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Live It UpBy: Holly WoodsReviewed by: robbie Lost tracks by classic eighties rocker Many eighties rock fans, especially those in Canada probably often wonder whatever happened to the band Toronto. With hits like, "Your Daddy Don't Know" and "Girls Night Out", the band was a mainstay on the North American rock charts in the early eighties. In 1985, Toronto's label, Solid Gold Records, went into receivership which forced the band into splitting up. Not only were band members scattered around the country in the midst of a tour, but 30,000 copies of their latest album, Assault and Flattery, were immediately pulled from the shelves. Two of the members, Holly Woods and Scott Kreyer, regrouped and continued on to a studio in Atlanta to record new tracks with famed producer Sonny Limbo. The album was shopped around but labels shied away fearing repercussions from Solid Gold. With the unexpected death of Sonny a few years later, any hope of finding a home for the recordings died with him. It would have appeared that fate was against them and the material would never see the light of day. The tapes were shelved for over twenty years in a climate controlled warehouse. Today, twenty-one years later, these "lost masters” have been resurrected. Canadian record label, Cyclone Records has strayed from its normally metal roots to release these recordings. The album features eight soulful and hard rocking hits and the undeniable signature vocals of Holly Woods. The songs are all classic eighties rock - cowbell, keyboards and all; sure to satisfy the fans of the old band. So get out the hairspray and leg warmers and enjoy this great trip down memory lane. Bio: With a voice that is as sultry as it is powerful, Holly Woods captivates with her passion.... soft or strong. As the former lead singer of Toronto, Holly delivers with an experience that only comes from years of doing it right. A native of Durham, North Carolina, Anne "Holly" Woods moved from San Francisco to Toronto in the mid 70's after fronting Sass, and then Gambler. She was introduced to Brian Allen in 1977, and with the addition of Scott Kreyer, Nick Costello, Jimmy Fox and Sheron Alton, "Toronto" was formed...one of the most energetic live hard rock acts on the Canadian circuit. Holly is best known (so far) for her vocal work for the song "Your Daddy Don't Know" which reached Top 10 in Canada. Purchase this albumFor more information and to purchase "Live it Up" visit Cyclone Records at: www.cyclonerecords.ca. » View all Reviews for this Album » View all Reviews for this Artist
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