Quote by Ray Davies

When I wrote the song, I had the sea near Bombay in mind. We stayed at a hotel by the sea, and the fishermen come up at five in the morning and they were all chanting. And we went on the beach and we got chased by a mad dog - big as a donkey.

When I wrote the song, I had the sea near Bombay in mind. We

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This quote explains the inspiration behind a song, where the author had the sea near Bombay (now Mumbai) in mind. They recall staying at a seaside hotel and being awakened by fishermen chanting early in the morning. Additionally, the quote mentions a humorous incident where they were chased by a large, intimidating dog on the beach. This recollection gives insight into the personal experiences and surroundings that influenced the creation of the song.

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