The A-side, "Shangri-La," is a wry, character-driven narrative song that finds Ray Davies in a contemplative mood, while the B-side, "This Man He Loves Me," offers a more upbeat, soulful counterpoint.
- "Shangri-La" was released as a single in the UK on Sanctuary Records in September 1969.
- The single did not chart in the UK or the US.
- The song "Shangri-La" later appeared on the 1970 album Lola Versus Powerman and the Money-Go-Round, Part One.
The Kinks are a British rock band formed in Muswell Hill, London, in 1963. They are regarded as one of the most influential bands of the 1960s, known for their catchy tunes and Ray Davies's witty lyrics. Shangri-La was released in the midst of a period of critical and commercial success for the band, following the acclaimed album The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society.
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