The British Toytown Sound 1967-1974

David Wells describes how The Beatles 1967 single Penny Lane and its lighter psychedelic sound, helped to inspire the British pop scene to produce songs with quasi-classical arrangements, a childlike sensibility and character vignettes. David introduces songs from artists that have came to known as toytown pop including Jeff Lynne’s The Idle Race, Deram-era David Bowie, Tony Hazzard, Mark Wirtz and The Shadows.

Further information

Climb Aboard My Roundabout! The British Toytown Sound 1967-1974, 3CD Box Set

The British Toytown Sound 1967-1974 podcast tracks

Also on The Strange Brew: Tony Hazzard podcast, Mark Wirtz podcast, John Bryant interview 

This podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and all usual platforms.

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