A conversation online reminded me that I hadn't featured The Kinks in a while, so today's song is one of the band's early Arista singles, the title track from "Misfits." It's a magnificent song, showcasing Ray Davies' brilliantly insightful, philosophical irony. It's a song that's both melancholy and uplifting. It wasn't a hit (very few of their Arista singles were) but it (and other songs from this and subsequent albums) found a home on album rock radio and helped fuel the band's revival that lasted well into the 80s. The video, unless I'm mistaken, is from their One For The Road concert film, which is well worth a watch if you've never seen it before.
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