Showing posts with label Thompson Twins. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Thompson Twins. Show all posts
Saturday, 13 February 2016
In the name of love '88 - Thompson Twins
In the name of love was originally a song by the Thompson Twins released in 1982. After that, the group made it big with hits such as Doctor doctor, You take me up and Hold me now. While lead singer Tom Bailey apparently suffered a nervous breakdown, they continued to release music such as the less successful 1987 album 'Close to the bone' and a couple of compilation albums in 1988.
'The best of Thompson Twins: Greatest Mixes' featured a 1988 remix by Shep Pettibone, which was also released as a single. It peaked at number 46 in the UK singles chart.
My collection: 7" single no. 5821
Found: Record fair, Amsterdam, January 23, 2016
Cost: 1 euro
Tracks: 'In the name of love '88' / 'In the name of love (original)'
Listen to the song
Friday, 14 November 2014
Watching - Thompson Twins
In 1983, Thompson Twins released their third album 'Quick Step and Side Kick', featuring the singles 'We are detective' and 'Watching'. The album reached number 2 in the UK albums chart and number 34 in the USA.
The latter of the two singles is featured here. It peaked at number 33 in the UK singles chart. Even in 1984, this was still a regularly rotated video on satellite TV channels like Music Box.
My collection: 7" single no. 5468
Found: unknown
Tracks: 'Watching (you watching me)' / 'Dancersaurus (Even Large Reptiles Have Emotional Problems)'
The latter of the two singles is featured here. It peaked at number 33 in the UK singles chart. Even in 1984, this was still a regularly rotated video on satellite TV channels like Music Box.
My collection: 7" single no. 5468
Found: unknown
Tracks: 'Watching (you watching me)' / 'Dancersaurus (Even Large Reptiles Have Emotional Problems)'
Friday, 4 February 2011
Get that love - Thompson Twins
![](http://web.archive.org./web/20200623153030im_/http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HvCNHaaadrI/TUx_jWXfvnI/AAAAAAAAKrM/f940Bx4iBAQ/s200/thompsontwins16.jpg)
It reached number 31 in the US Billboard Hot 100 chart but failed to reach the charts in the UK and Europe.
My collection: 7" single no. 5036
Found: Kringloop Juttersdok, Amsterdam, January 29, 2011
Cost: 0,25 euro
Tracks: 'Get that love' / 'Perfect day'
Monday, 10 May 2010
King for a day - Thompson Twins
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Still, the album turned out to be less successful than its predecessor. The singles, too, disappointed commercially. 'King for a day' flopped in many territories and only reached number 22 in the UK - although it still made number 8 in the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
My collection: 7" single no. 4846
Found: Record fair, Den Haag, May 8, 2010
Cost: 0,5 euro
Tracks: 'King for a day' / 'Rollunder'
Sunday, 3 January 2010
Runaway - Thompson Twins
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The single was released as a limited edition double single in the UK, featuring two live tracks on the second disc. It didn't help: the single flopped.
My collection: 7" single no. 4358
Found: Record mania, Amsterdam, December 30, 2009
Cost: 5 euro
Tracks: 'Runaway' / 'Open your eyes' // 'Living in Europe' / 'Make believe'
Sunday, 29 November 2009
Lies - Thompson Twins
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The single reached number 67 in the UK singles chart. When the single was released a year later in the USA, it reached number 30 in the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
My collection: 7" single no. 4307
Found: Record fair, Utrecht, November 21, 2009
Cost: 1 euro
Tracks: 'Lies' / 'Beach culture'
Saturday, 28 November 2009
We are detective / Watching - Thompson Twins
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The sleeve also contains a postcard, written by Britta Hofmann, who requests that the song 'We are detective' be played in the programme 'Pop Nach 8'. Presumably the DJ did play this single, and then gave it up for sale some time later. The things you find in second hand singles...
My collection: 7" single no. 4306
Found: Record fair, Utrecht, November 21, 2009
Cost: 1 euro
Tracks: 'We are detective' / 'Watching'
Tuesday, 27 October 2009
Long goodbye - Thompson Twins
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'Long goodbye' was the second single to be taken from the album, but it was even less successful than the first single, 'Get that love', which reached number 66 in the UK singles chart. This single stalled at number 89. Although one more single was released ('Bush baby'), that one did not chart at all.
My collection: 7" single no. 2538
Found: Beanos, East Croydon, London, November 1, 1995
Cost: 2 pounds
Tracks: 'Long goodbye' / 'Dancing in your shoes'
Tuesday, 20 October 2009
Don't mess with doctor dream - Thompson Twins
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The first single from the album was 'Don't mess with doctor dream', a track with a strong anti-drug message. The single reached number 15 in the UK singles chart and number 27 in the Dutch Top 40.
