Waterloo Sunset is one of the most beloved and critically acclaimed songs in British rock history. It marked a sharp departure from The Kinks' earlier R&B/Hard Rock hits, showcasing the band's shift towards narrative songwriting, which was highly poetic and focused on English society. The song is about a lonely narrator looking out their window and watching the young couple, Terry and Julie, meeting at Waterloo Station as the sun sets over the River Thames. The combination of its gentle, melanch

On May 5, 1967, ‘Waterloo Sunset’, one of The Kinks most iconic and enduring classics was born. Considered one of the defining songs of the 60s, it was once called "the most beautiful song in the English language" by critic Robert Christgau. ‘Waterloo Sunset’ has inspired countless covers, rumours about the identity of Terry and Julie, and "sha la la" singalongs. In honour of the single’s 55th anniversary, a limited 6 track, 12” single on lemon yellow vinyl featuring the original artwork from th