Attitude
The Kinks
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You go down the pub You wear make up And old dads trousers Why don't you tidy up You talk like a docker but you act like a queer You drink champagne then complain it's too dear You try so hard not to follow any trends Then you cry in your beer and say you've got no friends But is it any wonder that you've got no friends But it's not the make up Or the way you dress It's not your appearance, that they all detest It's not your manners, that you gotta improve Ooooo-it's your attitude. [Chorus] Attitude, Oo Oo Oo Your attitude Attitude, Oo Oo Oo Your attitude Take off your head phones Hear what's going on You can't live in a time zone You've gotta move on But before you get there There's one thing you've gotta do Oh change your attitude It's your attitude It's your attitude [Chorus] Attitude, Oo Oo Oo Your attitude Attitude, Oo Oo Oo Your attitude The '80s are here, I know 'cause I'm staring right at them But you're still waiting for 1960 to happen You might have the illness, but you've got the cure You've got the answer, you will endure You're the only person that's gonna pull you through Ooh, with your attitude [Chorus] Attitude, Oo Oo Oo Your attitude Attitude, Oo Oo Oo Your attitude You gotta learn to be positive, it's your only chance You mustn't be so defensive, you gotta join in the dance But it isn't your dancing that you've gotta improve Ooh, it's your attitude. [Chorus] Attitude, Oo Oo Oo Your attitude Attitude, Oo Oo Oo Your attitude It's all the music It's all in your brain You've used all the old licks Now it's all gotta change. Change your attitude It's your attitude Attitude
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10 facts about this song
Songwriting"Attitude" is a track written by Ray Davies, the Kinks' lead singer and chief songwriter, renowned for his unique narrative style that blends social commentary and witticism.
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Album InformationThis song is a part of the album "Low Budget", which was released in 1979. It was the band's 17th studio album.
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PerformanceThe Kinks included "Attitude" in their concert performances during their 1979 tour, revealing the track's popularity among their repertoire.
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GenresThe song "Attitude" is generally classified under the rock genre, reflecting The Kinks' predominant musical style.
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Album SuccessThe album "Low Budget" where "Attitude" features achieved commercial success. It reached Top 10 chart positions in the US, marking a successful period for The Kinks in the late 1970s.
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Song's ThemeIn typical Ray Davies style, "Attitude" explores the theme of personal resilience and maintaining positivity amid adversity.
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Musical Style"Attitude" showcases The Kinks’ shift from their initial Brit-pop sound towards more hard rock and arena rock.
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Band Line UpAt the time "Attitude" was released, the band consisted of Ray Davies on vocals, his brother Dave Davies on lead guitar, Mick Avory on drums, and Jim Rodford on bass.
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Live RecordingsLive renditions of "Attitude" can be found on the band's "One for the Road" album, a 1980 double live album by The Kinks.
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LongevityDespite being released over 40 years ago, "Attitude" remains popular among fans of The Kinks, showing the song's and the band's enduring appeal.
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