However, thanks to MikeP, I now know that Joy and the Joystrings were a real band:
They were even signed to EMI and released albums like this:
And, during their LSD period, ones like this:
But what about the music? Actually, it's not bad (epilectic readers may wish to look away):The song doesn't quite live up to the opening riff, which is deceptively mean n' moody, but they give Freddie and the Dreamers a run for their money.
The Joystrings appear to have dropped off the pop radar after 1970, but enjoyed a cult following in Salvation Army circles and staged a successful reunion in 2004. This tribute website includes some clips of the band in action.
I've threatened to add some Joy and the Joystrings to our holiday car music mix, but Mrs Steerforth has vetoed the idea, so it will have to be a private pleasure.
