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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
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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pollepet wrote:
so many great evergreens, excellent songs, you're the kinky King, Ray
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oldandbold wrote:
And he all so good great song.
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canbfrisky wrote:
gr8 song ( BUT - this guy must be nuts :being so puuuurfect!)
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happygonutty wrote:
good ole Kinks .. hehe
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oldiegeier09 wrote:
ein Kinks alltime Best
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SpiderJeruslm wrote:
The Kinks are so cool....
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Marjo47 wrote:
allways good , thanks Rick!
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marcy50 wrote:
I have their orgional album of this one,,Loved this group! thanks a bunch,Rick!
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twinlorna wrote:
Another great song from The Kinks.
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Schattenpups wrote:
i love it even more
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Hikari912 wrote:
I love this song so much C:
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traubster wrote:
...and his handsweat smells the best...
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affectionately4 wrote:
yeah. kinks ..i have no words .. just something like great or nice is not enough .. well, i'm thinking about it, i think ..
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Schlockischlo wrote:
saaweet
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traubster wrote:
Good song. Sounds a bit like the Beatles. First I heard this was on the Juno soundtrack.
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den24pop wrote:
one of my favorite bands
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marcy50 wrote:
Yep,,you are!
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rjoycerocknroll wrote:
The Kinks Rock !! enuff said !!!!!!
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Pooliebob wrote:
fuck yea!!
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saaaahar wrote:
and its also fine !
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