''Picture Book'' is a six-disc

box set A box set or (its original name) boxed set is a set of items (for example, a compilation of books, musical recordings, films or television programs) traditionally packaged in a box and offered for sale as a single unit. Music Artists and bands ...

of material by

the Kinks The Kinks were an English rock band formed in Muswell Hill, north London, in 1963 by brothers Ray and Dave Davies. They are regarded as one of the most influential rock bands of the 1960s. The band emerged during the height of British rhythm ...

. It was released in December 2008 and compiles previously unreleased demos and outtakes together with selections from the group's four decade-long career. The first box set released by the band, the track listing for the collection is mostly in chronological order. The box set also comes with a 60-page booklet featuring a biography of the band, a timeline, and photos.

Track listing

;Disc one #"Brian Matthew Introduces The Kinks" #"

You Really Got Me "You Really Got Me" is a song written by Ray Davies for English rock band the Kinks. The song, originally performed in a more blues-oriented style, was inspired by artists such as Lead Belly and Big Bill Broonzy. Two versions of the song wer ...

" #"I'm a Hog for You Baby" #"I Believed You" #"

Long Tall Sally "Long Tall Sally", also known as "Long Tall Sally (The Thing)", is a rock and roll song written by Robert "Bumps" Blackwell, Enotris Johnson, and Little Richard. Richard recorded it for Specialty Records, which released it as a single in March ...

" #"I Don't Need You Any More" #"

Stop Your Sobbing "Stop Your Sobbing" is a song written by Ray Davies for the Kinks' debut album, ''Kinks''. It was later covered by the Pretenders as their first single. Background The Kinks recorded "Stop Your Sobbing" on ''Kinks'', which was rushed out in or ...

" #"I Gotta Move" #"Don't Ever Let Me Go" #" All Day and All of the Night" #"

Tired of Waiting for You "Tired of Waiting for You" is a song by the English rock band the Kinks. It was released as a single on 15 January 1965 in the UK and on 17 February 1965 in the USA. The single reached number one in the UK and number six in the US. It then appear ...

" #"Come On Now" (sequence of takes 1–3) #"There's a New World Just Opening For Me"

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#" Ev'rybody's Gonna Be Happy" #"

Who'll Be the Next in Line "Who'll Be the Next in Line" is a song by the English rock band the Kinks. It was written by Ray Davies. Release "Who'll Be the Next in Line" was first released as the B-side to "Ev'rybody's Gonna Be Happy", a Kinks single released in Britain. ...

" #"Time Will Tell" #" Set Me Free" #" I Need You" #"

See My Friends "See My Friends" (sometimes titled "See My Friend") is a song by the English rock band the Kinks, written by the group's singer and guitarist, Ray Davies. Released in July 1965, it reached number 10 on the UK Singles Chart, ''Record Retailer'' c ...

" #"Wait Till the Summer Comes Along" #"

I Go to Sleep "I Go to Sleep" is a song written by Ray Davies, main songwriter for The Kinks, and first released by The Applejacks. It was never recorded by The Kinks, but Ray Davies's demo can be found in reissue bonus tracks of their second studio album ' ...

#"A Little Bit of Sunlight"

#"This I Know"

A Well Respected Man "A Well Respected Man" is a song by the British band the Kinks, written by the group's lead singer and rhythm guitarist Ray Davies, and originally released in the United Kingdom on the EP '' Kwyet Kinks'' in September 1965. The song was relea ...

" #"This Strange Effect" #"

Milk Cow Blues "Milk Cow Blues" is a blues song written and originally recorded by Kokomo Arnold in September 1934. In 1935 and 1936, he recorded four sequels designated "Milk Cow Blues No. 2" through No. 5. The song made Arnold a star, and was widely adapted ...

" #"Ring the Bells" #"I'm on an Island" #"

Till the End of the Day "Till the End of the Day" is a song by the Kinks, written by Ray Davies and released as a single in 1965 and later on their album '' The Kink Kontroversy''. It centres on a power chord, like many of the group's early hits, and was similarly succe ...

" #" Where Have All the Good Times Gone" #"All Night Stand"

#"And I Will Love You" #"Sitting on My Sofa" ;Disc two #"

Dedicated Follower of Fashion "Dedicated Follower of Fashion" is a 1966 song by British band the Kinks. It lampoons the contemporary British fashion scene and mod culture in general. Originally released as a single, it has been included on many of the band's later albums. ...

" lternate Take#" She's Got Everything" #"Mr. Reporter"

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Sunny Afternoon "Sunny Afternoon" is a song by the Kinks, written by chief songwriter Ray Davies. The track later featured on the '' Face to Face'' album as well as being the title track for their 1967 compilation album. Like its contemporary "Taxman" by the B ...

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I'm Not Like Everybody Else "I'm Not Like Everybody Else" is a song written by Ray Davies and first recorded by the Kinks in 1966 and released that year as the B-side of "Sunny Afternoon". The lead vocal is sung by Dave Davies, with occasional parts vocalized by his brother R ...

