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"One Night in Bangkok" is a song from the concept album and subsequent musical Chess by Tim Rice, Benny Andersson, and Björn Ulvaeus. English actor and singer Murray Head raps the verses, while the chorus is sung by Anders Glenmark, a Swedish singer, songwriter, and producer.
From the album CHESS THE ORIGINAL RECORDING by Benny Andersson, Tim Rice and Björn Ulvaeus. Featuring Tommy Korberg, Murray Head and Elaine Page.Listen to th...
One Night in Bangkok Lyrics: Bangkok, Oriental setting / And the city don't know what the city is getting / The crème de la crème of the chess world / In a show with everything but Yul...
"One Night in Bangkok" single by Murray Head from the album Chess OST, 1984. One Night in Bangkok is a song originally sung by the British actor and pop-danc...
Despite its controversial lyrics, “One Night in Bangkok” was a huge commercial success. The song was a number-one hit in several countries, including Australia, Canada, and the United States, and it helped to cement Murray Head’s place in music history.
But have to say from a guy who has done some traveling, one evening I found myself wandering the streets of Bangkok humming the song while singing the words, and the "double-entendres" stand up very clearly on their own, very literally, down to the queens reference.
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music GroupOne Night In Bangkok · Murray HeadOne Night In Bangkok℗ 1984 3 Knights Ltd., Under exclusive license to Polar Mus...
"One Night in Bangkok" is a song from the concept album and subsequent musical Chess by Tim Rice, Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus. British actor and singer Murray Head raps the verses, while the chorus is sung by Anders Glenmark, a Swedish singer, songwriter and producer.
“One Night in Bangkok” is an intriguing tale that mixes the thrill of travel, cultural shock, and the strategic maneuverings of chess. The protagonist, a chess grandmaster, finds himself in one of Asia’s most notorious cities, navigating through its cultural maze.
Memorable for its dramatic, oriental orchestral introduction and distinctive English rap, “One Night in Bangkok” was Murray Head’s biggest hit and his only single release to reach the UK Top 40, officially making it a one-hit wonder.