Apeman (song)

"Apeman"
French picture sleeve
Single by the Kinks
from the album Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One
B-side"Rats"
Released27 November 1970
RecordedAugust–September 1970
StudioMorgan, London
Genre
Length3:54
Label
Songwriter(s)Ray Davies
Producer(s)Ray Davies
The Kinks singles chronology
"Lola"
(1970)
"Apeman"
(1970)
"God's Children"
(1971)

"Apeman" is a 1970 song by the English rock band the Kinks. It was written by Ray Davies and appears on the album Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One. Written as a call to return to nature amidst the crowding and industry of the city, the song features calypso stylings. Like its predecessor, "Lola", it had to have a lyric re-dubbed for commercial release.

"Apeman" was a successful follow-up to "Lola", reaching number five on the British charts. It has since attracted critical acclaim.