1982 Toyah – Brave New World (UK:#21)
“Brave New World” is the tenth UK single by the band Toyah, fronted by Toyah Willcox, and was released in 1982. It was to be the only single release from The Changeling.
The single, which was backed by an exclusive b-side and a music video (heavily inspired by David Bowie’s “Ashes to Ashes”) directed by David Mallett, only reached Number 21 in the UK singles chart, and although further single releases from the album were mooted, none appeared. Despite the apparent influence of Bowie’s video, Toyah herself has denied any attempt to copy him: “But I’d never dream of trying to be like Bowie, because he’s the greatest.”
Album
The Changeling is a 1982 album by Toyah. Released in June 1982, the album peaked at number 6 on the UK Album Chart. It included the Top 30 single “Brave New World”. Original vinyl issues of the album came complete with a lyric insert, the background of which featured drawings of circuit boards. Around the […]
Musicians
| Bass | Phil Spalding |
| Drums | Simon Phillips |
| Guitar | Joel Bogen |
| Keyboards | Simon Darlow |
| Vocals | Toyah |
Produced By
Steve Lillywhite
Songwriters
Toyah Willcox
Joel Bogen
Charts
US:# –
UK:#21