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Town of Tuxley Toymaker, Part 1

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"'Town of Tuxley Toymaker, Part One'" is a song written by Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb in Australia in 1966. It was recorded by Jon Blanchfield in 1966, Billy J. Kramer in 1967 and Shane (New Zealand) in 1968.

It was recorded first by Jon Blanchfield. His version was only released in Australia as a B-side of the A-side single "Upstairs, Downstairs", a song also written by Barry, Robin and Maurice. The song was recorded in November or December 1966 at St. Clair Studio, Hurstville in Australia. Blanchfield also adds that Barry wrote "Coalman" around the same time. The melody was inspired by "Matchmaker" from 'Fiddler on the Roof'. It was released as a single in February 1967, when the Bee Gees were in England, and they recorded another version of the song with Billy J. Kramer. The Gibb brothers also participated on this song. The Blanchfield version was included on the various artists compilation called 'Assault The Vaults: Rare Australian Cover Versions Of The Brothers Gibb'.[http://www.discogs.com/Various-Assault-The-Vaults-Rare-Australian-Cover-Versions-Of-The-Brothers-Gibb/release/1370421 Town of Tuxley Toymaker, Part 1 by Jon Blanchfield at Discogs]

Billy J. Kramer version



Kramer's version was recorded on 4 March 1967, the Gibb brothers with Colin Petersen. It was also the Bee Gees' first recording session, after they returned in England, the song was recorded at IBC Studios. and Kramer recalled:

Shane version



New Zealand singer Shane Hales, using his stage name Shane, released a version on the Zodiac label in 1968. [https://www.45cat.com/record/z451332 "Town of Tuxley Toymaker, Part 1": single by Shane], discographical listing at 45cat.com. The title is slightly altered, to 'The' Town Of Tuxley Toymaker Part 1. Retrieved 20 December 2020 [http://www.poparchives.com.au/3196/shane/town-of-tuxley-toymaker-part-1 Three versions of "Town of Tuxley Toymaker, Part 1"], at poparchives.com.au. Retrieved 20 December 2020

Personnel



The musicians played on the Jon Blanchfield recording were:

* Jon Blanchfield lead vocals

* Barry Gibb guitar, background vocals

* Robin Gibb background vocals

* Maurice Gibb bass, piano, guitar (12-string)

* Uncredited drums, horns

* Ossie Byrne engineer

* Nat Kipner producer

The musicians played on the Billy J. Kramer recording were:

* Billy J. Kramer lead vocals

* Barry Gibb background vocals

* Robin Gibb background vocals

* Maurice Gibb background vocals

* Colin Petersen drums

* Bill Shepherd orchestral arrangement

References



Category:1967 songs

Category:Songs written by Barry Gibb

Category:Songs written by Robin Gibb

Category:Songs written by Maurice Gibb

Category:Song recordings produced by Robert Stigwood

Category:1967 singles

Category:Reaction Records singles

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