Here s a reminder that a new one-man show called The Moneygoround , co-written by Kinks frontman Ray Davies , premieres today as a one-off livestream presentation at the band s YouTube channel at 3 p.m. ET. As previously reported, The Moneygoround was created in conjunction with the recent release of the 50th anniversary reissue of The Kinks 1970 album Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One . According to a statement from Davies, The Moneygoround focuses on a character who is facing the challenging circumstances of making an album under extreme pressure, while noting that the play, which is similar to a psychodrama, follows the ups and downs of the character as he plays out events in his lifeâ¦[and] eventually he is saved by a song after confiding in his friend, Lola.
The Kinks announce livestream âMoneygoroundâ show
It s part of the 50th anniversary celebrations for their 1970 album Lola Versus Powerman.
The Kinks. CREDIT: GAB Archive/Redferns
The Kinks have announced a livestream event called ‘The Moneygoround’ to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their album ‘Lola Versus Powerman And The Moneygoround, Part One’.
It comes after the band recently reissued the 1970 album – which is commonly abbreviated to either âLola Versus Powermanâ¦â or âLolaâ – on an array of formats, including a limited edition deluxe 10â slipcased book pack (containing a 60-page book, 3XCDs, 2X7â singles and four colour prints).
Expanding on the anniversary celebrations, frontman Ray Davies has worked with dramatist  Paul Sirett on a new 45-minute play, based on the themes and lyrics of the record itself, featuring poet/actor Ben Norris in the central role.
In conjunction with the recent release of the 50th anniversary reissue of The Kinks ' 1970 album Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One ,.
In conjunction with the recent release of the 50th anniversary reissue of The Kinks ' 1970 album Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One ,.
The Kinks livestreaming new special based on ‘Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround’
The Kinks recently reissued their 1970 album
Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, which includes their hits Lola and Apeman, as a deluxe 50th anniversary box set which was overseen by Ray Davies. It includes new medleys with Ray & Dave Davies in intimate conversation in Ray’s kitchen, as well as nine new Ray Davies remixes and out-takes from the original session tapes, previously unreleased session and live tapes, instrumental and acoustic versions, previously unreleased demos and BBC material, 7 represses of Lola and Apeman, a 60-page book, and more. “The album is a celebration of artistic freedom (including my own) and the right for anyone to be gender free if one wishes, says Kinks frontman Ray Davies. The secret is to be a good and trusting person and friend.”