Till the End of the Day

The Kinks

About Till the End of the Day

"Till the End of the Day" is a song by the Kinks, written by Ray Davies and released as a single in 1965 and later on their album The Kink Kontroversy. It centres on a power chord, like many of the group's early hits, and was similarly successful, reaching number eight in the United Kingdom and number 50 in the United States, spending eight weeks or more in each chart. A cover version by Big Star appeared on the CD release of Third/Sister Lovers. Alex Chilton, the singer for Big Star, would eventually record the song with Davies 30 years later for Davies' album See My Friends, which ended up being Chilton's last studio recording before passing away seven months before the record's release. The song was also covered by Japanese band Shonen Knife and is one of four songs on the CD single "Brown Mushrooms And Other Delights" from their Rock Animals album released in 1993. Ty Segall's band, Fuzz, also covered the song on their 2013 debut album. Former KISS guitarist, Ace Frehley recorded a cover of the song on his solo covers album: Origins, Vol. 1, released in April 2016. 


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1980
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Baby, I feel good 
From the moment I rise 
Feel good from morning 
Till the end of the day 
Till the end of the day 

Yeah, you and me 
We live this life 
From when we get up 
Till we go sleep at night 
You and me we're free 
We do as we please, yeah 
From morning, till the end of the day 
Till the end of the day 

Yeah, I get up 
And I see the sun up 
And I feel good, yeah 
Cause my life has begun 
You and me we're free 
We do as we please, yeah 
From morning, till the end of the day 
Till the end of the day
Till the end of the day
Till the end of the day 

You and me we're free 
We do as we please, yeah 
From morning, till the end of the day 
Till the end of the day 
Till the end of the day 
Till the end of the day 
Till the end of the day 
Till the end of the day

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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: Ray Davies

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3 facts about this song

I. Facts about "Till the End of the Day" by "The Kinks
1. "Till the End of the Day" was a track on The Kinks' 1965 album "The Kink Kontroversy". 2. The song was written by Ray Davies, The Kinks' lead vocalist, who is known for his distinctive storytelling style. 3. The melody of "Till the End of the Day" captures the garage rock sound that The Kinks helped pioneer. 4. This song was released as a single and peaked at number 8 in the UK Singles Chart in 1965. 5. The song stood as a symbol of youth freedom and joy, with its driving rock aesthetic and rebellion vibe.
II. Facts about "Till the End of the Day" by "Big Star
1. Big Star, an influential power-pop band from the 70s, covered "Till the End of the Day" on their third album ‘Third/Sister Lovers’ in 1978. 2. The song's roll-call includes guitarist Alex Chilton, drummer Jody Stephens, and bassist Andy Hummel. 3. Their version of the song added a level of melancholic reflection to the original's energetic rock tone. 4. The album is also known for being marred by problems during its production and distribution, leading to its status as a cult classic rather than a commercial success.
III. Facts about "Till the End of the Day" by "Shonen Knife
1. "Till the End of the Day" was covered by Shonen Knife, an all-female Japanese pop-punk band, for their 1991 tribute album "The Kinks Tribute - Shonen Knife". 2. Their version of the song incorporated some of their signature characteristics such as pop-infused melodies and harmonies, backed by punky guitar riffs. 3. Shonen Knife's cover included vocals by Naoko Yamano, who sang the lyrics with a distinct accent, adding an interesting global twist to the original version. 4. The tribute album also features other hits from The Kinks, showing Shonen Knife's admiration for the British rock band.

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