Why The Kinks Missed Their Biggest Moment

Face to Face marked a turning point for The Kinks. Released in 1966 after months of delays, it was the album that revealed Ray Davies as one of the most distinctive songwriters of his generation. In this video, we explore the stories behind the songs, the troubled recording and release, the abandoned concept album, and why many fans regard Face to Face as The Kinks' first true masterpiece. 📖 Recommended reading: The Kinks: All Day and All of the Night – The Day-by-Day Story, Part One (1940–1971) by Doug Hinman & Andrew Sandoval: https://beatlandbooks.myshopify.com/c... Use discount code PARLOGRAM15 for $15 off (link below). If you enjoyed this video, you can explore more here:    / @parlogram   Support the channel If you’d like to support the channel and help keep videos like this coming: Become a channel member:    / @parlogram   Join us on Patreon for updates, exclusive content and behind-the-scenes stories:   / parlogram   Shop with us: If you collect vinyl, you can find great-sounding Beatles and 1960s pressings here: https://www.parlogramauctions.com You can also browse our merchandise: https://parlogram-auctions.creator-sp... Get in touch: Email: [email protected] Socials: Facebook:   / parlogram   X:   / parlogram   Instagram:   / parlogram67   Or via the website: https://www.parlogramauctions.com/Con... Thank you!