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Written By
Laurie
Lonsdale
Laurie
is a journalist
and fiction author.
You can visit her at
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Contact Laurie at laurie.lonsdale@
torontoexclusive.com
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Holly Woods Knows How to “Live it Up”
If
the name Holly Woods sounds familiar to you, it’s not
surprising. As the compelling front woman of the Canadian hard
rock band ‘Toronto’, she conquered air waves in the late
‘70’s and early ‘80’s with seven Top 40 hits,
including “Your Daddy Don’t Know”. When
‘Toronto’ disbanded in 1985 with four gold and platinum
albums to their credit, Holly and writing partner/bandmate Scott Kreyer
set out together and recorded new tracks with producer Sonny Limbo.
Unfortunately, Limbo’s sudden death caused the music to be laid
to rest along with him. Now, more than two decades later, the
masters have been revived thanks to Cyclone Records. Yes, Holly Woods
is back, quite possibly better than ever with a powerhouse performance
on eight rock and blues tracks that comprise “Live it Up”.
For those old enough to remember the distinctive sound of
‘Toronto’, you will be transported back in time.
It’s pure 80’s power rock with a dynamic voice that
commands attention. Holly recently told me, “It is very
representative of the music I have always loved to write, and the songs
are all written from experiences I had along my rock and roll
way.” Track #4 is titled “Win” – very
fitting, as this CD is a definite “Win” for Holly.
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