Holiday Romance
The Kinks
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I won a competition in a little column in my local paper So I packed my bags and flew across the sea all on my local paper Sailing to Hawaii in the U.S.A. I'm just an English boy who won a holiday in Waikiki I didn't realize it was commercialized when I unpacked my cases Because a genuine Hawaii ukulele cost me thirty guineas And even when I'm swimming I have to pay I'm just an English boy who won a holiday in Waikiki Oh yeah, yeah Across the coral sands I saw a hula hula dancer, looking pretty I asked her where she came from and she said to me I come from New York City And my mother is Italian And my dad's a Greek I'm just an English boy who won a holiday in Waikiki It's a hooka hooka on the shiny briny on the way to Kona And in a little shack they had a little sign that said Coca Cola And even all the grass skirts were PVC I'm just an English boy who won a holiday in Waikiki Oh yeah, yeah In Waikiki In Waikiki
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10 facts about this song
Song Composition"Holiday Romance" is written by Ray Davies, who is a primary member of The Kinks and is well known for his poignant lyrics that often work as socio-political commentaries.
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Album AppearanceIt features in the band's concept album "Soap Opera," which was their thirteenth studio album, released in 1975.
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Conceptual StorylineThe album "Soap Opera," including "Holiday Romance," tells a storyline of a rock star who switches places with an ordinary person, making the song a part of a more extensive narrative. This conceptual framework was a common approach for The Kinks during the 1970s.
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Song ThemeThe theme of "Holiday Romance" fits into the overall narrative of "Soap Opera" as it explores the complexities of relationships, specifically flings during holiday escapes and their eventual melancholic endings.
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Musical styleThis particular song encapsulates a typically 'Kinks' style of storytelling in song, continuing their foundational role in developing the narrative lyrical style within the rock genre. The lighthearted musical tone contrasts with the somber narrative, enhancing the ironic message of the song.
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Live Performances"Holiday Romance" was not regularly featured as part of the band's live performances and has thus become more of a deep-cut favorite amongst fans.
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Critical ReceptionIt wasn't one of the band's best-received songs at the time of release but has since grown in esteem, often lauded for its candid, tongue-in-cheek take on fleeting romantic encounters.
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Band DynamicsThis song and the entire "Soap Opera" album were created during a time of significant friction within the band, which ultimately led to the departure of founding band member Mick Avory.
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Song Duration"Holiday Romance" is 3 minutes and 12 seconds long, which is quite typical of pop and rock songs during that era.
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Catalog NumberThe "Soap Opera" album's catalog number is RCA Victor APL1-0575 (in the US), which helps collectors identify original pressings where "Holiday Romance" was initially released.
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