A Bit Kinky

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1. The Kinks were a British four piece band formed by two brothers in 1964. What were the names of these two brothers? Dave and Ray Davies Dave and Pete Davies Pete and Ray Davies Pete and Mick Davies

2. The first UK number one by The Kinks was released in 1964. Reaching number seven on the Billboard charts what was the title? You Really Got Me Long Tall Sally All Day and All of the Night" Sunny Afternoon

3. Kirsty MacColl reached number twelve in the UK singles charts in July 1989 with a version of which Kinks song originally released in 1968? Answer: (One word four letters only. Not dark time)

4. 1967 and at number three in the UK charts is one of my favourite Kinks songs which starts with the words: "From the dew soaked hedge creeps a curly caterpillar" Which seasonal song is this? Winter wonderland Spring Selection Autumn Almanac Summer Breeze

5. According to one song by The Kinks who is: "The head boy at the school He is the captain of the team He is so gay and fancy free And I wish I could have all he has got" John Lennon David Watts My Brother John Botts

6. In The Kinks 1983 top 20 hit (UK and Billboard), 'Come Dancing', what was the last thing that occupied the space: 'On the site that used to be the local Palais'? Parking Lot Bowling Alley Supermarket Block of Flats

7. What was the name of the transvestite who was the subject of The Kinks song in 1970? Candy Holly Mimi Lola

8. In 1969 The Kinks released an album in the US entitled 'The Kinks Are The _____ _____ Preservation Society'. Which two words are missing? Cucumber Sandwich Village Green Giant Panda London Bridge

9. The Kinks weren't just a heavy rock and roll band they also released a number of ballads. One of these was 'Celluloid Heroes', which was released in 1972, and is a tribute to many movie stars some of whom are mentioned in the lyrics. Which of the following are not named in the song? Marilyn Monroe and Mickey Rooney Greta Garbo and Rudolph Valentino Bela Lugosi and Bette Davis Bob Hope and Bing Crosby

10. In 1966 The Kinks released a song with the following lyrics: "They seek him here, they seek him there his clothes are loud but never square. It will make or break him so he's got to buy the best 'cos he's a dedicated follower of _______' What is the missing word? Fashion The Beatles Tottenham Arsenal