Lola - MonaLisa Twins (The Kinks Cover)
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Hi Everyone,
We're posting this video on #LolaDay, the 50th Birthday of one of our favourite songs by one of our favourite British rock bands.
There is something so unorthodox, unapologetic and poetically blunt about The Kinks' music. The predecessor to punk. Untamed yet melodic, introspective, witty and observational in the most creative, captivating way. Nothing gives you a more vivid picture of parts of British culture than diving into a Kinks album. We love these guys.
We hope we did this song proud and that you enjoy our take on this classic. Us and Papa Rudi (on bass and keys) had an absolute blast working on it. Please leave a comment and share your thoughts with us.
A huge Thank You to Karen and Ray Davies for getting in touch and inviting us to take part in the #LolaDay celebrations ♥
Stay Groovy,
Mona & Lisa
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I'm a big fan of these girls. And I'm an old man that hates everything lol.
When you're soon to turn 73, a tune like this, so well presented by two lovely ladies, brings back memories from the past. That's a great thing we all need. Brings back the memory of when I fell in love for the fist time - and it was great and touching to think of the first wobbly steps you took. So big bow for my favorite twins and thank you.
@tabithashipley9605
6 күн бұрын
I just recently found this song (I'm 21 next month), and I love how it embraces pansexuality and the steps that are taken when somebody falls in love with someone they didn't expect to be so different than what they're used to. From the beginning curiosity, to the confusion, to the love. It's all there. I'm a pansexual woman myself, and this song really hits home for me. These girls did a great job covering the song.
Tolle Version. Ray Davies würde zustimmen!
Great rendition of one of the greatest rock songs ever. The Kinks and Ray Davies I’m sure approve! Well done!
I love these ladies for many reasons, but one HUGE reason is that they are bringing new life into some of these great songs. I help out in a music store on occasions and I have noticed some many teens coming in now, asking me to show them how to play so many of these types of songs, especially songs by the Beatles, that these ladies have breathed new life into. I am thankful for that. They are very straight forward and talented.
@gregcantwell2918
9 ай бұрын
I have to agree they are fresh voices in the music industry and they are fantastic ❤
Wonderfully talented girls. Re-living my youth again (I'm 72) and loving every minute of it. Many thanks.
One of the great rock tunes of all time. You ladies (and your papa) honored the tune with a GREAT cover!
I am 68, an old roadie from the 60s and 70s and all I can say is “damn kids these days just Gotta make an old man shake his head… in wonder” Keep it up ladies you’re truly some thing special. 💕🇨🇦💕
@jameswilliams3883
2 жыл бұрын
Another old roadie agrees 100%
@BlueLightSpecial2023
Жыл бұрын
I think good ol' dad has a lot to with it, too. 😉
Guys, listen to their originals if you haven't, and buy them. Support these ladies, they're making so much good happen
@andymoore9977
4 жыл бұрын
The originals are special. I can't stop listening to them. They are good but are 'getting better all the time'.....
@rodneycaupp5962
3 жыл бұрын
Neither has accepted my marriage proposal..., and i own a guitar or 2....... BTW that's a lovely tune
@marvinbush5278
3 жыл бұрын
@@rodneycaupp5962 You're funny.
@altodds
3 жыл бұрын
already ordred
@MikeCalma
2 жыл бұрын
Orange has some fabulous original tunes! I am stuck on the Duo Sessions. The clean, not overly produced cuts, are perfection!
Good, clean copy - no gimmicks or auto-tune rubbish .. Old-School, the way it should be .. Well played girls.
@liner011f7
3 жыл бұрын
They always honor the real song.
@ddow33gmailcom
2 жыл бұрын
'and good support and accompaniment from pops too!
@stevenclarke5606
Жыл бұрын
Very talented ladies
@vinobody
Жыл бұрын
@@liner011f7 I'd like something more different than the original but...
These 2 girls are absolutely totally gorgeous and so good at the music game. Hard not to LOVE!
These two are so joyful.
