True artists are not a flash in the pan or a one hit wonder. They evolve, mature, and create masterpiece upon masterpiece. The Kinks are more than a Second Wave of the British Invasion group of rock and rollers.
Most of that is due to Ray Davies, an incredibly gifted songwriter. "Waterloo Sunset" is an early hit single, and it is reflective. This is more than about someone waiting for a girl who really has him going. This song is about a place, what goes on there, and what it symbolizes.
Obviously I resonate to that sort of vibe, or I would not have called me book In 1979 I first visited Waterloo Station, and of course thought of the song. Four years later I mentioned it to my bride there on our honeymoon.
Below is a link to an article about the song. After that is a link to a lovely song from Arthur.
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/jan/18/how-we-made-waterloo-sunset-the-kinks-ray-davies-mick-avory
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQEuOvxQqts
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