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.
Glenda and the Test Tube Baby
The Toy Dolls Lyrics
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Victory if Glenda she, had a baby, oooeee,
Things were looking gloomy and Glenda she was sad,
Kevin had been out with Carol Sands,
But Glenda she though surely,
It can't be that bad, if I had a baby,
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Glenda went round to the doctors the next day,
Glenda did not give up she's got this book to read,
Of how to have a test tube baby....
CHORUS
Glenda's Dad had just died and she was unhappy,
If only she could have a baby,
So to the disapproval of Kevin and his mam,
She signed up for a baby...
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The Toy Dolls’ song “Glenda and the Test Tube Baby” tells the story of Glenda, a woman who desperately wants a baby but is unable to conceive naturally. The song begins with Glenda feeling unhappy because her partner Kevin had been out with another woman, Carol Sands. To cheer herself up, Glenda imagines having a baby and how it would brighten her life. She decides to explore the idea of having a test tube baby and goes to the doctor to inquire about the process. Despite being told by the doctor that it is not possible to have a baby, Glenda does not give up and finds a book on how to have a test tube baby.
The situation is further complicated by the recent death of Glenda’s father. She sees having a baby as a way to bring new life into her world, and despite Kevin and his mother’s disapproval, she signs up for a test tube baby. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase “Victory if Glenda she had a baby,” which shows Glenda’s desire and determination to become a mother, even if it means taking a different path than what is considered traditional.
“Glenda and the Test Tube Baby” is a satirical take on the topic of assisted reproduction and the societal pressure placed on women to have children. The song explores the lengths that some women will go to in order to become mothers, and the societal judgment that often accompanies their decisions. The Toy Dolls use their signature punk sound to deliver a humorous and slightly irreverent take on a sensitive topic.
Line by Line Meaning
Victory if Glenda she, had a baby, oooeee,
Glenda believes that having a baby would bring her great happiness and contentment.
Things were looking gloomy and Glenda she was sad,
Glenda is feeling deeply unhappy and distressed about her life circumstances.
Kevin had been out with Carol Sands,
Glenda's partner Kevin has been spending time with another woman named Carol Sands.
But Glenda she though surely,
Despite her partner's infidelity, Glenda still believes that her situation could improve.
It can't be that bad, if I had a baby,
Glenda believes that having a baby would make everything else in her life feel more manageable or worthwhile.
Glenda went round to the doctors the next day,
Glenda goes to see a doctor in order to explore her options for having a baby.
You can't have a baby, that's what he said,
The doctor tells Glenda that she is unable to conceive naturally.
Glenda did not give up she's got this book to read,
Glenda is resourceful and starts to research alternative methods for having a baby.
Of how to have a test tube baby....
Glenda becomes interested in learning about the process of having a child through artificial insemination techniques.
Glenda's Dad had just died and she was unhappy,
Glenda is dealing with the grief of losing her father and is feeling particularly low.
If only she could have a baby,
Glenda believes that having a child would give her a sense of purpose and direction in life.
So to the disapproval of Kevin and his mam,
Glenda's partner and his mother do not support her decision to pursue artificial insemination.
She signed up for a baby...
Despite opposition from others, Glenda makes the decision to move forward and pursue having a child through artificial insemination.
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