anything that makes me glad I am alive

Although it’s from the distant crowd, some more really nice quality footage of the Kinks live in September 1974. Here they are at the Fête de l'Humanité festival in France. They shared the bill with Leonard Cohen and Mikos Theodorakis.The cameraperson got some good shots!

From Wikipedia:

“The fête de l'Humanité English: Festival of Humanity) is an event organised annually by French daily newspaper L'Humanité in order to fund itself. It is the largest popular gathering in France.

L'Humanité was created in 1904 by French socialist Jean Jaurès, but the first fête de l'Humanité took place in September 1930 to raise funds for the newspaper L'Humanité and 1000 people attended it… Due to its size, this festival is considered the kickoff of the left-wing’s “political year” each year in September. Tens of thousands of left-wing activists gather there to celebrate and debate (from many political currents: communists, but also social-democrats, anarchists, Trotskyists, sympathizers of the left wing, etc.). They forget their disagreements for a festive weekend and get energized to start the year.”

Dave: Stfu Pete

Ray: Have fun falling loser

Mick: I am in excruciating pain

Wim Wenders

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