Recorded for an episode of Inside Tracks with Lisa Robinson, this interview focuses on the subjective side of Ray Davies’ career. This entails some revealing stories about what was happening on the scene when The Kinks first broke through as well as some vulnerable moments when Ray talks about loneliness and his relationship with an unnamed woman (Chrissie Hynde).

00:00 – Writing while depressed and lonely 00:33 – Knowing the strength of one’s songwriting 00:56 – Recording “Lola” (4 times) 01:08 – Recording “You Really Got Me” 01:55 – Swinging Sixties bands jealous of The Kinks 02:54 – Swinging Sixties bands looking down on The Kinks 03:30 – Misunderstood sense of humor / being lost for words 04:14 – Continuing to blow it / trying to cool it down / being a misfit 05:23 – On-stage demeanor / theatrical influences 07:06 – Having a relationship as a rock star 07:46 – A quick philosophy / the importance of a sense of humor