"When you are making a record and if you spend too much time over it, you have to record it a tone lower or cut the tones lower because you can't reach some of the notes, I find this. But when you go on stage, you have to put the key up and it really changes the whole thing"

This quote by Ray Davies talks to the importance of comprehending the distinction in between recording and performing live. When recording, it is very important to not spend too much time on a single track, as it can lead to having to tape-record the track at a lower tone or cutting the tones lower in order to reach the notes. However, when carrying out live, the key must be raised in order to make the song sound better. This modification in key can significantly modify the noise of the song, making it sound different than it performed in the recording. This quote stresses the value of comprehending the distinctions between recording and performing live, and how the 2 can impact the sound of a tune.