Tom Bailey of the Thompson Twins talks Hold Me Now

[@leedummett4412]

hold me now is an incredible song. the thompson twins are awesome.

[@electriceyeslide5959]

He’s a brilliant guy. People don’t realize what a musical genius Mr. Bailey is. He’s a very down to earth guy and his music of the ‘80s is still magical today. Just brilliant.

[@levibowden]

Very well said and I totally agree!

[@justamom5520]

absolutely

[@electriceyeslide5959]

@@justamom5520 Very dumb misinformed comment. Has a lot of hits. Do some research.

[@justamom5520]

@@electriceyeslide5959 you're right, i shouldn't have written that. my apology.

[@davidbell9815]

I certainly recognise his genius. Tom is one of the musical greats, in my book, and the Thompson Twins are one of the best bands of the 1980s. Tom has an incredible musical ear, and an ability to create and arrange different sounds and musical motifs in such an intelligent and original way. Into The Gap is a masterful album that will stand the test of time, and songs such as Hold Me Now and Doctor! Doctor! will be with us always. The production on these tracks is perfectiob, and could not be bettered, in my opinion. 👌🎶🎸🎹

[@douglassmith3016]

*When the audience is singing your lyrics, you've done your job.*

[@Ikasaswarrior]

That’s 😎

[@thecanadian5428]

Your right

[@tod3msn]

Tom Bailey's appeal is his humility. In a business of obnoxious egotistical jerks Tom stands out as one who recognizes his talent yet is modest enough to not flaunt it. Tom Bailey always was the "Thompson Twins" and without his gift the band would have never went anywhere.

[@terryevans2265]

Don't think so; ruthless guy who who dumped his band.

[@FeedbackPete1]

Tom is certainly modest. We met NZ band stellar* backstage and we were talking to drummer Andrew. He told us you know Tom has sold all these millions of records but he never really talks about his success. He's modest? I asked. . Very modest Andtew replied.

[@RogerSartet007]

@@terryevans2265 a 'necessary career move' is another way to look at it. I agree with Uncle Elmer

[@voiceofraisin3778]

Nah, he might have been the musical creativity but he needed Alannah as inspiration and artistic flair and both of them needed Joe Leeway to balance things out. If you ever listen to Big Trash or Close to the bone...actually dont listen to either one of those. Pretend they never happened. they needed Joe!

[@FeedbackPete1]

@@voiceofraisin3778 they did have a well known three way chemistry and Tom and Joe did add something to the band. Alannah may have slated Close To The Bone in the past but Perfect Day is just that perfect. The dub mix of Get That Love although not on the album is awesome and I love Big Trash. Alannah seems to have no interest in getting back with the band and that's fair enough she's moved on and is doing other things. But when talking about Tom's live set up now with female backing musicians she talks like they are imposters. She says that nostalgia is overrated. I said to her on Twitter I've had some amazing times traveling around to Tom's gigs and meeting fans. She replied I'm glad you've had a good time but it's not the real thing baby. Well seeing as you have no interest in coming back to the band it's as close to the real thing as I'm going to get so I'll take it. What am I supposed to do? Not go to the gigs because she's not on the line-up. And Tom's new musicians play really well. There isn't a Thompson Twins album I don't like. I just like some others more.

[@WALES1154]

I’ve met Tom a couple of times. He’s a lovely guy. Saw them live in their heyday and still most enjoyable concerts I’ve been to.

[@RogerSartet007]

They had a strong live rep in those days (1982-83-84), indeed.

[@electriceyeslide5959]

I saw the Thompson Twins live in 1983 and it was magical. I wish the world would have frozen in the ‘80s!

[@valeriemccutchen7738]

I have to say. I have always loved the band.. I named my Maine Coon cat Tom Bailey! I also dyed his tail Burgundy.. What else can I say? Tom Bailey? Can I say anything else...... ❤️

[@valeriemccutchen7738]

Whatever years pass. I still would sit at his feet and discuss music.. ❤️

[@krepthin426]

I saw them 3 times and they were the best concerts I've ever been too.

[@raystaar]

I was a night club DJ when this song came out. It never failed to crowd the dance floor. Knowing now how it came to be makes it all the more singular. Well done, Thompson Twins.

[@MikeCee7]

This was the night club dance tune? Don’t get me wrong, It was a great song in 1984. I was in college during those years and I don’t remember this being played too much is an upbeat dance young. I just remembered being in heavy rotation on MTV, and on radio stations. It may be decent background music before the party really starts hoping.

[@asuna8299]

1982-1985 was a pure magical & brilliant time in music! ❤❤❤

[@thewesternwonderer9065]

Absolutely..the best year's of my life!

