In the seventies and eighties, Ray Davies was cut off from the inspiration of so much of his best work: namely, his marriage and home. This was one of the negative repercussions of America lifting its embargo against the Kinks touring. Be careful what you wish for.
And yet. He was still a great songwriter. And as such, he still sometimes wrote great songs. This is one of them, filled with bitter humor and a kind of holiday spirit.
Merry Christmas, friends.
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