Wow! Best cover of "Lola" ever! Unrivaled harmonies from Mona and Lisa, not to mention their awesome instrumental prowess and versatility! And their dad ain't half bad either! Whether classic covers or fresh originals, this family always impresses!
Absolutely awesome I’m 75 and had to listen over and over again 👌😍😍😍🇦🇺❤️❤️❤️
@tjvanpopta
4 жыл бұрын
Same here, and i am 69 . There,s nothing like the classics !
You are not just imitators of the Beatles but gorgeous musicians, good luck to You.
I just had a smile on my face throughout this whole video - this was so enjoyable.
So much fun!!!
Wow, so good. This is almost as good as the original and an old guy like me was around way back in the day when it first came out. Just wow. Like so many other retro-loving people are saying, these gals are bringing us so much joy with their covers of the old songs. More!!!!
These 2 girls are just so beautiful and so talented. I Love Them to Death!
This is the most brilliant rendition of this song I've ever heard. Your voices mesh perfectly and your enthusiasm puts your version over the top
@theasiebert1707
3 жыл бұрын
Yay to that enthusiasm! One can feel it!
@ShortysSportsGrill
2 жыл бұрын
Check out their covers of Beatles tunes. Especially the ones played live in the Cavern Club where the Beatles started.
@CountBlackula6
2 жыл бұрын
Check out the cover by Lake Street Dive.
@trishbullock6754
2 жыл бұрын
@@CountBlackula6 Yes, that cover is absolutely brilliant. But I have never been disappointed with anything these two girls do; they are absolutely fantastic!
@kevinb3812
Жыл бұрын
@@CountBlackula6 Can I say I love them both!?
Gorgeous , classy and Superb ..., Monalisa Twins forever.....
Sometimes the KZread rabbit hole takes you to somewhere wonderful. Today I discovered the MonaLisa Twins. Amazing.
Really good. One of my favorite songs of all time. They killed it.
@LesbianVampireLover
7 ай бұрын
Hit it out of the park. Gets better every time I listen to it.
I swear, there hasn't been even ONE song (original AND covers) that isn't top notch and superbly done. Thank you for ANOTHER well done offering, Mona, Lisa, and Rudi!
I was lucky enought to see the Kinks live way back when. This version is so much more fun and better with beautiful Mona and Lisa singing these lyrics!! You two really ROCK!!
Winners of the DNA lottery - talent, personality, charm and charisma.
One of the greatest lyric moments in pop "...but I know what I am and I'm glad I'm a man and so's Lola". Brilliant.
Such a special song, lyrics, melody, harmony, the lot. I love the Kinks version. And actually (a very rare thing for a cover) I love this version even more. Touches my heart
“Lola” EXPLODES at 0:34, and I play it loud over and over. Whooof! Love the way Papa Rudi’s bass picks you up and carries you like an undercurrent off into the song. Of the contagious things in the world, I'm so grateful I've contracted the Twins and “Lola” and not that other thing. Every time I see this, which is often, I just want to jump up and make fabulous music myself. Every time! And every time, mine's not that fabulous, but I can't help myself.Thank you!
Absolutely Amazing. Perfect celebration for Lola's 50th birthday. 💖💛
Well I am watching this again just love it and there is one proud father.
Mona and Lisa Happy Pride from Toronto Canada. Lola is a fun girl being her true self. Great cover. Love and peace to you ❤️ Steph
I've watched this video close to 50 times now and I still get a chuckle out the heavy emphasis on the second syllable of Lo-LA...they really kick that out. GREAT JOB ladies...Bravo!!!! Definitely a favourite video of mine.
Friday June 26, 2020...My Guitar Gently Weeps tops 4 million views ...Congrats to the Twins for another milestone..and...later today or tomorrow Drive My Car will top 4 million....thank you girls for giving us some great music!!!!
I love their cover of "Lola". Whenever I see Mona flip that tambourine and smile it always brings a big smile to my face. I think Rudy was especially cool in this video. I would love to see Michaela perform again.
