B-side The Lewis Carol (Adventures in Wonderland) Released 26 November 1984 (UK/Australia)26 July 1985 (U.S./Canada) Recorded 1 January 1984 – 23 June 1985 Length 4:22 (album version)3:44 (single version) | ||
"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. The single fared better in America where it peaked at #6 on the US Billboard 100 and also peaked at #46 on the US Dance /Club Play Singles.
Contents
The B-side, "The Lewis Carol (Adventures in Wonderland)", is an instrumental variation of the song and was exclusive to this single.
Music Video
Two versions of the promotional music video directed by Dee Trattmann exist for the single. The original edit of the music video features the band performing the 1984 version of 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. When the song was reworked in 1985, the video was re-edited with the 1985 version dubbed instead.
Formats
Side A
- "Lay Your Hands on Me" – 4:11
Side B
- "The Lewis Carol (Adventures in Wonderland)" – 4:10
Side One
- "Lay Your Hands on Me" (Extended Mix/Full Version) – 6:08
Side Two
- "The Lewis Carol (Adventures in Wonderland)" – 4:10
Side A
- "Lay Your Hands on Me" (U.S. Re-mix) – 4:19
Side B
- "The Lewis Carol (Adventures in Wonderland)" – 4:10
Side One
- "Lay Your Hands on Me" (U.S. Re-mix) – 5:51
Side Two
- "The Lewis Carol (Adventures in Wonderland)" – 4:10
Side A
- "Lay Your Hands on Me" (Single Version) – 3:44
Side B
- "The Lewis Carol (Adventures in Wonderland)" – 4:12
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
Side A
- "Lay Your Hands on Me" (Single Version) – 3:44
Side B
- "The Lewis Carol (Adventures in Wonderland)" – 4:12
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
Side A
- "Lay Your Hands on Me" (Cold Ending) – 3:44
Side B
- "Lay Your Hands on Me" (Fade) – 3:44
Personnel
Written by Alannah Currie, Tom Bailey, and Joe Leeway.
1984 Versions
1985 Versions