1984 proved their most succesful year, with a sell-out Twice Nightly tour, and their first Dutch chart-topping hit, Love Me Just A Little Bit More. A lot of merchandise was made, incl. the infamous Dolly Dots-dolls. In 1985, Anita left the band due to her pregnancy. In 1986 the Dots shot their Hollywood movie Dutch Treat, but it was not the smash hit they'd hoped for.
In 1987 the girls teamed up with producers Stock, Aitken and Waterman, in hope to crack the British charts. The song "What A Night" proved to be their last original single. The band split up in 1988. In 1993 a Disco remix of "Love Me Just A Little Bit More" was released to promote the Gold album, but the girls did not participate at all themselves. In 1998 all six girls gave a full concert again to promote their double CD The Collection and a R&B remix of What A Night.
In 2004 a musical featuring their best loved songs toured the Netherlands, but did not feature any of the members of the group. In 2007, the band reunited once more to perform during a concert series also featuring other Dutch bands. They also decided to give three (already) sold-out reunion concerts in May 2007. Angela, Ria and Anita were the only members of the band to release solo records, but none were as succesful as their joint efforts as the Dolly Dots. On July 20, 2009, Ria died of cancer. She was only 52 years old.
The Dolly Dots are still listed in the Dutch Guiness Book of Records as the longest running Dutch Girl Band.
Biggest hits: Love Me Just A Little Bit More, Radio, Do Wah Diddy Diddy, Hela-Di-ladi-Lo, PS, S.T.O.P., Don't Give Up, She's A Liar, Do You Wanna Wanna, Boys, Leila and All the Roses.
BOYS
Dolly Dots Lyrics
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No, but I will hope and wait
He's the guy that I am after
All your dates have been disasters
He's the guy I'd like to know
I think I'm in love with Larry
Yeah, he's extra-ordinary
I love my new science teacher
Oh, I think I'd better go
refrain:
We'll tell it all about boys
About the way they walk
About the way they talk
We'll tell everything
We'll tell it all about boys
About the way they look
About the way they kiss
About everything
Not everything
No, not everything
We're going out to boogie tonight
We'll party down and do it just right
You'll meet us there
We'll be there at eight
So Tom and John
Larry, Pete and Ron
We're all having a date
We'll tell it all about boys
I'd like to go out with Peter
He has got a red two-seater
Better watch him when he's driving
He can go as fast as lightning
Oh, then I think I won't go
I think I'm still in love with Larry
He's the guy I want to marry
I'm not sure about that teacher
Just forget that icky creature
Joe's the guy you gotta know
refrain
The song "Boys" by Dolly Dots is about teenage girls discussing their crushes and dates. The song talks about the girls analyzing the boys they like and sharing their experiences with each other. The song starts with a conversation between two girls, where one of them hopes that Tommy will ask her out. The other girl tells her about her own disastrous dates and how she is interested in knowing Larry.
The girls continue to talk about their crushes and share their experiences with each other. They mention a boogie night where they plan to meet the boys they like. One of the girls talks about Peter, who has a red two-seater, but admits that she is not sure about going out with him because he drives too fast. She still prefers Larry and hopes to marry him in the future. The other girl agrees with her and shares that she is not interested in her science teacher.
The song portrays the excitement and nervousness that comes with teenage crushes and infatuation. The girls discuss everything about the boys they like, from the way they walk, talk, look to the way they kiss. The song also highlights the importance of female friendship and how girls share their experiences with each other, especially when it comes to boys.
Line by Line Meaning
Did Tommy ask you for a date
Did Tommy express interest in going out with you?
No, but I will hope and wait
No, but I'm still holding out hope that he will ask me.
He's the guy that I am after
I'm interested in pursuing a romantic relationship with him.
All your dates have been disasters
You haven't had much luck with your past romantic endeavors.
He's the guy I'd like to know
I'm interested in getting to know him better.
I think I'm in love with Larry
I believe that I have strong romantic feelings for Larry.
Yeah, he's extra-ordinary
He's particularly special and stands out from others.
I love my new science teacher
I have positive feelings towards my science teacher.
Do you mean that icky creature
Are you referring to the unpleasant character that we know as our science teacher?
Oh, I think I'd better go
I need to be leaving now.
We'll tell it all about boys
We'll talk extensively about boys and our experiences with them.
About the way they walk
We'll describe the manner in which they move on foot.
About the way they talk
We'll discuss their manner of speaking.
We'll tell everything
We'll provide details about everything we know regarding boys.
About the way they look
We'll share our thoughts on their physical appearance.
About the way they kiss
We'll discuss their kissing style and technique.
About everything
We'll provide a comprehensive look at all aspects of boys.
Not everything
However, we won't divulge everything.
No, not everything
We won't share all our secrets regarding boys.
We're going out to boogie tonight
We're planning to go dancing tonight.
We'll party down and do it just right
We'll enjoy ourselves and make the most of the experience.
You'll meet us there
We invite you to join us at the dancing location.
We'll be there at eight
We'll arrive at the dancing location at eight o'clock.
So Tom and John
Tom and John will be joining us.
Larry, Pete and Ron
Larry, Pete, and Ron will also accompany us.
We're all having a date
We'll all be on dates with our respective partners.
I'd like to go out with Peter
I'm interested in going out with Peter.
He has got a red two-seater
Peter has a red two-seater car.
Better watch him when he's driving
We need to be careful when riding with Peter, as he is a fast driver.
He can go as fast as lightning
Peter is capable of driving very quickly.
Oh, then I think I won't go
In light of Peter's driving, I've decided not to attend.
I think I'm still in love with Larry
I continue to have strong romantic feelings for Larry.
He's the guy I want to marry
I aspire to be married to Larry someday.
I'm not sure about that teacher
I'm uncertain about my feelings towards the science teacher.
Just forget that icky creature
Let's not talk about the unpleasant science teacher again.
Joe's the guy you gotta know
I highly recommend that you get to know Joe.
Contributed by Callie E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@constantindenes9990
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@pleun315
Helemaal geweldig dit, jeugdsentiment ❤😍😋
@kssa220
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@transparent6748
Still love you Esther 😉🎵
@antopsyco
I've just discovered a new favourite girl band! 😊
@pammetje1
S Nakashian she is the dutch donald duck
@theohooghuis9145
Kwak kwak kwak !!!
@laurenharrington8046
They sure sounds great and look cute!!!
@LucVermeer
Wat een prachtige plaat