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On this day, 13 Feb 1971, Muswell Hills finest The Kinks played Cardiff University after previously playing Aberystwyth University the night before.
Regarded as one of the most influential rock bands of the 1960s they had released the album Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One at the end of 1970 which included their hit single Lola, released that summer and a huge hit for the band.
The song’s writer said of Lola: “ I wanted to write a hit. It wasn't just the song. it was the musical design. It wasn't a power chord song like "You Really Got Me". It was a power chord beginning. It needed a special acoustic guitar sound ... sonorous, growling, with an attack to it.”
The album also featured Apeman, another 1970 hit for the band.
Tour Setlist
Till the End of the Day
Brainwashed
You're Looking Fine
Waterloo Sunset
Big Sky
Lola
Strangers
Apeman
Sunny Afternoon
Powerman
Top of the Pops
Milk Cow Blues
(Kokomo Arnold cover)
You Are My Sunshine
(Jimmie Davis cover)
One Night
(Smiley Lewis cover)
All Day and All of the Night
You Really Got Me