[@patrick11736]

Great group,very talented,God blessed them.

[@aimeecummings9673]

It has come full circle. I 😘 ved your songs as a child and at 50 I still do. Thank you for making my life better.

[@peternunes9777]

HOLD ME NOW IS AN ALL TIME CLASSIC IT BRINGS BACK MEMORIES OF MY TEENAGE YEARS BACK THEN

[@TheMichaelBeck]

We had the best music and musicians back in 80s. Growing up in the 80s was awesome experience in America. Thanks for the soundtrack to our lives. Cheers.

[@thecanadian5428]

80s were great.

[@maha77]

Thompson Twins part of the soundtrack of my coming of age, my heart fills with gratitude.

[@geoffreyjonathanwilson5826]

Same for me too🙂

[@andyzehner3347]

You know how there's always somebody who gushes about how great a song is, and how they can listen to it over and over, and how they think it's one of the greatest things ever, and they wouldn't give it up for, like, the whole Beatles catalog? Well, I'm that guy when it comes to "Hold Me Now" by The Thompson Twins!

[@ants8527]

Another Great 80s Babies Classic from the 80s babies era that will always stand the test of time🎶✨✨✨😎😎😎

[@LIT70]

"You Take Me Up" is one of my all time favorite songs ever.

[@see-rious-ley]

Lovely background of a classic Hit that will never get old!!! This band is incredible and I’m happy for their long-lasting fame. ❤❤❤

[@IMZAH]

It's funny how the Twins have always down-played their success and its influence on fans over time. They've always said that they never deserved their success and there have always been a ton of haters, including fellow musicians from their own genre. I've always believed that the Thompson Twins were...and still are...way under-appreciated and not given nearly enough respect. I've always loved their music and a song like "Hold Me Now" has stood the test of time long after the majority of their haters have had their own music drift away into obscurity.

[@14rnr]

Well said.

[@russelld4986]

Hear, Hear!!! They are so humble. Their music was so uplifting and beautiful. Love these guys.

[@unowen-nh9ov]

Haters didn't exist in the '80's. We had to wait for the internet for that. Now we have a troll for president. In the '80's we had an actual actor. Not a wannabe.

[@lynnhamps7052]

I know this is an oldish comment but it resonated with me as I feel the same..I also think the exact same words could be said about Deacon Blue, another band I'm a huge fan of...

[@FeedbackPete1]

@@lynnhamps7052 you should meet my mate Scott. Thompson Twins and Deacon Blue are his two most favourite bands.

[@UstinkOfFea3]

If you were here... my favorite of all time and my wedding song

[@jasoncarter549]

Thank you, Tom! Without your brilliance and ability - not to mention the band members playing with you - you have encompassed the 1980's genre in a single song!

[@rcd954]

2021 still loving the Thompson Twins.

[@DulceN]

I loooved him and his ‘twins’! Those were the best years of my life... sigh!

[@Charlie_Duz]

That chorus is one any band would kill for. Perfection. ♥️♥️

[@davidfaas58777]

Its Wednesday April 7th 2021 And The Thompson Twins are Still good today ! They were a Part of 80s decade New Wave And My Favorite Song is "King for A Day" fan USA

[@stevenponte6655]

I was 9 when this song came out, but my older brother and his friends would listen to this song all the time. he passed away, but even now when i listen to it it brings back such wonderful memories of us all just singing and dancing away to this wonderful song. Thanks Tom. :)

[@chelseagirl278]

OMG, i was sooooo in LOVE with him!

[@sandrahoward5695]

Tom, you are an absolute legend and icon of the 1980s. Man you may never know how you shaped my youth!! Just phenomenal 💖🎤👍👏👏

[@redjones8010]

Great song, great voice.

[@Intothegap84]

The Thompson Twins were my fave 80s band going to see Tom in May Gateshead Glasshouse 🎶🙌🎶

[@catsnfashion80s]

I like how the narrator says, "the new wave." :) Love this band and Tom was so nice, when I met him in 1986 and then again, a few years ago.

[@todddavis-bb3su]

wow what a down to earth man nice to see , this song takes me immediately back to mtv , great tune man , be here as long as there is someone to listen to it peace t. d .

[@09weenic]

He seems a nice guy

[@aliveson4051]

Brilliant man and he was smoking hot back in the day, thank you for this interview.

[@Khloe_dancer_model]

I LOVE HIM! Hope I meet him one day!❣️❣️❣️

[@MissPerriwinkle]

ICONIC

[@marthanettles-m8074]

I am from Colombia living in USA.... great memories from Bogota hearing Thomson Twins. It was my favorite group in the 80s and they are still today. Love their sound. In to the gap , my favorite song. I miss these guys🤩🤩

[@houmandehdashtidmd9078]

A real star and talent. Music is timeless . Thank you for the joy you brought us .

