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| "Kayleigh" | ||||
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| Single by Marillion | ||||
| from the album Misplaced Childhood | ||||
| B-side | "Lady Nina" | |||
| Released | 7 May 1985[1] | |||
| Studio | Hansa Tonstudio (Berlin, Germany) | |||
| Genre | Neo-prog[2] | |||
| Length |
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| Label | EMI | |||
| Songwriters | ||||
| Producer | Chris Kimsey | |||
| Marillion singles chronology | ||||
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"Kayleigh" | ||||
"Kayleigh" is a song by British neo-prog band Marillion. It was released as the first single from the concept album Misplaced Childhood. It is the band's most successful single in the UK, where it peaked at number two and stayed on the UK singles chart for 14 weeks. It also became the band's most successful single worldwide, reaching the top 10 in Ireland, Norway, and West Germany. In the United States, it gave the band their sole appearance on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, reaching number 74 in October 1985.
The song popularised the name Kayleigh in the UK. It was later performed by the band's lead singer, Fish, at the Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute at Wembley Stadium, with Midge Ure on guitar and Phil Collins on drums.
Composition
[edit]"Kayleigh" has been characterised as a "tremulous torch song".[3] Fish, the band's lead singer and lyricist, said that writing the lyrics was "his way of apologizing to some of the women he had dated in the past." Although he had at one point dated a woman whose forenames were Kay Lee, the song was more a composite of several women with whom he had had relationships. Fish told Classic Rock in 2014, "I'd wanted to write a song about a girlfriend I'd split up with, whose name was Kay. Which of course we couldn't do. So we added her middle name, Lee, and it became Kayleigh instead."[4]
Fish was quoted:
I was very confused at the time, you know, I had a lot of long term relationships, a lot of 'deep and meaningful' relationships that basically I'd wrecked because I was obsessed with the career and where I wanted to go. I was very, very selfish and I just wanted to be the famous singer but I was starting to become aware of the sacrifices that I was making, and I think that Kay was one of those sacrifices that went along the road. 'Kayleigh' was not just about one person; it was about three or four different people. The 'stilettos in the snow', that was something that happened in Galashiels, when I can remember going down one night and we were both really drunk, and, you know, dancin' under a street light, and 'dawn escapes from moon-washed college halls' was part of the Cambridge thing.[5]
According to Steve Rothery, the guitar hook line through the verse came from demonstrating to his girlfriend what effects a chorus and a delay pedal could add to a guitar's sound. Rothery recorded the song on a chorused Stratocaster guitar, using the pick and his second and third fingers to play it.[6] The album version contained an extended guitar solo by Rothery, 27 seconds of which is edited for the single version.
On 24 October 2012, Marillion announced on Facebook that "Sad news via Fish – Kay – who inspired our song Kayleigh – has sadly died. RIP Kay."[7]
Release
[edit]"Kayleigh" entered the UK singles chart on 18 May 1985 and climbed to the number two position. It was kept from number one by a version of "You'll Never Walk Alone" by the charity supergroup the Crowd in June 1985, which was released following the Bradford City stadium fire.
As with all Marillion albums and singles of the Fish period, the cover art was designed by Mark Wilkinson from an idea by Fish. The B-side on the international version, "Lady Nina", would go on to be used as a single promoting the 1986 US-only mini album Brief Encounter. "Lady Nina" is the only Marillion song from the Fish era to use a drum machine. The US version of the single uses "Heart of Lothian" instead, another track from Misplaced Childhood that would eventually be released as the third and final single from the album. A CD replica of the single was also part of a collectors box-set released in July 2000 which contained Marillion's first 12 singles and was re-issued as a 3-CD set in 2009 (see The Singles '82–'88).
Music video
[edit]The promotional video for the single was shot in West Berlin, where the Misplaced Childhood album was recorded. Tamara Nowy, a German woman who subsequently married lead singer Fish, and Simon Brown, the boy portrayed on the sleeve of the album and the single, appeared in the video.
