The second hit by the Kinks – reached #2 in the UK and #7 in the US; it followed “You Really Got Me”, and it is very similar as well – same beat, similar riff and subject.
The same beat and riff can be heard on the Kinks 1981 hit, “Destroyer.”
Furthermore, The Kinks sued and won a lawsuit in the U...
[Verse 1]
I'm not content to be with you in the daytime
Girl, I want to be with you all of the time
[Chorus]
The only time I feel all right is by your side
Girl, I want to be with you all of the time
All day and all of the night
All day and all of the night
All day and all of the night
[Verse 2]
I believe that you and me last forever
Oh yeah, all day and nighttime yours, leave me never
[Chorus]
The only time I feel alright is by your side
Girl, I want to be with you all of the time
All day and all of the night
All day and all of the night
Oh, come on
[Guitar Solo]
[Verse 2]
I believe that you and me last forever
Oh yeah, all day and nighttime yours, leave me never
[Chorus]
The only time I feel alright is by your side
Girl, I want to be with you all of the time
All day and all of the night
All day and all of the night-time
All day and all of the night
All Day and All of the Night was written by Ray Davies.
All Day and All of the Night was produced by Shel Talmy.
The Kinks released All Day and All of the Night on Fri Oct 23 1964.