Throughout the 1960s The Kinks had a series of perfect moments. This EP release is perhaps my favorite moment in the Kinks' world. Two of the songs are from the great "Village Green Preservation Society" album, one from "Something Else" and the other, or title tune is for a soundtrack TV show. Limited edition of 2500 was made, and I'm one of that number that has this in their collection.
I never heard "Till Death Do Us Part" and it's a fantastic piece of music. It's classic Ray Davies stating he's only him, and not better or even good. In the years 1964 thru 69, they could do no wrong. I don't know if there was something in his diet, or what sounds to me on the verge of an emotional breakdown, but Davies proved to be the best of the greats. In my young life as a pop lover, Ray was the first pop star who had a questionable sexuality that I couldn't put my finger on. But what I hear from him and the band was something personal, and I never had that experience with pop before the Kinks.
The other three cuts on this EP are classics, but probably only known to those who drank the liquid that is The Kinks. "Do You Remember Walter?" is my favorite cut from "Village Green," and again, it has an intimate aspect to it. The singer to the other character, or is that character the audience? It is probably one of the most moving songs I have ever heard.
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