The Kinks have made available a previously unreleased song ‘Time Song’.
‘Time Song’ has been made available as part of the 50th anniversary reissue of The Kinks sixth studio album ‘The Kinks Are The Village Green Preservation Society’.
‘Time Song’ was recorded but no used on the album but The Kinks did perform it live at the time. The song itself was a warning to the Royal Family, somewhat ironic considering Ray Davies was recently knighted and is now a Sir.
‘When we played a concert at Drury Lane in ’73 to “celebrate” us about to join what was called The Common Market, I decided to use the song as a warning that time was running out for the old British Empire.’ Says Ray. ‘This song was recorded a few weeks later but never made the final cut on the Preservation Act Ialbum. Oddly enough, the song seems quite poignant and appropriate to release at this time in British history, and like Europe itself the track is a rough mix which still has to be finessed.’
The album, released in 1968 was initially a stiff but went on to be considered an important part of The Kinks catalogue.
“I think The Village Green Preservation Society is about the ending of a time personally for me in my life,” says Ray Davies in a statement. “In my imaginary village. It’s the end of our innocence, our youth. Some people are quite old but in the Village Green, you’re never allowed to grow up. I feel the project itself as part of a life cycle.”
THE KINKS ARE THE VILLAGE GREEN PRESERVATION SOCIETY 50TH ANNIVERSARY RELEASES
SUPER DELUXE BOX SET (In special packaging with debossed box cover, foil & metallic text and linen cloth finish. Bespoke accessories holder. 174 audio tracks total)
LPs (180 gram heavyweight vinyl):
- Gatefold 2LP featuring original album new stereo remaster and new mono remaster. Original artwork faithfully reproduced in high resolution
- Continental (Swedish) original 12 track version of the LP
CD1: 2018 Stereo Remaster, from the original HD tape transfers + bonus tracks of singles, B sides and original album related tracks
CD2: 2018 Mono Remaster, from the original HD tape transfers + bonus tracks of singles, B sides and original album related tracks
CD3: Village Green Sessions – Including alternate versions, mixes and backing tracks, many previously unreleased
CD4: Village Green At The BBC – TV performance track audio and band interviews, many previously unreleased CD5: Preservation, Sessions, Live & Demos – including mid 70s recordings, previously unreleased home demos, Ray Davies live in Denmark 2010 and unreleased track ‘Time Song’.
CD booklet includes notes by Ray Davies on the home demos and comprehensive track source and mastering notes from world renowned mastering engineer Andrew Sandoval
7” singles (reproduced original picture sleeves):
– Days / She’s Got Everything (1968)
– Starstruck / Picture Book (1968)
– The Village Green Preservation Society / Do You Remember Walter? (1969)
Book:
Deluxe, beautifully produced, 52-page hardback photo book with extensive sleeve notes and new band interviews, essays by Pete Townshend and other writers, plus rare and unseen Kinks Village Green related photos and imagery
Memorabilia:
Reproduced original memorabilia: Poster of Village Green LP inner gatefold; Empire Liverpool 1968 tour poster; glossy 10” x 8” photos from Hampstead Heath 1968 photoshoot; colour press photo with reproduced band signatures; Bournemouth 1968 gig ticket; PYE Records promo card; ‘Days’ sheet music
1LP: ART OF THE ALBUM 2018 Stereo Remaster of original album, from original tape high definition transfers.180 gram heavyweight vinyl. Original gatefold artwork replicated. Insert with notes and band photos 1CD: ART OF THE
ALBUM 2018 Stereo Remaster of original album, from original tape high definition transfers. Booklet with notes, band quotes and Village Green era photos Insert with notes, band quotes and Village Green era photos.
2CD DELUXE: ART OF THE ALBUM Original album 2018 stereo and mono remasters plus bonus tracks of singles, B sides, alternate versions, mixes and other original album related tracks. Contains previously unreleased track versions and unreleased new single ‘Time Song’. Hardback book packaging with linen finish, 20-page booklet with extensive notes, band quotes and rare Village Green era imagery. 49 tracks total
DIGITAL DELUXE Original album 2018 stereo remaster plus key bonus tracks from the box set, includingsingles, B sides, alternate and unreleased versions, mixes and other original album related tracks. Contains previously unreleased new single ‘Time Song’. 60 TRA
DIGITAL Original 15 track stereo album as: Standard Digital, MFIT & HD. Remastered from HD original tape transfers.
Original LP tracklist:
Side One
1. The Village Green Preservation Society
2. Do You Remember Walter?
3. Picture Book
4. Johnny Thunder
5. Last Of The Steam-Powered Trains
6. Big Sky
7. Sitting By The Riverside
Side Two
1. Animal Farm
2. Village Green
3. Starstruck
4. Phenomenal Cat
5. All Of My Friends Were There
6. Wicked Annabella
7. Monica
8. People Take Pictures Of Each Other
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