Waterloo Sunset - The Kinks

A song by British rock band The Kinks. It was released as a single in 1967 and featured on their album Something Else by The Kinks. Composed and produced by Kinks frontman Ray Davies, “Waterloo Sunset“ is one of the band’s best known songs. Davies sang it as part of the closing ceremonies of the 2012 London Olympics. A little shaky perhaps, but sent shivers down my spine. Dirty old river, must you keep rolling Flowing into the night People so busy, make me feel dizzy Taxi light shines so bright But I don’t need no friends As long as I gaze on Waterloo sunset I am in paradise Every day I look at the world from my window But chilly chilly is evening time Waterloo sunset’s fine