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Roll Over (Thompson Twins song)
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Wikipedia article
'Roll Over' is a 1985 song by the Thompson Twins. It was intended for release as a single from the band's album 'Here's To Future Days', but was recalled and withdrawn from shelves the same day of release with the remaining copies destroyed. Some copies made it onto the market before being recalled. After a bout with nervous exhaustion which left him with no reflexes, lead vocalist Tom Bailey took it as a bad omen and decided against the release of the song. Subsequently, it was only released on the North American versions of the album. The versions found on the single are different mixes than the final album version which was co-produced by Nile Rodgers.
The B-side, a semi-instrumental version of "King For A Day" titled "Fools In Paradise", was exclusive to this single.
Formats
;7" UK vinyl single (Arista TWINS 8)
#"Roll Over" - 4:55
#"Fools In Paradise" - 4:45
;12" UK vinyl single (Arista TWINS 128)
#"Roll Over (Again)" - 6:50
#"Fools In Paradise" - 5:25
Official versions
Personnel
Written by Tom Bailey, Alannah Currie, and Joe Leeway.
*Tom Bailey vocals, piano, Fairlight, synthesizers, guitar, contrabass, Fairlight and drum programming
*Alannah Currie lyrics, marimba, backing vocals, acoustic drums, percussion, tuned percussion
*Joe Leeway backing vocals, congas, percussion
*Steve Stevens additional guitars
* Produced by Tom Bailey assisted by Joe Leeway and Alannah Currie
* Co-produced, recorded and mixed by John ' Tokes' Potoker
* Photography Paul Cox
* Artwork/Design Andie Airfix, Satori
* Art Direction Alannah
Album version:
* Produced by Nile Rodgers & Tom Bailey
* Mixed by James Farber
* Mixed at Skyline Studio, NYC
References
Category:1985 singles
Category:Thompson Twins songs
Category:Songs written by Alannah Currie
Category:Songs written by Tom Bailey (musician)
Category:Song recordings produced by Nile Rodgers
Category:Songs written by Joe Leeway
Category:1985 songs
Category:Arista Records singles
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