This week’s tune takes us to radio station WTMA 1250 AM in Charleston, South Carolina.

The Kinks hailed from London, England. In their early days they were called The Ravens, playing a combination of R&B and rock ‘n’ roll. A self-produced demo tape was sent to record producer Shel Talmy who helped them land a contract with Pye Records in 1964. Their first six records hit the Top 40 charts in 1964 and 1965.

This song, the B-side of their #6 national hit “Tired Of Waiting For You” was later covered by The Pussywillows and The Plimsouls, and came from their second studio album, Kinda Kinks.

“Come On Now” hit #35 on the WTMA Sporty Top Forty for the week ending March 12, 1965.

“Come On Now”

The Kinks

The Kinks were inducted into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall Of Fame in 1990!

Truly Judy is a lover of 50’s, 6o’s and early 70’s music and is currently a DJ at www.topshelfoldies.org where they play the best in uncommon oldies and songs that weren’t over-played on the radio. Join us for live shows every night of the week, and our Auto DJ, Otto, plays music the rest of the day. Hope to see you there.