One Night in Bangkok

"One Night in Bangkok"
Single by Murray Head
from the album Chess
B-side"Merano"
ReleasedOctober 1984
Genre
Length
  • 3:56 (Promo 45 Version)
  • 4:06 (Single Version)
  • 5:00 (Album Version)
  • 5:38 (12" Version)
LabelRCA
Composer(s)
Lyricist(s)
Producer(s)
  • Benny Andersson
  • Björn Ulvaeus
  • Tim Rice
Murray Head singles chronology
"Maman"
(1982)
"One Night in Bangkok"
(1984)
"When You're in Love"
(1984)
Music video
"One Night in Bangkok" on YouTube

"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.

The release topped the charts in many countries, including South Africa, The Netherlands, West Germany, Switzerland, Denmark, and Australia. It peaked at No. 3 in both Canada and the United States in May 1985 and at No. 12 in the United Kingdom.