Sitting by the Riverside
The Kinks
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Out in the country, Far from all the soot and noise of the city, There's a village green. It's been a long time Since I last set eyes on the church with the steeple Down by the village green. Twas there I met a girl called daisy And kissed her by the old oak tree. Although I loved my daisy, I saw fame, And so I left the village green. I miss the village green, And all the simple people. I miss the village green, The church, the clock, the steeple. I miss the morning dew, fresh air and Sunday school. And now all the houses Are rare antiquities. American tourists flock to see the village green. They snap their photographs and say "gawd darn it, Isn't it a pretty scene?" And daisy's married tom the grocer boy, And now he owns a grocery. I miss the village green, And all the simple people. I miss the village green, The church, the clock, the steeple. I miss the morning dew, fresh air and Sunday school. And I will return there, And I'll and daisy, And we'll sip tea, laugh, And talk about the village green. We will laugh and talk about the village green.
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Written by: RAYMOND DOUGLAS DAVIES
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Sitting by the Riverside" is a song by the British rock band "The Kinks".
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Album ReleaseThe song was released in the band's fifth studio album "The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society" in 1968.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was written by Ray Davies, the band's lead vocalist and the main songwriter. His songwriting throughout the band's career was remarkable, diverse, and influential.
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LyricsThe lyrics of the song depict a feeling of yearning for simplicity and a slower pace of life, which is a common theme throughout the album.
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Musical StyleThe song has a dreamy, pastoral sound that is characteristic of much of "The Kinks" music. Its elaborate arrangement features Ray Davies' mellifluous vocals, acoustic rhythm guitar, chiming piano, and soft percussion.
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Album ThemeThe album "The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society" is considered a concept album as it focuses on themes of English rural life and the loss of old English traditions.
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ReceptionWhile "Sitting by the Riverside" was not released as a single, the album itself has been considered by music critics as one of the most influential British albums of all time, regarded as a cult classic.
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InfluenceRay Davies and "The Kinks" have been noted for their influence on a range of music genres, and "Sitting by the Riverside" is a prime example of their unique ability to combine rock and pop with a distinctive British flavor.
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Live PerformancesDespite its popularity, "Sitting by the Riverside" was rarely performed live by "The Kinks". The band focused more on their hit singles during live performances.
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Cover VersionsAlthough "Sitting by the Riverside" has not been extensively covered by other artists, the album as a whole has been recognized for its significant influence on later musicians, and several songs from the album have been covered by a variety of artists.
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