Thompson Twins – “King For A Day” (Arista) 1985

Written by Tom Bailey, Alannah Currie, Joe Leeway. Produced by Nile Rodgers, Tom Bailey

One of the most successful of the 80s’ groups, the Thompson Twins began in the late 70s and went through a number of lineup changes before signing with UK Arista in 1882. Prior to Arista, they issued one album and a handful of singles but none charted.
Their first album for Arista, “Set”, reached #48 in the UK in 1982. Retitled “In The Name Of Love” for the US, the album reached #148 when released there.

“Here’s To Future Days” was their fourth album for Arista and reached #5 in the UK and #20 in the US. It spawned five singles in various world markets. “King For A Day” was one of these and charted at #8 in the US, #22 in the UK and #20 in Australia.

In 1985, the group comprised Tom Bailey, Alannah Currie and Joe Leeway.