Murray Head - One Night In Bangkok

“One Night In Bangkok” by Murray Head; released in 1985.

[@theidahospud]

Was in the army--Vietnam--in 1966/67 --took my R&R in Bangkok, I'm 75 years old now, and can honestly say-- those 5 nights in Bangkok were the best most memorable nights of my life.

[@TheDeadMan3848]

Yes Sir. I can only imagine a young GI there in those days. 😆

[@brianrajala7671]

I spent a few days there in those years too. From the you tube videos available, it is now much larger, and it seems the sex trade has blossomed considerably. It was a fascinating place then, but I personally enjoyed the order in Tokyo more.

[@DogRedful]

I was a young GI there in the 1980’s…my Thai wife of 33 years still pretends to get mad when I tell her “I can feel the devil walking next to me”.

[@johnaustin9051]

🇺🇸Thank you sir. You deserved every minute and more. My oldest brother served two tours in Nam, Oct,67-Oct,69🇺🇸

[@GlennDavey]

Who knows what this perv got up to..

[@NADOYAGANDA]

I've never heard such a fantastic song that embellishes one specific city like 'One night in Bangkok' out of countless songs. This is masterpiece.

[@mandy4786]

Yes this is a masterpiece.

[@pmakres]

Agreed! I'd also like to know who the girl is that is featured in the video. She pops up again and again...she does a great job. Beautiful and classy...

[@darrenmorrison9950]

It was written by Benny & Bjorn from ABBA

[@hesssabine6697]

Alright 👌.

[@anonygent]

New York, New York; April in Paris; I Left My Heart in San Francisco; Managua, Nicaragua; The Girl from Ipanema; Winchester Cathedral; could even count Gangnam Style, it's a street in Seoul.

[@richardwilson6976]

This song means more to aperson whos been to Bangkok .Like me and many others.

[@fjdigioia1]

Bangkok nah, pattaya or phuket

[@mikejohn0088]

SO?

[@whitleypedia]

how could anyone just spend one night there

[@TheColinChapman]

a great song, a great portrait of a vivid city. I am from Germany, my girlfriend lives there, I visit her three times a year. We always have a great time.

[@matthewgardner824]

I visit her too! And lots of guys. We all have a great time!

[@prefersoxygen9373]

​@@matthewgardner824yooooo, that's so wrong! 😂😂😂

[@daegnaxqelil2733]

as long you got a lot of money.

[@TheColinChapman]

@@daegnaxqelil2733 on the contrary. life in Thailand is quite affordable.

[@giannilyanicks1718]

once he ran out money she will leave him

[@snavarro7713]

I have loved this song for many years. I went in Bangkok forty years ago, it was the first time. I came back in 2022, I am still here in Krung Thep. I am found of the smiles. The huge energy of this city is improving my health.

[@katielouau]

I have a very special relationship with Krung Thep as well. She seems to just wrap her arms around you and look after you. I'll retire there one day. In the meantime, I visit as much as I can.

[@robertwilliamson922]

Canadian……Spent four nights in Bangkok……loved it. Amazing temples, amazing food, amazing people. Never forget it. 👏🏼👍🏼 🙏🏼 ☸️ 🌴 🌴 🌴

[@scottisitoro3953]

...and $5 hookers ???

[@oldschoollgearjammerlongmi5209]

Soi cowboy, and Nana plaza too right?

[@robertwilliamson922]

@@oldschoollgearjammerlongmi5209 Never went near Soi Cowboy or Nana Plaza. Stayed on Rambuttri Street and Khao San Road and the surrounding area. Took Tuk Tuk rides to the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew) and Royal (Grand) Palace, and Temple of the Reclining Buddha, (Wat Pho) and a few other temples over the days I was there. And spent some time wandering a couple markets. Namo Buddhaya 🙏🏼 ☸️ 🙂 🌴 ✈️

[@timphillips9954]

@@robertwilliamson922 A big mistake.

[@robertwilliamson922]

@@timphillips9954 What was a big mistake?

[@willc1972]

I miss Thailand ...this video made me smile 555555

[@moow950]

This song BREATHS Bangkok! Perfectly captures the city.

[@mikejohn0088]

I got off the plane and entered the airport and when outside I was greeted by a golden fat boy statue waiting for me. I knew then I walked into the depths of evil and all I wanted was to get out ASAP!

[@fuzzzone]

@@mikejohn0088 😂😂😂

[@HH-mw4sq]

Amazing, they managed to get a shot of one of my favorite "temples" in this video.

[@Kevin60611]

Just came back from Thailand, and this video is bang on!!!

[@scottisitoro3953]

bang on for Bangkok....groovy...far out....heavy.

