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The Davies Diaries - 1964 and 1965

Ray Davies of the Kinks takes a personal look back at the music and events of 1964 and 1965.

Fifty years on from the beginning of the Kinks, there is another chance to hear a series first broadcast in 2000 in which lead singer and songwriter Ray Davies recalls the band's career in the 1960s.

In this programme, Ray takes a personal look back at the music and events of 1964 and 1965.

All Day and All of the Night.
In 1964 The Kinks progressed from their front room in Muswell Hill to being No 1 on Top of the Pops.
Featuring Long Tall Sally, You Still Want Me and You Really Got Me.

Till the End of the Day
This programme charts the continuing rise of The Kinks in 1965 and recalls the trials and tribulations of their ill-fated American tour.
Featuring Tired Of Waiting For You, I Need You and See My Friend.

First broadcast in 2000.

1 hour

On radio

Wed 28 Jan 202601:00
BBC Radio 6 Music

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Music Played

  • The Kinks

    Cadillac (Saturday Club Session, 7 Sept 1964)

  • The Kinks

    I'm A Lover Not A Fighter (Top Gear Session, 8 Jan 1964)

  • The Kinks

    Milk Cow Blues #1 (Saturday Club Session, 4 Sep 1965)

Broadcasts

  • Wed 1 Jun 201103:00
    BBC Radio 6 Music
  • Sat 10 Nov 201204:00
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  • Sat 6 Jul 201304:00
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  • Sat 3 May 201404:00
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  • Sat 9 May 201504:00
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  • Wed 1 Jun 201601:00
    BBC Radio 6 Music
  • Tue 18 Jul 201701:00
    BBC Radio 6 Music
  • Thu 25 Jan 202401:00
    BBC Radio 6 Music
  • Wed 4 Sep 202401:00
    BBC Radio 6 Music
  • Wed 28 Jan 202601:00
    BBC Radio 6 Music