Way to go Mona and Lisa! Your cover of The Kinks' "Lola" is magnificent!! Lisa, I love your little Fender 🎸, and Mona's fun and funny expressions are priceless ☺️ Kudos to your Papa Rudi as well 😃 Thanks for the smiles and happiness 😁
What's it like to have the coolest dad in the world?
love it love it love it. dad is now in assisted living and this is just what i needed. God save the Kinks-God save the MonaLisa Twins
MonaLisa you are beautiful ❤️ girls and beautiful performers! Love 💖 you.
Wonderful performance ladies. Nice to see Mona taking some of the lead vocal again. Would love to see you do "Sunny Afternoon" someday. Thanks so much for making this video for us. Good to see Rudi on bass and keyboard. Hope you all stay safe and keep on being so sweet and adorable.
@granthurlburt4062
7 ай бұрын
AND WATERLOO SUNSET!
Well, I'm not the world's most musical guy But I listen lots and they blow my mind MonaLisa, mo-mo-MonaLisa mo-mo-MonaLisa... Very nice indeed, ladies. Thank you. Stay safe and take care of those you love.
What more could you ever want? Two gorgeous young ladies and a great song sung and played brilliantly. Oh! And we can't forget dad too. Nice one pops ;-))...
These gals rock!!!
I've listened to this song literally several hundred times between the original and live versions and it's so ingrained in my head that hearing this version is like getting slapped in the face. But in a good and necessary way, like when someone is delirious or comatose and that slap wakes them up or saves their lives, this really woke me up and got my attention! Weird Al did a brilliant take, but that of course was parody. This is a true tribute. So refreshing and so different! And, like many others, I just get a big smile from the bottom of my soul when Mona makes that happy face with the tambourine.
You two have Never failed to put a BIG Smile on my face! I wish I could see you live, in concert! 😁 😘 😁
I have never been one for parenthood. But when I see these two beauties, I kind of envy Papa for bringing them into the world. Well done Papa!
Great performance of this great song, I was just a teenager when this was popular.
I've always loved The Kinks and I've always loved this song and I especially LOVE THE MONALISA TWINS!!!!
@joerosa8378
Жыл бұрын
Me too
Damn that was sooooooooo good!!
Man, this group has matured into something amazing! I’ve enjoyed the ride and am looking forward to see (and hear) what’s next.
@lynnnewcomb8396
3 жыл бұрын
Funny you should say that. I just watched Mona singing "Twist and Shout" as a thirteen year old. She was good then, now she's great. They both are. I really really hope I can see them live someday. I'll put it on my bucket list.
This is my wife’s favorite MonaLisa Twins cover. I can not choose a favorite. If you like this, listen to any of their original songs. This band sounds like they just jumped out of the past, and luckily landed right here for us to enjoy. Bravo!
After 12 weeks of self-isolating that was just what I needed - colourful musical fabulousness! Thank you.
@lesralphs9200
4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant. Version of A classic Song Xx😉👍😀
Isn’t this wonderful? A brilliant new twist on one of the great 60s classic numbers. The seemingly effortless perfection can only come from a huge amount of hard work over years. Thank you for this.
i am in love with Mona
These gorgeous two ladies must have put a spell on me. I have been listening to their music religiously the past several days. Just kidding, I thoroughly enjoy your recordings. Best Wishes from the USA 🇺🇸.
The best thing about Mona and Lisa is that when they do covers, they dont try to create some new kink or cuisine but they play the song like it originally was created. Not trying to do something new or different, but the same! Wonderful :)
@piggly-wiggly
Жыл бұрын
When they do make changes, they're usually pretty subtle. Almost always it's taking out something that maybe was faddish when the song was recorded by is now just dated. Listen to their cover of the Paul McCartney "Wonderful Christmastime" and compare to the original. They got rid of the heavy 80s keyboard sound and made the song fresh without destroying its identity as Paul McCartney's song.