[@mandy4786]

Still listening and watching this. It is an absolute masterpiece and a i absolutely love it ❤

[@jont22285]

Me too 🎧

[@wanabifotografer9430]

Hell yeah! How am i just now discovering this?? Ive heard this song before as well as the remix by vinylshakerz but always let down by the fact both videos dont show thailand or bangkok. So this is amazing!!

[@wangmowangdi3471]

I love Bangkok ❤ I love One Night in Bangkok ❤ A timeless classic by Murray Head 👏 🙌 👌 ✨ 😍

[@VinzoBooks]

I just returned from a week's stay in Bangkok. It was alternately hot/sunny and rainy (this is the rainy season). It was humid, crowded and the sidewalks in many places weren't in the best condition. There was traffic with motorcycles everywhere. Man, I had a blast and can't wait to go back! Already booked my next trip for November!!

[@apveening]

It is addictive.

[@stinchjack]

Unlike the original video for this song, it actually uses footage from Bangkok. well done.

[@MyBelch]

Yes, the original video is an absolute dumpster fire.

[@RedRocket4000]

@@MyBelch Low budget and it a lot harder to record live in 1985. Was big on MTV when they only showed music video.

[@fuzzzone]

I mean, the original video is playing off of the musical that the song was from...

[@areacodewest213]

Sorry. That original was original and fun. This one was a travel ad- nice and ok.

[@brucewayne3602]

absolutely beyond bloody brilliant --- Murray Head is truly eternal ... Thankyou cozyhollow !!!

[@leomdk939]

ABBA actually wrote/sang this, tho ... Murray Head only spoke in rhythm for a few minutes.

[@fuzzzone]

@@leomdk939 Benny and Bjorn composed the music. They're only half of the group, without Agnetha and Anni-Frid it's not ABBA. Bjorn and Tim Rice, a big lyricist in musical theater, wrote the lyrics. No member of ABBA sang in it. Murray Head rapped all the verses, hence why it was released as a Murray Head single. The chorus is sung by Anders Glenmark, who did work with Agnetha and Anni-Frid on some of their solo projects.

[@robertodibaggio8181]

I've been to Bangkok, but it never leaves you.. i need to go back because there is no other way.. 😊😊😊

[@mikejohn0088]

to obtain your needs below the belt line with girly men...pathetic.

[@richardwilson6976]

Itoo love to go back to Bangkok.

[@richardwilson6976]

People who are critical of people going to Thailand.Have probably never been there.These people are sad and pathetic.

[@AMindShaper]

I LOVE THAILAND!! Bangkok is so cool..... the Thai people or wonderful!! respect!

[@giannilyanicks1718]

because you spoke thai fluently

[@mikejohn0088]

Birds of a feather fvcked together.

[@Iamyoutuber1397]

what a wonderful film!!! best!!!

[@briankh2007]

A beautiful and modern metropolis with hundreds of years of history all in one place

[@rajive67]

🎸🎶Someone, please invent the time machine take me back to the 80's and leave me there. I'll handle the rest. 🎶🎸

[@steven4315]

70's, no AIDS.

[@bob-w9r3c]

Save a spot on that time machine buddy! The 80's were awesome, and the present sucks. Whatever our fucking elites say...

[@35yron]

Me too just take me to the 80's

[@normanzimmerman5029]

Ditto

[@sleeve51]

Musical masterpiece. Sounds just as good as it did ion 1984.

[@markolahteenmaki7116]

I listening 6 years and then have go to Bangkok first time. No going there every year 32 years already and have wife from there and 3 kids. No buying own home there already. Loved that country (most of times).

[@giannilyanicks1718]

@@markolahteenmaki7116 we don't care about your sexual life

[@giannilyanicks1718]

@@markolahteenmaki7116 no one care old man

[@apveening]

Small wonder when you know who wrote it.

[@gerardhenry5501]

I have spent my fair share of nights in Bangkok and to me it’s the best city .

[@Strawberry-vq7zl]

Thank you.

[@gerardhenry5501]

@Gary Lucas there is no where better garry .

[@philipcharles9342]

Awesome! How did you guys navigate the long flight for me in New York it’s 17hrs

[@gerardhenry5501]

@@philipcharles9342 fly to Europe / Middle East stay one night then go for the second leg .

[@gerardhenry5501]

@@giannilyanicks1718 I would not say rich . You don’t need to be rich going there it’s not New York .

[@robertwilliamson922]

Amazing city….feels like a special home. I love the atmosphere of the place, the smells, food, people, temples….. fortunate enough to spend four nights in Bangkok. I hope to return before I die of old age. Namo Buddhaya 🙏🏼 🌴 🌴 🌴☸️ 🇹🇭 ✈️

[@graemewelch9496]

ahh... that put me into such a good mood 😊. Great song..

