Between 1989 and 1995, Babes in Toyland released three studio albums; Spanking Machine (1990), the commercially successful Fontanelle (1992), and Nemesisters (1995), before becoming inactive in 1997 and eventually disbanding in 2001. While the band was inspirational to some performers in the riot grrrl movement in the Pacific Northwest, Babes in Toyland never associated themselves with the movement.
In August 2014, Babes In Toyland announced that they would be reuniting.
History
Formation and early years (1987-1991)
Babes in Toyland formed in 1987, after frontwoman Kat Bjelland met drummer Lori Barbero at a friend's barbecue. Originally from Woodburn, Oregon and a former resident of San Francisco, Bjelland had moved to Minneapolis to form a band. Over the following months, Bjelland convinced Barbero to play drums and formed Babes in Toyland in winter 1987. In its initial formation in 1987, in addition to Bjelland and Barbero, the band included Kris Holetz on bass and singer Cindy Russell. It has been widely believed that, following the departures of Holetz and Russell, the band briefly recruited Bjelland's friend - and former bandmate of the band Pagan Babies - Courtney Love on bass. However, it is known that Love had lied to the press on multiple occasions about her involvement with the band. Love, who later went on to form the successful band Hole, only stood in Minneapolis a number of weeks before leaving as she was not in the band, but rather a roommate of Barbero's. She then stole money from the band and left Minneapolis. Bjelland, in an interview, once stated:
Babes in Toyland (1997 film), an animated film featuring the voices of Christopher Plummer, Joey Ashton and Lacey Chabert, using only one musical number from the Victor Herbert operetta
Walt Disney's Babes In Toyland (Disneyland Records DQ-1219) was the original record album for the 1961 film adaptation. It is a cover version rather than an authentic soundtrack album. The actors in the film are replaced by uncredited singers for this album. However, Ann Jillian, from the film's cast, is featured on Never Mind, Bo Peep, and Ed Wynn, also from the film, is featured on the Workshop Song. Ray Bolger as Barnaby in We Won't Be Happy Till We Get It and Castle in Spain is replaced by the instantly recognizable Thurl Ravenscroft. A single with Annette's songs was also available.
Tracks
The tracks listed below are from the Disneyland album:
Babes in Toyland is an operetta composed by Victor Herbert with a libretto by Glen MacDonough (1870–1924), which wove together various characters from Mother Goose nursery rhymes into a Christmas-themed musical extravaganza. Following the extraordinary success of their stage musical The Wizard of Oz, which was produced in New York beginning in January 1903, producer Fred R. Hamlin and director Julian P. Mitchell hoped to create more family musicals. MacDonough had helped Mitchell with revisions to the Oz libretto by L. Frank Baum. Mitchell and MacDonough persuaded Victor Herbert to join the production. Babes in Toyland features some of Herbert's most famous songs – among them "Toyland", "March of the Toys", "Go To Sleep, Slumber Deep", and "I Can't Do the Sum". The theme song "Toyland", and the most famous instrumental piece from the operetta, "March of the Toys", occasionally show up on Christmas compilations.
The original production opened at the Chicago Grand Opera house in June 1903, produced by Hamlin and directed by Mitchell, and toured to several East Coast cities before opening in New York in October 1903 and ran for 192 performances. This was followed by many successful tours and revivals. The piece was so popular that it spawned other "fairy-tale" shows over the next decade.
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Babes in Toyland aka March of the wooden Soldiers (1934) | [1080p HD]
Based on Victor Herbert's popular 1903 operetta Babes in Toyland, the film was produced by Hal Roach, directed by Charley Rogers and Gus Meins, and distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Although the 1934 film makes use of many of the characters in the original play, as well as several of the songs, the plot is almost completely unlike that of the original stage production.
