The Toys - A Lover's Concerto (Stereo Mix)

Stereo Mix by Mot Mool (Motty99).
The song was written by Sandy Linzer & Denny Randell.
It was recorded by the Toys at Olmstead Recording Studio in New York City and released as a single in August 1965 (US) & October 1965 (UK).
The single had sold more than two million copies and was awarded gold record certification by the R.I.A.A.
The original version of the song was a major hit in the US and UK (among other countries) during 1965. It reached #2 on the US Billboard Hot 100 & New Zealand, #1 on the US Cashbox chart (Billboard's competitor), and in Canada on the RPM national singles chart. It peaked at #5 in the UK Singles Chart.
In subsequent years, the song has been recorded by numerous other notable artists, including Cilla Black, The Supremes, The Delfonics, The Fleetwoods, The Lennon Sisters, Sarah Vaughan and many others.
It also had versions in Spanish ("Concierto para enamorados"), German ("So Fängt Es Immer An"), Finnish ("Aamukonsertto"), Japanese ("Delight").
Neil Sedaka had recorded an Italian version ("Lettera bruciata") and Ferrante & Teicher did their own cover as well ("Familiar Concerto").

[davidcouch]

Even The Supremes couldn’t top this Gem.

[kevindumas]

My God this song is fabulous, I was seven years old in 1965 and remember hearing this song on the radio while driving in my parents car, I will always love this song, a true, classic by three beautiful ladies..❤️

[kennethcrick]

This song has been covered by other artists but the TOYS really do own it.

[--ag]

Nobody writes happy songs like these anymore. I miss the 1960s and 1970s.

[peterkin]

I was in Bermuda in 1966. I saw these ladies perform in the Forty Thieves Club in Hamilton. They sang this hit song and gave a terrific performance and were so friendly to the audience.

[loutrrelledwards]

I had the privilege of getting their autograph when the Toys appeared at the world famous ApolloTheater 125th street in NYC NY, ...I was 15 yrs WOW them girls could sing! 💥💯

[mattmc]

I was raised on this music. I remember one day at a car show they had a woman group playing songs. The lead singer began taking requests saying jokingly she would only play if we know both artist and the song title. It was 1994 and 11 year old me rasied my hand. I told her both the song and artist for this song. I got a round of applause and Awwws! These people older then me by probably 20-30 years old where amazed i knew this song at my young age. My parents whistled too and where proud. She played it and after the show told me that made her week. She hadn't seen anyone that young make a request like that.

[chocolateamethyst]

I’m 42, and loved this song since I was very young!!!

[jflow]

The pop song "A Lover's Concerto" by The Toys (1965) is based on Minuet in G Major, often attributed to Johann Sebastian Bach but actually composed by Christian Petzold. The Toys' producers, Sandy Linzer and Denny Randell, adapted the classical melody into a soulful and catchy pop hit.

This song became a huge success, blending classical music with 1960s pop, and it remains a great example of merging timeless melodies with modern styles.

This song came out when I was 8 years old and will always be in my heart.

[jstarks]

I wasn’t lucky enough to be alive in that time, but this song, along with “Take Good Care of My Baby” and “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow” makes me feel like I lived it. I like to think songs like these capture the essence of that time period.

[kensharp]

One of the most beautiful songs of all time! ❤️❤️❤️

[peterostash]

A really great love song. Three pretty faces. Three fantastic voices. What more could you ask for.

[vincentlane]

What a wonderful song, performed with such Grace and Harmony by a great bunch of girls. Thanks to the Toys for a wonderful memory.

[NCDT]

Who cares quarantine listening to this beautiful songs ? 😎😎

[namcat]

Every week back then, brand new, amazing songs, unique and always progressing were released. It was an explosion of music never to be seen again.

[trentaccid]

THIS SONG REMAINS AS VIABLE TODAY AS IT DID 55 YEARS AGO TESTAMENT TO THE SONG AND THE TOYS THEMSELVES.

[pauleypavillion]

I was borned in 1957 and listened to this as a little boy back in the mid 1960's, it sort of puts me flying through the clouds above in some parts of the song and today in 2024 it still does. Infinitely better than rap and most hip hop music.

[TelBil]

Who's still listening to the fantastic music in 2024

[jeankelso]

Remember buying this '45 as a teenager. Still one of my favourites. Great memories and better days, loved 60's music

[grise]

of all... innocence pure as pure can be... just magic sublime.