Peak
42
Weeks
14
Score
911
Chart Year
1986
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Midnight Star were an American R&B-dance band formed in 1976 at Kentucky State University. This song, from their sixth album Headlines, was the second of two UK Top 40 hits for the group in the UK. Their only top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 was "Operator, " which peaked at #18 in early 1985. Vocalist Melvin Gentry is declaring here that he is the right choice to be someone's lover, as he has the "Midas Touch." This is a reference to the Greek mythological figure King Midas, who requested of the gods that everything he touched might be turned to gold. Midas' request was granted, but he came to regret it when his food became gold, the moment he touched it. Ellie Goulding covered this in 2013 for the deluxe edition of her Halcyon Days album. Her version is a collaboration with British DJ and producer Burns. He told Billboard magazine: "She recorded it a cappella, and the beat [I had done] was the same key and tempo as 'Midas Touch.' It was fate that it worked."
The Mi-the Mi-the Midas touch-touch-touch-touch Touch, touch Touch, touch Touch, touch Touch, touch You say you're going through changes Every day it seems your life is up and down And you say that you're lookin' for an answer Everywhere you look it seems you can't be found Like searchin', tryin' to find the rainbow No one's ever found it, yet it's told to be But if you're lookin' for a lover Everything you need, you can find right here with me I've got the Midas touch Everything I touch turns to gold, oh, sugar I've got the Midas touch Baby, let me touch your body and your soul Now you've been trapped by love Someone takes your heart and then says goodbye So you say that you'll never love another Tired of playin' games and that's the reason why But now whenever we're together There's a certain feelin' there, we both agree And it's time that you've opened up to love 'Cause if you don't ever try, then baby, you may never see I've got the Midas touch Everything I touch turns to gold, yeah, darlin' I've got the Midas touch Baby, let me touch your body and your soul, whoa Together you and I were meant to be I'll be right beside you whenever you need me This love we have will never fade away You can count on me 'cause I'm here to stay I've got the Midas touch Everything I touch turns to gold, yeah, darlin' I've got the Midas touch Baby, let me touch your body and your soul (Won't you do that for me) I've got the Midas touch Everything I touch turns to gold, oh, sugar I've got the Midas touch Baby, let me touch your body and your soul, whoa Touch, touch Touch, touch Touch, touch The Midas touch-touch-touch-touch Touch, touch Touch, touch Touch, touch Touch, touch Touch, touch Touch, touch Oh, oh, oh, oh Together you and I were meant to be I'll be right beside you whenever you need me This love we have will never fade away You can count on me 'cause I'm here to stay I've got the Midas touch Everything I touch turns to gold, it's all in my hands I've got the Midas touch Baby, let me touch your body and your soul (Won't you let me touch you, baby) I've got the Midas touch Everything I touch turns to gold, yeah, baby I've got the Midas touch Baby, let me touch your body and your soul (Everything I touch) I've got the Midas touch Everything I touch turns to gold, yeah, darlin' I've got the Midas touch Baby, let me touch your body and your soul (Won't you let me touch you, baby)
| Week | Chart Date | Position | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 20, 1986 | 88 | 38 |
| 2 | Sep 27, 1986 | 80 | 46 |
| 3 | Oct 4, 1986 | 71 | 55 |
| 4 | Oct 11, 1986 | 65 | 61 |
| 5 | Oct 18, 1986 | 56 | 70 |
| 6 | Oct 25, 1986 | 53 | 73 |
| 7 | Nov 1, 1986 | 46 | 80 |
| 8 | Nov 8, 1986 | 46 | 80 |
| 9 | Nov 15, 1986 | 42 | 84 |
| 10 | Nov 22, 1986 | 46 | 80 |
| 11 | Nov 29, 1986 | 58 | 68 |
| 12 | Dec 6, 1986 | 75 | 51 |
| 13 | Dec 13, 1986 | 87 | 39 |
| 14 | Dec 20, 1986 | 99 | 27 |