Thompson Twins - King for a Day (Ultrasound Extended Mix)

This mix is a super extended mix & is for those that really like this song as I do. Please enjoy!

"King For A Day" is a 1985 song by the British band the Thompson Twins. It was released as the third single from the band's fifth album Here's To Future Days.

It was written by Tom Bailey, Alannah Currie, and Joe Leeway.

The single peaked at number 22 in the UK Singles Chart, spending six weeks on the chart and would be the band's final UK Top 40 hit. The single fared better in America where it peaked at number 8 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and also peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. It was a success on the Swedish Trackslistan, occupying the number one spot for four consecutive weeks in November 1985, during a seven-week chart stay.

Alannah Joy Currie (born 20 September 1957) is a New Zealand artist based in London.

Thomas Alexander Bailey (born 18 January 1954) is an English singer, songwriter, musician, composer and record producer.

Joseph Martin Leeway (born 15 November 1955) is a British musician and songwriter, joining the band in 1981 after being one of their roadies.




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