Pye publish The Kinks’ seventh album : ‘Arthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire)’ (1969)

The Kinks‘ ‘Arthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire)’ is their seventh (and a concept) studio album produced by lead singer Ray Davies and released on October 10, 1969 by Pye / Reprise.

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Pye publish The Kinks’ seventh album : ‘Arthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire)’ (1969)

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Track Listing : 1.Victoria (Ray Davies) – 03:40 . 2.Yes Sir, No Sir (Ray Davies) – 03:46 . 3.Some Mother’S Son (Ray Davies) – 03:25 . 4.Drivin’ (Ray Davies) – 03:21 . 5.Brainwashed (Ray Davies) – 02:34 . 6.Australia (Ray Davies) – 06:46 . 7.Shangri-La (Ray Davies) – 05:20 . 8.Mr. Churchill Says (Ray Davies) – 04:42 . 9.She’S Bought A Hat Like Princess Marina (Ray Davies) – 03:07 . 10.Young And Innocent Days (Ray Davies) – 03:21 . 11.Nothing To Say (Ray Davies) – 03:08 . 12.Arthur (Ray Davies) – 05:27

Musicians : The Kinks – Band . Mick Avory – Drums, Percussion . John Dalton – Bass Guitar, Background Vocals . Dave Davies – Lead Guitar, Background Vocals, Co-Lead Vocal On (6 – 12) . Ray Davies – Lead And Background Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Keyboards . Pete Quaife – Bass Guitar

Production : Produced By Ray Davies . Andrew Hendriksen – Engineer . Brian Humphries – Engineer

Arrangements : Lew Warburton

Package : Bob Lawrie – Album Art

Recorded May–July 1969 At Pye Studios, London.

Released On October 10, 1969 By Pye / Reprise .