Legacy
[edit]The song's popularity in mid-1985 was responsible for a significant rise in popularity of the name Kayleigh. Its popularity and legacy was addressed by Harry Wallop, writing in The Daily Telegraph in 2011:
Some names just didn't exist a generation ago, but have taken off in popularity. The most famous of these is Kayleigh, which came into existence thanks to the neo-prog rock band Marillion, who had a number two hit with a single of this name in 1985. It was almost unheard of before the song. But since then it has taken hold, especially with parents who grew up with a love of long-haired bouffant power ballads. A few years ago, the name made it to the 30th most popular girl's name in Britain, and it remains popular: 267 children were named it last year. Curiously, though, it has spawned a bewildering sub-sect of names, nearly all of which are unrelentingly bizarre. There were 101 Demi-Leighs last year, seven Chelsea-Leighs and four called Lilleigh, which sounds like a sanitary product.[8]
In 2012, it was announced that the Scottish Borders Council was to inscribe extracts from the song's lyrics into the pavement at the newly developed Market Square in Galashiels. Council engineer David Johnstone said the authority felt it was appropriate to mark the links between Galashiels and the song:
The lyrics from the song Kayleigh included reference to the old textiles college. Some of the lyrics referred to 'dawn escapes from moon-washed college halls' and 'do you remember cherry blossom in the market square?' There was a feeling that these lyrics were really appropriate and because of the connection between the singer and Galashiels that it would be appropriate to engrave some of those lyrics into the paving and make more of a feature of it." Johnstone also said the original cherry trees referred to in the song had been removed due to disease but they would be replaced.[9]
In 2013, in a presentation on crowd funding for a TED conference in Bedford, Marillion keyboardist Mark Kelly identified the song's popularity as "part of the reason I've never had a proper job and I've been able to make a living from music for the past 32 years".[10]
In a 2021 interview about Weltschmerz, which Fish described as his final album, he said that "I'm never going to be playing stadiums or arenas again. And I definitely don't want to be on the chicken-in-a-basket circuit singing fucking 'Kayleigh'."[11]
Track listings
[edit]International 7-inch version
- A. "Kayleigh" – 3:33
- B. "Lady Nina" – 3:41
US 7-inch version
- A. "Kayleigh" – 3:33
- B. "Heart of Lothian" – 3:47
12-inch versions
- A1. "Kayleigh" (alternative mix) – 3:57
- A2. "Kayleigh" (extended version) – 4:00
- B1. "Lady Nina" (extended version) – 5:46
The Singles '82-88'
- "Kayleigh" – 3:33
- "Lady Nina" – 3:41
- "Kayleigh" (alternative mix) – 3:57
- "Kayleigh" (extended version) – 4:00
- "Lady Nina" (extended version) – 5:46
Personnel
[edit]- Fish – vocals
- Steve Rothery – guitars
- Mark Kelly – keyboards
- Pete Trewavas – bass
- Ian Mosley – drums
Charts
[edit]
Weekly charts[edit]
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Year-end charts[edit]
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Certifications
[edit]| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (BPI)[29] | Silver | 250,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
See also
[edit]- Belsize Park (mentioned in the lyrics)
References
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- ^ Ling, Dave (7 April 2014). "The Story Behind The Song: Kayleigh by Marillion". Loudersound.com. Retrieved 2 January 2020.
- ^ The Funny Farm Interview – July '95, Dick Brothers Record Company
- ^ Total Guitar July 2001
- ^ "Marillion". Facebook.com. Archived from the original on 26 February 2022. Retrieved 31 October 2017.
- ^ Wallop, Harry (23 November 2011). "Baby names: how do you decide?". The Telegraph. Retrieved 13 April 2013.
- ^ "Marillion hit Kayleigh to be set in Galashiels pavement". BBC News. 4 April 2012. Retrieved 4 April 2012.
- ^ "marillion.com | The Official Website". Marillion.com. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
- ^ Wall, Mick (8 January 2021). "Fish bids farewell: the pain of the world and the album he was born to make". Classic Rock Magazine. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
- ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 192. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
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- ^ "European Top 100 Singles". Eurotipsheet. Vol. 2, no. 27. 8 July 1985. p. 12.
