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1981 single by The Kinks
"Predictable" is the fourth track from The Kinks` 1981 album, Give the People What They Want. It was written by Ray Davies.
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The Kinks
1981
Single
Discográfica: Arista ARIST 426 (UK) · · Productor: Ray Davies
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1
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Predictable
The Kinks •
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w: Ray Davies •
1981 /10 /30
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3:21 |
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2
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Back to Front
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The Kinks •
w: Ray Davies •
1981 /10 /30
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3:16 |
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Album
Give the People What They Want
Fecha Lanzamiento: Agosto 1981 · Fecha Grabación: Mayo 1979 - Junio 1981Discográfica: Arista · Estudio de Grabación: Konk Studios, London · Productor: Ray Davies
CHARTS
11
CAN
CAN
28
NOR
NOR
23
SWE
SWE
15
US
US
CERTIFICATIONS
MC: Gold
RIAA: Gold
RIAA: Gold
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1
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Around the Dial
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w: Ray Davies except Living on a Thin Line, which was written by Dave Davies •
1981 /08
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4:45 |
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2
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Give the People What They Want
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1981 /08
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3:45 |
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3
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Killer's Eyes
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1981 /08
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4:40 |
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4
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Predictable
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1981 /08
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3:21 |
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5
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Add It Up
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The Kinks •
w: Ray Davies •
1981 /08
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3:14 |
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6
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Destroyer
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w: Ray Davies except Living on a Thin Line, which was written by Dave Davies •
1981 /08
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3:47 |
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7
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Yo-Yo
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1981 /08
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4:10 |
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8
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Back to Front
The Kinks •
The Kinks •
w: Ray Davies •
1981 /08
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3:16 |
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9
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Art Lover
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The Kinks •
w: Ray Davies except Living on a Thin Line, which was written by Dave Davies •
1981 /08
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3:22 |
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10
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A Little Bit of Abuse
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The Kinks •
w: Ray Davies •
1981 /08
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3:46 |
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11
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Better Things
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The Kinks •
w: Ray Davies •
1981 /08
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2:45 |
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| Single by The Kinks | ||||
| from the album Give the People What They Want | ||||
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| Released | 30 October 1981 | |||
| Recorded | May 1979 – June 1981 at Konk Studios, London | |||
| Length | 3:31 | |||
| Label | Arista ARIST 426 (UK) | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Ray Davies | |||
| Producer(s) | Ray Davies | |||
| The Kinks singles chronology | ||||
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Review
1981 single by The Kinks
"Predictable" is the fourth track from The Kinks` 1981 album, Give the People What They Want. It was written by Ray Davies.
Leer másLyrics
The lyrics of "Predictable" describe the monotony of the average person`s life. "Yeah, ain`t life a bore," the singer complains, saying that he doesn`t "know why I`m even bothering." However, the singer has hope, claiming that "one day it`s gonna get better some way," but would even settle to "wish it would get worse any way." He goes as far to say that it "feels like a good time to die." The song, like many written by Davies, comments on the life of the middle class in a sarcastic fashion.
Release and reception
"Predictable" was first released in the U.K. as a single, backed with "Back to Front." The single was unsuccessful, despite the popularity of its predecessor, "Better Things." However, in America, it was only released on the Give the People What They Want album (and not as a single.)
Robert Christgau said that "Predictable" was "self-fulfilling", implying that the track was not unique.[1]
Music video
In order to promote the track, Ray Davies performed in a video for "Predictable" in London. Davies is the sole performer, dressing up in several different styles from the 1930s to the 1980s.[2] Produced by Michael Hamlyn, as well as directed by Julien Temple of midnight Films, the video first appeared on the American television channel MTV in December 1981 (as well as Jacques Martin, a French show, on the 13th of said month.)[2] The video was one of many that The Kinks filmed, with other promotional clips being filmed for "Come Dancing", "Don`t Forget to Dance", "State of Confusion", and "Do It Again", among others.[2]
1981 single by The Kinks
"Predictable" is the fourth track from The Kinks` 1981 album, Give the People What They Want. It was written by Ray Davies.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "Predictable" describe the monotony of the average person`s life. "Yeah, ain`t life a bore," the singer complains, saying that he doesn`t "know why I`m even bothering." However, the singer has hope, claiming that "one day it`s gonna get better some way," but would even settle to "wish it would get worse any way." He goes as far to say that it "feels like a good time to die." The song, like many written by Davies, comments on the life of the middle class in a sarcastic fashion.
Release and reception
"Predictable" was first released in the U.K. as a single, backed with "Back to Front." The single was unsuccessful, despite the popularity of its predecessor, "Better Things." However, in America, it was only released on the Give the People What They Want album (and not as a single.)
Robert Christgau said that "Predictable" was "self-fulfilling", implying that the track was not unique.[1]
Music video
In order to promote the track, Ray Davies performed in a video for "Predictable" in London. Davies is the sole performer, dressing up in several different styles from the 1930s to the 1980s.[2] Produced by Michael Hamlyn, as well as directed by Julien Temple of midnight Films, the video first appeared on the American television channel MTV in December 1981 (as well as Jacques Martin, a French show, on the 13th of said month.)[2] The video was one of many that The Kinks filmed, with other promotional clips being filmed for "Come Dancing", "Don`t Forget to Dance", "State of Confusion", and "Do It Again", among others.[2]
DISCOGRAFÍA
VIDEOS
See Video Album PredictableThe Kinks - Predictable · Channel: TheKinksVEVO · 3m 27s
Title:
1-Predictable
