The Village Green…
I just wanted to mention one of my favorite songs by The Kinks–and, really, one of my favorite songs of all-time. The Village Green Preservation Society really resonates with my core beliefs and has been an anthem for me since I was a teenager. So much so, we incorporated the tune into our wedding. Mid-ceremony my friend took the stage (our wedding was a little bit vaudevillian) and played acoustic guitar and led a sing-a-long with all of our guests. Oh, the powerful impact of 170 people singing these lyrics!! Everyone smiled and cried at the same time–even the curmudgeons.
Well, maybe you’ll sing along with me this summer. The Kinks are always on heavy rotation when the sun comes out and this whole album is amazing.
Listen to the wonderful live version below and hear to the LP version of the song here…
The Village Green Preservation Society by The Kinks
We are the Village Green Preservation Society
God save Donald Duck, Vaudeville and Variety
We are the Desperate Dan Appreciation Society
God save strawberry jam and all the different varieties
Preserving the old ways from being abused
Protecting the new ways for me and for you
What more can we do
We are the Draught Beer Preservation Society
God save Mrs. Mopp and good Old Mother Riley
We are the Custard Pie Appreciation Consortium
God save the George Cross and all those who were awarded them
We are the Sherlock Holmes English Speaking Vernacular
Help save Fu Manchu, Moriarty and Dracula
We are the Office Block Persecution Affinity
God save little shops, china cups and virginity
We are the Skyscraper Condemnation Affiliate
God save tudor houses, antique tables and billiards
Preserving the old ways from being abused
Protecting the new ways for me and for you
What more can we do
God save the Village Green.
–by Ray Davies
oh yeah, we love those 60s & early 70s Kinks albums- the best! We have them on rotation in the summertime too!
YAAAAY!!! You are good people. xo
I love the Kinks! This song is kind of an anthem for me as well–impossible not to sing along to.
I’m internet hugging you, Maggie.
aw, that is so sweet!
Thanks, friend. :)