The Kinks Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Phenomenal CatThe Kinks15rank/position

The Kinks – Phenomenal Cat (Official Audio)

This work, which depicts a fantastical tale of a cat that flies through the sky, is a song created in 1968 by the British rock band The Kinks.

Included on the album The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society, it features a cat as the protagonist—one who, after traveling the world and discovering the secrets of life, settles into a lifestyle of endlessly eating atop a tree.

Alternating passages of Mellotron flute sounds and a processed cat voice—achieved by changing the recording speed—create a distinctive atmosphere reminiscent of a Victorian fairy tale.

It’s a recommended track for those weary of everyday life or looking to spark their imagination.

Picture Book（Mono Mix）The Kinks16rank/position

Picture Book (Mono Mix)

A song by The Kinks included on the album The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society.

As the title Picture Book suggests, the Google Pixel commercial shows the cast taking lots of photos and having a great time! It might be nice to head out and make fun memories while listening to this gentle song.

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Rainy Day in JuneThe Kinks17rank/position

Rainy Day in June

It says, “On this rainy day in June, there’s no hope and no reason,” but the nuance isn’t the same as Japan’s June rain—that is, the rainy season.

As the term “June bride” suggests, June is the driest time of year in much of Europe.

Despite that, the song is about relentless, merciless rain.

It’s saying that rain falling in a season that’s usually sunny has neither hope nor reason.

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This Time TomorrowThe Kinks18rank/position

The Kinks – This Time Tomorrow (Official Audio)

A track released in 1970 by the British rock band The Kinks.

It was written by frontman Ray Davies.

Ray has cited it as one of his favorite tracks and also as one of the band’s most underrated.

When Work Is OverThe Kinks19rank/position

The Kinks – When Work Is Over (The Kinks Present a Soap Opera)

Japanese people are thought to be very serious and hardworking.

Sadly, despite that, the country is deep in debt and the economy shows no sign of improving.

If that’s the case, I think it’s fine to focus only on the fun waiting after work, even while you’re on the job, and do your best for that.

This song is themed around what happens after work, so your sense in choosing when to play it will be put to the test.