Joy of a Toy (song)

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“Joy of a Toy”
Single by The Soft Machine from the album The Soft Machine
B-side	"Why Are We Sleeping?" (Ayers)
Released	Nov, 1968
Format	7", 45rpm
Recorded	April 1968, Record Plant, NYC
Genre	Psychedelic rock
Label	ABC Probe (USA)
Writer(s)	Ayers/Ratledge
Producer	Chas Chandler; Tom Wilson
The Soft Machine singles chronology
"Love Makes Sweet Music" (1967) "Joy of a Toy" (1967) "Soft Space" (1978)

"Joy of a Toy" was the first USA single released by the Psychedelic rock group Soft Machine. It was issued to promote the band’s debut album The Soft Machine. Kevin Ayers would re-record both songs for his debut solo album, Joy of a Toy, a year later.

[edit] Track listing

1. "Joy of a Toy" (Ayers/Ratledge)
2. "Why Are We Sleeping?" (Ayers/Ratledge/Wyatt)

[edit] Personnel

• Kevin Ayers - Bass and Vocals
• Robert Wyatt – Drums and Vocals
• Mike Ratledge - Keyboards

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