Kinks is the self-titled debut album by Englishrock band The Kinks, released in 1964. It was released with three tracks omitted as You Really Got Me in the US.
The album was re-released in 1998 in the UK on Castle Records with twelve bonus tracks. This reissue was itself reissued in 2004 on the Sanctuary label. A deluxe edition was released on 28 March 2011.
Reception
Allmusic assessed the album as lacking in consistency, commenting that "As R&B cover artists, the Kinks weren't nearly as adept as the Stones and Yardbirds; Ray Davies' original tunes were, "You Really Got Me" aside, perfunctory Mersey Beat-ish pastiches; and [the] tunes that producer Shel Talmy penned for the group... were simply abominable."
In the song, the character Derek (who is featured in the story line of Arthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire)) attempts to convince his father, Arthur, of the great opportunities available in Australia, where there's "no drug addiction" and you can "surf like they do in the U.S.A." Derek's advertisement is compared to John Smith, who campaigned for America in a similar manner, by author Thomas Kitts.
The song also features a jam sequence lasting for approximately half the song, which is atypical for The Kinks. In the Australian single edit, this section is removed by editing an earlier section of the song into another section during a drum beat, which is then followed by a fade-out.
It has featured in a wide variety of Australian press and online media, including mining forums, and continues to garner attention due to its controversial and provocative message. Music press have hailed the song as one of the great contemporary Australian protest songs. The Melbourne Age went as far as to say that Midnight Oil's 'Blue Sky Mine' has nothing on 'Australia (Whore of the World)'.
The Song has been banned by ABC Local Radio Southern Queensland (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) as being too provocative for a conservative audience. ABC Southern Queensland encompasses the Toowoomba and Darling Downs region which is the region where Gordon hails from originally and where he has performed the song at a number of anti-mining rallies. The song has however received airplay in other parts of Australia from the ABC, and has been showcased on the national flagship ABC Environment website. As of May 2011, Gordon is contesting the Toowoomba ruling with the case currently before the independent ABC Consumer and Audience review board.
Australia by The Kinks
Album: Arthur
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Australia Lyrics:
Opportunities are available in all walks of life in Australia
So if you're young and if you're healthy
Why not get a boat and come to Australia
Australia, the chance of a lifetime
Australia, you get what you work for
Nobody has to be any better than what they want to be
Australia, no class distinction
Australia, no drug addiction
Nobody's got a chip on their shoulder
We'll surf like they do in the U.S.A.
We'll fly down to Sydney for our holiday
On sunny Christmas day
Australia, Australia
No one hesitates at life or beats around the bush in Australia
So if you're young and if you're healthy
Why not get a boat and come to Australia
Australia sha-la-la-la sha-la-la-la
Austr...
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THE KINKS - Australia (Lyric Video)
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The Kinks - Australia (Official Audio)
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The Kinks Australia (Australian Single Version) 1969
The rare Australian single version of the 1969 Arthur track Australia. The lengthy noodling at the end of the song was removed and replaced with a repeat of the "We'll surf like they do in the USA" verse. This resulted in probably the most unsubtle edit in the history of pop music (at around 2.08).
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The Kinks - Australia (2019 Mix) (Official Audio)
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The Kinks - Victoria (from One For The Road)
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Australia (australian 1969 single) - The Kinks
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a rare, rare version of Australia by The Kinks. Only published in Australia as a single.
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The Kinks - Australia
One of my favourite songs from the Kinks album 'Arthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire)'.
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Australia (2019 Remaster)
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Australia (2019 Remaster) · The Kinks
Arthur or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire
℗ 2019 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
Released on: 2019-10-25
Performer: The Kinks
Producer, Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Keyboards: Ray Davies
Background Vocals, Lead Guitar: Dave Davies
Background Vocals, Bass Guitar: John Dalton
Drums & Percussion: Mick Avory
Composer, Lyricist: Raymond Douglas Davies
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Australia by The Kinks
Album: Arthur
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/5jqasTlmERm4xXg22iN9Ii
Australia Lyrics:
Opportunities are available in all walk...
