About This Track
“One Night in Bangkok” is a song originally sung by Murray Head on the 1984 concept album for the musical Chess. Its music was composed by former ABBA members Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson, with lyrics written by Tim Rice.
The song’s lyrics contain a number of Bangkok-related references, among them the “muddy old river” (the Chao Phraya River), the “reclining Buddha” (the Wat Pho statue) and Yul Brynner (who played the King of Siam in The King and I).
The song’s lyrics contain a number of Bangkok-related references, among them the “muddy old river” (the Chao Phraya River), the “reclining Buddha” (the Wat Pho statue) and Yul Brynner (who played the King of Siam in The King and I).
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BellaPyper wrote:
One of my all-time fave song! :)
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KeithandLor wrote:
I get my kicks above the waistline, sunshine.
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KeithandLor wrote:
Im in Love lol
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plaidsheep wrote:
He also sang on the original Jesus Christ Superstar soundtrack :-)
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crocy2 wrote:
yes this song is from musical "chess"...
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moresweetb wrote:
very entertaining song & video. chess anyone?
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boehj wrote:
oh god, i've heard this _blasted_ in so many ridiculous joints over the past 10 yrs in bkk. so many (shady) memories, lols.
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BNAPIER178 wrote:
Great tune from the Abba machine
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Hollie3566 wrote:
kann ich nicht genug anhören ... super song
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TheDarkSide73 wrote:
Great 80's Classic
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ZeeRikka wrote:
can't figure out why I like this song so much, but damn.
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DromaderPZL wrote:
Klasse
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AndrewBrannan wrote:
What a tune.
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backtothelight wrote:
Loved this song -before- that god awful cover that will not be named from Hangover II.
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inmiblood wrote:
Mr kiro he it very Good, & back streat who
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mikhael_91 wrote:
one hit wonder, bu it's still a great song. : )
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tripodthunder wrote:
I get my kicks above the waistline sunshine!
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foxyluva wrote:
One of the best songs ever!
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dernagel wrote:
when i was young i always sang 'one night and bankrott' which means something like: one night and dire straits - or out of money ^^
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Skywatcher wrote:
"This grips me more than would a muddy old river or reclining buddha!"
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