Kevin Ayers – Joy Of A Toy LP
Originally released in 1966; ‘Joy of a Toy’ was Kevin Ayers’ first solo album. It was named after a Soft Machine track called ‘Joy of a Toy’ and the first track on this album is called ‘Joy Of A Toy Continued…’ The album contains tracks that went on to be some of Kevin’s most famous and most requested songs. A personal favourite of mine is ‘The Lady Rachel’ and if you were to buy the MP3 or CD version of ‘Joy of a Toy’ you are treated to three different versions of the song. ‘Girl On A Swing’ is also another classic tune that is simple, yet beautiful, and has been covered a few times by other bands including ‘The Ladybug Transistor’.
A1 – Joy Of A Toy Continued
A2 – Town Feeling
A3 – The Clarietta Rag
A4 – Girl On A Swing
A5 – Song For Insane Times
B1 – Stop This Train (Again Doing It)
B2 – Eleanor’s Cake (Which Ate Her)
B3 – Lady Rachel
B4 – Oleh Oleh Bandu Bandong
B5 – All This Crazy Gift Of Time