- ^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Kayleigh". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 13 January 2024.
- ^ "Classifiche". Musica e dischi (in Italian). Set "Tipo" on "Singoli". Then, in the "Artista" field, search "Marillion".
- ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 32, 1985" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 24 February 2019.
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- ^ "Billboard Hot 100". Billboard. 26 October 1985. Retrieved 13 January 2024.
- ^ "Mainstream Rock Airplay". Billboard. 14 September 1985. Retrieved 13 January 2024.
- ^ "Offizielle Deutsche Charts (West Germany)" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. To see the peak chart position, click 'TITEL VON', followed by the artist's name. Retrieved 13 January 2024.
- ^ "Jaaroverzichten – Single 1985" (in Dutch). MegaCharts. Retrieved 13 January 2024.
- ^ "Top 100 Singles". Music Week. 18 January 1986. p. 10.
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- ^ "British single certifications – Marillion – Kayleigh". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 13 January 2024.
Kayleigh
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Album context
Marillion formed in 1979 in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England, initially under the name Silmarillion, drawing from the post-punk scene before evolving into pioneers of the neo-progressive rock movement in the early 1980s.[10] The band bridged punk's raw energy with intricate progressive structures, gaining a cult following through live performances and early releases that echoed the theatricality of 1970s prog acts like Genesis.[11] Their third studio album, Misplaced Childhood, released in 1985, marked a pivotal concept album that unified the narrative around themes of drug-induced hallucination, lost love, and the erosion of childhood innocence, drawing directly from frontman Fish's personal reflections during an LSD experience.[12][13] This intimate exploration contrasted with the band's prior works, Script for a Jester's Tear (1983) and Fugazi (1984), which had established their neo-prog credentials but remained more niche within prog circles.[14] Misplaced Childhood represented a deliberate push toward broader appeal, streamlining complex arrangements into more radio-friendly formats while retaining progressive depth.[15] Within the album, "Kayleigh" appears as the second track and served as the lead single, encapsulating the record's emotional core and propelling Marillion into mainstream visibility.[16] The album's recording took place from March to May 1985 at Hansa Tonstudio in West Berlin, with the stable lineup of Fish on vocals, Steve Rothery on guitar, Pete Trewavas on bass, Ian Mosley on drums, and Mark Kelly on keyboards, under the production of Chris Kimsey, known for his work with the Rolling Stones.[17] This session followed the exhaustive Fugazi tour, where the band sought a more cohesive creative outlet amid rising fame's disorientation.[18]Inspiration and lyrics
The song "Kayleigh" originated from lead singer Fish's reflections on several failed past relationships, drawing from the names and characteristics of multiple ex-girlfriends to create a composite character.[19] Specifically, the name "Kayleigh" combined elements from "Kay," one ex-girlfriend with the middle name "Lee," and possibly "Leigh" or "Lesley," another former partner, allowing Fish to address collective experiences without targeting a single individual.[19] This inspiration stemmed from Fish's guilt over prioritizing his rising music career, which led to emotional neglect and breakups, including a notable relationship in the early 1980s with a girlfriend studying at Galashiels College of Textiles in Scotland.[20][19] The lyrics explore core themes of regret over lost love and emotional vulnerability, presented in a torch song style that contrasted with Marillion's typical progressive rock complexity by emphasizing raw, introspective balladry.[19] Fish described the song as a cathartic apology for his self-centered behavior, capturing the pain of denial and the realization of personal flaws in sustaining relationships.[19] This aligns briefly with the album Misplaced Childhood's broader exploration of hallucination and fragmented memory, where "Kayleigh" serves as a poignant anchor for themes of romantic disillusionment.[19] Key lyrical elements vividly depict faded romance through nostalgic imagery and direct pleas. The chorus—"Kayleigh, am I going insane? / When I'm suffering from memories"—conveys the narrator's descent into doubt and torment from lingering recollections, underscoring psychological strain.