Rats (Dave Davies song)
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"Rats" is a song written by Dave Davies
and performed by The Kinks
on their album Lola versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One
. It is the tenth song on the album, and has a duration of 2:40.
usually included one or two songs credited to Davies.
", which turned out to be a successful single in the UK, peaking at #5. While not as successful as its sister single Lola
in the U.S., it did chart in the top 50 (see positions below).
Dave Davies
David Russell Gordon "Dave" Davies is an English rock musician best known for his role as lead guitarist and vocalist for the English rock band The Kinks....
and performed by The Kinks
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 acts of the era. Their music was influenced by a...
on their album Lola versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One
Lola versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One
Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part OneAlternatively titled Kinks Part One: Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround; commonly abbreviated to Lola Versus Powerman is the eighth studio album by British rock band The Kinks, recorded and released in 1970...
. It is the tenth song on the album, and has a duration of 2:40.
Overview
"Rats" is one of two songs by Davies on Lola vs Powerman, the other being "Strangers". It contrasts heavily with some of the other tracks on the album, featuring heavy guitar chords and fast-paced vocals. "Rats" marks an end somewhat to Dave Davies' contributions to Kinks albums, as ones preceding Lola versus Powerman and beginning with Kinda KinksKinda Kinks
Allmusic wrote that the album was uneven, but that "...what was first-rate was also highly memorable, and what wasn't also wasn't bad." They also made note of some maturing in Ray Davies's songwriting.-Side 1:# "Look for Me Baby" – 2:17...
usually included one or two songs credited to Davies.
Single release
It was released as a B-Side to "ApemanApeman (song)
"Apeman" is a song by the British rock band The Kinks. It was written by Ray Davies and appears on the album Lola versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One. It is 3:54 in length.-Themes:...
", which turned out to be a successful single in the UK, peaking at #5. While not as successful as its sister single Lola
Lola (song)
"Lola" is a song written by Ray Davies and performed by The Kinks which details a romantic encounter between a young man and a transvestite he meets in a club in Soho, London....
in the U.S., it did chart in the top 50 (see positions below).
Peak chart positions
- 5 United Kingdom
- 9 Australia
- 19 Canada
- 45 United States