By Dale Nickey:
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NUMBER – 7
Lola – The Kinks (Songwriter Ray Davies)
For most people my age, Lola was the first introduction to transgender culture. Head Kink, Ray Davies tells this shaggy dog story about a chance encounter with a hot trannie at a Soho club. Confusion, self-examination and romance ensue. One of those Classic Rock lyrics most boomers could recite from memory if they really sat down a gave it a try, Ultimately, the verdict of this mini morality play falls on the side of love and acceptance. Further, Ray sings it with a conviction that makes one wonder if this story was fiction or reportage.
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Funny story! Interesting that, in the end, he comes to accept Lola for who he/she is. Pretty advanced thinking for its time period. I never get tired of this song, ’cause I love the Kinks! and, BTW, nice video!! decent sound for a TV show.
I hope including clips of these artist performing these songs in their prime adds something to the pieces…..
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Love the Kinks always
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