Australia by The Kinks
Album: Arthur
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/5jqasTlmERm4xXg22iN9Ii
Australia Lyrics:
Opportunities are available in all walks of life in Australia
So if you're young and if you're healthy
Why not get a boat and come to Australia
Australia, the chance of a lifetime
Australia, you get what you work for
Nobody has to be any better than what they want to be
Australia, no class distinction
Australia, no drug addiction
Nobody's got a chip on their shoulder
We'll surf like they do in the U.S.A.
We'll fly down to Sydney for our holiday
On sunny Christmas day
Australia, Australia
No one hesitates at life or beats around the bush in Australia
So if you're young and if you're healthy
Why not get a boat and come to Australia
Australia sha-la-la-la sha-la-la-la
Australia sha-la-la-la sha-la-la-la
Everyone walks around with a perpetual smile across their face
Australia sha-la-la-la sha-la-la-la
Australia sha-la-la-la sha-la-la-la
Everyone gets around and nobody can ever get you down
We'll surf like they do in the U.S.A.
We'll fly down to Sydney for our holiday
On sunny Christmas day
Australia, Australia
#Australia
#TheKinks
#Arthur
Australia by The Kinks
Album: Arthur
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/5jqasTlmERm4xXg22iN9Ii
Australia Lyrics:
Opportunities are available in all walks of life in Australia
So if you're young and if you're healthy
Why not get a boat and come to Australia
Australia, the chance of a lifetime
Australia, you get what you work for
Nobody has to be any better than what they want to be
Australia, no class distinction
Australia, no drug addiction
Nobody's got a chip on their shoulder
We'll surf like they do in the U.S.A.
We'll fly down to Sydney for our holiday
On sunny Christmas day
Australia, Australia
No one hesitates at life or beats around the bush in Australia
So if you're young and if you're healthy
Why not get a boat and come to Australia
Australia sha-la-la-la sha-la-la-la
Australia sha-la-la-la sha-la-la-la
Everyone walks around with a perpetual smile across their face
Australia sha-la-la-la sha-la-la-la
Australia sha-la-la-la sha-la-la-la
Everyone gets around and nobody can ever get you down
We'll surf like they do in the U.S.A.
We'll fly down to Sydney for our holiday
On sunny Christmas day
Australia, Australia
#Australia
#TheKinks
#Arthur
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The Kinks were an English rock band formed in London in 1963 by brothers Ray and Dave Davies. They are regarded as one of the most influential rock bands of the 1960s. The Kinks' music drew from a wide range of influences, including American R&B and rock and roll initially and later adopting British music hall, folk, and country. The band gained a reputation for reflecting English culture and lifestyle, fuelled by Ray Davies' wittily observational writing style. The Kinks and the songs of Ray Davies are now rightfully established as a great British institution. From the opening riff of You Really Got Me, The Kinks’ influence as pioneers in heavy metal, power pop, conceptual albums, and theatrical shows can be detected in much modern music.
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This, and much more, can be seen on this YouTube channel exclusively devoted to these true British originals.
#TheKinks60 #TheKinks #Rock
The rare Australian single version of the 1969 Arthur track Australia. The lengthy noodling at the end of the song was removed and replaced with a repeat of the...
The rare Australian single version of the 1969 Arthur track Australia. The lengthy noodling at the end of the song was removed and replaced with a repeat of the "We'll surf like they do in the USA" verse. This resulted in probably the most unsubtle edit in the history of pop music (at around 2.08).
The rare Australian single version of the 1969 Arthur track Australia. The lengthy noodling at the end of the song was removed and replaced with a repeat of the "We'll surf like they do in the USA" verse. This resulted in probably the most unsubtle edit in the history of pop music (at around 2.08).
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...
All the staff become part of my private collection.
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Opened channel without any lucrative purpose.
a rare, rare version of Australia by The Kinks. Only published in Australia as a single.
All the staff become part of my private collection.
In any moment I don't want to use ilegally reserved rights.
Opened channel without any lucrative purpose.
a rare, rare version of Australia by The Kinks. Only published in Australia as a single.
