Originally released in '84, Chess is the collaboration of ABBA's Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus (music) and Tim Rice (lyrics). This "musical drama" contains the Top 10 hit "One Night in Bangkok," performed by Murray Head. A huge success in the U.K., Chess appeared on the U.K. album chart for 4 months - peaking in the Top 10 - and charted a 2nd single, "I Know Him So Well," which held the #1 position in Britain for 4 weeks. Contributing musicians include ABBA familiars Per Lindvall, Lasse Wellander and Rutger Gunnarsson.
Tracklisting:
Merano - the Ambrosia Singers/Anders Eljas/Murray Head
The Russian and Molokov/ Where I Want to Be - the Ambrosia Singers/Anders Eljas/Tommy Korberg/Denis Quilley
Opening Ceremony - the Ambrosia Singers/Anders Eljas/Bjorn Skifs
Quartet (A Model of Decorum and Tranquility) - Elaine Paige/Tommy Korberg/Denis Quilley/Bjorn Skifs
The American and Florence/Nobody's Side - Elaine Paige/Murray Head
Chess - Lso/Anders Eljas
Mountian Duet - Elaine Paige/Tommy Korberg
Florence Quits - Elaine Paige/Murray Head
Embassy Lament - Tommy Korberg/The Ambrosia Singers/Anders Eljas
Anthem - Tommy Korberg
Bangkok
One Night in Bangkok
Heaven Help My Heart
Argument
I Know Him So Well
The Deal (No Deal)
Pity the Child
Endgame
Epilogue: You and I / the Story of Chess
