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In memory of a woman who did it her way, a woman who really cared about animals (especially cats), a woman who was a punk icon… Rest in Peace Jordan.

“You give me, fire!”

This weekend has been something of an official “unofficial” celebration of one of Toyah’s most glorious pop moments.

The uplifting 1982 anthem Be Proud Be Loud (Be Heard) – written by Toyah Willcox and Joel Bogen, and originally released in August 1982 – and it’s gorgeous related imagery. With a Toyah At Home special, a retro, and incredibly rare, performance of the song from Italian music show, Popcorn, which aired on Italian TV channel Canale 5 from 1980 to 1985!

Official Toyah popped the cherry on the icing of the “Be Proud” cake by also sharing a previously unseen shot from the Be Proud Be Loud (Be Heard) beach photo session.

“Soul deep!”

Aside from all that, how ahead of the curve was Toyah? The positivity and message of Be Proud Be Loud (Be Heard) is relatable, and relevant, to right now. And the song still sounds so good, from that zoom-in intro to the very last second… (Photo © Cherry Red Records / Screen Caps from a video that is © Canale 5)

• Toyah At Home – Be Proud Be Loud (Be Heard): Toyah uncovers the story behind the single Be Proud, Be Loud (Be Heard) in this week’s Toyah At Home. There’s the story about the song and a vintage rare performance of the track from 1982. Be Proud, be loud, tune in! – Watch here…

• Toyah & Robert’s Objects Of Desire: Toyah and Robert take a look at some of the objects that surround them in middle England, direct from social medias most famous kitchen! – Watch here…

• Toyah & Robert’s Sunday Lunch – They Are RED HOT!!!: This week Toyah and Robert are RED HOT!!! – Watch here… (Images © Toyah Willcox)

Most Shocking Moments In Pop: Channel 5: Saturday 9th April: 10pm
Series 1, Episode 4. Tamzin Outhwaite narrates a selection of memorable incidents involving musicians, including Zayn Malik leaving One Direction and Robbie Williams rejoining Take That. There are lessons in etiquette from Grace Jones, the scoop on Beyonce’s sister Solange taking on Jay-Z and the British singing legend who was one of the first to take on the Apartheid regime. With insight from Toyah Willcox, Rick Wakeman, Bez, Dan Hipgrave, Harvey, Jay Aston, Carrie and David Grant and Linda Lewis, with comments from Ralf Little, Matt Richardson, Katie Puckrik, Pat Sharp and Robert Elms.

Toyah onstage at the The Glassbox Theatre, Gillingham last Thursday, (24th March), the penultimate date of the Posh Pop Tour.

These photos are wonderful. If Toyah ever needs an official photographer again, she need look no further than Brian. His live shots are incredible so heaven knows what he could create with a photo session. Please click on the photos below to view larger versions.

• Browse Dreamscape’s Posh Pop Tour archive and Posh Pop archive. (Thanks to Brian | Photos © Brian Marsh)