Live In New York 1972

Captured live at the Felt Forum in New York City in November 1972 and broadcast on WNEW-FM, this electrifying performance finds The Kinks at a thrilling crossroads in their career — straddling the raw power of their early hits and the theatrical flair of their concept albums.
Touring in support of Muswell Hillbillies, the band delivers a set brimming with grit, humour, and the unmistakable storytelling genius of Ray Davies.

The Felt Forum audience is treated to The Kinks at their most dynamic — tight, cheeky, and utterly English amid the chaos of early ’70s New York.
The band’s swaggering interplay, driven by Dave Davies’ searing guitar work and Mick Avory’s muscular drumming, anchors a show that veers from rock ‘n’ roll exuberance to wry social observation.

Highlights include impassioned renditions of “Lola,” “Dedicated Follower Of Fashion,” and a spirited dive into Muswell Hillbillies material like “Alcohol” and “Acute Schizophrenia Paranoia Blues.” The result is a live document that captures The Kinks’ evolution — a group equally comfortable shaking the rafters and dissecting the modern world with wit and compassion.

Raw, irreverent, and unforgettable, Live in New York 1972 stands as one of the great unsung moments in The Kinks’ legendary live history.