[21] Verses evoke specific, bittersweet moments, such as "Do you remember / Cherry blossom in the market square? / I wished I could have held your hand," symbolizing innocent joys now irretrievably lost, and "Dancing in stilettoes in the snow," a real memory from a college event that highlights fleeting happiness amid relational turmoil.[20][19] Later lines like "Do you remember / Sneaking in the back of my car / When the police had gone?" reflect secretive intimacy overshadowed by regret, culminating in the admission "I never thought that you would ever go away," which encapsulates the shock of abandonment.[21] In a 2012 BBC-reported event tied to a tribute square unveiling in Galashiels, Fish clarified the composite nature of "Kayleigh," emphasizing that while inspired by real women like his ex-girlfriend Kay, the character amalgamated traits from several to dispel notions of it being solely about one person.[20] This revelation came amid public interest following Kay's death that year, which Fish announced, further contextualizing the song's emotional depth without altering its fictionalized portrayal.Composition and recording
Musical structure
"Kayleigh" follows a conventional pop-rock song structure consisting of an intro, two verses, two choruses, a bridge, a guitar solo, a final chorus, and an outro, clocking in at 3:34 for the single edit.[22] The track is composed in D major with a moderate tempo of 106 beats per minute, contributing to its ballad-like flow.[23] As an acoustic guitar-driven ballad, "Kayleigh" incorporates progressive rock elements through Steve Rothery's emotive, melodic guitar solos and the band's signature layered vocal harmonies, creating a sense of emotional depth.[19] The genre blends neo-progressive rock with torch song sensibilities, offering pop accessibility that marks a departure from Marillion's earlier, more intricate progressive compositions on albums like Script for a Jester's Tear.[16] This fusion is evident in the song's restrained arrangement, which prioritizes melodic hooks over extended improvisations. Key instrumentation underscores the track's atmospheric quality: Pete Trewavas delivers subtle yet prominent bass lines that anchor the rhythm section, while Mark Kelly's keyboards provide lush, ambient textures throughout.[16] The overall sound evokes a poignant reflection on lost love, aligning the musical form with its lyrical themes of regret and longing.[7]Production
The recording of "Kayleigh" took place at Hansa Ton Studios in West Berlin in March 1985, as part of the broader sessions for Marillion's album Misplaced Childhood, which spanned the spring of 1985.[18][24][12] The studio's location near the Berlin Wall contributed to an intense atmosphere amid ongoing Cold War tensions, influencing the album's overall vibe with a sense of isolation and urgency that permeated the sessions.[18][12] Producer Chris Kimsey, known for his work with the Rolling Stones, oversaw the sessions and emphasized live band tracking to capture the group's natural interplay and stage-like energy, rather than isolating performances for perfection.[18][17] He focused on polishing the mixes for broader radio appeal, incorporating overdubs and subtle enhancements while maintaining the progressive rock essence; for "Kayleigh" specifically, keyboardist Mark Kelly added synth layers to augment the arrangement, including melodic links between sections.[24][12] The lyrics for "Kayleigh" were written by vocalist Fish prior to the recording sessions, and he tracked his performance inside a makeshift "plastic igloo" enclosure around a studio payphone to achieve a raw, intimate timbre with minimal reverb.[18][12] An initial mix of "Kayleigh" was attempted at Abbey Road Studios in London but deemed unsatisfactory upon playback, leading Kimsey to remix it back at Hansa for greater clarity and punch.[12] The album, including the track, underwent a 1997 remastering by engineer Peter Mew at Abbey Road, which enhanced audio fidelity and dynamic range for the EMI reissues series, restoring details in the instrumentation without altering the original production intent.[18][25]Release and promotion
Single release
