<Tr> <Td_colspan="2"> <Ul> <Li> file </Li> <Li> help </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr> <Ul> <Li> file </Li> <Li> help </Li> </Ul> <P> "You Really Got Me" is a song written by Ray Davies for English rock band the Kinks . The song, originally performed in a more blues - oriented style, was inspired by artists such as Lead Belly and Big Bill Broonzy . Two versions of the song were recorded, with the second performance being used for the final single . Although it was rumoured that future Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page had performed the song's guitar solo, the myth has since been proven false . </P> <P> "You Really Got Me" was built around power chords (perfect fifths and octaves) and heavily influenced later rock musicians, particularly in the genres of heavy metal and punk rock . Built around a guitar riff played by Dave Davies, the song's lyrics were described by Dave as "a love song for street kids ." </P>

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