On May 5, 1967, the Kinks released “Waterloo Sunset,” which would become one of the most enduring, classic tracks of their entire catalogue. However, the band released the track under a different ...

The 1960s were an incredibly formative decade for rock music, with bands such as The Beatles and The Rolling Stones completely morphing the genre from its rock-and-roll roots into something much more ...

Ironically, this most London of songs started its life as ‘Liverpool Sunset’: Ray Davies’ reflection on the decline of the Merseybeat boom. But while the head Kink was still mulling his song over, The ...

The Kinks' acclaimed song, "Waterloo Sunset," turned 59 on May 5, 2026. American Songwriter reported that the hit, featured on the band's album, Something Else, had the release date of May 5, 1967.

A 1967 song that quietly captured a fleeting moment between two strangers would go on to be ranked among the greatest songs of all time—despite never becoming a hit in the United States. Written by ...