[@darkchannel1289]

This clip hits different. Perfect transitions, full audio and visual experience. Bravo!

[@mandy4786]

Thats so what i felt about it ✌

[@hesssabine6697]

Very Good and True.

[@therampage5555]

Wow love this song and found this video, it was insanely good, the song alone made me so interested in that culture and this was so cool to see

[@clydewilson1141]

I was in high school in Bangkok in 68-70. It was a wild and crazy place for an American teenager with $20!

[@dennissaunders5247]

High school in BANGKOK, that must have been AWSOME. Did you to go the AMERICAN OR INTERNATIONAL school ?, I went to high school California during the SEX, DRUGS AND ROCK N ROLL YEARS and that was nothing compared to THAILAND 🇹🇭. When I was in BANGLADESH 🇧🇩, we couldn't shoot are weapons in Dhaka, so every three months we got ten days in Bangkok, three days of hungover shooting and seven days of SEX, BOOZ AND THAI FOOD. ❤AWSOME TIMES.

[@kahanakahuna1470]

I lived in Bangkok 1971-72. Great time. Good memories.

[@johnchang1412]

YOU lived and i was just born then.....now i am an old geezer and aching all over

[@mikejohn0088]

Boy girls must have been your thing.

[@giannilyanicks1718]

you don't know what you talk.

[@mikejohn0088]

Well you were tested and failed.

[@robinrevival2024]

I just passed Bangkok multiple times the last year, I really miss you Bangkok, I will visit you ass soon your open again

[@thomasharmon6444]

Great images to a song Love,, Thanks for the hard work editing this.

[@TheListPlanet]

This is the best video for One Night In Bangkok ever, great editing

[@mandy4786]

Always loved this murry head track and then to see this video with it has blown my mind. I heard and felt it all

[@lucianene7741]

Thailand is a fascinating and otherworldly place to be, and Bangkok takes the cake. Can't wait to be back.

[@mikejohn0088]

Follow the darkness that calls you.

[@hannesjonker439]

Love what you have done with the music video....... Bangkok is an amazing city.

[@tonymach]

One night in Bangkok then three weeks in Pattaya, my dream vacation.

[@richardwilson6976]

Hua Hin is very nice in Thailand.Rest detail hotel is great.

[@apveening]

@@richardwilson6976 Please don't start the Hua Hin vs Pattaya discussion.

[@robertpradew7822]

I traveled to Thailand many times. I love the people, food, beach resorts, and nightlife.

[@anthonymcgregor8112]

1 day we shall return 🙏

[@giannilyanicks1718]

of course he is the kind of person who profit of their ovepoliteness

[@stzez]

you are so lucky, wish I could join you

[@gwillis01]

Thank you for a beautiful video. of a place I have never seen before

[@Iamyoutuber1397]

number one! This film is the best ever I've seen!

[@mrrainerk3259]

Thailand including Bangkok seems to me my destiny. :-)

[@pmakres]

Really love it. I've always liked the song, but the video just adds so much...a great cross section of the culture. It seems to cover a whole lot in just a few short minutes. Really great video to go with a great song. Wish I could visit this land!

[@enrequieedios4657]

Than do it, no covid restrictions i am 69 and just got my 90 day visa i aint leaving this is a beautiful country with. Beautiful people

[@3777177]

I have been to Bangkok three times, best city in the world....in every way....

[@boydegg]

Get on a plane and go.

[@giannilyanicks1718]

super expensive and people there only thinks to money

[@oriolesfan61]

Good song. Good visuals

[@telegraphdude6823]

Wow, I recognized almost every location in that video including the train stations at Mahachai and Mae Khlong !

[@EddieManning]

Some great content is this vid. Excellent locations.

[@jean-guyrajotte1099]

Very nice video. The views are awesome and it shows beautiful places and attractions of Bangkok. Congratulations!

[@shortshorts4265]

Epic music video I watched this just to get in a good mood in the morning.

[@russellmcdonald1964]

Great song, fabulous city, great country that flies under the radar!

[@MrBishop077]

great song. also a really nice video showing the beauty of Bangkok from a native eye. Thank you.

[@mmillerssn]

Great video!! Thanks for making and sharing.

[@mandy4786]

What an amazing video. Ive never been there but this video to a long loved tune is outstanding

[@krl8814]

If you get a chance to go I would really go it's worth it five star hotels in Bangkok are $75 right now you can have an Island resort for 30 bucks a night

[@mandy4786]

I cant stop watching this. I alaays loved this tune. The new video to it has blown my mind. I wished i was around someone to share this with. 😕

[@WalterMilani]

Incredibly wonderful job putting this together!