My collection: 7" single no. 569
Found: Disco Market, Den Haag, 1986
Cost: 2 guilders
Tracks: 'Don't mess with doctor dream' / 'Big business'
Wednesday, 14 October 2009
The gap - Thompson Twins
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'Sister of mercy' does appear on the B-side of this single, incidentally, but that is the album version of the track.
My collection: 7" single no. 2315
Found: Record fair, June 3, 1995
Cost: 1 guilder
Tracks: 'The gap' / 'Sister of mercy'
Saturday, 3 October 2009
Sister of mercy - Thompson Twins
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The single reached number 11 in the UK singles chart, but did not chart in other territories.
My collection: 7" single no. 238
Found: LP Top 100, Den Haag, 1984
Cost: 6 guilders
Tracks: 'Sister of mercy' / 'Out of the gap'
Saturday, 12 September 2009
Doctor doctor - Thompson Twins
![](http://web.archive.org./web/20200623153030im_/http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HvCNHaaadrI/SqvCrdprqPI/AAAAAAAAFdw/dgZyuOcxO10/s200/thompsontwins7.jpg)
My collection: 7" single no. 3264
Found: Record Exchange, London, October 21, 2000
Cost: 2 pounds
Tracks: 'Doctor doctor' / 'Nurse shark'
Friday, 4 September 2009
You take me up - Thompson Twins
![](http://web.archive.org./web/20200623153030im_/http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HvCNHaaadrI/SqGH7PfjJZI/AAAAAAAAFOA/SfP4gPHWyyo/s200/thompsontwins6.jpg)
In the Netherlands, the single did not chart. I think the Dutch were right: this wasn't the best single the Thompson Twins ever released, however entertaining it was. The music video was amusing, but forgettable as well.
My collection: 7" single no. 1629
Found: Disco Market, Den Haag, April 18, 1992
Cost: 1 guilder
Tracks: 'You take me up' / 'Passion planet'
Saturday, 22 August 2009
Hold me now - Thompson Twins
![](http://web.archive.org./web/20200623153030im_/http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HvCNHaaadrI/SpBQFSl2JgI/AAAAAAAAE_Y/G4z39BBrfO0/s200/thompsontwins5.jpg)
I was quite shocked to find that I had to pay 5 guilders for this picture disc six years after its release, while the song was never a hit in the Netherlands. But oh well, it was still worth it.
My collection: 7" single no. 1105
Found: All that music, Leiden, November 11, 1989
Cost: 5 guilders
Tracks: 'Hold me now' / 'Let loving start'
Monday, 17 August 2009
Love on your side - Thompson Twins
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Their first hit as a trio was 'Love on your side', a track that even quoted 'In the name of love' for a few seconds. The single reached number 9 in the UK singles chart (their first top 10 hit in the UK) and number 20 in the Dutch Top 40. This limited edition double single features the earlier single 'In the name of love' as disc 2.
My collection: 7" single no. 2314
Found: June 3, 1995
Cost: 2 pounds
Tracks: 'Love on your side' / 'Love on your back' // 'In the name of love' / 'In the beginning'
Sunday, 7 June 2009
In the name of love - Thompson Twins
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From this album, the single 'In the name of love' was taken. Although the single did not chart in the UK, it was a top 40 hit in the Netherlands, peaking at number 27. This edition, made in Germany, was pressed on red vinyl.
My collection: 7" single no. 295
Found: Disco Market, Den Haag, 1985
Cost: 1 guilder
Tracks: 'In the name of love (edit remix)' / 'In the beginning'
Thursday, 14 May 2009
Lay your hands on me (US remix) - Thompson Twins
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While the original version was released in a limited edition posterbag, this US remix appeared in a gatefold sleeve. I got very confused: did I have this already or not? In the end, I took the gamble. I'm glad I did, now I've got both versions.
My collection: 7" single no. 3465
Found: Record fair, Utrecht, November 22, 2008
Cost: 1 euro
Tracks: 'Lay your hands on me (US remix)' / 'The Lewis Carol'
Saturday, 7 March 2009
Lay your hands on me - Thompson Twins
![](http://web.archive.org./web/20200623153030im_/http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HvCNHaaadrI/SbLtINumPpI/AAAAAAAAB2s/Rzr0P1WaXT8/s200/thompsontwins1.jpg)
My copy of the single came in a limited edition poster bag. I might never have bought it otherwise: I thought the track was a lot weaker than previous singles. Nowadays I feel differently: it still sounds rather fresh.
My collection: 7" single no. 1905
Found: Record fair, Den Haag, May 2, 1993
Cost: 2 guilders
Tracks: 'Lay your hands on me' / 'The Lewis Carol'
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