King for a Day

About King for a Day

"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. There are two versions of the song, with various edits and remixes of the two. The UK version of the song has alternate lyrics and is more synth based. The U. S. A. and album versions contain electric guitar. The single peaked at #22 in the UK, 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 #8 on the U. S. Billboard Hot 100 and also peaked at #13 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. The B-side, "Rollunder", was exclusive to this single with two versions; a shorter 7" version and an extended version. It is a variation of the band's song "Roll Over", which was planned for release as a single earlier in 1985 but withdrawn from sale at the last moment. more »