All of My Friends Were There

The Kinks

About All of My Friends Were There

"All of My Friends Were There" is a song by the British rock band the Kinks. The song, written by the band's main songwriter Ray Davies, appeared on their critically acclaimed album, The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society.


Year:
1968
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Thank you for the days,
Those endless days, those sacred days you gave me.
I'm thinking of the days,
I won't forget a single day, believe me.

I bless the light,
I bless the light that lights on you believe me.
And though you're gone,
You're with me every single day, believe me.

Days I'll remember all my life,
Days when you can't see wrong from right.
You took my life,
But then I knew that very soon you'd leave me,
But it's all right,
Now I'm not frightened of this world, believe me.

I wish today could be tomorrow,
The night is dark,
It just brings sorrow anyway.

Thank you for the days,
Those endless days, those sacred days you gave me.
I'm thinking of the days,
I won't forget a single day, believe me.

Days I'll remember all my life,
Days when you can't see wrong from right.
You took my life,
But then I knew that very soon you'd leave me,
But it's all right,
Now I'm not frightened of this world, believe me.
Days.

Thank you for the days,
Those endless days, those sacred days you gave me.
I'm thinking of the days,
I won't forget a single day, believe me.

I bless the light,
I bless the light that shines on you believe me.
And though you're gone,
You're with me every single day, believe me.
Days.

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The Kinks

The Kinks were an English rock band formed in Muswell Hill, North London, by brothers Ray and Dave Davies in 1964. Categorised in the United States as a British Invasion band, the Kinks are recognised as one of the most important and influential rock groups of the era. Their music was influenced by a wide range of genres, including rhythm and blues, British music hall, folk and country. Ray Davies (lead vocals, rhythm guitar) and Dave Davies (lead guitar, vocals) remained members throughout the group's 32-year run. Original members Pete Quaife (bass guitar, vocals) and Mick Avory (drums and percussion) were replaced by John Dalton in 1969 and Bob Henrit in 1984, respectively. Dalton was in turn replaced by Jim Rodford in 1978. Keyboardist Nicky Hopkins accomp… more »

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Written by: RAYMOND DOUGLAS DAVIES

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"All of My Friends Were There" is a song by the English rock band The Kinks. The band, known for hits like "You Really Got Me" and "Waterloo Sunset", has been active since the 1960s and are considered one of the most iconic bands of that era.
Album Background
The song was featured on the band's seventh studio album "The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society". Released in 1968, the album is often considered one of the best in the band's catalogue and professional music-press critics list it among the greatest albums of all time.
Lyrics Significance
"All of My Friends Were There" is primarily written and sung by the Kinks' lead vocalist, Ray Davies. The lyrics reflect an embarrassing incident that happened to him at a high profile US concert in 1965, one of the band's first performances in America, where Ray Davies arrived late and was so nervous that he fluffed some lyrics and drunkenly fell off the stage.
Song Theme
The song is an empathetic exploration of social anxiety and embarrassment - a common theme for the Kinks, who often used their music to comment on British class and social issues.
Critical Acclaim
"All of My Friends Were There" is praised for its balance of humor and pathos, as well as for its catchy, sing-along format - elements that have since become trademarks of the Kinks' music.
Usage in Media
While not released as a single or achieving notable chart success, the song remains a fan-favorite and is featured in the Criterion Collection's release of Wes Anderson film "Rushmore".
Unique Instrumentation
"All of My Friends Were There" also includes unique instrumentation for a rock band at the time, featuring a prominent tuba line.
Genre Classification
The song, like much of its parent album, falls under the genre classification of Baroque Pop, essentially rock music that blends with classical music. Featuring traits of this music style, it employed a broader range of instruments and more complex harmonies than standard rock or pop music.
Live Performances
“All of My Friends Were There” has been performed live by The Kinks on multiple occasions, often garnering enthusiastic audience response.
Influence and Legacy
The song underscores The Kinks' influence on future jam bands by showcasing their ability to infuse narrative storytelling into rock music, a characteristic that would become more prevalent in rock and pop music of the late 20th and early 21st centuries.

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