[@rainbown20091]

He was a very cute guy..and so talented and he still is..what a great band!😊👍👏

[@markdorman52]

Great guy - maybe my favorite 80s tune - and that is saying something as the 80s ROCKED!

[@bryantotten2757]

Song in tbe decade for sure

[@lisamariehoffer6290]

Such a brilliant man. ❤

[@blamania93]

I love "Hold Me Now"

[@catsinpajamas]

Lovely man. He's still got great hair.

[@tombillard5264]

when everyone sings you have more than a song you have an anthem

[@andybigbs9466]

Awesome.

[@LeTrashPanda]

Wherever you are, Tom...I had a major crush on you in my 20's (even had my hair cut like yours)....so glad you're getting on well. Your music always made me upbeat, & I loved the lyrics and message. Much love to you.

[@nanvanoverbeek3210]

They were so fabulous!!

[@cardtrix1970]

The Thompson Twins were incredibly innovative. I've akways enjoyed all of their music, even their last few albums, which Tom deemed an..."afterthought". A contractual fulfillment.(ie; "Big Trash"). A lot of those songs were very catchy and easy to listen to.

[@DNAleguillou]

One of my favorite songs of all times. 🎵🎶

[@moisessan1]

One among of genius of the 80s music!!!! Thank You Sir!!!!

[@lowengkok1201]

Hi, Tom thanks for everything. Your song is fantastic.I grew up with your song during my school years. Your song has given me a lot of sweet memory. Thamks.

[@terrancearnold8530]

Dearest Tom you guys made some of the best music ever!!!

[@tcpipchip]

A good man! My son like his music too!

[@The.Last.Guitar.Hero.]

First band I ever got into

[@sassygirl4728]

No one will ever know how much this song means to me.

[@soozkoozhooz5902]

I was 24 when this came out. Just one of those absolutely great tunes.

[@soozkoozhooz5902]

@Edgardus Going on Medicare this month. Turning 65. I may be off by a year or two, with the song that is.;-)

[@14rnr]

Thanks for sharing this............ Someone remind Tom it came out in November 1983.

[@disoriented1]

He's probably speaking to us in the U.S.A..it was 1984..when it hit the airwaves..loved it!

[@jasonrubik]

Hold Me Now is that song that I completely forgot about for 30 years and then suddenly remembered again accidentally when it was playing on the PA at a Target store. And holy shit ! Did have a sudden flashback ! It's been a wild ride since that day , as I have taken a deep dive trip down memory lane ever since. Born in 79 for reference.

[@THIRV]

Saw Tom Bailey at the Tiv in Buckley a few years ago. He was excellent, and should really trade as The Thompson Twins anyway, as it’s hardly his fault the other two aren’t with him. He’s keeping those great songs alive. I love his honesty here and his attitude. What a good guy.

[@curiousottman]

Saw TT live in Ottawa Canada Dec 85. OMD opened for them. What a show! I remember the TT had a keyboard playing robot. Ah the 80s. Kids today have no idea what they are missing (likely because they don’t look up from their phones).

[@drummer375]

I saw them in Chicago in Nov 85 with OMD. It was day before Thanksgiving and it was a really great show.

[@sandragalarza2764]

💝 Inolvidable para los que crecimos escuchando sus hermosas canciones, en especial Hold me now. 💝

[@Al0peciaheagehog]

i bought there first album for my girlfreind s birthday back in the day ...Man this album brings back memorys lol...utter brilliance

[@glenoconnolly5731]

I met Tom with his family briefly at a concert in in San Diego Howard Jones there too.. my wife was frantically looking for some seats earlier, when this guy says hey mate Wait a minute! and goes out of his way to help us out, and pulls 2 seats out from his party! yep what a great heart Tom Bailey!

[@bottletree33]

I used to own all the albums and all the songs on 12 inch. Threw them all away. 😢

[@atlanta2076]

He's just such a cool cat!

[@senguptasayn]

What timeless creations. Thank you!

[@jasonotoole1822]

Mr Bailey...I thank you for such an anthem within my life..."Hold Me Now" is just pure magic and I absolutely love hearing it every time I listen to it...nothing makes me happier!

[@emillion4470]

Sheer Pop perfection that transcended pop music. The 80's was when musical ambition met new technology. Artists aspired to create with boldness and vision without sacrificing the craft of songwriting and legitimate musicianship.