@timtv2826
Жыл бұрын
The only thing they add are those gorgeous MonaLisa harmonies. Mona's velvety lead and Lisa's high harmony are pure heaven on this.
It melts my old heart to see the music of my generation passed on by talented musicians like MLT! Rock on!
Can't get enough of them, their music is so tight, oh and thanks Ladies and the band for bringing back the music of my time, all you guys, your father all the band are making that music...what it was, is, and will be. Peace Love Y'all...coming from Canada.
They can take an old classic and absolutely nail it. Great harmonies. Just shows the Kinks were way ahead of their time. Know what I mean
You two are no Lolas, you're all woman. What's not to like, two beautiful women who can really jam to one of the most recognizable songs in music history. You did The Kinks proud on Lola's 50th anniversary!
I just realized its #LolaDay when looking up the original. Great hearing Mona sing lead vocals,great cover...with your clear english its the first time that I really listened to the lyrics and the story of the song :)
Wow!! Must have been quite an honor to have Ray Davies get ahold of you! This is an awesome cover! (my favorite) 50 year anniversary?? WTF?? am I that old? (guess so) Thanks my friends!
WOW will be buying all your albums!!!!!!!!! AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tried listening to the original, but after watching the girls and listening to this version this one is better. So creative the way the video was made.
it's so great to see young people bringing back some of the classics as though they are fresh spanking new songs. great version ladies!!!
Blimey you two are at this time the very best. Also hello Dad nice to see you.
WOW! What an awesome song! IN this day and age too! Ray Davies and LOLA are psyched! and hopefully everyone else who stumbled upon this and watched and listened! That kinda really looked like JOY OF MUSIC STYLE STUFF TO ME! I am gonna watch it again!
Really nice guitar work in addition to everything else.
Best cover version I've seen. So crisp and clean. You hear every word. Well done for a great production. I was a student when the original came out, which I have on vinyl. I'm a teacher now, and it's fantastic to see current students appreciate this song.
Wow! Today, Mona & Lisa showed up in my music browsing, as they have similar music to an artist I follow on KZread. So far, I must have watched 20 videos of theirs today. I am super-impressed with everything I've seen, and a bit sad I've never heard of them before today. I've been a long-time follower of the Indigo Girls from since 1988 or '89, when they first emerged. Mona & Lisa, with their original music, catch that same vibe which drew me to the IG. Amazing!
Electric uke FTW!
Another awesome cover from Mona and Lisa. And so nice to see Papa Rudi joining in on bass and keyboards on this wonderful fiftieth anniversary cover of a Ray Davies’ classic. He would no doubt be impressed. I just love Lisa’s outfit here. There should be more Orange in this clockwork, lockdown world. Also great to see Lisa playing the electric mandolin and Mona continuing the recent trend of her taking lead vocal duties. Thank you Rudolf for also including some of her drumming in this video. Mona, your father would no doubt be impressed with your acting skills. You've obviously had an excellent mentor. 💛❤️
“Lola” EXPLODES at 0:34, and I play it loud over and over. Whooof! Papa Rudi’s bass is a big part of it and a big part of a lot of MonaLisa Twins music. He comes in hard and high in the mix (he said, as if he knew about mixes) but without being intrusive. The tone is beautiful in a way I'd like to know more about, and it picks you up and carries you like an undercurrent off into the dreamy realm of the song. Thank you!
One of my favorite MLT videos. First, a great song selection! Second, you cover all the instruments - with a helping hand on keyboards, bass and video from Papa Rudi! Third, you girls look like you are having so much fun while producing this! EX-cellent on all levels. Keep the music coming MLT!
Perfect !!!
BEAUTIFUL SINGING TWO BEAUTIFUL WOMEN xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
The Davis brothers would have no problem giving their thumbs up for your version of this,absolutely outstanding.T and N
Absolutely wonderful cover of Lola. It's like a new song again.
Support these ladies 👍👍👍👍👍♥️🎤🥁🎸🎙️🎹
WONDERFUL!!!!
