Dave Davies regarded ‘Strangers’, a song he wrote for The Kinks’ 1970 album *Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One*, as his greatest vocal performance, saying its tone suited him naturally. The song matters because it highlights Davies’ often-overlooked contribution as a singer and songwriter alongside his better-known role as the band’s lead guitarist.

Although the article’s title refers to 1968, the discussion centres on ‘Strangers’, released in 1970 and written during a period of tension and creative change within The Kinks. Davies said the song’s restrained, reflective character matched his voice, while its lyrics about uncertainty and human connection helped make it one of the band’s more enduring deep cuts.