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.
Dig That Groove Baby
The Toy Dolls Lyrics
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We are gonna dig the groove, we've waited all day
We wear trendy trousers with belts a mile too long
We are gonna catch the bus into the town
We are boogie on down...
Dig that groove ba-a-by
Dig that groove ba-a-by
There they are again covered in old spice
They think they will get the girls cause
They smell nice,
They all call me riff raff
'coz i wear a crombie
I couldn't stand it being just like them
They all look like puffs not men
Dig that groove ba-a-by
Dig that groove ba-a-by
Dig dig dig dig digga that groove baby
See that trendy there she used to be a punk
Now she's off to the disco to listen to junk
Her boyfriend was a skinhead
He used to shout Oi! Oi!
Play that funky music that's what they say now
Come with me and I'll show you how...
Dig that groove ba-a-by
Dig that groove ba-a-by
Dig dig dig dig digga that groove baby
The Toy Dolls song "Dig That Groove Baby" is an upbeat and fun tune that pokes fun at the youth culture of the band's era. The lyrics detail a group of young adults preparing for a night out on the town, complete with trendy clothes and excessive amounts of cologne. The opening lines of the song, "Friday night is bath night, this is what they say, we are gonna dig the groove, we've waited all day," set the scene for the excitement and anticipation of the night ahead. The chorus of the song, "Dig that groove, baby," is catchy and repetitive, adding to the infectious energy of the track.
The lyrics also touch on the pressure to conform to societal expectations of what is considered fashionable or cool. The singer of the song, who is referred to as "riff raff," sets himself apart from the rest of the group by refusing to wear clothing that he deems too trendy or similar to his peers. He makes it clear that he doesn't want to be just like them, as they all "look like puffs not men." This rejection of conformity is a theme throughout the song, highlighting the tension that exists between individuality and fitting in.
Overall, "Dig That Groove Baby" is a fun and tongue-in-cheek tune that celebrates youthful excitement and individuality, while also poking fun at the conformity that often comes with youth culture.
Line by Line Meaning
Friday night is bath night this is what they say
The tradition is to take a bath on Friday nights.
We are gonna dig the groove, we've waited all day
We've been waiting all day to enjoy the music and dance.
We wear trendy trousers with belts a mile too long
Our fashion sense includes wearing pants that are too long and fancy belts.
We are gonna catch the bus into the town
We will take the bus to the city center.
We are boogie on down...
We will dance energetically to the music.
There they are again covered in old spice
Those boys are always wearing Old Spice cologne.
They think they will get the girls cause they smell nice
They believe that their cologne will attract girls.
They all call me riff raff 'coz i wear a crombie
They tease me because I wear a particular type of coat.
I couldn't stand it being just like them
I don't want to be like them - I want to be my own person.
They all look like puffs not men
They appear effeminate to me.
See that trendy there she used to be a punk
That fashionable girl used to be a punk.
Now she's off to the disco to listen to junk
She is going to the disco to listen to music they consider bad.
Her boyfriend was a skinhead He used to shout Oi! Oi!
Her boyfriend used to be a punk and identified with the skinhead movement.
Play that funky music that's what they say now
They want the DJ to play popular upbeat music.
Come with me and I'll show you how...
Follow me and I'll show you how to have fun and enjoy the music.
Dig that groove ba-a-by Dig that groove ba-a-by Dig dig dig dig digga that groove baby
This is the chorus that repeats multiple times - they want everyone to dance and dig the groove!
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Written by: Michael Algar
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