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| "Rats" | ||||
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| Single byThe Kinks | ||||
| from the albumLola versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One | ||||
| A-side | "Apeman" (R. Davies) | |||
| Released | November 20, 1970 (UK) December 16, 1970 (U.S.) | |||
| Recorded | Aug–Sep 1970 at Morgan Studios, Willesden, London | |||
| Genre | Hard rock[1] | |||
| Length | 2:40 | |||
| Label | Pye 7N 45016 (UK) Reprise 0979 (U.S.) | |||
| Songwriter | Dave Davies | |||
| Producer | Ray Davies | |||
| The Kinks singles chronology | ||||
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| Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One track listing | ||||
13 tracks
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"Rats" is a song written byDave Davies and performed bythe Kinks on their albumLola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One. It is the tenth song on the album, and has a duration of 2:40.John Dalton's bass work is a notable aspect of the song.
"Rats" is one of two songs by Davies onLola vs Powerman, the other being "Strangers". It contrasts heavily with some of the other tracks on the album, featuring heavy guitar chords and fast-paced vocals. "Rats" marks an end somewhat to Dave Davies' contributions to Kinks albums, as ones precedingLola versus Powerman and beginning withKinda Kinks usually included one or two songs credited to Davies.
It was released as a B-side to "Apeman", which turned out to be a successful single in the UK, peaking at No. 5. While not as successful as its sister singleLola in the US, it did chart in the top 50 (see positions below).
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