The Kinks' song 'Lola', released 56 years ago, remains relevant, addressing themes of gender identity and love. Initially banned by the BBC for mentioning 'Coca-Cola', it was later praised for its progressive take on LGBTQ+ topics. Recent criticism from musician Moby, who labeled the lyrics as 'gross and transphobic', sparked a defense from Dave Davies of The Kinks, who highlighted the song's importance to the LGBTQ+ community, supported by transgender artist Jayne County's positive remarks about the track.