"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.
Formats and track listing 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 Year Publication Country Accolade Rank 1981 Rockerilla Italy Singles of the Year 13
Personnel Adapted from the Bob Hope Takes Risks liner notes.
Rip Rig + Panic Neneh Cherry – lead vocals Sean Oliver – bass guitar Gareth Sager – vocals, string arrangement, horn arrangement Bruce Smith – drums, percussion Mark Springer – piano
Additional musicians Woo Honeymoon – violin Debbie Holmes – cello Sarah Sarahandi – viola Alf Waite – trombone Dave "Flash" Wright – tenor saxophone Production and additional personnel Dave Hunt – engineering Jill Mumford – design Rip Rig + Panic – production, design
Release history Region Date Label Format Catalog United Kingdom 1981 Virgin 7", 12" VS 468
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