Lay Your Hands on Me (Thompson Twins song)
| "Lay Your Hands on Me" | ||||||||||
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| Single by Thompson Twins | ||||||||||
| from the album Here's To Future Days | ||||||||||
| B-side | The Lewis Carol (Adventures In Wonderland) | |||||||||
| Released |
26 November 1984 (UK/Australia) July 1985 (U.S./Canada) | |||||||||
| Format | 7" vinyl, 12" vinyl, cassette single | |||||||||
| Recorded | 1984-1985 | |||||||||
| Genre | Pop rock | |||||||||
| Length | 3:44 (Single Version) | |||||||||
| Label | Arista Records | |||||||||
| Writer(s) | Alannah Currie; Tom Bailey; Joe Leeway | |||||||||
| Producer(s) | Alex Sadkin & Tom Bailey (1984); Alex Sadkin, Nile Rodgers, & Tom Bailey (1985) | |||||||||
| Thompson Twins singles chronology | ||||||||||
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"Lay Your Hands on Me" is a 1984 song by the British band Thompson Twins. It was the first single to be released from their 1985 album Here's To Future Days, and was released in the UK almost a year in advance of the album. It was written by Tom Bailey, Alannah Currie, and Joe Leeway. There are two main versions of the song, with various edits and remixes of the two. The first version was produced by Alex Sadkin & Tom Bailey was released in late 1984 in Europe and Australia. The 1985 version was a reworking co-produced by Nile Rodgers, adding electric guitar and a gospel choir and released as a single in the US (this version appeared on the album). The single peaked at #13 in the UK, spending nine weeks on the chart.[1] The single fared better in America where it peaked at #6 on the US Billboard 100[2] and also peaked at #46 on the US Dance /Club Play Singles.[3]
The B-side, "The Lewis Carol (Adventures In Wonderland)", is an instrumental variation of the song and was exclusive to this single.
A promotional music video was made for the single that was directed by Dee Trattmann. It features the band performing the song on a stage in front of an audience of pop star look-alikes including David Bowie, Siouxsie Sioux, Mari Wilson, Gary Glitter, Boy George and Grace Jones.[4]
Formats
- 7" UK vinyl single (1984) Arista TWINS 6
Side A
- "Lay Your Hands on Me" - 4:11
Side B
- "The Lewis Carol (Adventures in Wonderland)" - 4:10
- 12" UK vinyl single (1984) Arista TWINS 126
Side One
- "Lay Your Hands on Me" (Extended Mix/Full Version) - 6:08
Side Two
- "The Lewis Carol (Adventures in Wonderland)" - 4:10
- 7" UK vinyl single (1984) Arista TWING 6
Side A
- "Lay Your Hands on Me" (U.S. Re-mix) - 4:19
Side B
- "The Lewis Carol (Adventures in Wonderland)" - 4:10
- 12" UK vinyl single (1984) Arista TWINS 226
Side One
- "Lay Your Hands on Me" (U.S. Re-mix) - 5:51
Side Two
- "The Lewis Carol (Adventures in Wonderland)" - 4:10
- 7" UK vinyl Picture Disc (1984) Arista TWISD 6
Side A
- "Lay Your Hands on Me" (Single Version) - 3:44
Side B
- "The Lewis Carol (Adventures in Wonderland)" - 4:12
- 12" Australian vinyl single (1984) Arista TWINS 126/Festival Records-X 14155
- New Zealand cassette single (1984) Festival Records-C 14155
Side One
- "Lay Your Hands on Me" (Extended Version) - 6:05
Side Two
- "Lay Your Hands on Me" (U.S. Remix) - 5:56
- "The Lewis Carol (Adventures in Wonderland)" - 4:13
- 7" U.S. vinyl single (1985) Arista AS1-9396
Side A
- "Lay Your Hands on Me" (Single Version) - 3:44
Side B
- "The Lewis Carol (Adventures in Wonderland)" - 4:12
- 12" U.S. vinyl single (1985) Arista AD1-9397
Side One
- "Lay Your Hands on Me" (Single Version) - 3:52
- "The Lewis Carol (Adventures in Wonderland)" - 4:14
Side Two
- "Lay Your Hands on Me" (Extended Version) - 6:00
- 7" vinyl (1985 promo) Arista AS1-9396
Side A
- "Lay Your Hands on Me" (Cold Ending) - 3:44
Side B
- "Lay Your Hands on Me" (Fade) - 3:44
Chart performance
| Chart (1985) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles Chart[1] | 13 |
| Australian Singles Chart[5] | 28 |
| Canadian Singles Chart[6] | 8 |
| German Singles Chart[7] | 39 |
| New Zealand Singles Chart [8] | 19 |
| Swedish Singles Chart [9] | 17 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[2] | 6 |
| US Billboard Adult Contemporary[10] | 14 |
| U.S. Hot Dance/Club Play[3] | 46 |
Official versions
| Version | Length | Year Released | Produced by | Mixed/Remixed by | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 7" version | 4:11 | 1984 | Alex Sadkin & Tom Bailey | Alex Sadkin & Tom Bailey | Version from the UK 7" vinyl single. Appeared on the film soundtrack for Perfect (1985); also found on the CD 'Thompson Twins - Platinum & Gold Collection' (2003 BMG Heritage/Arista). |
| "The Lewis Carol (Adventures In Wonderland)" | 4:13 | 1984 1985 |
