Shel Talmy, The Kinks, and the song that revolutionized rock and roll
On November 13th, 2024, the music world bid farewell to Shel Talmy, an iconic producer for The Kinks, who played a crucial role in shaping both traditional and contemporary rock, with “You Really Got Me” being one of his most renowned contributions. This moment serves as an opportunity to delve into what makes this song so iconic, and to acknowledge the significant debt the music industry owes to Talmy (and, needless to say, The Kinks).