"Lay Back in the Arms of Someone" is a song co-written by Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman, performed by the English band Smokie.
Charts Weekly charts Chart (1977)PeakpositionAustralia (Kent Music Report) 11Austria1Europe1Germany1Netherlands1Switzerland2Norway3Ireland5UK12Sweden16New Zealand36
Year-end charts Chart (1977)PositionAustralia (Kent Music Report)69
Cover versions The song was covered by American country music artist Randy Barlow in 1979, whose version peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. In 1979 the song was released as a single from Tanya Tucker's album Tear Me Apart, produced by Mike Chapman, but it failed to chart. The track also appeared on Juice Newton's 1979 Take Heart album, as well as 1987's Greatest Hits (And More). Newton's version peaked at #80 on the Billboard Country chart. Rick Nelson covered the song in 1981, releasing it on his "Four You" EP album on the Epic label.
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External links http://www.allmusic.com/album/rock-n-roll-warriors-mw0000063070