Bob Hope Takes Risks

"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

<small>All lyrics by Gareth Sager, all music by Sean Oliver, Gareth Sager, Bruce Smith and Mark Springer.</small>

UK 7" single <small>(VS 468)</small>

1. "Bob Hope Takes Risks"&nbsp;– 3:53
2. "Hey Mr E! A Gran Grin With a Shake of Smile"&nbsp;– 5:11

UK 12" single <small>(VS 468(12))</small>

1. "Bob Hope Takes Risks"&nbsp;– 7:01
2. "Hey Mr E! A Gran Grin With a Shake of Smile"&nbsp;– 5:11

Accolades

Personnel

Adapted from the Bob Hope Takes Risks liner notes.

Rip Rig + Panic

• Neneh Cherry&nbsp;– lead vocals
• Sean Oliver&nbsp;– bass guitar
• Gareth Sager&nbsp;– vocals, string arrangement, horn arrangement
• Bruce Smith&nbsp;– drums, percussion
• Mark Springer&nbsp;– piano

Additional musicians

• Woo Honeymoon&nbsp;– violin
• Debbie Holmes&nbsp;– cello
• Sarah Sarahandi&nbsp;– viola
• Alf Waite&nbsp;– trombone
• Dave "Flash" Wright&nbsp;– tenor saxophone

Production and additional personnel

• Dave Hunt&nbsp;– engineering
• Jill Mumford&nbsp;– design
• Rip Rig + Panic&nbsp;– production, design

Release history

References

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