BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1984
While Murray Head’s “Bangkok” was just starting to climb the Billboard Hot 100, Canadian singer and actor Robey hit the charts with her own version. It spent three weeks on the Hot 100 in March 1985, peaking at no. 77. Robey’s version fared even better on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart, peaking at no. 5.
SIDE A:
One Night In Bangkok 5:09
SIDE B:
One Night In Bangkok (Dub Mix) 6:03
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint (generic)
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | One Night In Bangkok (Robey) | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #77 |
| 1984 | One Night In Bangkok (Robey) | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play | #5 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Silver Blue Records – 4Z9 05145
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Country: US
Released: 1984
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
CREDITS:
Arranged By – Joel Diamond, Shep Pettibone
Mastered By – George Marino
Mixed By – Shep Pettibone
Producer – Joel Diamond
Written-By – B. Andersson*, B. Ulvae*, T. Rice*
NOTES:
From the play “Chess”.
Produced for Silver Blue Productions.
Recorded at Unique Studio & Shake Down Studios in New York City.
Mastered at Sterling Sound.
Find the 12″ on DISCOGS
EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge: Ortofon 2M
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp: Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Tube: Tung-Sol 12AX7ECC803-S Gold Electron Tube
Soundcard: ESI Juli@
Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans: Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner
SOFTWARE USED:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling: iZotope RX Advanced 2
Artwork Editor: Adobe Photoshop CS5
Click Removal: Manual
FLAC/MP3 Conversion: dBpoweramp
M3U Playlist: Playlist Creator
RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi
I know I’m terrible for requesting tracks but if you could reup this one I’d be your best friend! lolol
I kind of forgot about this – haven’t heard it in forever. Awesome post, Paul!
Wasn’t even aware of this version, thanks Paul!! 🙂
Wonderful. Thanks again Paul 🙂
Killer Instinct please!!!!!!!
People are you deaf? This must be one of the most terrible cover versions I ever heard!
It sounds so cheap and crappy as if they recorded it live in a Karaoke bar. I can’t believe Shep has got anything to do with this!!!!!
The Murray Head US mixes are fine, but don’t even come close to the single version with the long intro which was a monster hit.
Guess everyone has their own likes and dislikes Davos 🙂
Thank you much for posting this, Paul. If you eventually do another one of Louise’s singles, please keep “Hungry For You, Boy” in mind.
I will see what I can do David 🙂
Yessss!
Enjoy Deeky 🙂
Wow ! U didn’t know about this at all. Robey was only known here for F13 series !
Many, many thanks Paul 🙂
You’re very welcome Jay65 🙂
Thanks for posting this! 🙂
I’ve been a fan since the F13th days & still think she’s one of the 80’s hottest babes. The music itself? Well what can I say? I do have the original vinyl though & it’s guilty entertainment. The show did manage to integrate the song “Killer Instinct” into an episode but surprising they didn’t try to use bangkok.
you’re welcome Locutus. Love seeing all of these new name commenting 🙂
It’s so great to listen to what you do Paul. All the effort and care that you put into each project, I was bursting in smiles and giggles while the music played. I really like this version, maybe not as much as Murray Head’s, but this is still very, very cool. I loved the dub mix as it had a better resolve than the A-side. The far eastern sounds and those fabulous violin stabs. Ah Shep, you are a marvel. And as mentioned by me in yesterday’s comments, it is so phenomenal that we now have all the elements that… Read more »
You need some tissues Jeff? Haha.
LOL Stefano. You had me laughing so hard!
Have a great day!
Jeff
Jeff I always wanted to be an adult film star haha guess now I am one step closer 🙂 Oh and can I offer some tissue as well. Love you guys 🙂
You’re the best Paul! I’ll except all the tissues you guys can offer! BTG really gets me “up” and excited to the point of climaxing all the time!
You rock my world DjPaulT!!!
Jeff
Aaaah, the chorus is sung out of sync! Ii is hurting my ears. Rather strange Shep Pettibone didn’t ‘correct’ that. No, I’ll stick to Murray Head’s version. I wasn’t aware of this cover at all, so that’s a nice surprise, apart form the chorus that is 🙂 Great rip by the way, as usual I guess. Paulity forever!
You have a good ear Stefano I didn’t even notice. Thank you 🙂
Wow, as in Robey from Friday The Thirteenth The Series?
yep that’s her Rob 🙂
Paul, you are AGAIN…..OUTSTANDING posting this. I remember when both songs of “Bangkok” were out, so many people said Robey had the better version. Of course, this was before the Murray Head version took over the charts. I know it was quite the rage in the clubs at the time and Robey was big on the supernatural drama “Friday the 13th – The Series” so it was an instant hit. I was able to get the CD when it first came out too, but I know Paul’s rip will put the disc’s sonic quality to shame. Oh Paul, I’m so… Read more »
When I first heard Robey’s version I didn’t like it because I had already become familiar with Murray Head’s version. Robey soon grew on me and it was a massive dance florr filler thanks in part to Shep Pettibone. Thank you Jeff as always 🙂
Hugs.