Dandy
The Kinks
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Dandy, Dandy Where you gonna go now? Who you gonna run to? All you life You're chasing all the girls, They can't resist your smile. Oh, they long for Dandy, Dandy. Checkin' out the ladies, Tickling their fancy, Pouring out your charm To meet all your own demands, And turn it off at will. Oh, they long for Dandy, Dandy. Knockin' on the back door, Climbing through the window, Hubby's gone away, And while the cat's away, The mice are gonna play. Oh, you low down Dandy, Dandy. Dandy Dandy you know you're moving much too fast, And Dandy, you know you can't escape the past. Look around you and see the people settle down, And when you're old and grey you will remember what they said, That two girls are too many, three's a crowd and four you're dead. Oh Dandy, Dandy, When you gonna give up? Are you feeling old now? You always will be free, You need no sympathy, A bachelor you will stay, And Dandy, you're all right. You're all right. You're all right. You're all right. You're all right. You're all right.
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Written by: RAYMOND DOUGLAS DAVIES
Lyrics © Abkco Music Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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7 facts about this song
Song Details"Dandy" is a song recorded by the British rock band The Kinks.
- It was written by Ray Davies, the primary songwriter and vocalist of The Kinks.
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Album Facts"Dandy" is included in the album titled "Face to Face", which was released in October 1966.
- "Face to Face" is considered to be the first concept album created by The Kinks.
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Chart SuccessAlthough "Dandy" did not become a hit in America or in the UK, it surprisingly achieved significant success in Germany.
- The song reached #1 position on the German music chart in 1966.
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Song InterpretationSome interpret "Dandy" as a critique of the popular English culture of the time. The song's lyrics portray a man who's a master charmer, yet a user of women.
- Others believe the song is about the complex relationship between Ray Davies and his brother (and bandmate) Dave Davies.
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Song VersionsNotable band "Herman's Hermits" released their version of "Dandy" in 1966. Their version reached #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S.
- German musician, Oliver Onions, also covered "Dandy" for his 1967 album "Head over Heels".
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Cultural ImpactThe song has endured in German popular culture, and is often played at Oktoberfest events.
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Music Style"Dandy" is characterized by its poignant lyrics and a melancholic yet catchy tune, which is signature of the The Kinks' music. It also showcases the band's penchant for narrative storytelling in their songs.
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