On October 10, 1969, “Pye” label released “Arthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire)” the seventh Kinks (The) studio album. It was recorded May–July 1969, at “Pye Studios” in London, and was produced by Ray Davis.

Personnel:

• Ray Davies– lead and backing vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards
• Dave Davies– lead, co-lead vocal and backing vocals, lead guitar
• John Dalton– bass guitar, backing vocals
• Mick Avory– drums, percussion
• Pete Quaife– bass guitar
• Lew Warburton – horn and string arrangements
• Andrew Hendriksen – engineer
• Brian Humphries – engineer
• Bob Lawrie – album art
• Austin Sneller – album tester

Track listing:

All tracks by Ray Davis.

1. Victoria
2. Yes Sir, No Sir
3. Some Mother’s Son
4. Drivin’
5. Brainwashed
6. Australia
7. Shangri-La
8. Churchill Says
9. She’s Bought a Hat Like Princess Marina
10. Young and Innocent Days
11. Nothing to say
12. Arthur