You Really Got Me

Unleash the raw power of The Kinks' groundbreaking 1964 hit, "You Really Got Me"! Driven by Dave Davies' legendary distorted power chord riff, this track revolutionized rock music. Its garage rock energy laid the foundation for both hard rock and proto-punk sounds.

Released as a single in 1964, "You Really Got Me" catapulted The Kinks to international stardom. This electrifying track, featuring Ray Davies' urgent vocals and that unforgettable fuzzy guitar tone (achieved by slashing an amplifier cone), became a defining anthem of the British Invasion and early hard rock.

Cited as a major influence by countless bands, this 1964 garage rock classic changed everything with its simple, heavy riff and raw energy. Considered a pivotal proto-punk and hard rock milestone, "You Really Got Me" remains one of the most important and influential rock songs ever recorded.

SONG MEANING: The lyrics express an overwhelming, almost disorienting infatuation with someone. The singer declares how intensely captivated they are ("Girl, you really got me goin' / You got me so I don't know what I'm doin'"), emphasizing the powerful, all-consuming effect the person has on them.