" #"This Is Where I Belong" #"

Rosie Won't You Please Come Home "Rosy Won't You Please Come Home" is a song by the British rock band the Kinks. The song first appeared on the album '' Face to Face'' in 1966, and, like all of the songs on the album, was written by Ray Davies. Background "Rosy Won't You Plea ...

" #"Too Much On My Mind" #"Session Man" #"End of the Season" #"

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Village Green A village green is a commons, common open area within a village or other settlement. Historically, a village green was common pasture, grassland with a pond for watering cattle and other stock, often at the edge of a rural settlement, used for ...

" #" Two Sisters" #" David Watts" #"

Mister Pleasant "Mister Pleasant" (sometimes written as "Mr. Pleasant") is a song recorded by British rock group the Kinks in 1967, written by Ray Davies. Background "Mister Pleasant" is lyrically somewhat similar to the earlier track " A Well Respected Man", a ...

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Waterloo Sunset "Waterloo Sunset" is a song by British rock band the Kinks. It was released as a single in 1967, and featured on their album '' Something Else by the Kinks''. Composed and produced by Kinks frontman Ray Davies, "Waterloo Sunset" is one of the ...

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Death of a Clown "Death of a Clown" is a song by Dave Davies, member of British rock group the Kinks, released as his debut solo single in 1967. The song was co-written with his brother Ray Davies, who contributed the 5-bar "La la la" hook; Ray's first wife, Ras ...

" #"Lavender Hill" #"Good Luck Charm" tudio Version#" Autumn Almanac" #"

Susannah's Still Alive "Susannah's Still Alive" is a song by Dave Davies, released for his second solo single. The recording featured all of the Kinks' members as his backing band. It was a hit (peaking at #20 in the UK) but it did not live up to the expectations of ...

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Animal Farm ''Animal Farm'' is a beast fable, in the form of satirical allegorical novella, by George Orwell, first published in England on 17 August 1945. It tells the story of a group of farm animals who rebel against their human farmer, hoping to crea ...

" #"Rosemary Rose" #"

Berkeley Mews "Berkeley Mews" is a song by the English rock band the Kinks. It was released on a non-album single in June1970, as the B-side to "Lola". Written and sung by bandleader Ray Davies, the song was recorded in early1968 during the sessions for '' The ...

" #" Lincoln County" #"

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" #"Misty Water" ;Disc three #"

Love Me Till the Sun Shines "Love Me Till the Sun Shines" is a 1967 song by the British band The Kinks. Appearing on their album '' Something Else by The Kinks'', it was, unlike most of the band's songs, written by guitarist Dave Davies. Release It was originally released a ...

" BC version#"

The Village Green Preservation Society "The Village Green Preservation Society" is a song by the English rock band the Kinks from their 1968 album '' The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society''. Written and sung by the band's principal songwriter Ray Davies, the song is ...

" #" Big Sky" #"King Kong" #" Drivin'" #"Some Mother's Son" #"

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Got to Be Free "Got to Be Free" is a song written by Ray Davies and performed by British rock band the Kinks. It was released on their 1970 LP ''Lola versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One'', which included the Top 10 hit song "Lola". "Got to Be Free" ...

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Lola Lola may refer to: Places * Lolá, a or subdistrict of Panama * Lola Township, Cherokee County, Kansas, United States * Lola Prefecture, Guinea * Lola, Guinea, a town in Lola Prefecture * Lola Island, in the Solomon Islands People * Lola (fo ...

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#"Get Back in Line" #"The Moneygoround" #"

Strangers A stranger is a person who is unknown to another person or group. Because of this unknown status, a stranger may be perceived as a threat until their identity (social science), identity and Character structure, character can be ascertained. Differ ...

" #" Apeman"

#" God's Children" #"The Way Love Used to Be" #"Moments" #"

Muswell Hillbilly "Muswell Hillbilly" is a track recorded by British rock band The Kinks. It served as the title track to their 1971 album, '' Muswell Hillbillies''. Lyrics and music The lyrics of the track "Muswell Hillbilly" see the singer being forced from hi ...

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Oklahoma U.S.A. Oklahoma U.S.A. is a song written by Ray Davies and performed by British rock band The Kinks on their 1971 LP '' Muswell Hillbillies''. Synopsis The lyrics describe a young woman who leads a monotonous working class life, and imagines in her d ...

" #" 20th Century Man" #"Here Come the People in Grey" ;Disc four #"Skin and Bone" #"Alcohol" ive#"

Celluloid Heroes "Celluloid Heroes" is a song performed by The Kinks and written by their lead vocalist and principal songwriter, Ray Davies. It debuted on their 1972 album ''Everybody's in Show-Biz''. The song names several famous actors of 20th century film, ...

