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.
James Bond
The Toy Dolls Lyrics
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James Bond lives down our street
I've seen him he catches the 32 bus
James Bond lives down our street
sometimes he sits on the back seat with us
he's got a gun strapped to his chest
you can't shoot him in a bullet proof vest
a clever lad but can be a pest sometime
0.0.7. James Bond lives down our street
Jimmy's a spy but both you and I know
Sean Connery or Roger Moore, that I'm not quite sure
But what I know is James Bond...
lives down our street
James Bond lives down our street
sometimes he gets a helicopter to work
James Bond lives down our street
me dad's oldfashioned and he says he's a jerk
he's always chasing a heavy mob
he should go out and get a proper job
he should go out and get a proper job sometime
CHORUS
Down our street there lives a spy
says he works for M.I. 5
he's always a star when you're having a party
says he went to school with Russel Harty
he's a real smarty
he is a real smarty.
My hair is Blonde! dyed blonde!
The Toy Dolls's song "James Bond Lives Down Our Street" is a playful ode to the famous fictional British spy who may or may not live in their neighborhood. The lyrics depict the singer repeatedly stating that James Bond, the character made famous by Ian Fleming's novels and subsequent film adaptations, lives on their street. The song introduces Bond as a person who is seen riding the bus and getting to work in a helicopter. The singer also comments on Bond's character, describing him as a clever lad but also a pest. The song also references the different actors who have portrayed Bond over the years, with the singer unsure if it is Sean Connery or Roger Moore who lives down their street.
The song is essentially a humorous take on the allure of James Bond and how the character has become a cultural icon. The lyrics take everyday details and apply them to the character, making him seem more accessible and grounded, despite his larger-than-life reputation. The song's chorus reinforces the idea that James Bond lives down their street, and while the verses introduce humorous observations about the character, the chorus ties everything together with its catchy repetition of "James Bond lives down our street".
Overall, "James Bond Lives Down Our Street" is a lighthearted tribute to one of the most iconic characters in popular culture, and it showcases The Toy Dolls's ability to take a serious subject and turn it on its head with playful lyrics and catchy melodies.
Line by Line Meaning
My name is Bond! James Bond.
In our neighborhood, there is someone like James Bond who we refer to as James Bond since he resembles the character from the movies.
James Bond lives down our street
The person who resembles James Bond lives in our neighborhood.
I've seen him he catches the 32 bus
The James Bond-like person sometimes takes the same bus as us.
Sometimes he sits on the back seat with us
Occasionally, the James Bond-like person sits at the back of the bus with us.
He's got a gun strapped to his chest
The James Bond-like person is always carrying a gun attached to his chest.
You can't shoot him in a bullet proof vest
The James Bond-like person is wearing a bulletproof vest, so you can't shoot him that way.
A clever lad but can be a pest sometime
The James Bond-like person is intelligent, but he can be irritating on occasion.
CHORUS:
0.0.7. James Bond lives down our street
Jimmy's a spy but both you and I know
Sean Connery or Roger Moore, that I'm not quite sure
But what I know is James Bond...
Lives down our street
The chorus repeats that James Bond-like person resides in the locality, and some people refer to him as Jimmy, the spy, but they are not sure whether he looks like Sean Connery or Roger Moore.
Sometimes he gets a helicopter to work
The James Bond-like person occasionally arrives at work in a helicopter.
Me dad's oldfashioned and he says he's a jerk
The artist's father thinks the James Bond-like person is unlikable and irritating.
He's always chasing a heavy mob
The James Bond-like person is frequently pursuing a dangerous group of people.
He should go out and get a proper job
The artist's father believes that the James Bond-like person should find a lawful profession.
He should go out and get a proper job sometime
The father's conviction that the James Bond-like person should find a proper job is reiterated.
CHORUS
Down our street there lives a spy
Says he works for M.I. 5
He's always a star when you're having a party
Says he went to school with Russel Harty
He's a real smarty
He is a real smarty.
In the second chorus, the singer reiterates that there is a neighbor who is similar to James Bond and who claims to work for M.I.5. He is a popular figure at neighborhood gatherings and claims to have attended school with Russel Harty. He is portrayed as someone who is highly intelligent.
My hair is Blonde! dyed blonde!
This line is not related to the song but is a standalone statement where someone mentions that their hair is blonde, and it has been colored to make it blonder.
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My name is Bond! James Bond.
James Bond lives down our street
I've seen him he catches the 32 bus
James Bond lives down our street
sometimes he sits on the back seat with us
he's got a gun strapped to his chest
you can't shoot him in a bullet proof vest
a clever lad but can be a pest sometime
CHORUS:
0.0.7. James Bond lives down our street
Jimmy's a spy but both you and I know
Sean Connery or Roger Moore, that I'm not quite sure
But what I know is James Bond...
lives down our street
James Bond lives down our street
sometimes he gets a helicopter to work
James Bond lives down our street
me dad's oldfashioned and he says he's a jerk
he's always chasing a heavy mob
he should go out and get a proper job
he should go out and get a proper job sometime
CHORUS
Down our street there lives a spy
says he works for M.I. 5
he's always a star when you're having a party
says he went to school with Russel Harty
he's a real smarty
he is a real smarty.
My hair is Blonde! dyed blonde!
foumar
They were my first punkrock concert at age 15 and changed my life, blessings to Olga guitar hero🙏
ZeRo Addams
the most underrated band ever...
Rodrigo Braden
instaBlaster
Johnny Bouldt
I rate them!
nocontrol182
Such a great song. Nice stage moves too!
RavensCloud The Empath
absolutely....one of the most underrated rockbands....they are very uniqely talented, influential and their energy is unaparalel to most...
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S Wojnowski
underrated? I rate them very, very high! ;)
Rob van der vaart
The Toy dolls are great musicians and punx too. I'm 48 years now and still a punkrocker. Love the Toy dolls also with the humor they have , but so much respect for there musical skills
Steven Barnett
Saw Toy Dolls back in the a day. A punk band that spoofed punk but were more punk than a lot of punk bands.
Great stuff.
Gerry Coogan
You've nailed it.
They were so much a parody of punk that in my mind they remain the epitome of what punk should have been all about; i.e., taking the piss out of everything but they do it with uplifting joy and humour instead of with vicious nihilism and anger.