Name: Live At Drury Lane
Brand: Toyah

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CD+DVD Digipak

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Limited edition

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Extended format: No

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Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Release date

2023-05-26

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1018813CYR

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5013929188136

Transparent Pink 2LP

1018811CYR

5013929188112

Artist

Toyah

Label EU

Cherry Red Records

Genre EU

Classic

Toyah is a group that was formed in March 1978, with lead singer Toyah Willcox. They went through several line-up changes and briefly operated under the name Ninth Illusion before settling on their final name. From 1978 to 1983, the main musicians of Toyah included Joel Bogen on guitars, Pete Bush, Adrian Lee, Keith Hale, and Simon Darlow on keyboards at different times, as well as Mark Henry, <ICharlie Francis, and <IPhil Spalding on bass. The band also had various drummers including Steve Bray, Nigel Glockler, and Simon Phillips.

If you enjoy artists like Altered Images, Hazel O'Connor, Blancmange, or Fun Boy Three among others, then you will definitely appreciate Toyah's unique sound. With their energetic performances led by the talented Toyah Willcox and a blend of rock and new wave influences, they have made a significant impact in the music industry during their active years.

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Cherry Red is a British label that was founded by Iain McNay in 1978. Also known as Cherry Red Records, this label has become associated with the company Music and Media Group. With the label code LC 6730, Cherry Red has made a name for itself in the music industry. It is important to note that this label should not be confused with the US label of the same name.

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Toyah, the band, were invited by the BBC to play a special live concert on 24 December 1981 for broadcast live on BBC2 for The Old Grey Whistle Test Christmas Special. Simultaneously the concert was broadcast in stereo on BBC Radio 1. The much-loved Christmas Eve 1981 concert was watched by an astonishing 12 million television viewers.Following a year of top ten hit singles in 1981 plus the Gold-selling album Anthem, the band closed out the year with this fantastic energetic and celebratory concert. Previously only ever available on a BBC VHS video cassette in 1982, this release marks the first time the stereo audio has been released.CD and DVD set containing all 13 songs as performed at the momentous concert at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, with two songs from the broadcast reinstated following their cut from a 1982 VHS video release.Exclusive to the CD are three bonus audio tracks recorded live in Milan on the band’s Winter Tour, which culminated in the Drury Lane concerts on 23/24 December 1981. These three rarely performed tracks are ‘Stand Proud’, ‘Urban Tribesmen’ and ‘Pop Star’ and come from a previously unreleased sound desk concert recording, courtesy of Joel Bogen.&nbsp;With a 24-page colour booklet including an introduction by Toyah and new sleeve notes by Craig Astley, Toyah’s archivist who compiled this release. Featuring brand new artwork including photography of Toyah’s iconic stage entrance for the gig, 20ft above the band and audience. Rare and previously unseen photographs of the band’s Drury Lane concert the day before (23 Dec 1981) from the Safari Records archive also illustrate the CD booklet.2LP - Containing all 13 songs as performed at the momentous concert at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.&nbsp;Presented across 2LPs, the audio has been remastered by Nick Watson and is pressed on Semi- Transparent Pink coloured vinyl.&nbsp;Two colour inner bags house the vinyl while the outer LP sleeve presents photography of Toyah’s iconic stage entrance for the gig, 20ft above the band and audience.

Live At Drury Lane

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