In contrast to the stage version, the film's story takes place entirely in Toyland, which is inhabited by Mother Goose (Virginia Karns) and other well-known fairy tale characters.
published: 12 Dec 2018
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Bruise Violet · Babes In Toyland
Fontanelle
℗ 1992 Reprise Records
Unknown: Brian Paulson
Unknown: Dave Ogilvie
Unknown: Eric S. Anderson
Masterer: Howie Weinberg
Unknown: John Arnstrong
Unknown: John Azelvandre
Guitar, Producer, Vocals: Kat Bjelland
Producer: Lee Ranaldo
Drums, Vocals: Lori Barbero
Bass: Maureen Herman
Unknown: Tim Mac
Composer, Writer: Babes In Toyland
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Tatiania Eriksen and DJ e11v3n Interview 2019 Babes in Toyland Las Vegas Toy Drive Red Carpet
The full "Director's Cut" of the classic 1986 TV movie, starring Drew Barrymore (Lisa), Keanu Reeves (Jack), Richard Mulligan (Barnaby), and Pat Morita (The Toymaster). Includes the commercial bumpers direct from its original television broadcast on NBC on December 19, 1986.
Babes in Toyland is a 1961 American Technicolor Christmas musical film directed by Jack Donohue and distributed to theatres by Buena Vista Distribution.
The videos on this channel are protected under fair use copyright law. They are presented for the purposes of entertainment, education and criticismcommentary o...
The videos on this channel are protected under fair use copyright law. They are presented for the purposes of entertainment, education and criticismcommentary only.
No infringement is intended. In the Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism,
comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
The videos on this channel are protected under fair use copyright law. They are presented for the purposes of entertainment, education and criticismcommentary only.
No infringement is intended. In the Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism,
comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
Based on Victor Herbert's popular 1903 operetta Babes in Toyland, the film was produced by Hal Roach, directed by Charley Rogers and Gus Meins, and distributed ...
Based on Victor Herbert's popular 1903 operetta Babes in Toyland, the film was produced by Hal Roach, directed by Charley Rogers and Gus Meins, and distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Although the 1934 film makes use of many of the characters in the original play, as well as several of the songs, the plot is almost completely unlike that of the original stage production.
In contrast to the stage version, the film's story takes place entirely in Toyland, which is inhabited by Mother Goose (Virginia Karns) and other well-known fairy tale characters.
Based on Victor Herbert's popular 1903 operetta Babes in Toyland, the film was produced by Hal Roach, directed by Charley Rogers and Gus Meins, and distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Although the 1934 film makes use of many of the characters in the original play, as well as several of the songs, the plot is almost completely unlike that of the original stage production.
In contrast to the stage version, the film's story takes place entirely in Toyland, which is inhabited by Mother Goose (Virginia Karns) and other well-known fairy tale characters.
Provided to YouTube by Reprise
Bruise Violet · Babes In Toyland
Fontanelle
℗ 1992 Reprise Records
Unknown: Brian Paulson
Unknown: Dave Ogilvie
Unknown: Eric...
Provided to YouTube by Reprise
Bruise Violet · Babes In Toyland
Fontanelle
℗ 1992 Reprise Records
Unknown: Brian Paulson
Unknown: Dave Ogilvie
Unknown: Eric S. Anderson
Masterer: Howie Weinberg
Unknown: John Arnstrong
Unknown: John Azelvandre
Guitar, Producer, Vocals: Kat Bjelland
Producer: Lee Ranaldo
Drums, Vocals: Lori Barbero
Bass: Maureen Herman
Unknown: Tim Mac
Composer, Writer: Babes In Toyland
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Bruise Violet · Babes In Toyland
Fontanelle
℗ 1992 Reprise Records
Unknown: Brian Paulson
Unknown: Dave Ogilvie
Unknown: Eric S. Anderson
Masterer: Howie Weinberg
Unknown: John Arnstrong
Unknown: John Azelvandre
Guitar, Producer, Vocals: Kat Bjelland
Producer: Lee Ranaldo
Drums, Vocals: Lori Barbero
Bass: Maureen Herman
Unknown: Tim Mac
Composer, Writer: Babes In Toyland
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Tatiania Eriksen and DJ e11v3n interview on the red carpet at the Babes in Toyland Charity Toy Drive held at On The Record - Par...
The full "Director's Cut" of the classic 1986 TV movie, starring Drew Barrymore (Lisa), Keanu Reeves (Jack), Richard Mulligan (Barnaby), and Pat Morita (The Toy...
