Thompson Twins The Name Of Love" (and the parent album "Set") failed to make a substantial impact in the UK record charts, this plan was abandoned. However, at the same time, manager Hade convinced Bailey, Leeway and Currie to downsize the Thompson Twins to a core of the three in April 1982. Accordingly, the other four members of the band were notified that the band was breaking up; they were each paid £500 and were allowed to keep their instruments and equipment in exchange for an understanding not to perform together under the name "Thompson Twins". The remaining Thompson Twins, who had
King for a Day (Thompson Twins song) dressed as nuns in front of stained glass windows. Side A Side B Side One Side Two Side One Side Two Side A Side B Side A Side B Side One Side Two Written by Tom Bailey, Alannah Currie, and Joe Leeway. King for a Day (Thompson Twins song) "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