David Watts
Ray Davies, The 88
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I am dull and simple lad Cannot tell water from champagne And I have never met the Queen And I wish I could have all he has got I wish I could be like David Watts And when I lie on my pillow at night I dream I could fight like David Watts And lead the school team to victory Take my exams and pass the lot Wish I could be like, wish I could be like Wish I could be like, wish I could be like He is the head boy at the school He is the captain of the team He is so gay and fancy free And I wish I could have all he has got I wish I could be like David Watts And all the girls in the neighborhood Try to go out with David Watts They try their best but can't succeed For he is of pure and noble breed Wish I could be like, wish I could be like Wish I could be like, wish I could be like. Thanks to Andrei
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Written by: Raymond Douglas Davies
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11 facts about this song
Song Composition"David Watts" was written and composed by Ray Davies, the lead vocalist and songwriter for the British rock band, The Kinks.
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Album AppearanceThe song appeared on their fifth studio album “Something Else by The Kinks,” released in September 1967.
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Song InspirationThe character David Watts is based on a real person, a school friend of Ray Davies' brother Dave Davies.
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Song Theme"David Watts" expresses the protagonist's envy over the seemingly perfect life of the title character. This song beautifully captures the idea of being disgruntled with one's own life and envying someone else's.
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Cover VersionsA notable cover of the song was made by the British punk rock band The Jam, which reached #25 in the UK Singles Chart in 1978.
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InstrumentationThe original song by The Kinks is noted for its complex chorus-verse structure, alongside its highly distinctive harpsichord instrumentation.
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Vocalist SwitchInterestingly, the lead vocals on the original song were not performed by usual frontman Ray Davies, but instead by his brother and bandmate, Dave Davies.
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Song ReceptionDespite the song's popularity and iconic status among The Kinks fans, it was not released as a single in the UK or US. However, it has since become one of their most covered and highly rated songs.
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Live Performances"David Watts" was often included in live performances of The Kinks during the late 1960s.
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Impact on Music CultureThe song's catchy tune and relatable theme have helped establish it as a classic, influencing many artists throughout the years and solidifying Ray Davies' status as a skilled and versatile songsmith.
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Present in Compilations"David Watts" also appears on several Kinks compilation albums including "The Kinks Are Well Respected Men" and "Picture Book."
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