1. The Toy Dolls are a British punk rock band. They formed in 1979, playing their first ever gig at Millview Social Club, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, UK, on 20 October 1979. After a couple of gigs, vocalist Pete Zulu left to form his own band. He was replaced by Paul "Hud" Hudson, who himself left after a single gig, leaving Toy Dolls as a trio with guitarist Michael "Olga" Algar to assume vocal duties. This was just the start of the revolving door of drummers and bassists that would characterize the Toy Dolls line-up over the years.
They quickly built up a local fan base and were initially grouped with the Oi! scene that was emerging at the time, although many would say that despite having the singalong choruses that are typical of Oi!, they are better classified as pop punk. Another reason they are associated with Oi! is that they were championed by Garry Bushell who was heavily involved with Oi! bands such as The Angelic Upstarts. In 1980 a local businessman financed their debut single, "Tommy Kowey's Car" with "She Goes to Finos" on the B-side. The single quickly sold out its initial 500 pressing but the band couldn't afford to press any more, making the single a collector's item.
In 1983, they released their debut album Dig That Groove Baby, by which time with Bushell's help they were beginning to attract national press attention, and in 1984 they burst into the charts with their punk rendition of "Nellie the Elephant", a classic children's song, which reached #4 in the UK charts and stayed in the Top 100 for no less than 12 weeks.
The Toy Dolls have since changed their lineup and record labels, establishing and cultivating fan bases in Europe, America and Japan, continuing to release new singles and albums.
More information at http://www.thetoydolls.com
2. The Toy Dolls were a female vocal group from the early 1960s that released one single in 1962, Little Tin Soldier / Fly Away.
Blue Suede Shoes
The Toy Dolls Lyrics
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Three to get ready, let's go, cat go, let go
Don't you step on my blue suede shoes, oh yes
You can do anything but keep off my blue suede shoes
Well it's one for the money, two for the show
Three to get ready, let's go, cat go, let go
Don't you step on my blue suede shoes, oh no
What's the matter?
God
Well it's money, show, go
Don't you step on my blue suede shoes
Can do anything but keep off my blue suede shoes
Well it's money, show, g-g-go
Don't you step on my blue suede shoes
Can do anything but keep off my blue suede shoes, yeah
Yeah
Money, show, go
Don't you step on my blue suede shoes
Can do anything but keep off my blue suede shoes
Money, show, go
Don't step on my blue suede shoes
Can do anything but keep off my blue suede shoes
Money, show, go
Don't step on my blue suede shoes, no
Can do anything but keep off my blue suede shoes, oh yeah
Money, show, fame, go, go, go
Don't step on my blue suede shoes
Can do anything but keep off my blue suede shoes
Can do anything but keep off my blue suede shoes
Can do anything but keep off my blue suede shoes
Can do anything and I
mean anything
Anything, anything but keep off of my blue suede shoes
The Toy Dolls's song Blue Suede Shoes is a cover of the famous 1956 song by Carl Perkins. The lyrics of the song are about the singer's blue suede shoes, which he warns people not to step on, as they are his pride and joy. The singer begins the song by counting to three to get ready to perform, referencing the common practice of counting in before a performance. The use of the word "cat" in the lyrics describes the singer's enthusiasm and excitement, as he encourages his listeners to join him in dancing. The repetition of the phrase "money, show, go" throughout the song also emphasizes the singer's passion for performing and his determination to succeed.
The song is an upbeat rock and roll song, which became a hit for Carl Perkins and was later covered by Elvis Presley. The Toy Dolls version adds their unique punk rock style to the classic song. The song is often performed at weddings and dances, as it has a fun and energetic beat that encourages people to dance.
Line by Line Meaning
Well it's one for the money, two for the show
The performance is starting, it's time to get ready
Three to get ready, let's go, cat go, let go
The singer is urging everyone to get ready quickly and start the show with enthusiasm
Don't you step on my blue suede shoes, oh yes
The singer is warning others not to damage or ruin his prized possession, his blue suede shoes
You can do anything but keep off my blue suede shoes
The singer is allowing others to do whatever they want, but they absolutely must not touch his blue suede shoes
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Carl Perkins
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Frank Olsson
I discovered this band today in struggling with cancer, and what a band, I surley missed them when it happened... At the age of 65 and a fusion musician I think I´ll now will be a punker....
ManMartin
Go
DG Barthe
good luck.
Bill Erysian
Outstanding in concert. Real chaos.
The EatMe Beatme Lady
They've proven that sonic waves can affect cancer growths.. and if there's any sound that says "u should hit the bricks cuz I can do this all day" is the toy dolls!!
Bob Cartwright
@Frank Olsson keep on rocking.
Stephen
I just discovered these guys two days ago and I have that butterfly feeling that I have to completely breakdown and totally rebuild my wee notions and grand theories of what music can be and what music can do.
wonbytheson
YES!! That's a very beautiful compliment / reaction to these blissful guys!!
I have loved them since I was 15!!...for 35 years & I still find them just as refreshing & impressive as the first day that I heard/found them!?
Sampson Rodregez
Almost 20yrs these guys AAlways cheer me up
Programador Punk
its like an electric shock, literally