THE KINKS - You Really Got Me (Lyrical Music Video)

“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 L BIG BILL BROONZY. Two versions of the song were recorded, with the second performance being used for the final single. You Really Got Me“ was built around power chords (perfect fifths and octaves) and heavily influenced later Rock musicians, particularly in the genres of Heavy Metal and Pink Rock. Built around a guitar riff played by DAVE DAVIES, the song lyrics were described by Dave as “a love song for street kids.“ “You Really Got Me“ was released in the UK on 4 August 1964 by Pye Records as the group’s third single, and reached number one on the UK Singles Chart the next month, remaining for two weeks. It was released in the US a month later on 2 September by Reprise Records. The song became the group’s breakthrough hit; it established them as one of the top Brit