Ev'rybody's Gonna Be Happy
The Kinks
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And I know, and I know And I know that ev'rybody And I know that ev'rybody be happy As happy as you and me 'Cause I know, I know Come on baby, let me tell you All the things I wanna say Come on baby, let me tell you All the things I wanna say, and Ev'rybody's gonna be happy Which means you and me, my love Ev'rybody's gonna be happy Which means you and me, my love And I know and I know And when I see ya walking down the street Well, it makes me happy to see you walkin' It makes my life complete 'Cause I know, I know Come on baby, let me tell you All the things I wanna say Come on baby, let me tell you All the things I wanna say, and Ev'rybody's gonna be happy Which means you and me, my love Ev'rybody's gonna be happy Which means you and me, my love And I know and I know And I know that you and me And I know that you and me be happy As happy as we can be 'Cause I know, I know Come on baby, let me tell you All the things I wanna say Come on baby, let me tell you All the things I wanna say, and Ev'rybody's gonna be happy Which means you and me, my love Ev'rybody's gonna be happy Which means you and me, my love Ev'rybody's gonna be happy Which means you and me, my love Ev'rybody's gonna be happy Which means you and me, my love And I know and I know And I know and I know...
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Written by: RAY DAVIES
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13 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Ev'rybody's Gonna Be Happy" is a 1965 song by British rock band The Kinks, classified under the genre of rock and roll.
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Song ReleaseThe song was originally released in the UK as a single in March 1965.
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Chart RankingDespite initial controversy, it ended up reaching a respectable No. 17 on the UK singles charts.
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Band DisapprovalThe song was written by Ray Davies, the leader of The Kinks, under the pressure from his management to create a hit single, despite his personal disapproval of the song.
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Song InspirationAccording to some conjectures, the song's inspiration relies heavily on doo-wop and old-fashioned pop and it also showed an act of Ray Davies's defiance with its overly simplistic lyrics and mainstream melody.
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Controversial MomentThe song was initially blamed for breaking the band's streak of three consecutive Top-5 singles in the UK, which lead to an overall negative impact on the band's morale.
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Album Inclusion"Ev'rybody's Gonna Be Happy" was later included in the band's album "The Kink Kontroversy", which was released in November 1965. The album reached No. 9 on the UK Album Charts.
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Label ClashRay Davies's dissatisfaction with "Ev'rybody's Gonna Be Happy" led to a legendary clash with The Kinks' label, Pye Records.
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Fan AppreciationDespite the initial negative reaction upon its release, the song is now considered by many fans to be a classic Kinks' record, showcasing the evolving songwriting of Ray Davies.
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Live PerformanceThe Kinks rarely performed this song live during their career due to their turmoil feelings associated with it. However, it has been played during several reunion concerts.
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Cover VersionsSeveral music artists such as The Queens of the Stone Age have covered "Ev'rybody's Gonna Be Happy" in their live performances.
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Negative ImpactThe refusal of Pye Records to continue promoting the band after the song's underperformance led to Ray Davies's temporary departure from the band. He was faced with immense pressure to deliver hit songs, which triggered his depression and suicidal tendencies.
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Re-evaluationOver the years, critics and fans alike have re-evaluated the song, and it is now considered a crucial part of the Kinks' musical evolution leading up to their acclaimed albums "Face to Face" and "Something Else By The Kinks".
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