Biography:
The Casuals, although British, spent several years honing their skills in mainland Europe, particularly Italy, where they based themselves for a while before they returned to Britain in 1967. In 1968, they were successful in Opportunity knocks, a TV talent series. Mary Hopkin was another singer that became famous that year via the same series. Following their success on Opportunity knocks, the Casuals had their first and only major hit, Jesamine, which reached number two on the UK charts
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Four years of hard work!
This month of May we celebrated four years on the air. We continue working on the dissemination of this wonderful instrument, thank you for participating in our story!
This month of May we celebrated four years on the air. We continue working on the dissemination of this wonderful instrument, thank you for participating in our story!
Toy:The Casuals.
#30 in UK on DECCA records in 1968.
INTRO: G# (Hey!!!)
#1.
G# C# G#
He was just a thing you'd like to play with.
G# C# G#
A little toy for you to pass the day with.
G# D# C#
Oh, now someone took away your toy, and she will
C# G#
not give him back, what will you do, oh, boy?
#2.
G# C# G#
Treats him like a man likes to be treated.
G# C# G#
Not the way you did, you lied and cheated.
G# D# C#
Oh, now someone took away your toy, and she will
C# G#
not give him back, what will you do, oh, boy?
BRIDGE:
F# B
You would never ask for anything, you would demand.
A# A#7 D# G#
He was your tin soldier and you were in command.
#3.
G# C# G#
Now, he's gone, you only have yourself to blame.
G# C# G#
You must find somebody else to play your game.
G# D# C#
Oh, now someone took away your toy, and she will
C# G#
not give him back, what will you do, oh, boy?
BRIDGE:
F# B
You would never ask for anything, you would demand.
A# A#7 D# G#
He was your tin soldier and you were in command.
#4.
G# C# G#
Now, he's gone, you only have yourself to blame.
G# C# G#
You must find somebody else to play your game.
G# D# C#
Oh, now someone took away your toy, and she will
C# G#
not give him back, what will you do, oh, boy?
OUTRO: G# C# G# (x7)(Fade.)
A sixties smash from Kraziekhat.
#30 in UK on DECCA records in 1968.
INTRO: G# (Hey!!!)
#1.
G# C# G#
He was just a thing you'd like to play with.
G# C# G#
A little toy for you to pass the day with.
G# D# C#
Oh, now someone took away your toy, and she will
C# G#
not give him back, what will you do, oh, boy?
#2.
G# C# G#
Treats him like a man likes to be treated.
G# C# G#
Not the way you did, you lied and cheated.
G# D# C#
Oh, now someone took away your toy, and she will
C# G#
not give him back, what will you do, oh, boy?
BRIDGE:
F# B
You would never ask for anything, you would demand.
A# A#7 D# G#
He was your tin soldier and you were in command.
#3.
G# C# G#
Now, he's gone, you only have yourself to blame.
G# C# G#
You must find somebody else to play your game.
G# D# C#
Oh, now someone took away your toy, and she will
C# G#
not give him back, what will you do, oh, boy?
BRIDGE:
F# B
You would never ask for anything, you would demand.
A# A#7 D# G#
He was your tin soldier and you were in command.
#4.
G# C# G#
Now, he's gone, you only have yourself to blame.
G# C# G#
You must find somebody else to play your game.
G# D# C#
Oh, now someone took away your toy, and she will
C# G#
not give him back, what will you do, oh, boy?
OUTRO: G# C# G# (x7)(Fade.)
A sixties smash from Kraziekhat.
