Nothing in Common (Thompson Twins song) explained

Nothing in Common
Cover:	NothingInCommonTTwins.jpeg
Type:	single
Artist:	Thompson Twins
Album:	Nothing in Common (Soundtrack)
B-Side:	Nothing to Lose
Released:	July 1986^[1]
Recorded:	1986
Genre:	Pop rock
Length:	3:24
Label:	Arista Records
Producer:	Geoffrey Downes, Tom Bailey
Prev Title:	Revolution
Prev Year:	1986
Next Title:	Get That Love
Next Year:	1987

"Nothing in Common" is a song by the British band Thompson Twins, which was released in 1986 as a single from the soundtrack of the American comedy-drama film Nothing in Common. The song was written by Alannah Currie and Tom Bailey, and produced by Geoffrey Downes and Bailey. With the departure of band member Joe Leeway earlier in 1986, "Nothing in Common" was the Thompson Twins' first release as a duo. It reached No. 54 on the US Billboard Hot 100.^[2]

Promotion

A music video was filmed to promote the single, featuring Tom Hanks and various clips from the movie.^[3] It was directed by Meiert Avis and produced by Jon Small for Picture Vision.^[4] It achieved active rotation on MTV.^{[5] [6]}

Critical reception

On its release, Billboard considered the song to "sound a little rockier and less melancholy" than the Thompson Twins' past hits.^[7]

Formats

7" single

1. "Nothing in Common" - 3:24
2. "Nothing to Lose" - 4:15

7" single (Philippines release)

1. "Nothing in Common" - 3:24
2. "If You Were Here" - 2:53

7" single (South Africa release)

1. "Nothing in Common" - 3:24
2. "Nothing In Common (7" Remix)" - 4:06

7" single (US promo)

1. "Nothing in Common" - 3:24
2. "Nothing in Common" - 3:24

12" single

1. "Nothing in Common" (7" Single) – 3:30
2. "Revolution" (Extended Remix) – 6:25 (Lennon/McCartney)
3. "Nothing in Common" (7" Remix) – 4:08
4. "Nothing in Common" (Street Mix - Vocal & Instrumental) – 6:22
5. "Nothing in Common" (Club Mix) – 7:38

12" single (German release)

1. "Nothing in Common" (Club Mix) – 7:38
2. "Nothing in Common" (Street Mix - Vocal & Instrumental) – 6:22
3. "Nothing in Common" (7" Remix) – 4:08

Chart performance

Chart (1986)	Peak position
Canadian RPM Top Singles^[8] ^[9]	68
US Billboard Hot 100	54
US Billboard Dance/Club Play Songs^[10]	38

Personnel

• Geoffrey Downes, Tom Bailey - producers
• Owen Davies - engineer
• Robin Goodfellow - technical coordinator
• Alannah Currie - artwork direction

Notes and References

1. Web site: Thompson Twins - Nothing In Common / Nothing To Lose - Arista - USA - AS1-9511 . 45cat . 1986-07-26 . 2018-04-09.
2. Web site: Billboard . Thompson Twins Nothing In Common Chart History . Billboard . 2018-04-09.
3. Web site: Thompson Twins – Nothing In Common . YouTube . 2012-10-01.
4. Web site: Billboard. Google Books . 1986-08-02 . 2012-10-01.
5. Web site: Billboard. Google Books. 1986-09-20 . 2012-10-01.
6. Web site: Billboard . Google Books . 1986-08-30 . 2012-10-01.
7. 19 July 1986. Reviews: Singles. Billboard. 75. World Radio History. August 4, 2021.
8. Web site: Item Display – RPM – Library and Archives Canada . Collectionscanada.gc.ca . 2012-10-01.
9. Web site: Results – RPM – Library and Archives Canada . Collectionscanada.gc.ca . 2012-10-01.
10. Web site: Billboard . Thompson Twins Nothing In Common (Remix) Chart History . Billboard . 2018-04-09.