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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
The Kinks
The Kinks
Performer
Dave Davies
Dave Davies
Guitar
Mick Avory
Mick Avory
Drums
Pete Quaife
Pete Quaife
Bass Guitar
Nicky Hopkins
Nicky Hopkins
Keyboards
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Ray Davies
Ray Davies
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Dave Davies
Dave Davies
Producer
Shel Talmy
Shel Talmy
Producer

Lyrics

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Writer(s): Raymond Davies Lyrics powered by www.musixmatch.com
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