Ray Davies sings here about his desire to be a movie star - not the actor, but the character portrayed on screen, since those characters are immortal and invulnerable. This view reflects his rise to fame as a rock star, which while glamourous, could also be exhausting and aggravating for Davies.
The album version runs 6:21, but the single release was cut down to 4:39.
The Hammond organ on this song was played by Dave Rowberry, who is best known for replacing founding keyboardist Alan Price in the Animals. He played on many of the group's big hits, including "We Gotta Get Out Of This Place," "It's My Life," "Don't Bring Me Down" and "See See Rider," the last of which he was credited as the arranger.
Ray Davies re-recorded the song for the singer's 2010 collection of new studio collaborations of his compositions, See My Friends. This new version featured Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora of Bon Jovi. The American band previously had recorded a live performance of the song (featuring Ray Davies) as the B-side to their 2002 single "Misunderstood."
@Sid_Bonkers last jam you made me laugh sid with your 'double damn'...i have used 'double dadgum' for ages...thanks for the kink...i get viewstar via my Roku along with many other channels including youtube which i stream to me TeeVee
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Shaka
Ray Davies sings here about his desire to be a movie star - not the actor, but the character portrayed on screen, since those characters are immortal and invulnerable. This view reflects his rise to fame as a rock star, which while glamourous, could also be exhausting and aggravating for Davies.
Shaka
The album version runs 6:21, but the single release was cut down to 4:39. The Hammond organ on this song was played by Dave Rowberry, who is best known for replacing founding keyboardist Alan Price in the Animals. He played on many of the group's big hits, including "We Gotta Get Out Of This Place," "It's My Life," "Don't Bring Me Down" and "See See Rider," the last of which he was credited as the arranger.
Shaka
Ray Davies re-recorded the song for the singer's 2010 collection of new studio collaborations of his compositions, See My Friends. This new version featured Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora of Bon Jovi. The American band previously had recorded a live performance of the song (featuring Ray Davies) as the B-side to their 2002 single "Misunderstood."
Shaka
@Sid_Bonkers last jam you made me laugh sid with your 'double damn'...i have used 'double dadgum' for ages...thanks for the kink...i get viewstar via my Roku along with many other channels including youtube which i stream to me TeeVee
capnhollis
A fave band and one of my fave bands to see live! Great jam bruddah!
nangeanarendra
thanks for kind comment