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A new super comprehensive Sunday Lunch feature is available to read at Far Out magazine.

Sunday Lunch: the 10 best covers by Robert Fripp and Toyah Willcox

The internet is famed for being a kaleidoscopic environment, full of some of the kookiest sights known to man. With regards to the video-sharing giant YouTube, for nearly 20 years, it has been home to some of the most memorable and unorthodox characters ever seen. Two of the most beloved to regularly contribute to the site in recent years with a host of musical covers is the dynamic duo of Robert Fripp and Toyah Willcox. English eccentricity incarnate, they soothe their fans with weekly Sunday Lunch instalments.

A power couple in every sense of the phrase, Fripp and Willcox remain illustrious names of the industry. The former is the creative mastermind of prog-rock pioneers King Crimson and undoubted guitar hero. Aside from his main gig, Fripp has also helped to bring the works of eminent artists such as David Bowie, Brian Eno and David Sylvian to life and enjoy a successful solo career. As for the latter, Wilcox fronted the successful new wave band Toyah between 1977 and 1983 and has since enjoyed a respected solo career of her own. Outside of the musical sphere, she’s also an esteemed actor, having starred in Derek Jarman’s cult 1978 punk film Jubilee and the ultimate mod drama, Quadrophenia.

The pair married in 1986 and have been going strong ever since. Then, when the Covid-19 pandemic hit in 2020, the couple knew that they had to do something for their own sake and those of others. Sunday Lunch was Willcox’s idea, as she wanted to keep her husband busy whilst he and King Crimson were forced off the stage by the lockdown. Since then, the pair have uploaded a host of musical covers to YouTube under the Sunday Lunch tag.

From Black Sabbath to Right Said Fred, their lighthearted yet eccentric takes on classic songs have been a remedy for many a woe on a Sunday afternoon. One part unhinged and one part kinky, they’ve kept fans interested for nearly three years, evidencing their potent formula. With Fripp mostly sat in his chair and Willcox on vocal duties, backed by a host of props and occasionally friends, Sunday Lunch has been a breath of fresh air since its debut.

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Video Killed The Radio Star: Sky Arts: Saturday 11th March: 5.30am
Toyah Willcox. (Series 7, Episode 6) An insight into the making of videos by Toyah Willcox, whose hits included It’s A Mystery, Thunder in the Mountains and I Want To Be Free.

Favourite Singers With Nick Heyward: NOW 80s: Monday 27th February: 10am
Mr Favourite Shirts is back on NOW 80s – this time he selects his Favourite Singers! Including some who influenced him the most such as David Byrne & XTC’s Andy Partridge.

Way Back When! 1981: NOW 80s: Thursday 2nd March: 8am
60 minutes of lesser heard hits from 1981. Including The Pretenders, Spandau Ballet, George Harrison, Toyah & The Pointer Sisters.

• Toyah At Home: Brave New World – Watch… • Toyah & Robert: Upbeat Moments Of The Week – Watch… • Toyah & Robert’s Sunday Lunch – Drop Dead Gorgeous – Watch…

Press for Toyah & Robert’s Sunday Lunch – This week covering Republica. (Image © Toyah Willcox)

• NME: Watch Toyah Willcox and Robert Fripp cover Republica’s ‘Drop Dead Gorgeous’: “The kitchen is playing host to this Republica classic, and it’s delivered in a way only Toyah and Robert know how” – Continue…

• Brooklyn Vegan: Watch Toyah & Robert Fripp cover Republica’s “Drop Dead Gorgeous” – Continue…

• Far Out: Watch Robert Fripp and Toyah Willcox cover Republica’s ‘Drop Dead Gorgeous’ – Continue…

• Brave Words: Robert Fripp & Toyah Perform Republica’s “Drop Dead Gorgeous” In New Kitchen Video – Continue…

• DGM Live: Drop Dead Gorgeous – Continue…

Carol Decker’s 30 Rock Chicks!: NOW Rock: Tuesday 21st February: 8pm
Carol Decker’s 30 Rock Chicks!: NOW Rock: Thursday 23rd February: 11am
T’Pau’s Carol Decker brings a bit of Heart and Soul to a countdown of ’80s ladies who like to rock! With Joan Jett, Tina Turner, Stevie Nicks and Pat Benatar. (as well as Toyah via the Thunder In The Mountains video)

Toyah’s Sack The Stylist?! Top 30: NOW 80s: Tuesday 21st February: 10am
Pop legend Toyah brings 30 memorable videos featuring a cavalcade of clothing calamities from superstars including Bowie, Madonna, Adam Ant and many more in this crazy countdown!

