All Day and All of the Night
The Kinks
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I'm not content to be with you in the daytime Girl I want to be with you all of the time The only time I feel alright is by your side Girl I want to be with you all of the time All day and all of the night All day and all of the night All day and all of the night I believe that you and me last forever Oh yeah, all day and nighttime yours, leave me never The only time I feel alright is by your side Girl I want to be with you all of the time All day and all of the night All day and all of the night Oh, come on I believe that you and me last forever Oh yeah, all day and nighttime yours, leave me never The only time I feel alright is by your side Girl I want to be with you all of the time All day and all of the night All day and all of the night-time All day and all of the night
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Written by: Ray Davies
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15 facts about this song
Release Date"All Day and All of the Night" was released by The Kinks in 1964, making it one of the earliest hits in their long career.
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Billboard RankingsIt reached number 2 on the UK Singles Chart and number 7 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, establishing The Kinks as one of the up-and-coming British Invasion bands in the US.
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Career BoostThe song played a crucial role in thrusting The Kinks to international stardom, cementing their place amongst the popular British invasion bands.
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Song StructureThe song showcases a hard-edged rock sound with its aggressive guitar riffs, a trademark of The Kinks' early work.
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LegacyIn its wake, the song has been a major influence on the genres of punk rock, hard rock and heavy metal, demonstrating its lasting cultural impact.
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Famous Cover VersionsNumerous famous artists have covered the song, including The Stranglers and Scorpions, further demonstrating its enduring popularity and influence.
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SongwriterThe song was written by The Kinks' lead singer and primary songwriter, Ray Davies.
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Backing VocalsThe backing vocals on the track were provided by Ray Davies' brother and The Kinks' co-founder, Dave Davies.
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Critics' viewSome critics have positioned "All Day and All of the Night" as a continuation of The Kinks' preceding single, "You Really Got Me," due to similarities in the songs' chord progressions and lyrical themes.
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RecognitionRolling Stone magazine ranked "All Day and All of the Night" at number 228 on their list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
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Improved Sound QualityDave Davies used a 2-watt Elpico amplifier to ensure that the song had a 'dirtier' guitar sound, which became one of the song's defining musical features.
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Use in AdvertisementsThe song has been used in advertisements, most notably in a 2011 Yoplait commercial, a sign of its enduring popularity.
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Live PerformancesDespite its popularity, the song wasn't always included in the setlist of The Kinks' live performances, but when it was, it was often used as the concert closer.
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Song InspirationRay Davies reportedly wrote the song on the train to the recording studio; it was recorded and finished in just one day.
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Lyric InterpretationThe song lyrics reflect youthful obsession and lust, a characteristic theme of many early rock and roll songs.
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