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Sitting in My Hotel "Sitting in My Hotel" is a song written by Ray Davies that was first released on The Kinks' 1972 album ''Everybody's in Show-Biz''. It was also released on several compilation albums and as the B-side of the "Sweet Lady Genevieve" single. It is ...

" #" Supersonic Rocket Ship" #"You Don't Know My Name" #" One of the Survivors" ingle version#"

Sitting in the Midday Sun "Sitting in the Midday Sun" is a song by British rock band The Kinks, written by their frontman and main songwriter Ray Davies. It was recorded in June 1973 and released as a single in the US and UK the same year. Reviews were generally positive ...

" #" Sweet Lady Genevieve" #"Daylight" #"

Mirror of Love "Mirror of Love" is a track from The Kinks' theatrical album, Preservation Act 2. It was written by Ray Davies. It was released as the debut single from Preservation Act 2 in the U.K. only, but a version that was rerecorded for the American rel ...

" ingle version#"Artificial Man" #"

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" #"Slum Kids" ive, 1979#"

Holiday Romance ''Soap Opera'' or ''The Kinks Present a Soap Opera'' is a 1975 concept album by the Kinks. It is the fourteenth studio album by the Kinks. Development The material was initially developed for a Granada TV live teleplay in 1974, which was bro ...

" #"(A) Face in the Crowd" #"

No More Looking Back "No More Looking Back" is the penultimate track on The Kinks' 1975 concept album, ''Schoolboys in Disgrace''. Like all of the other tracks on the album, it was written by Ray Davies. Background Like the rest of the tracks on ''Schoolboys in Di ...

" #" Sleepwalker" #"The Poseur" ;Disc five #"Sleepless Night" #"

Father Christmas Father Christmas is the traditional English name for the personification of Christmas. Although now known as a Christmas gift-bringer, and typically considered to be synonymous with Santa Claus, he was originally part of a much older and unrel ...

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Misfits Misfits or The Misfits may refer to: Film and television * ''The Misfits'' (1961 film), a film starring Clark Gable, Marilyn Monroe, and Montgomery Clift * ''The Misfits'' (2011 film), a Mexican film * ''The Misfits'' (2021 film), an American ...

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A Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy "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 rec ...

" #"Little Bit of Emotion" #"

Attitude Attitude may refer to: Philosophy and psychology * Attitude (psychology), an individual's predisposed state of mind regarding a value * Metaphysics of presence * Propositional attitude, a relational mental state connecting a person to a pro ...

" #"Hidden Quality" #"

A Gallon of Gas "A Gallon of Gas" is the ninth track from The Kinks' album, ''Low Budget.'' It was written by Ray Davies. Background "A Gallon of Gas", like many songs by The Kinks from this period, tells of economic problems of the time, in this case the gas ...

" onger studio edit with no overdubs#" Catch Me Now I'm Falling" #"Nuclear Love"

#"Duke"

#"Maybe I Love You"

#"Stolen Away Your Heart"

#" Low Budget" ive#" Better Things" #"

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" #"Yo-Yo" #"Art Lover" #" Long Distance" ;Disc six #" Heart of Gold" #"

Come Dancing ''Come Dancing'' is a British ballroom dancing competition show that ran on and off on the BBC from 1949 to 1998. Unlike its follow-up show, ''Strictly Come Dancing'', contestants were not celebrities. The show was created by Eric Morley, the ...

" emo version#"

State of Confusion ''State of Confusion'' is the twentieth studio album by the England, English rock music, rock group, the Kinks, released in 1983. The record features the single "Come Dancing (song), Come Dancing", which hit #6 on the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billb ...

" #" Do It Again" #"

Living on a Thin Line "Living on a Thin Line" is a track written by Dave Davies and performed by The Kinks on their 1984 album, ''Word of Mouth''. Background "Living on a Thin Line" is one of two songs on ''Word of Mouth'' written by Dave Davies (the other being "Gu ...

" #" Summer's Gone" #"

How Are You "How Are You" is the seventh track on the album, ''Think Visual'', released by The Kinks in 1986. It was written by Ray Davies. Recording The initial demo of "How Are You" was recorded in January 1986 at Konk Studios. Ray Davies liked his voca ...

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The Road ''The Road'' is a 2006 post-apocalyptic novel by American writer Cormac McCarthy. The book details the grueling journey of a father and his young son over a period of several months across a landscape blasted by an unspecified cataclysm that ha ...

" ive#"The Million-Pound-Semi-Detached" #" Down All the Days (Till 1992)" #"The Informer" #"Phobia" #" Only a Dream" #"Drift Away" #" Scattered" #"

Do You Remember Walter? "Do You Remember Walter?" (also spelled "Do You Remember Walter") is a song by the English rock band the Kinks from their sixth studio album, '' The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society'' (1968). Written and sung by Ray Davies, the so ...

" ive#"To the Bone"

References

{{Authority control 2008 compilation albums The Kinks compilation albums Universal Records compilation albums Albums produced by Ray Davies Albums produced by Shel Talmy