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Today we have CB from https://cincinnatibabyhead.wordpress.com/ who is posting his Kinks song. Go visit his site for some cool music and movies. I’ve been influenced by all of you bloggers. You opened my eyes and ears to new music and styles. CB has been one of those influences by getting me out of my former comfort zone and enjoying new/old music that I wouldn’t have heard otherwise… Take it away CB…

Six Kinks songs popped into my head right away when Max ran this idea by me. I stuck a pin in this one.

One of those everyman songs Ray sings. The song’s character (From Preservations Act I) observing the world as he sees it. He’s happy and that makes the listener happy.  Kind of a Sunny Afternoon vibe. Ray did like certain themes and summer/sunshine was one of them. This song has been in regular rotation in my head for a long time. It just puts me in a good mood and reminds me to chill out.

“I’ve got no home

I’ve got no money

But who needs a job when it’s sunny”

I just love the lyrics and the music that goes with it. Sets the mood. CB wants to be the character in this song. Just watching the world go by.

Lets live in the moment with the Kinks and celebrate one of life’s pleasures. Soaking up some rays and taking it easy. I’m in. No one does it better than the Kinks.

So sing along

“So I’m just sitting in the midday sun

Just soaking up that currant bun

With no particular purpose or reason

Sitting in the midday sun”

Note: My son (Big Earl) was over for a visit. I told him I was taking part in a discussion on Kinks songs. I asked him if he had a couple favorites and without hesitation he said “Waterloo Sunset and “Till The End Of The Day” The Kinks are still reaching new ears.

Note 2: For years I thought “currant Bun” has something to do with the sun. I finally found out it does “The Sun” a tabloid in England. There you go Max, I did some homework for you.

Note 3: I’m a big fan of the Kinks concept albums Soap Opera, Preservations Acts I and II, Schoolboys In Disgrace. Not well received commercially but they were full of really good stuff.

Note 4: I’ve enjoyed opening these takes everyday and seeing what all you good people have to say on the Kinks. I was not disappointed. Great stuff. Max is a beauty.

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