The Kinks and Beatles Daily Deep Dive

On this acoustic driven track, Ray pays tribute to many of the American acts that inspired him in his youth. Join our Facebook group and chat with other fans of rock's two greatest bands! And follow us on Twitter, too!★ Support this podcast ★ Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

George Harrison may have been new to songwriting but it didn't take him long to establish several signature moves. Also, listen to the end of this one, please. Join our Facebook group and chat with other fans of rock's two greatest bands! And follow us on Twitter, too!★ Support this podcast ★ Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

This '50s pastiche treads dangerously close to being too cheesy but The Kinks never cross the line and maintain their rock edge. Join our Facebook group and chat with other fans of rock's two greatest bands! And follow us on Twitter, too!★ Support this podcast ★ Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

One could argue, as I have, that this track as well as the album that bears its name is the greatest assemblage of musicians on any solo Beatles album. Join our Facebook group and chat with other fans of rock's two greatest bands! And follow us on Twitter, too!★ Support this podcast ★ Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

This is a solid mid '80s rocker that probably should have appeared as the A side of the single instead of the B side. Join our Facebook group and chat with other fans of rock's two greatest bands! And follow us on Twitter, too!★ Support this podcast ★ Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

This is a rare occurrence of The Beatles recording a song in two separate sections for editing later even though the whole thing was done in one evening session. Join our Facebook group and chat with other fans of rock's two greatest bands! And follow us on Twitter, too!★ Support this podcast ★ Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

Of all the great lost Kinks gems, this one may be the gemiest. It's a word, trust us. Join our Facebook group and chat with other fans of rock's two greatest bands! And follow us on Twitter, too!★ Support this podcast ★ Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

A worthy companion piece to Lennon's White Album track, Julia. Join our Facebook group and chat with other fans of rock's two greatest bands! And follow us on Twitter, too!★ Support this podcast ★ Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

This Dave Davies solo track showcases a man in recovery from near death but still eager to explore new musical directions. Join our Facebook group and chat with other fans of rock's two greatest bands! And follow us on Twitter, too!★ Support this podcast ★ Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

Sometimes your friends know exactly what your new song needs and that was the case when Paul McCartney came in to spruce up this Ringo ballad. Join our Facebook group and chat with other fans of rock's two greatest bands! And follow us on Twitter, too!★ Support this podcast ★ Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

This song captures the relaxed, loose, American roots music feel that Ray Davies has been searching for for 50 years. Join our Facebook group and chat with other fans of rock's two greatest bands! And follow us on Twitter, too!★ Support this podcast ★ Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

It's practically an instrumental -- and a pretty poppy one at that -- with some strange chord changes. Join our Facebook group and chat with other fans of rock's two greatest bands! And follow us on Twitter, too!★ Support this podcast ★ Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

This Dave Davies rocker is a solid album closer and probably deserves more attention than it received in the latter years of The Kinks. Join our Facebook group and chat with other fans of rock's two greatest bands! And follow us on Twitter, too!★ Support this podcast ★ Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

It was banned in the UK but became a staple of the Wings live set and ranks among Paul's best vocal recordings of the era. Join our Facebook group and chat with other fans of rock's two greatest bands! And follow us on Twitter, too!★ Support this podcast ★ Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

The opening track of one of The Kinks's best albums is a little bit country and a little bit rock and roll. Join our Facebook group and chat with other fans of rock's two greatest bands! And follow us on Twitter, too!★ Support this podcast ★ Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

You know you're good when a song you threw together in an attempt to flirt with girls at parties becomes one of the most beloved ballads of all time. Join our Facebook group and chat with other fans of rock's two greatest bands! And follow us on Twitter, too!★ Support this podcast ★ Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

This rocker delivers a lot of exposition but does it hold up out of context to the rest of Preservation Act 1?Join our Facebook group and chat with other fans of rock's two greatest bands! And follow us on Twitter, too!★ Support this podcast ★ Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

George Harrison was never funkier than he was on this album opener. Join our Facebook group and chat with other fans of rock's two greatest bands! And follow us on Twitter, too!★ Support this podcast ★ Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

The Kinks at their most baroque, this short track from the Percy soundtrack is a true hidden gem of the band's early 70s era. Join our Facebook group and chat with other fans of rock's two greatest bands! And follow us on Twitter, too!★ Support this podcast ★ Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

John was tasked with writing a political campaign anthem and his inability to do so resulted in one of his most iconic songs ever.

Probably one of the most obscure Kinks tracks from their early days and, maybe, rightfully so but this little blues track is pleasant enough. Join our Facebook group and chat with other fans of rock's two greatest bands! And follow us on Twitter, too!★ Support this podcast ★ Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

George Harrison's third released track with The Beatles showcases one aspect of his songwriting that would continue for the rest of his career. Join our Facebook group and chat with other fans of rock's two greatest bands!★ Support this podcast ★ Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

A masterpiece among masterpiecesJoin our Facebook group and chat with other fans of rock's two greatest bands!★ Support this podcast ★ Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

It may be a long, strange title but the music on this track is deceptively difficult and rocks from start to finish. Join our Facebook group and chat with other fans of rock's two greatest bands!★ Support this podcast ★ Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

The title track from the band's final album should receive more attention than it ever has and could easily be a staple on today's classic rock radio. Join our Facebook group and chat with other fans of rock's two greatest bands!★ Support this podcast ★ Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe