Tom Bailey
Founding member and lead of the Thompson Twins, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who discusses writing and producing the band's hit 'Hold Me Now.'
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Mar 11, 2026 • 24min
Thompson Twins - Hold Me Now
Tom Bailey, founding member and lead of the Thompson Twins, recalls writing and producing their hit "Hold Me Now." He talks about the piano chord sequence that anchored the song. He describes how a personal argument became the song's emotional core. He explains production choices: drum machines, live percussion, OB-Xa bass, marimba, and improvising on a Yamaha grand.
