The Kinks and the Inside Joke Behind 'David Watts'

Today we explore The Kinks' 1967 hit "David Watts" and the inspiration (and inside joke) that inspired Ray Davies' lyrics from their album 'Something Else.' We'll explore the song's themes of envy and social hierarchy, it's suspected homoerotic undertones, and unpack The Kinks' influence on rock music. Poetic Wax is a weekly music history video series and podcast were host Andy Fenstermaker digs into the record collection he started back in the 1990s to explore the stories hidden in their grooves. 👉 Subscribe for More from the Poetic Wax Music History Series: https://youtube.com/c/AndyFenstermaker/?sub_confirmation=1 WATCH NEXT: ▸ Is The Kinks a MOD Band? https://youtu.be/ajbCQKSXLNA ▸ The Story of "You Really Got Me" https://youtu.be/dLBtqWQTVZU ▸ Kinks-Size: https://youtu.be/rdn3iWtpuE4 ▸ How Velvet Underground Met Andy Warhol: https://youtu.be/s1L8-BHh64g 🎥 Explore the Podcast and Watch More: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLylroYWVYWWXL84MH1T4Qr0wrRzjwlGMR Get This Band on Vinyl 🎧 ▸ Something Else by The Kinks: https://amzn.to/4dJT573 ▸ More Vinyl by The Kinks: https://amzn.to/3XVWlGk FensePost Vinyl Channel is run by Andrew (Andy) Fenstermaker. #poeticwax #thekinks #davidwatts #raydavies #davedavies #musichistory #behindthemusic #andyfenstermaker