![]() ![]() The main song has a pop styling, whose lyrics describe the Thai capital city and its nightlife in the context of a chess match. This serves as the introduction to Act 2 in the original musical album, feeding into the first verse of "One Night in Bangkok" itself with an abrupt change in musical style. The full version of the song begins with an orchestral introduction, entitled "Bangkok", of Oriental style. 3 in both Canada and the United States in May 1985 and at No. ![]() The release topped the charts in many countries, including South Africa, West Germany, Switzerland, Denmark, and Australia. 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 a song from the concept album and subsequent musical Chess by Tim Rice, Benny Andersson, and Björn Ulvaeus. ![]()
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