I'm Not Like Everybody Else

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About I'm Not Like Everybody Else

"I'm Not Like Everybody Else" is a song written by Ray Davies and first recorded by The Kinks in 1966 and released that year as the B-side of "Sunny Afternoon". The lead vocal is sung by Dave Davies, with occasional parts vocalized by his brother Ray, the band's usual lead singer. The song is a defiant anthem of non-conformity. It has been covered by various artists, notably the Chocolate Watchband in their 1968 rendition of the song.


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1965
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I won't take all that they hand me down
And make out a smile, though I wear a frown
And I won't take it all lying down
'Cause once I get started I go to town

'Cause I'm not like everybody else
I'm not like everybody else
I'm not like everybody else
I'm not like everybody else

And I don't want to ball about like everybody else
And I don't want to live my life like everybody else
And I won't say that I feel fine like everybody else
'Cause I'm not like everybody else
I'm not like everybody else

But darling, you know that I love you true
Do anything that you want me to
Confess all my sins like you want me to
There's one thing that I will say to you
I'm not like everybody else
I'm not like everybody else

I'm not like everybody else
I'm not like everybody else
And I don't want to ball about like everybody else
And I don't want to live my life like everybody else
And I won't say that I feel fine like everybody else
'Cause I'm not like everybody else
I'm not like everybody else

Like everybody else
Like everybody else
Like everybody else
Like everybody else

If you all want me to settle down
Slow up and stop all my running 'round
Do everything like you want me to
There's one thing that I will say to you
I'm not like everybody else
I'm not like everybody else

I'm not like everybody else
I'm not like everybody else
And I don't want to ball about like everybody else
And I don't want to live my life like everybody else
And I won't say that I feel fine like everybody else
'Cause I'm not like everybody else
I'm not like everybody else

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The Kinks

The Kinks were an English rock band formed in Muswell Hill, North London, by brothers Ray and Dave Davies in 1964. Categorised in the United States as a British Invasion band, the Kinks are recognised as one of the most important and influential rock groups of the era. Their music was influenced by a wide range of genres, including rhythm and blues, British music hall, folk and country. Ray Davies (lead vocals, rhythm guitar) and Dave Davies (lead guitar, vocals) remained members throughout the group's 32-year run. Original members Pete Quaife (bass guitar, vocals) and Mick Avory (drums and percussion) were replaced by John Dalton in 1969 and Bob Henrit in 1984, respectively. Dalton was in turn replaced by Jim Rodford in 1978. Keyboardist Nicky Hopkins accomp… more »

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Written by: Raymond Douglas Davies

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5 facts about this song

About the song
"I'm Not Like Everybody Else" was initially released as a B-side of their hit single "Sunny Afternoon" in 1966. The song is considered one of the Kinks' prominent compositions that reiterated the band's unique approach to rock 'n' roll music.
About Dave Davies
Dave Davies, the lead guitarist and co-founder of The Kinks, performed the lead vocals in most live performances of "I'm Not Like Everybody Else". His raw, energetic delivery has often drawn praise and positioned the song as one of his powerhouse performances. - Although his brother Ray Davies wrote the song, Dave Davies is notably associated with "I'm Not Like Everybody Else" due to his intense on-stage renditions.
About The Chocolate Watchband
The Chocolate Watchband, an American garage rock band, covered "I'm Not Like Everybody Else" in 1967. Their version employs a more psychedelic sound compared to The Kinks' original recording. - The Chocolate Watchband's adaptation of "I'm Not Like Everybody Else" features on their debut album "No Way Out." It portrays their signature blend of gritty garage rock and trippy psychedelia.
About The Kinks
The Kinks, formed by brothers Ray and Dave Davies, were one of the most influential rock acts of the 1960s. "I'm Not Like Everybody Else" showcases their ability to create individualistic, unconventional music which often sets them apart from their counterparts. - The song "I'm Not Like Everybody Else" is often interpreted as a defiant statement on the non-conformity and individualism of The Kinks. It represents their recurring themes of social alienation and idiosyncratic identity.
General Trivia
"I'm Not Like Everybody Else" remains a celebrated anthem of non-conformity and has been covered by various other artists including David Bowie and Head Like A Kite. - The song gained renewed popularity when used in an episode of "The Sopranos", an acclaimed American television series. Such association led to a surge in demand for The Kinks' performances.

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