Lola – The Kinks (1970) A Bold Classic That Changed Rock

Step into the smoky bars of 1970s Soho with Lola—a daring, witty, and unforgettable anthem from The Kinks. Written by Ray Davies, this track from the album Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One blends rock, folk, and pop into a story that challenged norms and celebrated identity.
🎸 Released: June 12, 1970
🎤 Album: Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One
✍️ Written & Produced by: Ray Davies
“Girls will be boys and boys will be girls / It’s a mixed-up, muddled-up, shook-up world…”
Lola was inspired by a real-life encounter involving the band’s manager and a mysterious woman in a club. The song’s fearless take on gender fluidity made it one of the first mainstream rock hits to explore LGBTQ+ themes—decades ahead of its time.
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