Brave New World (single)
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"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:
The full length version of this song, and the b-side "Warrior Rock", were eventually included on the 1999 reissue of The Changeling, while the single edit and the B-side are both featured on the 2005 compilation The Safari Singles Collection Part 2: 1981-1983.
Catalogue Number: SAFE 45
Catalogue Number: SAFE P45 (Picture disc)
Produced by Steve Lillywhite.
Published by Sweet 'n' Sour Songs Ltd.
Both sides of all releases ran at 45rpm.
7" Picture Disc
Toyah (band)
Toyah is the name of the band fronted by Toyah Willcox between 1977 and 1983. The only other consistent band member throughout this period was Joel Bogen, Willcox's principal co-writer and guitarist.-Background :...
, fronted by Toyah Willcox
Toyah Willcox
Toyah Ann Willcox is an English actress and singer. In a career spanning more than thirty years Toyah has had 13 top 40 singles, released 22 studio albums, written two books, appeared in over forty stage plays and ten feature films, as well as voicing and presenting numerous television shows...
, and was released in 1982. It was to be the only single release from The Changeling
The Changeling (album)
The Changeling was Toyah's follow-up album to the critically acclaimed Anthem. Although it has a similar overall sound, the band's writing took a darker, almost gothic direction...
.
The single, which was backed by an exclusive b-side and a music video (heavily inspired by David Bowie
David Bowie
David Bowie is an English musician, actor, record producer and arranger. A major figure for over four decades in the world of popular music, Bowie is widely regarded as an innovator, particularly for his work in the 1970s...
's "Ashes to Ashes
Ashes to Ashes (David Bowie song)
"Ashes to Ashes" is a single by David Bowie, released in 1980. It made #1 in the UK and was the first cut from the Scary Monsters album, also a #1 hit. As well as its musical qualities, it is noted for its innovative video, directed by Bowie and David Mallet...
") directed by David Mallett
David Mallett
David Mallett is a singer-songwriter best known for his authorship of the popular tune "Garden Song," made famous by John Denver and Arlo Guthrie. He has recorded for independent record labels for most of his career. A resident of Maine for most of his life, in the 1980s he relocated to Nashville,...
, 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."
The full length version of this song, and the b-side "Warrior Rock", were eventually included on the 1999 reissue of The Changeling, while the single edit and the B-side are both featured on the 2005 compilation The Safari Singles Collection Part 2: 1981-1983.
7" Vinyl
- A: Brave New World (Edit) [Willcox/Bogen]
- B: Warrior Rock [Willcox/Bogen/Spalding]
Catalogue Number: SAFE 45
Catalogue Number: SAFE P45 (Picture disc)
Produced by Steve Lillywhite.
Published by Sweet 'n' Sour Songs Ltd.
Both sides of all releases ran at 45rpm.
7" Picture Disc
Personnel
- Toyah Willcox : vocals
- Joel Bogen : guitar
- Phil Spalding : bass
- Simon Phillips : drums
- Simon Darlow: keyboards