"Kayleigh" was released in May 1985 by EMI Records in the United Kingdom as the lead single from Marillion's concept album Misplaced Childhood, which revolves around themes of lost youth and hallucinatory experiences.[26][27] The single launched in various formats to maximize exposure, including a standard 7-inch vinyl edition pairing "Kayleigh" with the B-side "Lady Nina", a non-album track written by the band.[28] The 12-inch version expanded on this with an alternative mix and extended version of "Kayleigh", plus an extended "Lady Nina", providing collectors and DJs with remixed content for broader play.[29] EMI's marketing strategy focused heavily on radio airplay, highlighting the song's melodic ballad structure to appeal to mainstream listeners and expand Marillion's reach beyond their core progressive rock followers.[30] This push secured significant rotation on stations like BBC Radio 1, positioning "Kayleigh" as an entry point for new fans.[31] Internationally, the single rolled out simultaneously in Europe through EMI's network, often mirroring the UK tracklist but with regional artwork variations.[32] In the United States, Capitol Records handled distribution later that year, adapting formats and pairings—such as "Heart of Lothian" as the B-side in standard pressings—to align with American market preferences.[33]Music video
The music video for "Kayleigh" was directed by Clive Richardson and filmed in 1985 on the streets of West Berlin, Germany, near Hansa Tonstudio where the band was recording the Misplaced Childhood album.[7][34] The production captured outdoor scenes in the city's urban and melancholic environments, including playgrounds and rainy streets, to evoke a sense of nostalgia and emotional isolation, aligning with the song's themes of lost love and regret.[35][36] Visually, the narrative alternates between performance footage of the band in a studio setting and symbolic sequences featuring lead singer Fish wandering desolate Berlin landscapes, interacting briefly with a woman and a child to suggest fractured childhood connections and romantic heartbreak. Key imagery includes a melting chalk heart drawn on a playground wall, rain-slicked pavements, and empty rooms, emphasizing motifs of impermanence and longing that mirror the lyrics' reflective tone. The video's style draws from early MTV aesthetics, employing soft focus, desaturated colors, and understated symbolism to create an intimate, introspective atmosphere rather than high-energy spectacle.[35][36][19] Released to promote the single, the video received significant airplay on MTV and European music television channels, enhancing Marillion's visibility in the mid-1980s visual media landscape and aiding the track's commercial momentum across international markets.[37][7]Commercial performance
Chart positions
"Kayleigh" entered the UK Singles Chart on 18 May 1985 at number 15 and climbed to its peak position of number 2 on the chart dated 9 June 1985, holding that spot for one week before descending.[38] It was kept from the number 1 position by the charity single "You'll Never Walk Alone" by The Crowd, recorded in response to the Bradford City stadium fire.[39] The single spent a total of 14 weeks on the chart.[40] Internationally, "Kayleigh" achieved strong results in several European markets, marking Marillion's breakthrough beyond the UK. It reached number 2 in France, number 4 in Ireland, number 7 in West Germany, number 8 in Norway, number 12 in the Netherlands (GfK chart), and number 1 in Poland. In the United States, it provided the band's only entry on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 74 in October 1985.[41][40][42][43][44]| Chart (1985) | Peak Position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles Chart | 2 |
| Irish Singles Chart | 4 |
| French Singles Chart | 2 |
| Norwegian Singles Chart | 8 |
| Dutch GfK Chart | 12 |
| West Germany Singles Chart | 7 |
| Poland Singles Chart | 1 |
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 74 |
Certifications
In the United Kingdom, "Kayleigh" was awarded a Silver certification by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) on 1 July 1985, recognizing sales of 250,000 units during the era when physical singles dominated the market.[46] This accolade reflected the song's strong initial commercial success following its release, aligning with its peak at number 2 on the UK Singles Chart. The track did not receive a major certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in the United States, though it charted at number 74 on the Billboard Hot 100; streaming equivalents have since contributed to its enduring digital footprint without formal RIAA recognition for pre-digital era releases. Certifications from this period primarily captured vinyl and cassette shipments, providing historical context for the single's role in propelling Marillion's breakthrough album Misplaced Childhood to Platinum status.Reception and legacy
Critical reception
