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.
Yul Brynner Was a Skinhead
The Toy Dolls Lyrics
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Reminds me of Duncan Goodewe
But he's not a proper skinhead
Cause he hasn't got a tattoo
He's not as wise as he seems
Coz he's just an actor
He's a dunce, I've never seen
We all rinse in Silvercrin
To keep our head clean
But we know that Yul's not
A common human being
Coz he uses Mr Sheen...
Yul Brynner, Yul Brynner,
They say he's a skinhead
But we know that it's a lie
Yul Brynner, Yul Brynner!
He is just a baldy geezer
From the Kink & I,
Yul BBBBB Brynner!
Yul Brynner was a skinhead
They said on the News,
But I've never seen Yul Brynner
Wearing Doctor Martens shoes
His only claim to fame was that
He had a shiney nut
But I would look just the same
If I had my hair cut
We all rinse in Silvercrin
To keep our head clean
But we know that Yul's not
A common human being
Coz he uses Mr Sheen...
Yul Brynner, Yul Brynner,
They say he's a skinhead
But we know that it's a lie...
Yul Brynner, Yul Brynner!
He is just a baldy geezer
From the Kink & I,
Yul BBBBB Brynner!
We all rinse in Silvercrin
To keep our head clean
But we know that Yul's not
A common human being
Coz he uses Mr Sheen...
Yul Brynner, Yul Brynner,
They say he's a skinhead
But we know that it's a lie
Yul Brynner, Yul Brynner!
He is just a baldy geezer
From the Kink & I,
Yul BBBBB Brynner!
Yul Brynner, Yul Brynner,
They say he's a skinhead
But we know that it's a lie
He is just a baldy geezer
From the Kink & I,
Yul BBBBB Brynner!!!
The Toy Dolls’ song Yul Brynner Was a Skinhead is a humorous take on rumors that Hollywood actor Yul Brynner was a skinhead. The lyrics describe how the singer sees Yul Brynner as just a bald actor and not a true skinhead because he doesn't have a tattoo. The song also mocks Yul Brynner's perceived lack of intelligence, as he's never been a contestant on the intelligence-based game show The Krypton Factor. The lyrics make reference to the fact that skinheads use a shampoo called Silvercrin to keep their heads clean, but Yul Brynner uses furniture polish Mr. Sheen to keep his bald head shiny.
The song may have been inspired by an actual rumor that circulated in the media during the late 1970s and early 1980s that Yul Brynner was a skinhead. However, it's important to note that the song is purely satirical and not meant to be taken seriously. The Toy Dolls (a British punk rock band) are known for their humorous lyrics and playful music style.
Overall, the song is a lighthearted and playful take on a strange rumor. It doesn't seek to make any serious commentary on skinheads or Yul Brynner's legacy. Instead, it's a fun way to poke fun at a popular culture icon.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a fella from a film
The song talks about a man from a movie who is being referred to as Yul Brynner.
Reminds me of Duncan Goodewe
The singer sees a resemblance between Yul Brynner and Duncan Goodewe, but it doesn't make him a skinhead.
But he's not a proper skinhead
Although Yul Brynner looks like a skinhead, he does not have a tattoo on his head.
Cause he hasn't got a tattoo
Not having a tattoo is what sets Yul Brynner apart from being a skinhead.
He's not as wise as he seems
The singer believes that Yul Brynner is not as smart as people think he is.
Coz he's just an actor
The reason for Yul Brynner's lack of wisdom is that he is only an actor.
He's a dunce, I've never seen
The singer has never seen Yul Brynner do anything particularly smart.
Him on the Krypton Factor
The singer has not seen Yul Brynner on Krypton Factor, a British television game show.
We all rinse in Silvercrin
The singer and other skinheads use Silvercrin to maintain their scalp health.
To keep our head clean
Cleaning the head and scalp is mainly done using Silvercrin.
But we know that Yul's not
Yul Brynner does not need to use Silvercrin as other skinheads since he is not a common human being.
A common human being
Yul Brynner is not like other skinheads, and he does not have to use Silvercrin to maintain a clean head.
Coz he uses Mr Sheen...
Yul Brynner has a clean and shiny bald head like a polished piece of furniture thanks to his use of Mr Sheen.
They say he's a skinhead
There are rumours going around that Yul Brynner is a skinhead.
But we know that it's a lie
The singer refutes the rumours and argues that Yul Brynner is not a skinhead.
He is just a baldy geezer
Instead, the song describes Yul Brynner as a bald man who is not a skinhead.
From the Kink & I
The song refers to Yul Brynner's role in the musical The King and I.
But I've never seen Yul Brynner
The singer refutes the claim that Yul Brynner is a skinhead and has never seen him wear Doctor Martens.
Wearing Doctor Martens shoes
The absence of Doctor Martens shoes is another reason why Yul Brynner cannot be a skinhead.
His only claim to fame was that
The reason Yul Brynner is famous is that he has a bald head, which shines like a polished surface.
He had a shiny nut
The term 'nut' is a colloquialism used to refer to a person's head, and in Yul Brynner's case, it refers to his bald head.
But I would look just the same
The singer believes that he too could have a shiny bald head and be as famous as Yul Brynner if he shaved his hair off.
If I had my hair cut
The condition for him to have a shiney bald head is if he shaves off all his hair.
They say he's a skinhead
The rumour that Yul Brynner is a skinhead is still being spread.
But we know that it's a lie
The singer repeats his previous argument that Yul Brynner is not a skinhead.
He is just a baldy geezer
Yul Brynner is still described as a bald man and not a skinhead.
Yul BBBBB Brynner!!!
The song ends by repeating Yul Brynner's name, adding extra 'B's to emphasize his baldness.
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