Strangers

Dave Davies

About Strangers

"Strangers" is a song written by Dave Davies and performed by British rock group the Kinks. It was released in November 1970 on the Kinks' LP record album Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One, which is best known for producing the hit single "Lola". "Strangers" is one of two tracks written by Dave Davies on the album, the other being "Rats". He has said that the song is about an old school friend who died of a drug overdose. Although never released as a single, it has remained popular with fans to this day, especially after it was used in the 2007 Wes Anderson film The Darjeeling Limited (along with two other album tracks written by Ray Davies, "This Time Tomorrow" and "Powerman"). A cover of the song recorded live by Norah Jones was included as a bonus track on the deluxe edition of her 2009 album The Fall. A cover by Feist was released on the CD included with the DVD of her documentary Look at What the Light Did Now. Indie folk rock duo Wye Oak performed a version of the song in May 2010 for The A. V. Club's A. V. Undercover series. It has also been covered by alternative rock supergroup Golden Smog on their album Another Fine Day, Indie rock band Piebald, folk band Crooked Fingers, punk singer Ben Weasel on his first solo album Fidatevi, and folk pop band Lucius on the extended edition of their 2016 album Good Grief. 


Year:
1987
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Where are you going I don't mind
I've killed my world and I've killed my time
So where do I go what do I see
I see many people coming after me
So where are you going to I don't mind
If I live too long I'm afraid I'll die
So I will follow you wherever you go
If your offered hand is still open to me
Strangers on this road we are on
We are not two we are one
So you've been where I've just come
From the land that brings losers on
So we will share this road we walk
And mind our mouths and beware our talk
'Till peace we find tell you what I'll do
All the things I own I will share with you
If I feel tomorrow like I feel today
We'll take what we want and give the rest away
Strangers on this road we are on
We are not two we are one
Holy man and holy priest
This love of life makes me weak at my knees
And when we get there make your play
''cause soon I feel you're gonna carry us away
In a promised lie you made us believe
For many men there is so much grief
And my mind is proud but it aches with rage
And if I live too long I'm afraid I'll die
Strangers on this road we are on
We are not two we are one
Strangers on this road we are on
We are not two we are one

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Dave Davies

David Russell Gordon "Dave" Davies (born 3 February 1947) is an English rock musician best known for his role as lead guitarist and vocalist for the English rock band The Kinks. more »

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Strangers" by "Ben Weasel
1. [Biography] Ben Weasel, whose real name is Benjamin Foster, is an American songwriter, singer, and guitarist. He is best known as the lead singer and guitarist of the punk rock band Screeching Weasel. 2. [Genre] Ben Weasel's music, including his rendition of "Strangers," often falls under the punk rock genre, characterized by fast-paced songs with hard-edged melodies and singing styles. 3. [Timeline] As of now, there is no evidence to suggest that Ben Weasel has covered or performed a song called "Strangers."
Strangers" by "Dave Davies
1. [Artist Relation] Dave Davies is a member of the British rock band "The Kinks," he is recognized as the lead guitarist and vocalist. His brother Ray Davies is the main songwriter and vocalist for the band. 2. [Song Information] Dave Davies wrote "Strangers," which is featured on "The Kinks" album "Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One," released in 1970. 3. [Genre] The song "Strangers" falls under the genre of rock, more specifically, classic rock and hard rock.
Strangers" by "Feist
1. [Song Information] Feist, the Canadian Indie Pop singer-songwriter, released "Strangers" in her album "Let It Die," which came out in 2004. 2. [Genre] The song suits the genre of Indie Pop, demonstrating Feist's unique, mellow sound and introspective lyrics. 3. [Achievements] The album "Let It Die," which "Strangers" is a part of, won two Juno Awards in 2005.
Strangers" by "Golden Smog
1. [Band Description] Golden Smog is an American alternative country band composed of members from several other well-established bands like The Jayhawks and Wilco. 2. [Song Information] The song "Strangers" by Golden Smog was part of their album "Weird Tales," released in 1998. 3. [Genre] Their "Strangers" song manifests the band's widely recognized alternative country style.
Strangers" by "Piebald
1. [Band Description] Piebald is an American alternative rock band from Massachusetts, active from 1994 to 2008, and then reunited in 2016. 2. [Song Information] They have a song named "Strangers," which can be found on their album "Accidental Gentlemen," released in 2007. 3. [Genre] The song "Strangers" aligns with the band's emo, indie, and alternative rock sound.
Strangers" by "The Kinks
1. [Band Description] The Kinks are an English rock band formed in 1963 by Ray Davies (rhythm guitar, lead vocals), Dave Davies (lead guitar, vocals), and Pete Quaife (bass). 2. [Song Information] "Strangers" featured on their acclaimed album "Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One," released in 1970. 3. [Song Theme] The song "Strangers" reflects themes of brotherly love and trust, thought to be inspired by the relation between Ray and Dave Davies, members of the band.

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