6516. The Kinks - Mr. Songbird

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From: The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society; Year: 1968; Genre: Rock/Pop 
Another neat one from the pen of Ray Davies, which, as with many songs by an assortment of artists, uses the song from a bird to reassure and help the narrator keep the troubles away. This one, with its shuffling and rather fanciful feel musically, reminds me a lot of some of the popular Simon & Garfunkel songs of the time. The mix of acoustic guitar and amplified instruments make much of the basis, but the use of a Mellotron takes centre stage in lieu of actual hired orchestral accompaniment, especially with the flute sound playing a counter-punctual melody that is meant to mimic the titular Mr. Songbird. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
My song pick 6 years ago today: David Bowie - Cygnet Committee

My song pick 7 years ago today: Genesis - Dodo/Lurker

My song pick 8 years ago today: War - Slippin' Into Darkness

My song pick 9 years ago today: Megadeth - Trust

My song pick 10 years ago today: The Chi-Lites - Oh Girl

My song pick 11 years ago today: Guns N' Roses - Knockin' on Heaven's Door

My song pick 12 years ago today: AC/DC - Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap

My song pick 13 years ago today: Frédéric Chopin - Op.19 - "Bolero"

My song pick 14 years ago today: Missing Link - Filled Up

My song pick 15 years ago today: Hawkwind - The Church

My song pick 16 years ago today: Quincy Jones - Walking in Space

My song pick 17 years ago today: Ozzy Osbourne - Dreamer
 
 

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