The Story Behind Smokie’s ‘Lay Back in the Arms of Someone’

“Lay Back in the Arms of Someone” is a soft rock song by the English band Smokie, released on February 18, 1977. Written by the prolific duo Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman, the track became one of Smokie’s most successful hits, solidifying their presence in the 1970s music scene.

Lay Back in the Arms of Someone

Chart Performance: The song achieved remarkable success across Europe, reaching number one in Austria, Germany, and the Netherlands. It also secured the number 12 spot on the UK Singles Chart and number 11 in Australia.

Album Inclusion: While originally released as a non-album single, “Lay Back in the Arms of Someone” was later included in the U.S. edition of Smokie’s album Bright Lights & Back Alleys, replacing the track “Think of Me (The Lonely One).”

Cover Versions: The song’s popularity led to several cover versions by artists such as Randy Barlow, whose rendition peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in 1979, and Juice Newton, whose version appeared on her 1979 album Take Heart.

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