"Toy Boy" is a song by

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, and was her first collaboration with producers

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. The song was released on 25 July 1987, and became the fourth single in her self-titled debut album, which came out on 26 December of the same year. The lyrics were inspired by a tabloid newspaper article about the singer's love life, and she wrote the rap. The track reached number four in the UK in August 1987, staying on the charts for 14 weeks. The song was the 26th best-selling single of 1987 in the UK, selling more than some number ones from that year. It was certified

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by the BPI. It was also well-received on the US dance charts, peaking at number 19.

Formats and track listings

* 7" 1 single #"Toy Boy" - 3:25 #"Toy Boy" (Instrumental) - 4:56 * 7" 2 single #"Toy Boy" - 3:25 #"Toy Boy" (Extended Rap Version) - 3:50 * 12" single #"Toy Boy" (The Extended Bicep Mix) - 7:36 #"Toy Boy" - 3:25 #"Toy Boy" (Instrumental) - 4:56 * US 12" singlediscogs.com
/ref> #"Toy Boy" (The Extended Bicep Mix) - 7:36 #"Toy Boy" (The Extended British Mix) - 7:00

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Toy Boy (Song) 1987 singles Song recordings produced by Stock Aitken Waterman Sinitta songs Songs written by Mike Stock (musician) Songs written by Matt Aitken Songs written by Pete Waterman 1987 songs Fanfare Records singles