Provided to YouTube by Sanctuary Records
Australia (2019 Remaster) · The Kinks
Arthur or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire
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Australia (2019 Remaster) · The Kinks
Arthur or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire
℗ 2019 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
Released on: 2019-10-25
Performer: The Kinks
Producer, Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Keyboards: Ray Davies
Background Vocals, Lead Guitar: Dave Davies
Background Vocals, Bass Guitar: John Dalton
Drums & Percussion: Mick Avory
Composer, Lyricist: Raymond Douglas Davies
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Australia (2019 Remaster) · The Kinks
Arthur or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire
℗ 2019 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
Released on: 2019-10-25
Performer: The Kinks
Producer, Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Keyboards: Ray Davies
Background Vocals, Lead Guitar: Dave Davies
Background Vocals, Bass Guitar: John Dalton
Drums & Percussion: Mick Avory
Composer, Lyricist: Raymond Douglas Davies
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Australia by The Kinks
Album: Arthur
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/5jqasTlmERm4xXg22iN9Ii
Australia Lyrics:
Opportunities are available in all walks of life in Australia
So if you're young and if you're healthy
Why not get a boat and come to Australia
Australia, the chance of a lifetime
Australia, you get what you work for
Nobody has to be any better than what they want to be
Australia, no class distinction
Australia, no drug addiction
Nobody's got a chip on their shoulder
We'll surf like they do in the U.S.A.
We'll fly down to Sydney for our holiday
On sunny Christmas day
Australia, Australia
No one hesitates at life or beats around the bush in Australia
So if you're young and if you're healthy
Why not get a boat and come to Australia
Australia sha-la-la-la sha-la-la-la
Australia sha-la-la-la sha-la-la-la
Everyone walks around with a perpetual smile across their face
Australia sha-la-la-la sha-la-la-la
Australia sha-la-la-la sha-la-la-la
Everyone gets around and nobody can ever get you down
We'll surf like they do in the U.S.A.
We'll fly down to Sydney for our holiday
On sunny Christmas day
Australia, Australia
#Australia
#TheKinks
#Arthur
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The Kinks were an English rock band formed in London in 1963 by brothers Ray and Dave Davies. They are regarded as one of the most influential rock bands of the 1960s. The Kinks' music drew from a wide range of influences, including American R&B and rock and roll initially and later adopting British music hall, folk, and country. The band gained a reputation for reflecting English culture and lifestyle, fuelled by Ray Davies' wittily observational writing style. The Kinks and the songs of Ray Davies are now rightfully established as a great British institution. From the opening riff of You Really Got Me, The Kinks’ influence as pioneers in heavy metal, power pop, conceptual albums, and theatrical shows can be detected in much modern music.
This, and much more, can be seen on this YouTube channel exclusively devoted to these true British originals.
#TheKinks60 #TheKinks #Rock
The rare Australian single version of the 1969 Arthur track Australia. The lengthy noodling at the end of the song was removed and replaced with a repeat of the "We'll surf like they do in the USA" verse. This resulted in probably the most unsubtle edit in the history of pop music (at around 2.08).
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a rare, rare version of Australia by The Kinks. Only published in Australia as a single.
Provided to YouTube by Sanctuary Records
Australia (2019 Remaster) · The Kinks
Arthur or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire
℗ 2019 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
Released on: 2019-10-25
Performer: The Kinks
Producer, Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Keyboards: Ray Davies
Background Vocals, Lead Guitar: Dave Davies
Background Vocals, Bass Guitar: John Dalton
Drums & Percussion: Mick Avory
Composer, Lyricist: Raymond Douglas Davies
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Kinks is the self-titled debut album by Englishrock band The Kinks, released in 1964. It was released with three tracks omitted as You Really Got Me in the US.
The album was re-released in 1998 in the UK on Castle Records with twelve bonus tracks. This reissue was itself reissued in 2004 on the Sanctuary label. A deluxe edition was released on 28 March 2011.
Reception
Allmusic assessed the album as lacking in consistency, commenting that "As R&B cover artists, the Kinks weren't nearly as adept as the Stones and Yardbirds; Ray Davies' original tunes were, "You Really Got Me" aside, perfunctory Mersey Beat-ish pastiches; and [the] tunes that producer Shel Talmy penned for the group... were simply abominable."