Upon its release in 1985, "Kayleigh" received positive reviews from contemporary music publications for its emotional resonance and melodic accessibility within the progressive rock genre. Melody Maker's Barry McIlheney praised the parent album [Misplaced Childhood](/page/Misplaced Childhood)—of which "Kayleigh" is the lead single—for its seamless concept structure, lyrical expression of angst and dislocation, and transcendence of typical pomp-rock tropes, describing it as Marillion's "finest hour" that elevated the band beyond mere commercial hits.[47] However, some progressive rock purists criticized the song's shift toward a more straightforward pop ballad structure, viewing it as a lightweight departure from the band's more complex earlier work.[15] Retrospective analyses have been overwhelmingly favorable, emphasizing the song's enduring artistic merits. In the 2020s, Prog Magazine ranked "Kayleigh" at number 90 in its list of the 100 Greatest Prog Songs of All Time, praised for its musical elegance and Fish's lovelorn lyrical honesty, describing it as a timeless gateway into the prog world.[48] Critics have occasionally accused "Kayleigh" of veering into sentimentality through its torch-song lyrics about lost love, but defenders counter that its sincerity and raw vulnerability make it a genuine highlight of 1980s rock balladry. The song garnered no major awards or nominations upon release, though it has been frequently included in retrospective "best 1980s rock singles" compilations, such as Prog Magazine's reader-voted rankings of Marillion's top tracks.[49]Cultural impact
The release of "Kayleigh" in 1985 led to a marked increase in the popularity of the name for baby girls in the United Kingdom, where it was previously rare. According to data analyzed by Songfacts, 96% of individuals named Kayleigh in the UK were born after 1985, attributing the surge directly to the song's chart success and cultural resonance.[7] A BBC report highlighted that the name was almost unheard of in Scotland prior to the single's release, with its adoption rising sharply in the ensuing years and sustaining into the 1990s across the UK.[50] The song has inspired numerous covers and tributes across genres, extending its reach into progressive rock and beyond. Notable renditions include a live acoustic version by Fish, Marillion's former vocalist, and adaptations by artists such as Emmerson Nogueira in a bossa nova style.[51] It has also been sampled in electronic music tracks, such as Houzecrushers' "Kayleigh (Do You Remember)" and BURNS' "Heartbeats," which incorporate elements of the original melody into dance and house productions.[52][53] In media, "Kayleigh" appeared on the fictional Vice City FM radio station in the 2006 video game Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City, exposing it to a new generation of players.[54] Fish confirmed aspects of the song's inspirations in a 2012 BBC interview during the opening of a tribute square in Galashiels, Scotland, noting that early 1980s visits to his girlfriend's residence there influenced aspects of the song's lyrics.[20] As of November 2025, the track maintains strong digital longevity, with the 2017 remastered version surpassing 117 million streams on Spotify.[55] Its legacy is further amplified by ongoing fan events, including the Marillion Weekend conventions held in April and May 2025 in Port Zelande, Genoa, and Leicester, which often feature performances and discussions of "Kayleigh," with 2025 marking its 40th anniversary.[56]Formats and personnel
Track listings
International 7" versionA. "Kayleigh" – 3:33
B. "Lady Nina" – 3:41
UK releases
| Format | Label | Catalog | Year | Track listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7" single | EMI | MARIL 3 | 1985 | A1. "Kayleigh" – 3:31 B1. "Lady Nina" – 3:39 [28] |
| 12" single | EMI | 12MARIL 3 | 1985 | A1. "Kayleigh (Alternative Mix)" – 3:57 A2. "Kayleigh (Extended Version)" – 4:00 B1. "Lady Nina (Extended Version)" – 5:43 [29] |
US release
| Format | Label | Catalog | Year | Track listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7" single | Capitol Records | B-5493 | 1985 | A1. "Kayleigh" – 3:33 B1. "Heart of Lothian" – 3:47 [33] |
Other releases
| Format | Label | Catalog | Year | Track listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital remaster | Parlophone | N/A | 2017 | "Kayleigh" (2017 remaster) – 4:03 [57] |
Credits
The recording of "Kayleigh" credits the core Marillion lineup for their instrumental and vocal performances.[18] Marillion- Vocals: Fish[18]
- Guitar: Steve Rothery[18]
- Bass: Pete Trewavas[18]
- Drums: Ian Mosley[18]
- Keyboards: Mark Kelly[18]