[@EddieManning]

Searched "One night in Bangkok song" as an idea for a similar film soundtrack. Found this video and OMG. So many good locations, shots and content. Superbly edited and hits the right note. BTW: The featured lady is a stunner. I'll just share this with my friends as a showcase of everything Bangkok and surroundings (noticed Chatuchak in the film which is local to me).

[@brucelaborin2124]

I was looking for THIS cut of the song, as it's the best, and it's the cut I remember hearing on the radio back in the 80's. I decided to watch the video for $#!TS and giggles, and found it to be a tasteful, colorful video edit that fits very well with the song. I wish some original video scenes of Murray Head singing some of the lyrics were featured interspersed in it, though.

[@davidboston4136]

Excellent update for this classic: very authentic !!!

[@richardhamblen5526]

LOL, MURRAY HEAD IS BEING PATRONIZING TO HIS OWN LYRICS..HAHAHA!! THAT'S WHY THIS SONG WORKS..

[@kavi9391]

What an awesome transition at 0:51!!😍

[@leomdk939]

This song was written/sung by ABBA, Murray Head was only the guest rapper. ABBA did an amazing job here -- the refrain into the super dry, tight mix on the vocals at 0:38 hits different. The voices feel right next to you with ABBA's unorthodox harmonic style.

[@kenc2257]

From the Internet: "One Night in Bangkok" is a song from the concept album and musical "Chess" by Tim Rice, Benny Andersson, and Björn Ulvaeus. British actor/singer Murray Head raps the verses, while the chorus is sung by Anders Glenmark, a Swedish singer/songwriter.

[@Tony-mh3dm]

ABBA were the Best ! Hit song machine.

[@giannilyanicks1718]

mmmh interesting

[@fuzzzone]

Benny and Bjorn composed the music. They're only half of the group, without Agnetha and Anni-Frid it's not ABBA. Bjorn and Tim Rice, a big lyricist in musical theater, wrote the lyrics. No member of ABBA sang in it. Murray Head rapped all the verses, hence why it was released as a Murray Head single. The chorus is sung by Anders Glenmark, who did work with Agnetha and Anni-Frid on some of their solo projects.

[@talon1706]

I remember buying the "Chess" soundtrack on cassette tapes for this song. It's still great today. Great video too.

[@diegorussy5035]

This song touches my soul

[@timphillips9954]

Having lived in Bangkok for many years, this just about sums the city up!

[@ouimetco]

Would you recommend for a couple good ol boys from Canada? Thinking to make a trip

[@timphillips9954]

@@ouimetco Fly into Bangkok and take the first taxi to Pattaya 2000 Baht! Relax have fun for a few days and then go to the islands in the South, fantastic beaches. Stop over in Bangkok on your way home, fun but expensive!

[@thomasalmond3311]

How long have you lived there?.

[@timphillips9954]

@@ouimetco Go straight to Pattaya.

[@timphillips9954]

@@thomasalmond3311 About three years

[@mopar3502001]

That was an amazing video. I have no clue how you managed to do this, but you nailed it!!!

[@patcurtis3156]

I spent 11 nights in Bangkok in 2015 and another 11 nights in 2024 and I can honestly say I have never been the same since.

[@jimwebb813]

Everyone should go to Bangkok at least once I went there in 65 on r and went back in 66 and 67

[@mikejohn0088]

I was there just before the sea took down the pleasure zone.

[@katielouau]

Amazing editing. You captured the very essence of the Big Mango.

[@poggs9500]

Good music video of a great place

[@seanbunzick7357]

I can't wait to get back to Bangkok again later this year--what a SUPERB Metropolis of Organized Chaos and Endless Sanuk! 🙂

[@mikejohn0088]

Sadom was too.

[@bodieb.1239]

Really great job. PERFECT and sooo true. BUT what a way to go........ Thanks

[@lillyisle]

That’s was pretty sweet monologue of clips & photos well done. Thanks ❤

[@spookytrigger]

Awesome! Love this song and didn't expect such a good video 👍👍👍

[@mandy4786]

Makes you want to feel people that feel that

[@mandy4786]

Ive always loved this murry head tune but i never heard it properly back then. Going through my music, skipping quite a bit, then clocking 'one night in bangkok i always want to play it. Got led to utube and found this video . Its perfect. I feel sad now coz ive had my mind blown and really wanted to experience that with another human.

[@hesssabine6697]

A Good Song and Video. Merci.Thanks

[@timphillips9954]

Iam still in Thailand and going back to Bangkok for two nights for Christmas 2024 24th -26th of December, can't wait!

[@adurpina]

such a beautiful music and also the video

[@Rocknranchman]

Very nicely done! I really love the way it showcases everything in such a tasteful way! Great job! 🙏

[@nigewood4945]

Great track with a beautifully spliced together vid.

[@chabrox]

Thank you!

[@taige4134]

nice music , thumbs up

[@tonydevos]

great vid, great editing, great song, great great city

[@dwaynehubbert4808]

Great job of this video. This and In The Year 2525 along with Ordinary World are my favorites.

[@supakiteimsam-ank2341]

Year 2525? wow you know Thailand well!

[@richardwilson6976]

Bangkok is 10/10 in my opinion.

[@ayhancapan]

Amazing music clip you have done here... Thanks for sharing.

[@edlearned460]

From the Broadway show "Chess". The big hit from that show was "I Know Him So Well". Music was written by the guys from ABBA. The show itself bombed....lasted 2 weeks on Broadway.

[@Frank-mm2yp]

"CHESS" was originally produced as a "concept album". As a fully staged musical production it had a successful 3 year run on London's West End, but bombed on Broadway. It has had recurrent "revivals" over the years; usually in a "concert" format. Possibly one of the most successful and profitable vehicles that "no one has ever seen" Go figure...

[@ukrandr]

@@Frank-mm2yp The musical came to Pittsburgh, oh, 15 or 20 years ago. We saw it and it was fantastic. So many stellar songs.

[@Sombre_gd]

That is really good video editing skills. Thumbs up for your effort!

[@EddieManning]

second that

[@philippebajeux4130]

Fantastic video for a wonderful song. Thank You So Much

[@Yohann67]

Makes me wanna go even more.

[@tomgavin768]

Word

[@EddieManning]

go!

[@giannilyanicks1718]

careful to your wallet

[@sawitreekermin1194]

This song so popular since 1980 😁👏🇹🇭=1

[@kittenastrophy5951]

มีฝรั่งเขียนlyricให้ดูในคลิปMV officialแล้ว ก็ไม่เข้าใจอยู่ดี ( apart from being the music in the "Chess" play ) แต่จริงๆเค้าบอกว่ามันเป็นtrendย้อนไปไกลกว่าสมัยโน้นที่คนแต่งเนื้อเพลงจะเขียนให้ความหมายมันกำกวม ตีความได้หลายอย่างเพราะมันเท่ห์ อวดภูมิได้ อย่างเพลง American Pie ดอนแม็คลีน ยังพูดหน้าตาเฉยว่า ไม่รู้เหมือนกันว่าเพลงตัวเองพูดถึงอะไร

[@fuzzzone]

Since 4 years before it was released?

[@chrisbunka]

I have been waiting a long time for someone to adapt this 1985 song to the current 21st century view of Thailand. I thoroughly enjoyed this video while still getting my kicks above the waist line, sunshine!

[@Bkk-Pty-Tilak]

Thank you for sharing. beautiful thailand

[@MT-ek9te]

Ive been to Bangkok !!!! Three weeks Its an experience. A must to do in your Bucket List. Im planning to go again

[@captmack007]

How beautiful

[@FradyKatt]

Been there several times Love it...

[@Strawberry-vq7zl]

Why?

[@stephenlarking2247]

Went to the same school as him. Not a great claim to fame but it’s all I got.

[@johnacord6224]

Ok. I just added it to my bucket list

[@theodorevegh6030]

I love this song. - TAV

[@brendanscully5787]

What a clip ! Really good fun here.......

[@A808K]

Damn... I miss Bangkok these days.

[@johnmills9360]

Whatever you think you know before you visit Bangkok from the west , you dont know .

[@sbalogh53]

Damn this pandemic. I miss Bangkok so much.

[@Strawberry-vq7zl]

I'm glad you miss Thailand.😊 Thank you.

[@sbalogh53]

@@Strawberry-vq7zl ... I love that song. It is one of my favourites. And I really enjoy that lovely lady taking us to all the places that I know so well. Ah, memories. One day I will return.

[@EddieManning]

Was there all through pandemic. Couldn't have been in a better place. Love Thailand my second home.

[@sbalogh53]

Been back for more than a week and loving it.

[@giannilyanicks1718]

bangkok became more expensive and people, arrogant

[@hesssabine6697]

Grass and Beautiful. Merci. Still Listen to 2022//***2023.

[@rockyabhay]

I love it

[@jackiewilkinson3122]

Loved this.

[@ElmerFudd-r1d]

Really miss the place watching this.

[@맥-o5s]

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