The Kinks - Lola Easy Guitar Lesson
The Kinks - Lola Easy Guitar Lesson
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Master the Classic Riff: The Kinks - Lola Guitar Lesson (Acoustic & Electric)
It’s time to learn one of the most recognizable opening riffs in rock history! In today’s lesson, we are breaking down "Lola" by The Kinks. Whether you’re playing the driving acoustic rhythm or the crunchy electric power chords, this tutorial covers the unique "Kinks groove" that makes this 1970 hit so legendary.
In This Lesson:
• How to play that iconic C - D - E opening riff with the correct percussive "chug."
• A step-by-step breakdown of the verse and chorus chord progressions.
• Tips on the rhythmic "push" that Ray Davies uses to give the song its folk-rock energy.
• On-screen tabs to help you master the bridge and the famous "La-la-la-la Lola" section.
Fascinating Song Facts:
• The "Coca-Cola" Controversy: The song was famously banned by the BBC, but not for its subject matter! It was because the original lyrics mentioned "Coca-Cola," which violated their policy against product placement. Ray Davies had to fly 6,000 miles from a US tour back to London just to change the lyric to "Cherry Cola" for the single.
• Ray’s Secret Weapon: To get that massive, metallic acoustic sound on the intro, Ray Davies used a combination of a Martin acoustic and a National steel guitar recorded closely together.
• A Career Saver: After several years of dwindling chart success and a ban from touring the US, "Lola" was the massive comeback hit that saved The Kinks and introduced them to a new generation of fans.
• The Real Lola: The song was inspired by a real-life encounter between the band's manager and a dancer in a Soho nightclub. Ray Davies wrote the lyrics to be intentionally ambiguous and storytelling-focused.
Gear Used:
[Insert your guitar/amp setup here—e.g., Epiphone EJ-200, Vox AC30, etc.]
Timestamps:
0:00 - Performance Demo
1:15 - The "Cherry Cola" Story & Tuning
2:30 - Section 1: The Iconic Intro Riff
5:45 - Section 2: Verse & Chorus Strumming
8:20 - Section 3: The Bridge ("I’m not the world’s most masculine man...")
11:00 - Pro Tips: The Percussive Strum
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Since we’re diving into the legendary Kinks catalog, would you like a lesson for the heavy-hitting "You Really Got Me" or the melodic "Sunny Afternoon" next?