EPISODE · Oct 1, 2021 · 21 MIN
The Kinks - "Shangri-La"
from I'm In Love With That Song Podcast · host Brad Page
In the novel Lost Horizon, Shangri-La is the mystical, hidden paradise of legend. In the The Kinks song, it's the name given to the humble home of Arthur, the main character in Ray Davies' concept album/rock opera Arthur (Or The Decline and Fall of The British Empire). Written as the accompaniment for a TV movie that was never produced, Arthur still stands as one of The Kinks' best works, and "Shangri-La" is the stand-out track from this album. "Shangri-La" (Ray Davies) Copyright 1969 Davray Music Limited, Carlin Music Corp If you enjoyed this show, please check out this episode: http://lovethatsongpodcast.com/the-kinks-autumn-almanac -- This show is one of the many great podcasts on the Pantheon Podcasts network. Check 'em all out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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In the novel Lost Horizon, Shangri-La is the mystical, hidden paradise of legend. In the The Kinks song, it's the name given to the humble home of Arthur, the main character in Ray Davies' concept album/rock opera Arthur (Or The Decline and Fall of The British Empire). Written as the accompaniment for a TV movie that was never produced, Arthur still stands as one of The Kinks' best works, and "Shangri-La" is the stand-out track from this album. "Shangri-La" (Ray Davies) Copyright 1969 Davray Music Limited, Carlin Music Corp If you enjoyed this show, please check out this episode: http://lovethatsongpodcast.com/the-kinks-autumn-almanac -- This show is one of the many great podcasts on the Pantheon Podcasts network. Check 'em all out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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