Guess the 1960s song lyrics #135

*First line is the band name. 1964. British band. The song was a tribute to blues artists like Lead Belly and inspired by a girl on the dance floor who got him going. It was written by Ray Davies. The lyrics were a "love song for street kids." The song was later covered by Van Halen. This song influenced heavy metal and later artists. This was the band's breakthrough hit in the US. They would continue to have hits into the 70s and 80s.