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"Low Budget" became a popular song for the Kinks to play live in concert. [4] Of a performance in Binghamton, New York on February 18, 1979, the Binghamton University newspaper Pipe Dream noted that "'Low Budget' became an audience effort when Davies ceded his microphone to members of the front row during the chorus."
"Wish I Could Fly Like) Superman" is a song written by Ray Davies that was first released on the Kinks' 1979 album, Low Budget. The song, inspired by Superman: The Movie, employs a disco beat and lyrics that describe the singer's wish to be like the fictional character Superman.
Melody Maker spoke positively of the album, saying, "Low Budget is actually worth spending money on." [10] Rolling Stone also praised the album, saying, "the Kinks haven't mounted this kind of rock & roll attack since 'Lola. ' " [18] They concluded, "Low Budget may not be the best of their twenty-odd albums released in America, but it's not bad ...
Billboard described the song as "sweeping" and "destined to become a favorite with fans" and rated it one of the top tracks from Low Budget. [4] It also described the song as a "standout," praising its "strong vocals and lyrics" and "neat saxophone work" while describing the guitar riff as being influenced by the Rolling Stones. [10]
It was backed with "Low Budget". In addition to its release as a single in America, the single was also released in Japan that same year. [citation needed] "A Gallon of Gas" also appears on the greatest hits albums Come Dancing with The Kinks and the live album To the Bone. An alternate edition of the song appears on Picture Book.
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"Pressure", as well as appearing on Low Budget, was released as a single in Britain and France in late 1979. Backed with "National Health" (but with "A Gallon of Gas" in France), the single was the final one to be taken from Low Budget. The single, however, failed to chart.
"Destroyer" was initially planned to appear on the band's previous album, Low Budget, appearing in early track listings of the in-progress album. [1] However, the song was dropped from Low Budget because the band could not create a satisfactory mix. "Destroyer" was ultimately recorded at the Power Station studio. [2]