Toyah’s album In The Court Of The Crimson Queen | Rhythm Deluxe Edition is out now to stream, download or buy on CD or translucent 2LP red vinyl. Order here.

Toyah celebrated the song Dance In The Hurricane in Toyah & Robert’s Sunday Lunch, which premiered yesterday at You Tube and Facebook.  (Photos © Toyah Willcox)

• Toyah At Home: Crimson Queen/Jungles Of Jupiter – Watch… • Toyah & Robert: UpBeat Moments Of The Week – Watch… • Toyah & Robert’s Sunday Lunch – Dance In The Hurricane – Watch…

Press for Toyah & Robert’s Sunday Lunch – This week performing Dance In The Hurricane. (Image © Toyah Willcox)

• NME: Watch Robert Fripp and Toyah Willcox perform her ‘Dance In The Hurricane’: This week’s Sunday Lunch celebrates Willcox’s recently released ‘The Court Of The Crimson Queen: Rhythm Deluxe Edition – Continue…

• Brooklyn Vegan: Watch Toyah & Robert Fripp “Dance In The Hurricane” – Continue…

• Far Out: Watch Robert Fripp and Toyah Willcox perform ‘Dance in the Hurricane’ – Continue…

• Brave Words: Robert Fripp & Toyah Share “Dance In The Hurricane” Performance In New Kitchen Video – Continue…

• DGM Live: Dance In The Hurricane – Continue…

Toyah’s February 2023 blog is available to read at toyahwillcox.com.

So sad and shocked to hear yesterday about Phil Spalding’s death. A gifted musician and a hero when I was growing up. When I was in touch with him a few times over the years he was always so accomodating, incredibly kind and enthusiastic. Phil played with so many great bands and artists over the past five decades and wrote many songs. He will live on through his music. Rest in Peace legend.

Way Back When! 1981: NOW 80s:
Thursday 9th February: 5pm
60 minutes of lesser heard hits from 1981. Including The Pretenders, Spandau Ballet, George Harrison, Toyah & The Pointer Sisters.

Toyah’s Sack The Stylist?! Top 30: NOW 80s:
Saturday 11th February: 5pm
Pop legend Toyah brings 30 memorable videos featuring a cavalcade of clothing calamities from superstars including Bowie, Madonna, Adam Ant and many more in this crazy countdown!

Favourite Singers With Nick Heyward: NOW 80s:
Sunday 12th February: 11am
Mr Favourite Shirts is back on NOW 80s – this time he selects his Favourite Singers! Including some who influenced him the most such as David Byrne & XTC’s Andy Partridge.

• Toyah At Home: Slave To The Rhythm – Watch… • Toyah & Robert: UpBeat Moments Of The Week – Watch… • Toyah & Robert’s Sunday Lunch – White Punks On Dope – Watch…

Press for Toyah & Robert’s Sunday Lunch – This week covering The Tubes. (Image © Toyah Willcox)

• NME: Watch Toyah Willcox and Robert Fripp cover The Tubes’ ‘White Punks On Dope’: “The duo are back and it’s nothing but a belter this week. Enjoy your lunch folks!” – Continue…

• Classic Rock/Louder: Watch in awe as Toyah and Robert mangle White Punks On Dope as it’s never been mangled before: It’s glam rock a-go-go in the Willcox-Fripp kitchen as The Tubes’ classic White Punks On Dope gets the traditional Sunday Lunch treatment – Continue…

• Brooklyn Vegan: Watch Toyah & Robert Fripp cover The Tubes’ “White Punks On Dope” – Continue…

• Far Out: Watch Toyah Willcox and Robert Fripp cover ‘White Punks On Dope’ by The Tubes – Continue…

• Brave Words: Robert Fripp & Toyah Perform The Tubes Classic “White Punks On Dope” In New Kitchen Video – Continue…

• Ultimate Guitar: Robert Fripp and Toyah Cover The Tubes’ ‘White Punks on Dope’: Fripp confessed to being “a white dope on punk” – Continue…

• DGM Live: White Punks On Dope – Continue…

Toyah’s message – and unboxing – for the Rhythm Deluxe Edition of the Crimson Queen album, out Friday 10th February on Demon Music on 2LP red vinyl and CD and featuring Robert Fripp on 4 tracks including Slave To The Rhythm. Pre-order the album. Click below to watch Toyah’s CQ message.