On September 20, 1985, “Arista” label released “Here’s to Future Days”, the fifth Thompson Twins studio album. It was recorded 1984 – 1985, and was produced by Nile Rodgers and Tom Bailey.

Personnel:

• Tom Bailey– lead vocals, synthesizer, piano, guitar, double bass, drum programming, Fairlight programming
• Nile Rodgers- guitar, backing vocals
• Steve Stevens– guitar
• Alannah Currie- percussion, drums, xylophone, marimba, backing vocals
• Joe Leeway- congas, synthesizer, synth bass, backing vocals
• Steve Elsin – tenor saxophone
• East Harlem Hobo Choir – backing vocals

Track listing:

All tracks by Tom Bailey, Alannah Currie and Joe Leeway, except where noted.

1. Don’t Mess with Doctor Dream
2. Lay Your Hands on Me
3. Future Days
4. You Killed the Clown
5. Revolution – John Lennon, Paul McCartney
6. King for a Day
7. Love Is the Law
8. Emperor’s Clothes (Part 1)
9. Tokyo
10. Breakaway