'Celluloid Heroes' w/Lyrics- The Kinks

No copyright infringement intended. This video is solely to highlight the brilliance of the Kinks, the songwriters and the motion pictures. I seek no monetary gain.
A 1972 recording that was released as a single in Nov. 1972. Included on "The Kinks Greatest Hits" album in 1976.

[howardsilberstrum]

I hadn't heard "Celluloid Heroes in many, many years until I came across this video. A very underrated song by an underrated group. The lyrics and the music mesh together so well, and the very well-constructed video adds to the song's poignancy. Thank you Joe.

[AnthonyMonetti-qe]

The kinks came up with timeless treasure a song that make me cry celluloid heroes

[Bill_Jones.]

You won’t hear this great song on any radio station. Or on TV. Or even in a movie. But I was born in the 50’s and grew up in the 60’s where I discovered the Kinks. You will find them in my old singles, albums, CD, and digital collection world. Both Celluloid and Vinyl Heroes never really die.

[suemack]

Such a deep tune . And every single word is said in this sometimes very lonely life 😢, that needs being said

[liveoak]

I love this song. I think it is one of the most perfectly written songs ever made. It is a piece of poetry, cultural analysis, history, and nostalgic sadness.

[lynneichling]

Love the Kinks. This is one of the best songs ever.

[TheChessPlayer]

I heard this song for the 1st time yesterday when my KJ sang it for Karaoke. It goes down as one of the best and most emotional songs I have ever heard. The lyrics are incredible. Thank you Kinks for this gift. If you never gave us anything more, this would be enough. What a tribute to old Hollywood. The stars are smiling. I hoist my glass to all who's lives were not always the happiest of endings but I toast their moments of happiness and when they lived as lions. In fact, I toast us all, like the song says, whether you know it or not, you are in the movies however it turns out. Enough said!

[michaelniles]

One of the greatest songs ever written. Brilliant lyrics and music. Hard to understand why it is so underappreciated. Your video is excellent and actually enhanced this musical masterpiece. Thanks for posting in 2014.

[davidrogers]

These guys have been horribly and sadly overlooked in the halls of early British wave rock. As far as I'm concerned Ray's material matches if not exceeds many of Lennon n McCartney's Beatles penned songs and blows any Jagger n Richards ones out as well. When Ray wrote this one I was stunned by the beauty in his lyrics and the way he wove the music around them. One of Davies songs that leaves me on the cusp of shedding a tear and a true masterpiece that I have a ton of admiration and respect for. There will never ever be another Kinks and there will never be another Ray Davies.

[johncalaway]

You never hear this on the so called classic rock stations. Truly a great song by one of my favorite bands.

[havingagrtime]

A masterpiece among masterpieces by my favorite band, the Kinks. The accompanying video is a wonderful addition too.

[brenta]

One of my favorite songs ever. The lyrics have brought a tear to my eye many many times. Truly masterful.

[johnnyplunkett]

This song is the kinks best ever. It makes me cry.

[グルメなワンコ]

この曲を初めて聴いたのは高校生の頃でした。


AFNを聴いてダビングしていました。

[lauralee]

A beautiful showcase of all the greatest stars who seem to never stop shining. We will never see such great talent again. Take time to enjoy every beat and lyric.

[DocDondy]

One of my all-time fave songs EVER - thanks a lot for the lovlingly assembled video, mate!

[dater]

Such a great and under appreciated song

[christiankrenek]

Beautiful video to an AMAZING song. I can’t think of any other that captures the nature of fame, the painful price that immortality costs, and the aura of tragedy hiding behind the stars of the Golden Age of Hollywood. Something in particular about the verse to Marilyn—and it’s a stroke of genius to ONLY use her first name...none of the other stars named in the song have that treatment, but that’s because that one word, “Marilyn, ” is all it takes to capture her memory—makes me tear up every time...she was an incredible actress, forward thinker (look up her relationship with Ella Fitzgerald), and pensive soul who lived an impossibly difficult life, but she’ll be forever remembered as the perfectly dolled-up beauty who every man wanted. It’s heartbreaking.

[CannerGirl]

I just happened upon this video. Such a great one too. Love all the old Hollywood stars!
I've always loved The Kinks too!!

[TPATRICKT]

Hollywood is in my backyard here in SoCal, and this is so exquisitely written. The Kinks nailed this and we’re unfortunately outplayed on the radio by their British counterparts. Not as popular, but not so in my book!
This and “Apeman”, my favorites . I’m gonna play it again now so bye.