A Well Respected Man
The Kinks
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'Cause he gets up in the morning And he goes to work at nine And he comes back home at five-thirty Gets the same train every time 'Cause his world is built 'round punctuality It never fails And he's oh, so good And he's oh, so fine And he's oh, so healthy In his body and his mind He's a well-respected man about town Doing the best thing so conservatively And his mother goes to meetings While his father pulls the maid And she stirs the tea with councilors While discussing foreign trade And she passes looks, as well as bills At every suave young man 'Cause he's oh, so good And he's oh, so fine And he's oh, so healthy In his body and his mind He's a well-respected man about town Doing the best thing so conservatively And he likes his own backyard And he likes his fags the best 'Cause he's better than the rest And his own sweat smells the best And he hopes to grab his father's loot When Pater passes on 'Cause he's oh, so good And he's oh, so fine And he's oh, so healthy In his body and his mind He's a well-respected man about town Doing the best thing so conservatively And he plays at stocks and shares And he goes to the regatta He adores the girl next door 'Cause he's dying to get at her But his mother knows the best about The matrimonial stakes 'Cause he's oh, so good And he's oh, so fine And he's oh, so healthy In his body and his mind He's a well-respected man about town Doing the best thing so conservatively
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Written by: RAY DAVIES
Lyrics © BROADWAY MUSIC CORPORATION, Kassner Associated Publishers Ltd
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15 facts about this song
Song Background"A Well Respected Man" is a song by the British rock band, The Kinks, released in 1965.
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Musical Style ClassificationThis song is often classified under the genre of Rock, British Invasion, and Pop.
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Songwriter IdentificationIt was written by the band's lead vocalist and principal songwriter, Ray Davies.
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Album InformationThis song was initially released as a single in the UK and included in the US version of the band's album "Kinkdom". Later, it also appeared on several compilation albums such as "The Kink Kronikles" and "Picture Book".
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Chart Performance OverviewThe song reached number 13 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it one of The Kinks' biggest hits in the United States.
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Lyrical AnalysisThe lyrics of "A Well Respected Man" provide a biting, satirical commentary on British class and social structure.
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Hailing from Beatles' EraDespite being contemporaries of the Beatles, The Kinks had a distinct style and were known for their influential contributions to the British Invasion of the US music scene.
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Notable RecognitionRolling Stone magazine has named "A Well Respected Man" as one of The Kinks' standout tracks.
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Live Performance FactIt was less frequently performed live by the band, compared to their other hits.
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Societal ImpactThe song has been covered and referenced by various artists, demonstrating its enduring influence and relevance in pop culture.
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Delayed UK ReleaseDespite its success in the United States, "A Well Respected Man" wasn't released as a single in the UK until 1977, about 12 years after its initial release.
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Video AppearanceThe music video, which incorporates elements of mime, was directed by Mike Mansfield.
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Song Structure DescriptionThe song features a distinctive melody and harmonized chorus, which is a hallmark of The Kinks' sound.
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Recording Location"A Well Respected Man" was recorded at Pye Studios in London, England.
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Inclusion in FilmThe song was included in the 2000 film, "High Fidelity", as part of the film's soundtrack.
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