The Kinks called "Village Green". In an attempt to revive the group's commercial standing, the Kinks' management booked them on a month-long package tour for April, drawing the group away from the studio. The venues were largely cabarets and clubs; headlining was Peter Frampton's group The Herd. "In general, the teenyboppers were not there to see the boring old Kinks, who occasionally had to endure chants of 'We Want The Herd!' during their brief appearances", commented Andy Miller. The tour proved taxing and stressful—Pete Quaife recalled, "It was a chore, very dull, boring and straightforward... We only did twenty minutes, but it
Rats (The Kinks song) Rats (The Kinks song) "Rats" is a song written by Dave Davies and performed by The Kinks on their album "Lola versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One". It is the tenth song on the album, and has a duration of 2:40. John Dalton's bass work is a notable aspect of the song. "Rats" is one of two songs by Davies on "Lola vs Powerman", the other being "Strangers". It contrasts heavily with some of the other tracks on the album, featuring heavy guitar chords and fast-paced vocals. "Rats" marks an end somewhat to Dave Davies' contributions to Kinks albums,