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SONG HOME IN-DEPTH COVER VERSIONS YOUR VIEWS 19 | Top 100 Waterloo Sunset The Kinks Along with The Beatles, the Stones and the Who, the Kinks were one of the archetypal “Swinging London” bands - and after nearly 40 years, ‘Waterloo Sunset’ remains their finest achievement. Song facts Composer Ray Davies Genre  Pop Released 1967  UK Chart Position 2 In cover versions Cathy Dennis, David Essex and Damon Albarn have all had a stab at Waterloo Sunset. Listen to Cathy Dennis sing Waterloo Sunset MORE COVER VERSIONS The Kinks 48% Cathy Dennis 7% David Essex 43% Damon Albarn 2% VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE... READ MORE COMMENTS... Make a comment Your Name and Town/City: Your Message: Songwriting tips Test your knowledge How much do you know about Waterloo Sunset and The Kinks? TAKE THE CHALLENGE! 18Mr Blue Sky 20Halfway To Paradise Newsletter sign-up Sign up for updates on new songs, documentaries and live events Like this song? Try these... Hey Jude Home Thoughts From Abroad DON'T MISS Doves Special guests on Dermot's show this week What's on Radio 2 Documentaries Find out more about current and forthcoming documentaries on Radio 2.

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