Toy Boy
Sinitta
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Toy boy, toy boy, everybody's talkin' When they see me walkin' With this little boy of mine He's my play thing and I love him I dress him up lookin' fine He ain't got money People think it's funny He gives me everything I need He's my play boy, and my love toy And I want everyone to know He's my toy boy, toy boy I'm out with my toy boy, toy boy Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Friday, Saturday, Sunday night When I want a lover I don't need any other I know he'll come runnin' to me He's my gigolo and my Romeo And I want everyone to know He's my toy boy, toy boy I'm out with my toy boy, toy boy And when I get to take him home I know he's gonna love me right He's my toy boy, toy boy I'm out with my toy boy, toy boy Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Friday, Saturday, Sunday night Toy boy Toy boy Everybody's talkin' When they see me walkin' With this little boy of mine He's my gigolo and my Romeo And I want everyone to know He's my toy boy, toy boy I'm out with my toy boy, toy boy And when I get to take him home I know he's gonna love me right He's my toy boy, toy boy I'm out with my toy boy, toy boy Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Friday, Saturday, Sunday night He's my toy boy, toy boy I'm out with my toy boy, toy boy And when I get to take him home I know he's gonna love me right He's my toy boy, toy boy I'm out with my toy boy, toy boy Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Friday, Saturday, Sunday night
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Written by: Michael Stock, Matthew Jamesmes Aitken, Peter Waterman
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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15 facts about this song
Music Genre"Toy Boy" is a pop song, specifically fitting into the subgenre of dance-pop.
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Release dateIt was released as a single in July 1986, becoming one of the summer hits of the year.
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Chart PerformanceThe song became one of Sinitta's most popular tracks, charting at number 4 on the UK Singles Chart. It remained on the chart for 14 weeks, making it one of her longest-charting songs.
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Album Details"Toy Boy" is a track from the album "Sinitta!", which was the singer's debut studio album. The album was released in 1987.
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Popular ProducerThe song was produced by the famous musical producers Stock Aitken Waterman, who were known for their work with several 80s pop stars.
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Iconic Lyrics"Toy Boy" became famous for its catchy lyrics, with the refrain "Toy Boy, Toy Boy, everybody's talking, when they see me walking, with this little boy of mine" becoming instantly recognisable.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song features Sinitta dancing and singing surrounded by a group of men.
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TV PerformancesSinitta performed "Toy Boy" in various TV shows in UK such as "Top of the Pops", helping the song to become more popular.
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Commercial Success"Toy Boy" was a commercial success in several European countries, not just the UK. The song also made it into the top 20 in Belgium, Ireland, and Netherlands.
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InstrumentationThe track features a range of 80s synth-pop instrumentation, including electronic drums and synthesizers.
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Other VersionsA number of remixes of "Toy Boy" were created, including an extended version and a "Shep Pettibone remix". These were typically included on the 12" vinyl release of the single.
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Pop CultureTo this day, “Toy Boy” is often included in compilations and retrospectives of the 80s, testifying to its status as a pop classic of the time.
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AwardsDespite its success, the song did not win any major awards but played a significant role in establishing Sinitta's music career.
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LongevityMore than 30 years after its release, "Toy Boy" is still one of Sinitta's most well-known songs and continues to enjoy airplay on various radio stations.
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InfluenceThe song's title itself has entered pop culture lexicon as an expression to describe a young man involved with an older woman.
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