Vinylshakerz - One Night in Bangkok Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who originally wrote and composed 'One Night in Bangkok'?

   'One Night in Bangkok' was originally written and composed by Tim Rice, Benny Andersson, and Björn Ulvaeus for the musical Chess.

2. Who performed the original version of 'One Night in Bangkok'?

   The original version of 'One Night in Bangkok' was performed by English actor and singer Murray Head, with the chorus sung by Anders Glenmark.

3. What year did Vinylshakerz release their version of 'One Night in Bangkok'?

   Vinylshakerz released their version of 'One Night in Bangkok' in 2005.

4. Which chart did Vinylshakerz's version of 'One Night in Bangkok' perform well on?

   Vinylshakerz's version of 'One Night in Bangkok' performed well on the Finnish chart, reaching number 6, and also charted in several other European countries.

5. Why was 'One Night in Bangkok' banned in Thailand in 1985?

   'One Night in Bangkok' was banned in Thailand in 1985 by the Mass Communications Organisation because the lyrics were considered to cause misunderstanding about Thai society and show disrespect towards Buddhism.

6. In what context is 'One Night in Bangkok' used in the musical Chess?

   In the musical Chess, 'One Night in Bangkok' is used as the introduction to Act 2 in the original musical album. It sets the scene by contrasting Bangkok's nightlife with a chess grandmaster tournament.