The Kinks - Lola (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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[flyman]

11 years ago we got a dog and we were trying to come up with a name for her when this song came on the radio. Tonight was Lola's last night on earth. Rest in peace you wonderful pup.

[wildburns]

My mom has a parrot named Lola. Every time I go home to visit, I pull out my guitar and sing this song to her. She gets really happy and starts flapping her wings and screams “Lola “ 😊

[rogerdodger]

"Girls will be boys, and boys will be girls, its a mixed up, muddled up, shook up world, except for Lola" is one of the best lines ever written.

[jeaninehaynes]

The Kinks, inspired me to go from acoustic to electric!!! I'm 71, still learning

[justaneedlessboi]

The guy who wrote the lyrics, which are based on his real experiences, was once asked in an interview whether Lola was a man or trans, and he answered:
"I don't know, all I know is that Lola was all right"
I always thought that was so beautiful

[ryantennyson]

Wrote down the chords and lyrics at least 40 years ago. Recently played it again and the song seemed relevant today as ever. A gem.

[john_doe_smith]

My grandmas nickname was Lola...when she was bedridden with anzheimer I would sing her this song and her eyes would light up and she would smile and shake her head dancing. Love you grandma!!!

[Whodaflunkit]

Timeless classic, has gotten me through some hard times, sometimes music is the only remedy you need to turn things around! ❤ If you're listening to this in 2023 you sir/madam are a legend!

[theuktoday]

I worked for the Kinks live back in the late 1980's. Every time they played this the audience erupted!

[aria]

This song is seriously way ahead of its time.

fixed it.

[PeaceSunshiine]

For my friend I lost during the Paris attacks. For Lola and the other innocent people. Peace, love and rock n roll.

[barbabilios]

70s... they put out this MASTERPIECE in 1970.. the balls they had...

[ianaldridge]

Kinks never got the credit they deserved.Stones and Beatles were great but kinks wrote brilliant songs.Any comments folks.

[davidklepinger]

This song was way ahead of its time, as we are witnessing today.

[robertthacher-robh]

From the fall of 1970. I was 17. This song was at the top of the charts. A clever song that brings back memories!

[cathy]

Love this song. Never ages. Way ahead of its time

[Whitman]

What still blows my mind about The Kinks is most of their songs could have been written yesterday and I would believe they were....the sound is relevant, they lyrics are relevant.... amazing talent. What a gift to the world...

[Turrican]

The Kinks - A timeless British band...

[HowdyImHowdy]

I've always loved this song. I used to sing it with my dad all the time. Now, he's gotten his leg amputated and he's not the same person anymore, and I can't listen to this song without crying. Love you, Dad.

[bellesme]

One of the greatest songs ever written.
"The Kinks" indeed...
No punk rock without The Kinks.