Friday Music

Composed by Ray Davies and performed by the British rock band the Kinks this song details a romantic encounter between a young man and a possible transvestite, whom he meets in a club in Soho, London. In the song, the narrator describes his confusion towards Lola, who walked like a woman but talked like a man.

Although Ray Davies claims that the incident was inspired by a true encounter experienced by the band's manager, alternative explanations for the song have been given by drummer Mick Avory. 

Released in 1970 -  this song was not without its share of controversy.  The BBC banned the original stereo version of the song for its use of Coca-Cola in the lyrics and a policy against product placement.  The song was banned in Australia because of its controversial subject matter .  It has since become one of The Kinks' most iconic and popular songs, later being ranked number 422 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.  – WIKIPEDIA   

Here's a terrific cover of Lola….