A Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy" is the lead single and fourth track from The Kinks' 1978 album Misfits. Written by Ray Davies, the song was inspired by the band's then-tumultuous state at the time, with two members leaving the band during the recording of Misfits. Released as the first single from the album, the track was the band's most successful single in years, reaching number 30.
The Kinks were falling apart around this time; guitarist Dave Davies wanted to stop touring, and keyboard player John Gosling and bass player Andy Pyle had decided that Misfits would be their last album with the group. Ray Davies explained in Rolling Stone: "The song was almost a homage to them; if you listen to the lyrics, it's about someone leaving the band because they've given up the cause, and the two brothers will find a way through this. The line, "The King is dead, rock is done," is a reference to Elvis. A Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy" details Ray Davies and his brother Dave considering breaking up the band. The song is about two guys," Ray told Q Magazine. Shall we call it a day?" Released as the first single from Misfits, the track was The Kinks' most successful single in the US since their 1970 top ten hit "Lola. More songs from The Kinks. More songs with kinds of music in the title.
A Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy. From the Album Come Dancing with the Kinks (The Best of the Kinks 1977-1986).
A Rock'n'roll Fantasy (7", Single). A Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy, Get Up (7", Single). Una Fantasia De Rock And Roll (7", Single). 10C 006 061 498. Spain.
| A | Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy | 5:00 |
| B | Artificial Light | 2:56 |
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1C 006-61 212, 1 C 006-61 212 | The Kinks | Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy (7", Single) | Arista, Arista, EMI Electrola, EMI Electrola | 1C 006-61 212, 1 C 006-61 212 | Germany | 1978 |
| 5N 006-61212 | The Kinks | Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy (7", Single) | Arista | 5N 006-61212 | Netherlands | 1978 |
| ARIST 189 A1DJ | The Kinks | Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy (7", Single, Promo) | Arista | ARIST 189 A1DJ | UK | 1978 |
| 4C 006-61 212 | The Kinks | Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy (7", Single) | Arista | 4C 006-61 212 | Belgium | 1978 |
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