The full "Director's Cut" of the classic 1986 TV movie, starring Drew Barrymore (Lisa), Keanu Reeves (Jack), Richard Mulligan (Barnaby), and Pat Morita (The Toymaster). Includes the commercial bumpers direct from its original television broadcast on NBC on December 19, 1986.
The full "Director's Cut" of the classic 1986 TV movie, starring Drew Barrymore (Lisa), Keanu Reeves (Jack), Richard Mulligan (Barnaby), and Pat Morita (The Toymaster). Includes the commercial bumpers direct from its original television broadcast on NBC on December 19, 1986.
Babes in Toyland is a 1961 American Technicolor Christmas musical film directed by Jack Donohue and distributed to theatres by Buena Vista Distribution.
Babes in Toyland is a 1961 American Technicolor Christmas musical film directed by Jack Donohue and distributed to theatres by Buena Vista Distribution.
Babes in Toyland is a 1961 American Technicolor Christmas musical film directed by Jack Donohue and distributed to theatres by Buena Vista Distribution.
The videos on this channel are protected under fair use copyright law. They are presented for the purposes of entertainment, education and criticismcommentary only.
No infringement is intended. In the Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism,
comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
Based on Victor Herbert's popular 1903 operetta Babes in Toyland, the film was produced by Hal Roach, directed by Charley Rogers and Gus Meins, and distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Although the 1934 film makes use of many of the characters in the original play, as well as several of the songs, the plot is almost completely unlike that of the original stage production.
In contrast to the stage version, the film's story takes place entirely in Toyland, which is inhabited by Mother Goose (Virginia Karns) and other well-known fairy tale characters.
Provided to YouTube by Reprise
Bruise Violet · Babes In Toyland
Fontanelle
℗ 1992 Reprise Records
Unknown: Brian Paulson
Unknown: Dave Ogilvie
Unknown: Eric S. Anderson
Masterer: Howie Weinberg
Unknown: John Arnstrong
Unknown: John Azelvandre
Guitar, Producer, Vocals: Kat Bjelland
Producer: Lee Ranaldo
Drums, Vocals: Lori Barbero
Bass: Maureen Herman
Unknown: Tim Mac
Composer, Writer: Babes In Toyland
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The full "Director's Cut" of the classic 1986 TV movie, starring Drew Barrymore (Lisa), Keanu Reeves (Jack), Richard Mulligan (Barnaby), and Pat Morita (The Toymaster). Includes the commercial bumpers direct from its original television broadcast on NBC on December 19, 1986.
Babes in Toyland is a 1961 American Technicolor Christmas musical film directed by Jack Donohue and distributed to theatres by Buena Vista Distribution.
Between 1989 and 1995, Babes in Toyland released three studio albums; Spanking Machine (1990), the commercially successful Fontanelle (1992), and Nemesisters (1995), before becoming inactive in 1997 and eventually disbanding in 2001. While the band was inspirational to some performers in the riot grrrl movement in the Pacific Northwest, Babes in Toyland never associated themselves with the movement.
In August 2014, Babes In Toyland announced that they would be reuniting.
History
Formation and early years (1987-1991)
Babes in Toyland formed in 1987, after frontwoman Kat Bjelland met drummer Lori Barbero at a friend's barbecue. Originally from Woodburn, Oregon and a former resident of San Francisco, Bjelland had moved to Minneapolis to form a band. Over the following months, Bjelland convinced Barbero to play drums and formed Babes in Toyland in winter 1987. In its initial formation in 1987, in addition to Bjelland and Barbero, the band included Kris Holetz on bass and singer Cindy Russell. It has been widely believed that, following the departures of Holetz and Russell, the band briefly recruited Bjelland's friend - and former bandmate of the band Pagan Babies - Courtney Love on bass. However, it is known that Love had lied to the press on multiple occasions about her involvement with the band. Love, who later went on to form the successful band Hole, only stood in Minneapolis a number of weeks before leaving as she was not in the band, but rather a roommate of Barbero's. She then stole money from the band and left Minneapolis. Bjelland, in an interview, once stated: