First time hearing Murray Head “ONE NIGHT IN BANGKOK” Reaction | Asia and BJ
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This song is from a musical, which is why it sounds like it is narrating a scene. As others have mentioned, the musical is about a top level chess tournament in Bangkok, Thailand.
The lyrics contrast the worldly and spiritual aspects of Thailand with the hyper-brainy competition of the chess game. "I get my kicks ABOVE the waistline, sunshine." :)
And “The queens we use would not excite you”
A hit record about a chess match between a Soviet and American .. this song was written by the guys from the group ABBA Benny Andersson, and Björn Ulvaeus
And delivered very well here by Murray Head. I wonder how much hell Murray caught for being a White rapper... This has been one of my favorite pieces for a very long time. :)
And the song I know him so well 😉👍
I had no idea it was written by Benny - but listening to it now - it does have a very strong Abba vibe to it. Very cool.
Could be the only song about Chess in existence.
Tim Rice also co-wrote the lyrics.
The song tells of the meeting of two great chess players, one Soviet and one American, in Bangkok, which is the capital of Thailand. Chess is a musical production that uses a US-USSR chess rivalry as a metaphor for the Cold War, but this song just contains double-entendres about the game of Chess compared to the Bangkok nightlife. The example often used is "I would invite you, but the queens we use would not excite you.
Chess was a musical that premiered in London's West End. This song was written for the 1984 concept album, which was recorded well ahead of the production. The album was very successful considering it was for a musical. The album charted in the Top 10 in the UK, #47 in the US, and #1 in Sweden
Source - Songfacts
I’m in High School again!!! Loved how this pop song successfully put an Asian flavor to the thump thump thump pattern. This was such a FUN song, always loved the line “I get my kicks above the waistline, Sunshine” 😊
The "kicks" line is my fave.
We literally had every style of music in the 80s. MTV was everything as a teen and the videos set the trends. I'm grateful to have grown up in the 70s and 80s.
When this came out, I was in high school. No one believed me when I told them it was referring to the game of chess of which the World Championship was taking place in Bangkok, among a lot of other things on how it is there. The unusual funky beat and the semi-narrative lyrics is what really made it stand out.
Murray head was on the "Brown Album" studio version of "Jesus Christ Superstar" as Judas. His brother, Anthony portrayed the role of Rupert Giles in the TV show "Buffy the Vampire Slayer". He was her mentor.
Interesting bit of trivia. Talent runs in the family.
I think he sand Simons part… not Judas.
I forgot Murray and Anthony were brothers. Anthony also kills it in Repo! The Genetic Opera.
Bangkok is known for a lot of hard stuff going down. Prostitution, drugs, rampant crime like mugging tourists, however it can also be a really good time.
When Released,, People Had No Idea What Kind Of Music It Was,, They Only Knew They Loved It,, Desmond Dekker & The Aces "Israelites"...1 Of The Early Fathers Of Ska Music..R.I.P.🙏❤
Growing up in the 80s I heard every type of music. What an awesome decade of music.
"One Night in Bankock" is an excellent mid-80s classic and it has a great beat to dance to.
It's comparing the game of chess to the Bangkok night life. This was also on the Chess soundtrack.
This was a story put to music about the battle between Bobby Fischer, the brilliant American chess genius and Boris Spassky the efficient machine like Russian chess grandmaster.
As I recall, Fischer went on to become something of a world class weirdo.
Except that match was played in Reykjavik Iceland.
@@robbob5302 Kind of like setting Hamlet in Edwardian England. There was a dark, circus-like atmosphere as I recall. "One endless day in Reykjavik" doesn't have the same punch, does it? 🙂
Yeah it's 1985 and this is kind of weird song but it was very catchy and thus, very popular for a while. By the end of the year, it was pretty much gone. It didn't have a lot of staying power. As for what it's about, nobody cared enough about what it was about. When you're at a club, you're not going to try to figure out what a song is saying, you're just going to dance, smoke, drink, or try to hook up. The chorus was fun and it was catchy. That's all that really mattered.
The song is better without the video
Asia & BJ, he had a hit "Superstar" (with the Trinidad singers) from the 1970 rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar.
“One Night…” is from 1984 and is essentially the song he is known for.
From Chess, a musical written by Benny and Bjorn from ABBA, contrasting the "cerebral" pleasures of chess versus what else was available (below the waistline, Sunshine)
The show was, Chess. This was written by the same people who did ABBA. About a big chess tournament with the top players in the world.
The song is about the world chess tournament, that's why he makes the comments about his queen (chess queen)
All I knew was that it was probably about a chess tournament in Bangkok and it was weird and I loved it! I’m so happy that I lived during the 80’s😊
Glad you enjoyed it!
I love this song!! Very danceable
Love the music to this. The marching beat of the song is relentless, but the flutes give it a totally different feel. There was a musical introduction that was cut from this video, very Thai. Oh, and they mention Siam, that is Thailand's old name.
I love the double entendre in the line ‘some are set up in the Somerset Maugham suite’ brilliant!
I see the word play and I know Somerset was a writer though I've read nothing by him that I recall. What's the double entendre here? Did he write risque stuff?
@@sandragray4598 I guess double entendre is not quite correct, your phrase 'word play' is more apt. I have tried to read one of his books and found it dreadfully boring, but maybe I'll try again.
This musical (Chess) was written by Bjorn and Benny from ABBA - their first project after quitting the band.
Watching the official video may add a little bit of context to the song. It's very theatrical too. I love this song a lot. It was different in the 80s and it's different now. It still holds its own too.
Oh this song so cool.
Best flute since Jethro Tull.
I haven’t heard this in a while it’s got a great beat !
The entire soundtrack from the Broadway play "Chess" is amazing. 😎
They used this song a lot for fashion model runway shows..you can really hear that Abba back beat...
This song came out when I was in my 20's...I listen to songs now and analyze them more....always liked this one!
It’s a mix of 80’s, theatre, rap, pop, and just awesomeness……timeless
Big time hit from the early 80's mostly played at the time on New Wave/Alternative stations but then became a Pop radio hit and you heard it even at clubs.
A MUST HEAR Classic,, After The Fire
"Der Kommissar"...Nuff Said.
Agreed! Need Der Kommissar!
This song was released in Spring 1984
To add context:
Thailand is known for spectacular archeological sites like Ankor Wat as well as sex tourism. The "queens we use would not excite you" refers to the queens in chess vs transexual hookers.
This was written towards the end of the old war, which is why it's about a Soviet vs American chess player. So "one city is very much like another" because they are only in cities to compete. They don't get to see the place. So they are playing chess in a city full of sex tourists.
During the Cold War, each side thought it was important to win in any contest, no matter how irrelevant. They thought it showed their way of life was better.
The martial art BJ is thinking of is "Thai Kick Boxing", although they are known for muay thai and silat. On that note, the "Ong Bok" and "The Protector" are Thai martial arts movies worth watching.
I remember on my last trip to Thailand, I was eating at a restaurant in Krabi and when we finished our meal and left, they had set up a full blown boxing ring stage outside on the other side of the street, in front of the river. It was so cool, you just have to expect the unexpected in Thailand.
They had kick boxing matches with fighters in all age ranges and also female fights. It was pretty interesting to see very very young kids fighting in the ring. Quite a memorable show, plus it was free.
Just to let you know that Angkor Wat is in Cambodia - they even have an image of it on their national flag. Thailand has a lot of temples but not that one😯 ❕
@@medmon3476 You're right, they have Wat Arun.
And a huge number of temples, some of which were in martial arts movies.
Not sure if you realise but the background singers are ABBA. See "ABBA-Chess - One Night In Bangkok"
Wife here...Ms Asia...I 've always thought this was about getting the full effects of the city as well..The devil reference is on point...Imagine my shock learning it was about the game of chess!!!
Not just the game of chess, but a chess tournament in Bangkok.
You both know it’s also a Metaphor as well right? I mean it’s played in gay clubs for a reason!
@@scottlaughlin9897 Honesrly., My first impression was the song being gay..With lyrics such as.., I get my kicks above the waistline..Thanks for the clarification because I wasn't 100 percent sure it was about the gay lifestyle..Now I know
"One Night In Bangkok" was the only song i liked off of Murray Head's album.
It came out in 1984, used to see it on MTV when it was popular.
Yes I agree.
Murray Head was also the vocalist for Stomu Yamashta on Raindog. A superb album.
This song is one of the best training songs for pushing yourself!
Asia - "How you know dat?" BJ - "I watched da movie." LMAO
This was from the musical 'Chess' written by Bjorn and Benny from ABBA together with Tim Rice.
Guys the key thing about this song is it was written for theatre ( the production of “Chess”) By the way bankok has a reputation for sex clubs prostitution vice and the like!
I love this song and the whole musical. Favourite being I know him so well, closely followed by the argument
I'm glad others explained what this song is talking about. I didn't have to go look it up..Lol
Murry is the brother of the actor Anthony Head, who played Giles in Buffy the vampire slayer
The musical Chess spawned not only "one night in bangkok" but also a number 1 ballad here in the UK "i know him so well" written by benny & Bjorn from Abba & time rice in 1984 i get the feeling it was meant for the girls in Abba but they split up & the song is in Chess, performed by Elaine Paige & Barbara Dickson, great song great vocals, i think Asia will love it, but also Elaine Paige singing "Memory" in Cats the musical is fantastic too it's a must do reaction, it's timeless & iconic & the vocal of a generation in musical theatre standards , i know how Asia loves her great female vocals, well Elaine Paige & Barbara Dickson can deliver, you won't be disappointed.
Love this song I got it on my playlist!!
If You been in Bangkok You will understand what he is singing about. Is so spot on. Bangkok is a crazy city.
I can promise you that 97% of people in Sweden have no clue what this song is about, but they love it.
Haven’t heard this in ages!!! Thank you for this!
Our pleasure!
Overdue!!!! THE 80's banger!!!
I love ths song, so many double meanings, although is actually about a chess tournament
Fun song from a really clever and popular musical from the '80s.
Plus it's got this line, I get my kicks above the waistline sunshine LOL
The song is contrasting a World Chess tournament compared to the normal nightlife Bangkok is known for.
what a great artist! He wrote so many beautiful songs...have a look on his album " say it ain't so"
I first heard this song from hangover part 2 and Mike Tyson doing it was way more hype that said cool song
I was in high school in the mid 80s. And I had decided to take up chess as a hobby. Studying. Going to tournaments. etc.
This had me feeling a little self-conscious though, I might end up type cast.
Then Murray Head comes out with this song, and all my fears evaporated!
Makes a hard man humble. YES IT DOES
Murray head is english and has an actor brother called anthony who used to be a principal cast member of joss Whedon's buffy the vampire slayer tv series , playing Giles the slayer watcher and trainer
5:38: I don't know if you've seen the music vid for this, but it does show 2 kick boxers. Fits very well with the song.
I'm so glad you found this one! I loved it but forgot it until now
The song is composed by my favorite two B's, Benny and Bjorn from ABBA.
This is one of those that once you hear it its in your head .
BJ, every time she asks you "How you know?"
Tell her, "You ain't the only one with a tv."
Others have filled you in on the basics. I’ll relate a personal experience. A deli in Los Angeles liked to use Broadway play posters as decorations in the restaurant. One poster way up in the corner near the roof was the poster for Chess. I figured the person who selected it to go up on the wall and me were just a very few of the people who knew WTF that poster was. This song always started rattling in my head, pun intended, and I always enjoyed entertaining myself while I had my pastrami sandwich. That poster remained until it went out of business, sadly. It was a fave. The song grows on you give it another listen one day. BB know how to write catchy tunes.
