Wonderboy
The Kinks
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La, la, la Wonder boy, life's just begun Turn your sorrow into wonder Dream alone, don't sigh, don't groan Life is only what you wonder Day is as light as your brightest dreams Night is as dark as you feel it ought to be Time is as fast as the slowest thing Life is only Wonder boy, wonder boy Everybody is looking for the sun People strain their eyes to see But I see you and you see me And ain't that wonder? Wonder boy, some mother's son Life is full of work and [unverified] Easy go, life is not real Life is only what you conjure Wonder boy, and the world is joy Every single day it's the real McCoy Wonder boy Everybody is looking for the sun People strain their eyes to see But I see you and you see me And ain't that wonder? Wonder boy, some mother's son Turn your sorrow into wonder Dream alone, go have your fun Life is only, life is only, life is only
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Written by: RAYMOND DOUGLAS DAVIES
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Band FormationThe Kinks were formed in Muswell Hill, North London, in 1964, with the original members Ray Davies, Dave Davies, Mick Avory, and Pete Quaife. "Wonderboy" was released four years after their formation.
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Song Release"Wonderboy" was released in 1968 and is part of the Kinks' vast discography. Despite the band’s notable fame, this song did not have as substantial an impact as their other hits.
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Chart Position"Wonderboy" didn’t perform as well as expected on the charts, only reaching number 36 in the UK Singles Chart. This was the Kinks' first single that failed to enter the top twenty since their debut.
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Style & GenreThe Kinks were known for their British rock genre, but "Wonderboy" displays a pop rock style, demonstrating the band's versatility.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Wonderboy" are perceived as a portrayal of innocence and childhood wonder. This contrasts some of the Kinks' other songs that depict social and political struggles.
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Music VideoThe Kinks also released a promotional video for "Wonderboy," which was quite an unusual move for bands of that era.
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Live PerformancesDespite its position on the UK charts, "Wonderboy" like many of the Kinks songs was popular in their live concert performances.
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Album"Wonderboy" does not feature on any of the Kinks’ original studio albums, which was also the case for many of their single releases in the late 1960s. However, it was included in several compilation albums.
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B-sideThe B-side of the "Wonderboy" single is “Polygoonies,” a track that further illustrates the Kinks' diverse stylistic range.
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Band InfluenceThe Kinks, including songs like "Wonderboy," significantly influenced several later bands, including Oasis and Blur. Ray Davies's songwriting style has often been praised and imitated.
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