Friday, July 5, 2019

80's Hit Song Review: "Boy Toy" by Tia (1987)


U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Peak Position No. 97

Backstory: American singer and occasional model Tia Bocker was born somewhere in the New York and grew up there. She was discovered by music producers while she was still in high school. This single was her first and only ever U.S. single, stalling at an incredibly low No. 97 for just one week, but was a Top 10 success on the Dance Charts, peaking as high as No. 6 there. She still performs to this day and occasionally stays active on social media. Ironically, despite being an American singer, she released more singles around Europe than here in the States.

The review: This is a really good yet slightly cheesy dance and pop tune. Dunno why it stalled so early on the Hot 100. Definitely at least deserved a Top 40 showing.

Final rating: 8/10

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