I chose it because I like the production of Cabaret and Liza Minelli's performance. I also thought the lyrics were poignant. As the song says What is the point of sitting alone in your room. Life is a cabaret!
Kinks have always cracked me up. They have such an interesting view. I posted one of The Kinks ruder songs awhile back. It really is offensive but it is just too funny.
By the way I'm loving that jazzy little number whick withy. ..just need a gentleman to spin me round the ballroom a few times. If you know what I mean. :-*