Bob Hope Takes Risks
| "Bob Hope Takes Risks" | ||||
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| Single by Rip Rig + Panic | ||||
| B-side | "Hey Mr E! A Gran Grin With a Shake of Smile" | |||
| Released | 27 November 1981 | |||
| Genre | Post-punk | |||
| Length | 3:53 | |||
| Label | Virgin | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Sean Oliver, Gareth Sager, Bruce Smith and Mark Springer | |||
| Producer(s) | Rip Rig + Panic | |||
| Rip Rig + Panic singles chronology | ||||
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"Bob Hope Takes Risks" is a song by the English post-punk band Rip Rig + Panic. It was released as a single on 27 November 1981.[1]
Formats and track listing
[edit]All lyrics by Gareth Sager, all music by Sean Oliver, Gareth Sager, Bruce Smith and Mark Springer.
- UK 7" single (VS 468)
- "Bob Hope Takes Risks" – 3:53
- "Hey Mr E! A Gran Grin With a Shake of Smile" – 5:11
- UK 12" single (VS 468(12))
- "Bob Hope Takes Risks" – 7:01
- "Hey Mr E! A Gran Grin With a Shake of Smile" – 5:11
Accolades
[edit]| Year | Publication | Country | Accolade | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Rockerilla | Italy | Singles of the Year[2] | 13 |
Personnel
[edit]Adapted from the Bob Hope Takes Risks liner notes.[3]
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Release history
[edit]| Region | Date | Label | Format | Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1981 | Virgin | 7", 12" | VS 468 |
References
[edit]- ^ Gimarc, George (11 July 2005). Punk Diary. Hal Leonard Corporation. p. 728. ISBN 9780879308483. Retrieved 2 June 2016.
- ^ "Rockerilla End of Year Lists 1981: Singles". Rockerilla. Retrieved 2 June 2016.
- ^ Bob Hope Takes Risks (sleeve). Rip Rig + Panic. London, United Kingdom: Virgin Records. 1981.
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External links
[edit]- "Bob Hope Takes Risks" at Discogs (list of releases)
