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Track Listings
| 1. Days |
| 2. Waterloo Sunset |
| 3. You Really Got Me |
| 4. Victoria |
| 5. See My Friends |
| 6. Celluloid Heroes |
| 7. Shangri-La |
| 8. Working Man's Cafe |
| 9. Village Green / Crouch End Festival Chorus |
| 10. Picture Book |
| 11. Big Sky / Crouch End Festival Chorus |
| 12. Do You Remember Walter? |
| 13. Johnny Thunder |
| 14. Village Green Preservation Society |
| 15. All Day and All of the Night |
Editorial Reviews
From the Artist
"I think these songs fit together really well as a record," Davies says. "I couldn't re-record anything unless I could bring something new to it, and I think I certainly have."
Product Description
2009 release from legendary British Rock icon Ray Davies, who returns with all your favorite Kinks songs backed by the spectacular Crouch End Festival Chorus. Singer/songwriter Davies fronted The Kinks from their inception in the '60s until their dissolution three decades later in the early '90s (although there have been hints of a reunion in recent years). This must-have album includes brand new renditions of 15 Kinks klassics including `Waterloo Sunset', `You Really Got Me', `All Day and All of the Night, `Shangri-La', `Victoria' and many more phenomenal tunes. Decca.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
35 of 36 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Hmmm?...one wonders, how would anyone, even the amazing Raymond, pull this off? Ray Davies is my favorite WRITER - not just song writer, but wordsmythe of all kinds and all time. His wit, cynicism, sometimes joy, and freakin' cleverness never fails to make me smile. As I listened to this for the first time I couldn't stop smiling and simply got lost in a concept that really COULDN'T be 'pulled off' by anyone else I can think of. His web site talks about what a joy it was to have 'the people he was singing TO on Waterloo Sunset' actually singing WITH him on it! His genius to me is underlined by this treatment of Waterloo Sunset, what I consider the greatest rock 'n roll arranged song ever. I thought "how could even a chorus improve on the original vocal arrangement"? It doesn't! It honors that original arangement with the richness of a chorus. How beautiful! It just makes you wonder, what's he gonna be up to next?
20 of 23 people found the following review helpful
By Harald Stahl
Format:Audio CD
The Kinks Choral Collection is definitive a Masterpiece.
Some of the best Songs ever written in the History of Music in a fantastic new Choral/Band Arrangement.
Shangri La, See my friends and the Village Green Suite to name a few by so many Highlights from that wonderful CD.
You really got me Ray , I like your Angels from North-London !!!
Some of the best Songs ever written in the History of Music in a fantastic new Choral/Band Arrangement.
Shangri La, See my friends and the Village Green Suite to name a few by so many Highlights from that wonderful CD.
You really got me Ray , I like your Angels from North-London !!!
13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I didn't know what to expect, but I was blown away by the first song (Days). Ray's voice is still at the top of his game (at least with the help of studio recording), and the additon of the choir doing countrapuntal harmony (I think that's what it is called) was beautiful.
As I continued to listen, I was surprised when one tune turned out to be You Really got Me.
During parts of the CD it sounded as though I was in church, but these songs are better than anything I've every heard in a place of worship.
Overall, I really enjoyed the CD. But you have to know I've been a die hard Kinks and Ray Davies fan since the 60's.
As I continued to listen, I was surprised when one tune turned out to be You Really got Me.
During parts of the CD it sounded as though I was in church, but these songs are better than anything I've every heard in a place of worship.
Overall, I really enjoyed the CD. But you have to know I've been a die hard Kinks and Ray Davies fan since the 60's.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
RAY PLEASE DO VOLUME 2!!!!!!
Wow, this really works. I may be committing sacrilege here but I like these versions as much as I like the originals (many I prefer over the originals). Read more
Published 1 month ago by Alan Riva
4.0 out of 5 stars
A good song will withstand 'most any treatment.
If anything, this album proves that a good song will withstand `most any treatment. A case in point: the Kinks' "You Really Got Me" shook up mid-Sixties' AM radio with its... Read more
Published 6 months ago by John W. Dunner
3.0 out of 5 stars
DON'T REDUCE "CELLULOID HEROES" TO CHORAL WORLD MUSIC
"You can see all the stars as you walk down Hollywood Boulevard,
Some that you recognize, some that you've hardly even heard of. Read more
Some that you recognize, some that you've hardly even heard of. Read more
Published on March 26, 2011 by D. Woncisz
4.0 out of 5 stars
Surprisingly , this is excellent
This should stink...but it's great.
This, at first glance, appears to be desperate attempt to just trying to cash in on old stuff... but it's not. Read more
This, at first glance, appears to be desperate attempt to just trying to cash in on old stuff... but it's not. Read more
Published on February 11, 2011 by Scott B. Saul
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Kinks Choral Collection
This is Kinks music as you might hear it in church. Surprisingly, it works really well. Some songs are simply breath-taking, but they're all a pleasant listen.
Published on November 26, 2010 by Mark Zimmerman
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic CD
Hats off to Ray Davies for stepping out and recording his hits with this Choral ensemble. If you like the British bands, this is definitely a must-have CD for your collection. Read more
Published on November 25, 2010 by Randall Ponder
5.0 out of 5 stars
In Appreciation
I'd like to thank all of you that wrote such nice words before me. Basically, there's not much for me to write about the Coral Collection that already hasn't. Read more
Published on September 3, 2010 by J. A. Coyle
5.0 out of 5 stars
Just the Best
The Kinks Choral Collection is just one great cd album and worth the price offered here. Disappointed in the fact that there is only one disc, when there could have been two. Read more
Published on August 12, 2010 by The Maestro
4.0 out of 5 stars
Greatest Hits Package In Different Wrapping
This is a great album. It presents Kinks songs in a unique arrangement. The songs presented here are not as good as the original but do stand up well on their own. Read more
Published on June 12, 2010 by J. E. Beuck
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good stuff for die-hard Kinks fans
One thing I always liked about the Kinks, and in particular Ray Davies, was that they were not afraid to make any kind of music they wanted. Read more
Published on March 25, 2010 by RJM Music Man
