On this day June 4, 1980, The Kinks released their live album One for the Road. Capturing performances from their late 70s tours, the album showcased the band’s transition from their British Invasion roots to a harder edged, arena rock sound that resonated with a new generation of fans.
One for the Road reached number 14 on the Billboard charts and became one of the band’s most successful live albums. It featured energetic versions of classics like You Really Got Me, Lola, and All Day and All of the Night, as well as more recent material from their late 70s and early 80s catalog.
The album helped reestablish The Kinks in the American market, where they experienced a resurgence in popularity thanks to their raw live performances and steady touring schedule.
80s insight: One for the Road showed how legacy rock bands could thrive in the 80s by embracing the live album format. It reminded audiences of the power of performance in an era increasingly dominated by studio polish and music videos.
One for the Road reached number 14 on the Billboard charts and became one of the band’s most successful live albums. It featured energetic versions of classics like You Really Got Me, Lola, and All Day and All of the Night, as well as more recent material from their late 70s and early 80s catalog.
The album helped reestablish The Kinks in the American market, where they experienced a resurgence in popularity thanks to their raw live performances and steady touring schedule.
80s insight: One for the Road showed how legacy rock bands could thrive in the 80s by embracing the live album format. It reminded audiences of the power of performance in an era increasingly dominated by studio polish and music videos.