Alex Sadkin & Tom Bailey | Alex Sadkin & Tom Bailey | This is an eclectic instrumental version of the song featured as the 7" and 12" B-side to both 1984 and 1985 versions. Found on Edsel's 2008 reissue of Here's To Future Days. |
| 1984 Extended Remix/Full Version | 6:08 | 1984 | Alex Sadkin & Tom Bailey | Alex Sadkin & Tom Bailey | Found on the UK 12" vinyl and the following CD compilations: The Greatest Hits (2003 Camden/BMG), Here's To Future Days (Edsel reissue 2008), |
| 1984 7" U.S. Re-mix | 4:19 | 1984 | Alex Sadkin & Tom Bailey | John 'Tokes' Potoker | Only found on the U.K. 7" vinyl single. Never released on any CD compilation. |
| 1984 12" U.S. Re-mix | 5:51 | 1984 | Alex Sadkin & Tom Bailey | John 'Tokes' Potoker | Only found on the U.K./Australian 12" vinyl singles and the New Zealand cassette maxi-single. Never released on any CD compilation. |
| 1984 Extended U.S. Re-mix | 6:23 | 1984 | Alex Sadkin & Tom Bailey | John 'Tokes' Potoker | First appeared on the CD compilation Thompson Twins 'Singles Collection' (1996 Camden/BMG); also found on 'The Best Of Thompson Twins' (1998 BMG/Arista Japan), and the reissue of Here's To Future Days (2008 Edsel). |
| "Lay Your Hands on Me" (Fade) | 3:44 | 1985 | Alex Sadkin, Nile Rodgers, & Tom Bailey | James Farber | Fades out before the instrumental ending. Found only on the 7" promo b/w with "Lay Your Hands on Me" (Cold Ending). |
| 7" Single Version | 3:44 | 1985 | Alex Sadkin, Nile Rodgers, & Tom Bailey | James Farber | Only available on the 7" vinyl. Not available on any CD compilation. This version has a shorter intro and the cold ending. |
| Extended Version | 6:00 | 1985 | Alex Sadkin, Nile Rodgers, & Tom Bailey | Nile Rodgers & Tom Bailey | Found on the U.S. 12" vinyl single and the 2008 Edsel CD reissue of Here's To Future Days. |
| Album Version | 4:21 | 1985 | Alex Sadkin, Nile Rodgers, & Tom Bailey | James Farber | From the album Here's To Future Days. This version is usually the version included on the myriad of Thompson Twins greatest hits compilations. |
| "Alice" (Instrumental) | 4:59 | 1985 | Alex Sadkin, Nile Rodgers, & Tom Bailey | James Farber | Instrumental version with a longer intro. From the bonus 5 track remix EP included with the limited edition of Here's To Future Days. Appeared on CD for the first time on Edsel's 2008 reissue of Here's To Future Days. |
| Extended Remix Edit | 5:12 | 1988 | Alex Sadkin, Nile Rodgers & Tom Bailey |
Nile Rodgers & Tom Bailey, James Farber | Exclusive edited remix from The Best of Thompson Twins: Greatest Mixes. |
| Album Edit | 4:06 | 1996 | Alex Sadkin, Nile Rodgers, & Tom Bailey | James Farber | Album version with a shortened intro. Found on the CD compilations: Thompson Twins - Greatest Hits (1996 Arista/BMG), 'Thompson Twins - Hold Me Now' (2000 Arista/BMG), and 'Thompson Twins - UK BMG Music Publishing Promo CD' (2003). |
Personnel
Written by Alannah Currie, Tom Bailey, and Joe Leeway.
- Tom Bailey - vocals, piano, Fairlight, synthesizers, guitar, contrabass, Fairlight and drum programming
- Alannah Currie - lyrics, marimba, backing vocals, acoustic drums, percussion, tuned percussion
- Joe Leeway - backing vocals, congas, percussion
1984 Versions
- Produced by Alex Sadkin and Tom Bailey
- Remixed by Alex Sadkin, Tom Bailey, and John 'Tokes' Potoker (U.S. Re-mix)
- Sleeve Designs – Satori
- Art Direction - Alannah Currie and Nick Marchant
- Photography – Moshe Brakha
1985 Versions
- Produced by Alex Sadkin, Nile Rodgers, and Tom Bailey
- Engineered by James Farber and Terry Becker
- Mixed by James Farber
- Backing Vocals - East Harlem Hobo Choir
- Mixed at Skyline Studio, NYC
- Photography - Rebecca Blake
- Artwork/Design - Andie Airfix, Satori
- Art Direction - Alannah
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Thompson Twins - Lay Your Hands On Me". ChartArchive.org. Retrieved 23 Sep 2012.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Thompson Twins - Billboard Chart History". Billboard.com. Retrieved 23 Sept 2012. Check date values in:
|accessdate=(help) - ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Lay Your Hands On Me - Thompson Twins". Billboard.com. Retrieved 23 Sept 2012. Check date values in:
|accessdate=(help) - ↑ Thompson Twins "Lay Your Hands On Me" video
- ↑ "Australian-Charts". Australian-Charts.com. Retrieved 23 Sep 2012.
- ↑ "Thompson Twins RPM 100". CollectionsCanada.gc.ca. Retrieved 23 Sep 2012.
- ↑ "German Charts - Thompson Twins". Musicline.de. Retrieved 23 Sep 2012.
- ↑ "New Zealand Charts". charts.org.nz. Retrieved 23 Sep 2012.
- ↑ "Swedish Charts". SwedishCharts.com. Retrieved 23 Sep 2012.
- ↑ "Thompson Twins - Chart History". Billboard.com. Retrieved 23 Sept 2012. Check date values in:
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