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“A Well Respected Man” is a song by the British band The Kinks, originally released on the UK EP Kwyet Kinks in September 1965 (see 1965 in music). It was released as a single in the US in October and reached #13. Musically, it marked the beginning of an expansion in the Kinks’ inspirations, drawing much from British music hall traditions, as well as from American rhythm and blues used later in songs such as “Dedicated Follower of Fashion”. Following the success of that single, “A Well Respected Man” was also released as a single in mainland Europe in March 1966 (although pressed in the UK, it was an export only issue).

It was one of three Kinks songs included on The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s list of the 500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll along with You Really Got Me and Lola.

Davies composed the song based on a negative experience with upper class guests at a luxury resort where he was staying in 1965. He crafted the song to mock what he perceived as their condescension and self-satisfaction
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  • moresweetb

    Thanks to The Kinks; I believe my shoulders finally relaxed. I'm at work; and this song is a afternoon delight;)

    28 days ago

  • andrewirving

    <333

    29 days ago

  • oldiesfanjohn

    Well done,Kinks!

    last month

  • labsminor

    best rhyme ever; regatta>get at `er!

    last month

  • BlueOclock

    I like this one! Hahahaha....I'm waiting for one of the song police to say, "Just what do you mean by like? You know that word can be taken several different ways! Are you trying to start trouble on here? You'd better watch your P's & Q's buddy!"

    March 2012

  • horstkurt

    mein lieblingstitel von den Kinks

    March 2012

  • PencilandpaperA

    Eargasm.

    February 2012

  • RocketmanPaul

    Great band

    February 2012

  • LSBumblebee

    God bless 'em!

    February 2012

  • ohnoshelby

    Dean Smith & Sam Wesson.

    February 2012

  • ravenclaw94

    This is one of their best.

    January 2012

  • moresweetb

    I enjoy this 0h S0 much*v*

    January 2012

  • oldiesfanjohn

    what wry humor The Kinks had in their songs!

    December 2011

  • xtwntraphq

    One of my favs from the "45 rpm" plays. Reprise Records !

    December 2011

  • secret_nick

    The Kinks aren't about singing in tune, they had a definite punk attitude about them. Go listen to Beach Boys if you want perfect harmonies, jman.

    November 2011

  • feedbackfix

    mmm kinks... thanks for that snip livingark, people act like the beatles invented music.

    November 2011

  • since1970burner

    kinks before stones?????anybody know??post it

    October 2011

  • rockabillyfan

    einer der vielen Klassiker der Kinks !!!!!

    October 2011

  • BigChoupique

    Classic

    September 2011

  • oldiesfanjohn

    i think it holds up well

    September 2011
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