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.
Toccata in Dm
The Toy Dolls Lyrics
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As these are instrumental lyrics, there are no specific words to be interpreted. However, the melody and arrangement of the music itself can convey a vast array of emotions, moods, and themes. The Toy Dolls' song Toccata in DM is a fast-paced and energetic instrumental piece that could be described as punk-rock meets classical. The upbeat tempo, intricate guitar riffs, and keyboard solos create a sense of excitement and urgency, while the classical undertones add depth and complexity to the overall sound.
One possible interpretation of the lyrics and instrumentation of Toccata in DM could be the fusion of two seemingly opposite genres of music. On one hand, punk-rock is known for its raw energy, rebellion, and anti-authoritarianism. On the other hand, classical music is associated with refinement, sophistication, and background music for the upper class. Yet, The Toy Dolls managed to merge these two seemingly dissimilar styles, resulting in a unique and dynamic sound that defies categorization.
Contributed by Peyton O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mikecynic5167
Olga's Telecaster should be in a museum someday. That has definitely travelled a few miles.
@benwhiting4013
Great band with a great sense of humour...and even though they're hamming it up in this performance, the chops needed to play this are extremely high!
Awesome!
@JohnSmith-su3ze
I can't believe your comment has more likes than mine. Your comment is generic and unoriginal, mine is witty and novel. Please delete your comment. It's sucking likes away from mine.
@canadianeastcoaster5142
Olga is absolutely legendary
@MisterBadNews
A goodο»Ώο»Ώ friend of ours! Me thinks Bach is smiling when he listen to this,ο»Ώ in Heaven! Remindering me how small and insignifiant we are on this planet. Genious!
@punishedmatteson7108
Horseshit. You are neither small nor insignificant! Everything has happened just so you're here !
@zzebowa
Holy crap! Never knew they were THIS good!
@thomasechols8834
you should hear them duel banjos
@jamesroberts1964
Probably the greatest rock tune ever.
@anitav.t.2389
It has been 30 years... Still love them <3