You ladies never cease to amaze me. after 55 years in the music business and work with countless artists I can say with all certainty that your fan base will continue to grow.Wonderful take on a great song
Wow! You sang the "original" version using "Coca-Cola" instead of Cherry Cola". Awsome!
@ralfmalf5828
3 жыл бұрын
Jesus your easily excited 😂
@daibhiofiacra4162
3 жыл бұрын
@@ralfmalf5828 Bollocks to you! This matters - a tiny push back against commercial censorship.
@radiotoad
3 жыл бұрын
@@daibhiofiacra4162 Ah , I see! Makes sense. But they've changed the location as well. 'I met her in a club down in Notting Hill.'
@bernardcromarty485
3 жыл бұрын
Cherry Cola was only for the BBC's no advertising rules. Both versions exist in the Kinks' recordings.
@fractuss
3 жыл бұрын
@@ralfmalf5828 And you seem like a stick in the mud.
Great, great song. Great, great cover.
Can't understand why I stayed so much time without hearing these wonderful twins singing the classic covers.
Very nice. Love the song. Thank you for sharing
MonaLisa Twins have stopped me in my tracks. Like listening to the songs for the first time in brand new brilliance. Fab! It’s going to be hours before the landings, stairs and hallways get mopped. Don’t tell the Mayor.
This has become a go-to for me any time I want a happy, upbeat video. All the cooler for coming from unabashedly joyful women. But I wonder, whatever gave Ray Davies the idea to suggest that the MonaLisa Twins cover this song for its 50th anniversary?
wow
Fantastic ! The best version ever from this song. It+s nice to see father Rudi too on piano, bass and camera ! Happy Lola Day Mona and Lisa ! Stay groovy !
Such lovely production on this, I've heard countless covers of this song over the last 40 years and this is one of the best 👍
Absolutely beautiful twins with so much talent that GOD had to make two for justice in the music world & real life !
Love Lola! and Love the MonaLisa Twins....Great job!
The twins are so talented and fun! Really uplifting. Parents are so supportive. Good feeling story!
I absolutely love, love, love your cover of "Lola" by the Kinks. It's one of my favorite covers. It is so energetic and fun. The vocals are awesome, but that's a given on any song you do. Love Mona's guitar rhythm and her tempo drumming; spot on. Also love Lisa's picking a little guitar and a lot of guitar! The video is great work showing, not only your talents, but also how much fun you are having. I always have fun watching this video and it always cheers me up. A fantastic cover!!
Ladies I love your covers of songs from my younger days and how well you do them. I know that a dose of Mona Lisa Twins can always brighten my day.
Mona and Lisa write their own songs and are brilliant, They also cover a huge range of other peoples classics and deliver with great reverence to the originals. Lola is another of these great covers by them.
Ray Davies has to be really happy with. I know that I am. I was 23 then so have loved this song for 50 years. Well done, as always. It has to take a lot of work to put out a video like this. A whole lot of forethought and planning. One shot of the whole song and many shots of the different segments that are incorporated into the video. I guess that Papa Rudi does that computer work. These videos look seamless.
@tjvanpopta
4 жыл бұрын
I was 20 years old at that time. This song is 50 years old. Only something that good can live through the years!
@armadillotoe
4 жыл бұрын
18, and I enjoyed the song but it really confused me. I was very naive.
@bradroberts7938
4 жыл бұрын
A Classic and a great rendition👍🎶old songs can be a little confusing 😂😎✌️
@Rickimusic
4 жыл бұрын
@@armadillotoe What is confusing? You use past tense with naive so honestly, your post confuses me. lol :)
I agree The Kinks are also a favorite group of mine “ Girl you really got me “ is another one of their classics I love that song. You did an excellent cover of “ Lola “ really enjoyed your version of it and it was nice to see you both back and great as ever. Thank You, I’m looking forward to any new and up coming projects stay groovie
I wish I could like this twice.
WOW! That's all I can say. Luv it!!