Electronically Yours | EP54: Tom Bailey

Today’s Electronically Yours features Tom Bailey - lead singer, writer and driving force behind the massively successful Thompson Twins, purveyors of the finest pop music since the early 80’s.
‘Hold Me Now’, ‘Doctor Doctor’, ‘We Are Detective’ and many other worldwide MTV smashes put the Thompson Twins into the highest echelon of international chart success whilst remaining musically universally respected - quite an achievement…
His ongoing dub project International Observer is excellent, and Tom’s about to tour with the Human League later this year.
Even better, Martyn and Tom are both Sheffield Wednesday fans and have both made records for the club!
Ladies and gentlemen - a very talented guy - Tom Bailey.
Original podcast date 03/09/21
Interview recorded 20/08/21
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[@777pinguino]

So happy I stumbled into this charming interview. I still have all the Thompson Twins and Heaven 17 cd albums to enjoy listening to.

[@PsychologyAcademia]

The Rainbow Club in London Martyn. How did you dodge those beer cans supporting the Banshees. :)

[@Stuartrusty]

Thank you for this Martyn, I have been into yoga and meditation for many years now after a long depression and anxiety problems. I was not aware that Tom had played with Indian musicians. I now also enjoy listening to classical Indian music and watching classical and contemporary Bharatanatyam.

[@ricdontap1]

I was in a squat just down the road

[@dmerls8571]

If Heaven 17 were crap, they'd have sounded like the Thompson Twins. Their music has aged terribly.

[@chrisw9096]

I can't agree.