It flows well the beginning throws you off 😊
It’s from the Musical CHESS, Murray Head also took as Jesus in the Stage production of Jesus Christ Superstar.
His brother played the caretaker/librarian in the Buffy tv series
Every song in this musical "Chess" is awesome!
I think the movie you're referring to is Bloodsport.
Bangkok in the 1980s was a very wild place. Just after the vietnam war decades. The city was opium, sex and slave trade and this was just before AIDS hit. I was there in the 90s and 00s. There were still bars run by Vnam Vets in soi cowboy. The golden mile was still alive. Ruthless mafia too.
Asia "How you know that" 🤣
For some reason this and the song ELECTRIC AVENUE, by Eddie Grant remind me the most of being a kid in the 80s
Murray Head is a famous UK actor-both theatre & television, generally better known for that than his music. His younger brother is Anthony Head, who played Giles in Buffy The Vampire Slayer. He had one of the best songs of the 1970's with Say It Ain't So Joe & he also did Superstar from Jesus Christ Superstar.
This was his biggest hit though-from the stage musical Chess in the mid 1980's, it had another huge hit I Know Him So Well by Elaine Page & Barbara Dickson. Abba worked with Tim Rice to write the music & lyrics.
When I was in Pattaya there was a gogo bar I was at, this song would play like every half hour. It was pretty funny actually.
that's a catchy tune 👌
Confucius say " Man who walks sideways going to... BANGKOK "............. I DON"T CARE IF IT IS AN OLD JOKE,...I still like it.
The Jean-Claude movie I think you're referring 2, is "BloodSport". And that was shot in Hong Kong.
This was big in the eighties. As it aged I thought it was corny. But I started playing it again when I got ready to go to Bangkok a few years ago.
1:31 Sommerset Maugham wrote "Razors Edge."
The 80s were just different! this song was a huge hit when it came out.
Asia, you’re so polite calling it different. There were two versions. A female did the other. I saw streets like that but did not go into the clubs. I think the song was from a movie or play.
If you got the money, you can buy anything, and I mean the wildest shit, in Bangkok.
"Say it ain't so Joe" was another great song by Murray Head
Song is from an Andrew Lloyd Webber play "Chess"
No, it's by Tim Rice, Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson, not Andrew Lloyd Webber.
@@Fenrir1 thank you for the correction.
What goes on in Bangkok stays in Bangkok but his is just pure foot tapping fun
It alllllllllllll goes on in Bangkok.
Murray Head played Judas on the original Jesus Christ Superstar(the version where Ian Gillan from Deep Purple plays Jesus).
Speaking Of Hitting Different,, Timbuk 3 "Life Is Hard" (Official Music Video A MUST!!)
BJ had a vacation brochure and plane tickets. He was going to see a different Asia!
This one is so fire.
Hahha..that was funny when Asia put her eyes on BJ asking, "how do you know that " ;) haha.. Trust me,most people know what Bangkok is mostly known for. Like it or not. Concerning the movie BJ is talking about its called Kickboxer and its from 1989,with Jean Claude Van Damme in the main character,going to Thailand with his brother to compete in martial art contest.
This song was produced by ABBA.
New Wave (mixture of genres) early 80's.
You can’t unsee Mike Tyson singing this song in Hangover 2.
From Chess the stage musical!. Awesome
Another 80s shocker is Herbie Hancock .....Rockit
Gotta be the official video
Oh yess! A very cool and extraordinary track. The video is blasting!🤖
If you're interested in musicals, check out the rest of Chess. I like the 2009(?) concert with Josh Groban. I have it on DVD and the live soundtrack.
Oh and the movie you are thinking of is either Blood Sport, or Kickboxer. Both from the early/mid 80s. Both great fun. If you are looking for movie's to react to... lol
You need the version with the intro music!