The Kinks Popular Songs Ranking [2025]

Picture Book（Mono Mix）The Kinks15rank/position

Picture Book (Mono Mix)

A song by The Kinks included on the album The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society.

As the title Picture Book suggests, the Google Pixel commercial shows the cast taking lots of photos and having a great time! It might be nice to head out and make fun memories while listening to this gentle song.

Rainy Day in JuneThe Kinks16rank/position

Rainy Day in June

It says, “On this rainy day in June, there’s no hope and no reason,” but the nuance isn’t the same as Japan’s June rain—that is, the rainy season.

As the term “June bride” suggests, June is the driest time of year in much of Europe.

Despite that, the song is about relentless, merciless rain.

It’s saying that rain falling in a season that’s usually sunny has neither hope nor reason.

This Time TomorrowThe Kinks17rank/position

The Kinks – This Time Tomorrow (Official Audio)

A track released in 1970 by the British rock band The Kinks.

It was written by frontman Ray Davies.

Ray has cited it as one of his favorite tracks and also as one of the band’s most underrated.

When Work Is OverThe Kinks18rank/position

The Kinks – When Work Is Over (The Kinks Present a Soap Opera)

Japanese people are thought to be very serious and hardworking.

Sadly, despite that, the country is deep in debt and the economy shows no sign of improving.

If that’s the case, I think it’s fine to focus only on the fun waiting after work, even while you’re on the job, and do your best for that.

This song is themed around what happens after work, so your sense in choosing when to play it will be put to the test.

Greatest HitsThe Kinks19rank/position

The Kinks Best Songs || The Kinks Greatest Hits

This is a masterpiece that captures the essence of The Kinks, a band that epitomized the British rock scene of the 1960s.

The track “You Really Got Me” is distinguished by the unique guitar sound devised by Dave Davies.

Released in August 1964, it reached No.

1 on the UK charts.

From energetic rock ’n’ roll like “All Day and All of the Night” to melodic pop such as “Tired of Waiting for You,” the album brims with the band’s diverse appeal.

Ray Davies’s sharply observant lyrics still feel fresh today.

Enjoy these unforgettable classics that linger in the heart, along with memories of youth.

Wait Till Summer Comes AlongThe Kinks20rank/position

The Kinks – Wait Till Summer Comes Along

A pop tune that refreshingly captures the eager anticipation of summer’s arrival.

Featured on The Kinks’ 1965 EP “Kwyet Kinks,” this gem showcases the band’s diversity and musical range.

Its lyrics strikingly shift focus from the cold and loneliness of winter to the warmth of summer and the hope of reunion, while Dave Davies’s soft, wistful vocals further elevate the song’s mood.

Packed with the charms of a band emblematic of the 1960s British Invasion, this track is recommended for anyone who wants to savor an optimistic feeling of new beginnings as the seasons change.