Lay Back in the Arms of Someone
Smokie
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If you want my sympathy Just open your heart to me And you'll get whatever you'll ever need You think that's too high for you Oh baby, I would die for you When there's nothing left You know where I'll be Lay back in the arms of someone Give in to the charms of someone Lay back in the arms of some one you love Lay back in the arms of someone When you feel you're a part of someone Lay back in the arms of someone you love So baby just call on me When you want all of me I'll be your lover I'll be your friend And there's nothing I won't do 'Cause baby I just live for you With nothing to hide No need to pretend Oh Lay back in the arms of someone You give in to the charms of someone Lay back in the arms of some one you love Baby Lay back in the arms of someone When you feel you're a part of someone Lay back in the arms of someone you love Oh I know you think that's too high for you Oh baby I would die for you When there's nothing left I'll be with you Oh Lay back in the arms of someone You give in to the charms of someone Lay back in the arms of some one you love Baby Lay back in the arms of someone When you feel you're a part of someone Lay back in the arms of someone you love Oh yeah
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Written by: MICHAEL DONALD CHAPMAN, NICHOLAS BARRY CHINN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Release and Songwriters"Lay Back in the Arms of Someone" is a song written by Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman, and performed by the British rock band Smokie. It was released in March 1977.
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AlbumThe song is part of the band's fourth studio album "Bright Lights & Back Alleys," which was released in September 1977.
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Chart SuccessThe song was a significant success for Smokie, reaching No. 12 on the UK Singles Chart. Also, it peaked at number one in several European countries including Germany and Belgium.
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Music StyleSmokie is known for its soft rock and pop-rock music style, and this song reflects their signature styling. The track is characterized by smooth vocals, catchy guitar riffs, and memorable lyrics.
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VocalsLead vocals for the song were performed by Chris Norman, who was Smokie's frontman during their most successful period in the 1970s and 80s.
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Popular CoverA cover version of the song was recorded by Danish singer Thomas Helmig in 1993, which also enjoyed substantial chart success, especially in Scandinavia.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song features the band performing in a rainy landscape with Chris Norman singing forlornly, which adds to the song's overall melancholic mood.
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LegacyDespite being over four decades old, "Lay Back in the Arms of Someone" continues to be one of Smokie's most recognized and played songs.
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ProductionThe track was produced by the songwriters themselves, Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman, who were also known for their work with other successful bands like Sweet and Suzi Quatro.
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Soundtrack AppearanceThe song appears in the soundtrack of the German film "Ballermann 6," which was released in 1997.
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