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.
Hollywood
Dolly Dots Lyrics
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We'd like to show good old Hollywood
Show you the city of the stars
We'll take a right at Sunset Boulevard
Have a drink at Danny's Bar
Spend the evening dancing at The Strip
Lay in the sun and drink champagne
We'll take a tour though Universal and
Make a trip to Disneyland
See footprints of the stars pressed in cement
Holly Holly Hollywood
Holly Holly Hollywood
Feeling happy, feeling good
Holly Holly Hollywood
We love you
We love you
Holly Holly Hollywood
Holly Holly Hollywood
Feel the magic, feel the mood
Holly Holly Hollywood
We love you
We love you
Imagine yourself living here in Hollywood
Having your name way up in lights
And then be driving in big limousines
Your picture in all magazines
Wouldn't it be fun to be a star
Holly Holly Hollywood
Holly Holly Hollywood
Feeling happy, feeling good
Holly Holly Hollywood
We love you
We love you
Holly Holly Hollywood
Holly Holly Hollywood
Feel the magic, feel the mood
Holly Holly Hollywood
We love you
We love you
Hol-ly-wood we all love you
We all love you Hollywood
Holly Holly Hollywood
Holly Holly Hollywood
Feeling happy, feeling good
Holly Holly Hollywood
We love you
We love you
Holly Holly Hollywood
Holly Holly Hollywood
Feel the magic, feel the mood
Holly Holly Hollywood
We love you
We love you
The lyrics to Dolly Dots' song "Hollywood" depict a group of individuals who are enamored with the glitz and glamour of Hollywood. The song takes the listener on a journey through the various sights and sounds of the city, starting with Sunset Boulevard and Danny's Bar and ending with Universal Studios and Disneyland. The group even takes a break to have a picnic at Lake Hollywood and lay in the sun while sipping champagne. The chorus repeats the phrase "Holly Holly Hollywood" several times, emphasizing the excitement and joy the group feels being in the city of stars.
Line by Line Meaning
We'd like to show good old Hollywood
We want to present the classic Hollywood experience
Show you the city of the stars
We want to showcase the famous people and their lifestyle
We'll take a right at Sunset Boulevard
We will turn onto the famous Hollywood street
Have a drink at Danny's Bar
We will relax and enjoy a drink at the iconic bar
Spend the evening dancing at The Strip
We will have fun dancing at the popular nightclub
We'll have a picknick at Lake Hollywood
We will picnic and enjoy the scenery at the picturesque lake
Lay in the sun and drink champagne
We will bask in the sun and enjoy a glass of champagne
We'll take a tour though Universal and
We will explore the famous Universal Studios
Make a trip to Disneyland
We will go to the popular amusement park, Disneyland
See footprints of the stars pressed in cement
We will observe the famous handprints and footprints of celebrities
Imagine yourself living here in Hollywood
Picture yourself residing in this glamorous city
Having your name way up in lights
Seeing your name in bright lights on a billboard or marquee
And then be driving in big limousines
Being chauffeured in luxurious stretch limousines
Your picture in all magazines
Having your photo featured in all the popular publications
Wouldn't it be fun to be a star
It would be enjoyable to be a famous celebrity
Hol-ly-wood we all love you
We all have a deep affection for Hollywood
Contributed by Aria W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.