Celluloid Heroes (1980)

Dave Rowberry - organ on "Celluloid Heroes"

First, "Celluloid Heroes" specifically cites the inhumane and exploitative manner in which the film industry can use its stars.

Although their previous single had been a top 20 hit on the UK singles chart, "Celluloid Heroes" failed to chart.

"Celluloid Heroes" demonstrates a sensitive, emotional side to Davies' writing not often seen by those only familiar with The Kinks' generally jauntier, carefree singles output.

Rowberry played on the single "Celluloid Heroes" and some keyboard instruments on the album.

In the words of "Celluloid Heroes," a wonderful old Kinks song celebrating the screen's magical hold on our imaginations, "Everybody's in movies."

Perhaps the most compelling cut is her tough, downbeat reading of the Kinks' "Celluloid Heroes."

The B-side was the live version of "Celluloid Heroes".

Celluloid Heroes is a play by David Williamson about the Australian film industry.