The Kinks - Where Have All The Good Times Gone (Official Audio)

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The Kinks were an English rock band formed in London in 1963 by brothers Ray and Dave Davies. They are regarded as one of the most influential rock bands of the 1960s. The Kinks' music drew from a wide range of influences, including American R&B and rock and roll initially and later adopting British music hall, folk, and country. The band gained a reputation for reflecting English culture and lifestyle, fuelled by Ray Davies' wittily observational writing style. The Kinks and the songs of Ray Davies are now rightfully established as a great British institution. From the opening riff of You Really Got Me, The Kinks’ influence as pioneers in heavy metal, power pop, conceptual albums, and theatrical shows can be detected in much modern music.

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[DB-suqp]

Arguably, 1966 was one of the greatest times to be a young man and in London, yet Ray Davies was noticing the creeping consumerism and breakup of ancient communities. He was a prophet.

[josephlemko]

A great early Kinks song. Still holds up after all these years. ✌️

[DaidBowey]

Ray Davies wrote some of the greatest songs in rock history
And this is another song which shows the genuis of mr Ray Davies

[ottokar]

I was just beetween 15 and 16 years, what a fabulous time.

[julioriveramartinez]

Great song from a fabulous band 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[JB-puek]

"Where have all the good times gone?"

You tell me!

[TheThomasmoon]

Van Halen did a great cover on Diver Down

[Jeffgordonfanhesthegoat]

Almost chosen for the Sopranos opening !

[tommaveety]

Ray one time said that after they would play, someone would come to him and tell them how good they played the Van Halen stuff. 😢

[AdullFiddler-eztm]

Hard to believe anybody would have been saying that at the time but the sentiments are relatable. Progressives took away the good times. One of my favorite Kinks songs.

[edumagalha]

Banda que traçou um dos caminhos para o punk rock

[Rachels_Composure]

Lyrics

Well, lived my life and never stopped to worry 'bout a thing
Opened up and shouted out and never tried to sing
Wondering if I'd done wrong
Will this depression last for long

Won't you tell me
Where have all the good times gone?
Where have all the good times gone?

Well, once we had an easy ride and always felt the same
Time was on our side and I had everything to gain
Let it be like yesterday
Please let me have happy days

Won't you tell me
Where have all the good times gone?
Where have all the good times gone?

Ma and Pa look back at all the things they used to do
Didn't have no money and they always told the truth
Daddy didn't have no toys
And mummy didn't need no boys

Won't you tell me
Where have all the good times gone?
Where have all the good times gone?

Well, yesterday was such an easy game for you to play
But let's face it things are so much easier today
Guess you need some bringing down
And get your feet back on the ground

Won't you tell me
Where have all the good times gone?
Where have all the good times gone?
Where have all the good times gone?

Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: Raymond Douglas Davies © Abkco Music Inc.

[martincarlos]

Won't you tell me where has all the human art gone ?

[blairchambers]

Amazing guitar work by Eddie. Vocals popped too

[lewisgreen]

Ray must have been having a pint with Dylan when he wrote this one..

[paulojosegavinhodesiqueira]

Van Halen Hard Heavy version is great.

[hittingtax]

I personally feel the Van Halen cover deviated with the opening riff a little bit too much. Am I alone?😮

[cactuseli]

A Bob Dylan influenced song hmmm? Anyway, it's a fair one.

[beckymartin]

great Classic, , , but ficking better by Van Halen

[eyeseer]

The Kinks originated this song, David Bowie put a funk punk grind to this, but it is really Van Halen that improved this jam.