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Days
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Soundtrack
Days was released on January 1, 2009 by UMC (Universal Music Catalogue) as a part of the album The Kinks Choral Collection
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Release DateJanuary 1, 2009
LabelUMC (Universal Music Catalogue)
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM86

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Ray Davies
Ray Davies
Vocals
Crouch End Festival Chorus
Crouch End Festival Chorus
Choir
David Temple
David Temple
Conductor
Bill Shanley
Bill Shanley
Guitar
Milton McDonald
Milton McDonald
Guitar
Dick Nolan
Dick Nolan
Bass Guitar
Gunnar Frick
Gunnar Frick
Keyboards
Ian Gibbons
Ian Gibbons
Keyboards
Toby Baron
Toby Baron
Drums
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Ray Davies
Ray Davies
Composer
Steve Markwick
Steve Markwick
Vocal Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Ray Davies
Ray Davies
Producer
Jon Bailey
Jon Bailey
Mixing Engineer
Nick Cervonaro
Nick Cervonaro
Assistant Recording Engineer
Dougal Lott
Dougal Lott
Mixing Engineer
Ben Mason
Ben Mason
Assistant Recording Engineer
Ray Staff
Ray Staff
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

Don't be fooled by appearances
It only shows what the world already knows
Don't rely on the physical evidence
Of what the x-ray pictures show
Because inside every straight upright citizen a tormented
Emotionally impaired psycologically damaged personality resides
And beside every crooked man stands an angel with wings
And the spirit can do truly wonderous things
As I watch the hump-backed man hobble down the high street
I say a silent prayer for myself
I was taken to the local doctor
For a consultation about my physical health
I heard him ask about my family - history
"You see, Mrs. Davies, it might be hereditary. Yes it might"
Maybe think about my family, 'cause socially could be
"You were a physical deformity"
'Cos the world only sees what it believes and is revealed in the x-ray
It only knows what it knows, photographs, video and the printed word
Yes/But there is more in this heaven on earth
Than (what)/(what those scientists now and) is revealed on/in the x-ray
Ev'ry morning I got up and looked in the mirror to see if the hump had
Appeared on my back. To my disappointment I was not a freak
You see, maybe there'd be side benefits to become in a cripple
Side benefits like prioroty seating at football matches. And I thought
"If I'm gonna be a cripple, I'll go all the way"
They could photograph reality
But they can't picture your fantasy
'Cos the world only sees what it believes and is revealed in the x-ray
It only knows what it knows, photographs, video and the printed word
Yes/But there is more in this heaven on earth
Than (what)/(what those scientists now and) is revealed on/in the x-ray
'Cos the world only sees what it believes and is revealed in the x-ray
It only knows what it knows, photographs, video and the printed word
Yes/But there is more in this heaven on earth
Than (what)/(what those scientists now and) is revealed on/in the x-ray
Written by: Ray Davies
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