Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home)

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Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home) is a song written by Marvin Gaye, Barrett Strong and Norman Whitfield, first recorded by Gaye in 1964. Paul Young's version of the song was a UK number one single for three weeks in July 1983. The song was also recorded by 2006 American Idol winner Taylor Hicks on his debut album.

The song is stylistically notable for its use of fretless bass played by Pino Palladino which gives it its distinctive style.

A major hit in the UK which broke him as a star it fared less well on the Billboard Hot 100 where it peaked at #70.

Preceded by:
"Baby Jane" by Rod Stewart		 UK number one single
July 17, 1983		 Succeeded by:
"Give It Up" by KC & The Sunshine Band
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