[@returnoftheschaef2084]

One of my all time fav songs

[@Nogi-aka-DJNugz]

I was 11 when this song came out. What an incredible love song.❤

[@MargaretMargaretMargaret]

This song was my absolute favorite when it came out, my tween heart Anthem love song!!! It never gets old!!!!!!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤I'm still that girl!

[@death2pc]

Such an accomplished musician - artist. The gift they gave goes on forever.......................

[@adrianab.5809]

Love all this awesome band's music ❤

[@GradyBroyles]

I saw them in 1984 at Day on the Green with, Oingo Boingo, Madness, The Fixx and The Police. Best live show I have ever seen

[@tom12878]

Thankyou

[@nobodyimportant4264]

what a cool song they made lml 😍😍😍

[@nobodyimportant4264]

edit: among many others of their catallog but hold my now is something different.

[@giselestrauch5146]

thanks for these memories

[@KevinLinguine]

Hold Me Now is my favorite song of all time.

[@brucedanton3669]

Thank you for this so much!

[@rbeygarcia]

The year was 1984...and God Dahum if you weren’t the hottest ginger on MTV. Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. I had such a crush on this man.

[@sher4674]

Omgeeeeee yasssssss same😍

[@user-lu9rh3sj1j]

Love it group and fabulous music

[@peleador8856]

Great band..very talents!)

[@andyhinds542]

I've always liked this song, but as it is a song that my American girlfriend has on her phone and hearing this playing in her car when I was over there a years ago, it's become a song that makes me feel sad whenever I hear it. Isn't it strange how a song is able to evoke so many feelings and memories whenever you hear it. Thank you, Tom.

[@rebeldetail6134]

I was a rocker and bought that album good music miss them days of the 80s

[@surferjoehangten]

The only haunting song you will ever hear that will last you a lifetime.....and bring tears to your eyes many years from now when you hear it again.....remember this forever! I know....I'm pushing 77..... Thank you Mr. Bailey and associates.

[@manzanaresantonio]

One of my favorite idols ever, through your music I remember many beautiful moments from my childhood!

[@mitduschzentrale]

Seen him live a few years ago. Always loved the TT, but this so many years later was a revelation.

[@jameskelly5672]

Thompson twins were a great group.

[@daisydiaz5893]

Very talented artists ❤ love hold me now

[@seanriopel3132]

Between these guys and Tears for Fears... Instantly takes me back.

[@leveller3905]

I was a massive TT fan in the mid 1980s; the only fan in my high school. I loved the remixes and extended versions. But then I decided to play it cool and ditched them after Joe Leeway left. I’m rediscovering them and amazed at how innovative they really were.

[@dalebecause2467]

Love this song....an all-time favorite for me...

[@RogerSartet007]

That was februari 1984, when I got 15... But I got interested in the band after 'Lies', 'In the name of love' & 'Watching you (featuring Grace Jones if I remember correctly) and that was, I think, in the spring-summer of 1982....

[@cosmeticcarrepair]

Really modest cool and talented guy. Saw him play at Leeds last Friday

[@shaunmartin6767]

Was at the concert last night at first direct stadium Leeds byTom was backing the human league he was fantastic

[@jwprimetime9795]

I saw footage from that show on FB. I instantly went to my phone to see if there’s any Florida dates and sadly no.

[@EphemeralProductions]

i remember in '83 when Hold Me Now was first released. I loved it then as a 9 year old and I still love it! :)

[@danielmarquis5258]

A band of substance. The Thompson Twins were very unique and innovative! Other tracks that I love by the Thompson Twins are: Lies (super New Wavy), Doctor Doctor, Lay your hands, Love on your side, King for a day, and their cover of the Beatles song, Revolution (as performed at Live Aid).

[@donpace6405]

He is just Awesome such an Iconic Performer !!!

[@armandoborjas16]

Te amo ,te veo desde niña tenía,12hoy tengo 43 te veo como recuerdo como la primera bez

[@Itskelendriab]

Been a TT fan since they first came out. Just got to see Tom live for the first time recently and loved it. Brought back so many memories. Would love to meet him, seems a genuine guy. TT are still underrated.

[@cfauvel]

Stumbled here...one of my favorite bands....loved the percussion instruments used. I've been resurrecting my vinyl collection on a Technics Sl-D1 with an old audio-technica PB33E (like a AT12XE) and recently bought a ATN12XE stylus but the first one just didn't bring out the sounds as expected...the replacement stylus after a while, started bringing out the instruments. My goto song to know if I'm hearing what I am supposed to hear is this song, particularly the first few bars, with what I think is a cabassa (could be a metal Güiro) and the hi-hat intro. I had the pleasure of seeing you guys in the 1980s in Miami...what a show. Thank you Update: Looking at the video it seems she is playing a metal Güiro...all this time I thought it was a cabassa