Tin_Tin_(musical_group) Tin Tin (musical group) From Sterwiki Tin Tin, named after the Belgian cartoon character Tintin, was an Australian pop music duo formed in 1966 consisting of Steve Kipner and Steve Groves. Through a friendship with Maurice Gibb of the Bee Gees, the duo was signed to a one-album contract with music producer Robert Stigwood's organization. Stigwood produced their 1969 debut album and played on about half the tracks, which bore a marked resemblance to the tight harmonies of the Bee Gees. The LP sold poorly until the ballad 'Toast and Marmalade for Tea', with lead vocals by Kipner was belatedly released a single in 1971. The entire lyrics of the song are as follows: Toast and marmalade for tea, sailing ships upon the sea Aren't lovelier than you, or the games I see you play You, more lovely than the day, when the sun is in your eyes I see through your disguise, all the games I see you play These four lines of nursery rhyme lyrics are repeated five times over eerily distorted piano and synthesizer backing. The song gradually builds in intensity adding acoustic guitar, bass guitar, drums, a string orchestra, and finally brass instruments. After the single's unexpected success, Tin Tin toured with the Bee Gees on their 1972 American tour. Further releases sold poorly and the duo broke up shortly afterward. Toast, while seldom played on oldies radio today, is regarded by some critics as one of the finest and most ambitious singles by a one hit wonder, and a late psychedelic classic. Kipner went on to become a top songwriter, whose compositions have been hits for a wide range of artists. Quelle "Tin_Tin_(musical_group)" : Wikipedia.org Main page for "Tin_Tin_(musical_group)"