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Wikipedia article"'Set Me Free'" is a song by Ray Davies, released first by the Kinks in 1965. Along with "Tired of Waiting for You", it is one of band's first attempts at a softer, more introspective sound. The song's B-side, "I Need You", makes prominent use of powerchords in the style of the Kinks' early, "raunchy" sound. "Set Me Free" was heard in the Ken Loach-directed 'Up the Junction', a BBC 'Wednesday Play' which aired in November 1965; this marked the first appearance of a Kinks song on a film or TV soundtrack. 'Billboard' said of the single that "hot on the heels of [the Kinks'] 'Tired of Waiting for You' smash comes this down home blues rhythm material with a good teen lyric." 'Cash Box' described it as "a snappy tune thats taken for an engaging disk ride." __TOC__ "I Need You""I Need You" was released as a B-side to "Set Me Free". The song, along with "You Really Got Me" and "All Day and All of the Night", has been cited as one of the influences which shifted the focus from rock 'n' roll to hard-hitting rock music. Never a part of the Kinks live act, it has since been revived live by both Davies brothers solo in the 21st Century. PersonnelAccording to band researcher Doug Hinman: 'The Kinks' *Ray Davies lead vocal, rhythm guitar *Dave Davies backing vocal, lead guitar *Pete Quaife bass *Mick Avory drums 'Additional musician' *Rasa Davies backing vocal ChartsReferencesSources* Category:1965 singles Category:The Kinks songs Category:Song recordings produced by Shel Talmy Category:Songs written by Ray Davies Category:Pye Records singles Category:1965 songs | |
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