The Toys

The Toys was an American R&B girl group from Jamaica, New York which formed in 1961 and disbanded in 1968. The trio consisted of Barbara Harris (who sang lead most of the time), Barbara Parritt, and June Montiero.

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They were discovered at a talent show by manager Vince Marc, who introduced them to songwriters Sandy Linzer and Denny Randell. Linzer & Randell wrote most of the songs recorded by The Toys, including their #2 hit single "A Lover's Concerto," and also produced the group's 1965-66 recordings on Bob Crewe's Dynovoice label. In 1967 the group changed labels and producers, but charted only one more minor single (a cover of Brian Hyland's "Sealed With A Kiss") before breaking up.

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At their peak popularity, The Toys appeared on all of the major TV rock programs, including Shindig!, Hullabaloo, and American Bandstand. They also had a cameo role in the 1967 beach movie It's a Bikini World.

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