The Kinks were an English rock band formed in Muswell Hill, North London, by brothers Ray and Dave Davies in 1964. Categorized in the United States as a British Invasion band, The Kinks are recognized as one of the most important and influential rock acts 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 accompanied the band during studio sessions in the mid-1960s. Later, various keyboardists, including John Gosling and Ian Gibbons, were full-time members. The Kinks first came to prominence in 1964 with their third single, "You Really Got Me", written by Ray Davies. It became an international hit, topping the charts in the United Kingdom and reaching the Top 10 in the United States. Kinks is the self-titled debut album by The Kinks, released in 1964. It was released with three tracks missing as You Really Got Me in the United States. The album was re-released in 1998 in the UK on Castle Records with twelve bonus tracks. This reissue was itself reissued in 2004 on the Sanctuary label. 01 - Beautiful Delilah 02 - So Mystifying 03 - Just Can't Go To Sleep 04 - Long Tall Shorty 05 - I Took My Baby Home 06 - I'm A Lover Not A Fighter 07 - You Really Got Me 08 - Cadillac 09 - Bald Headed Woman 10 - Revenge 11 - Too Much Monkey Business 12 - I've Been Driving On Bald Mountain 13 - Stop Your Sobbing 14 - Got Love If You Want It LINK
