Walter?Shangri-LaGet Back In Line20th Century ManGod's ChildrenSleepwalker Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mpolak21 Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 1.) Waterloo Sunset2.) This Time Tomorrow3.) This is Where I Belong4.) Days5.) Autumn Almanac6.) Do You Remember Walter?7.) Got to be Free8.) Til The End of the Day9.) Sitting in the Midday Sun10.) Love Me Till The Sunshines Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GtrPlyr Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 3.) This is Where I Belong Ah, good one, I forgot about that one. That will be my #11. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mpolak21 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Ah, good one, I forgot about that one. That will be my #11. Yeah, it's one of my favorites. I was stunned when I found out it was a B-side. I grew up with all the CD re-issues, so I didn't even realize for awhile that it wasn't actually a proper album track on Face to Face. --Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 I'm adding House in the Country to my list. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
augustus westerberg Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Picture BookTill The End Of The DayAlcoholCelluloid HeroesDaysVictoriaSunny AfternoonBetter ThingsFather ChristmasAround The Dial honourable mentions... Village Green Preservation SocietyGive The People What They WantRock n Roll FantasyOne of the Survivors Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brickwright Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 This Time TomorrowVillage Green Preservation SocietyDo You Remember Walter?Top Of The PopsKing KongDedicated Follower Of FashionStrangersPowermanSunny AfternoonHoliday In Waikiki and others:David WattsShe's Got EverythingEnd Of The SeasonDeath Of A ClownPicture Book Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lost highway Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Everybody has mentioned each of mine, except for Johnny Thunder. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Heartbreak Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 1) Celluloid Heroes2) You Really Got Me3) All Day and All of The Night4) Village Green Preservation Society5) Lola6) Catch Me Now I'm Falling7) A Well Respected Man8) Low Budget9) Waterloo Sunset10) (I Wish I Could Fly Like) Superman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mountain bed Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 1. Celluloid Heroes2. Destroyer3. Victoria4. Low Budget5. Superman6.Till The End Of The Day7. All Day & All Of The Night8. Where Have All The Good Times Gone?9. Waterloo Sunset10. Father Christmas Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Albert Tatlock Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Dave Davies doc on BBC4 Friday night - the man himself reminisces. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted October 16, 2012 Author Share Posted October 16, 2012 Dave Davies doc on BBC4 Friday night - the man himself reminisces.Gotta get out my HAM TV for that one.;-) Hopefully they'll put it online so that we can see it over here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Heartbreak Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 2. DestroyerI totally forget this one...have to cut something from my list to make room for it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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