Prince of the Punks [Live]

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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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2006

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A well known groover, rock 'n' roll user, 
Wanted to be a star. 
But he failed the blues, and he's back to loser, 
Playing folk in a country bar. 

Reggae music didn't seem to satisfy his needs. 
He couldn't handle modern jazz, 
'Cause they play it in difficult keys. 
But now he's found a music he can call his own, 
Some people call it junk, but he don't care, 
He's found a home. 

He's the prince of the punks and he's finally made it, 
Thinks he looks cool but his act is dated. 
He acts working class but it's all bologna, 
He's really middle class and he's just a phony. 
He acts tough but it's just a front, 
He's the prince of the punks. 

He's the prince of the punks and he's finally made it, 
Thinks he looks cool but his act is dated. 

He tried to be gay, but it didn't pay, 
So he bought a motorbike instead. 
He failed at funk, so he became a punk, 
'Cause he thought he'd make a little more bread. 

He's been through all of the changes, 
From rock opera to Mantovani. 
Now he wears a swastika band 
And leather boots up past his knees. 

He's much too old for twenty-eight, 
But he thinks he's seventeen, 
He thinks he's a stud, 
But I think he looks more like a queen. 

He's the prince of the punks and he's finally made it, 
Thinks he looks cool but his act is dated. 
He talks like a Cockney but it's all bologna, 
He's really middle class and he's just a phony. 
He acts tough but it's just a front. 

He's the prince of the punks and he's finally made it, 
Thinks he looks cool but his act is dated. 
He acts working class but it's all bologna, -acapo

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