| "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]
All lyrics by Gareth Sager, all music by Sean Oliver, Gareth Sager, Bruce Smith and Mark Springer.
| Year | Publication | Country | Accolade | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Rockerilla | Italy | Singles of the Year [2] | 13 |
Adapted from the Bob Hope Takes Risks liner notes. [3]
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| Region | Date | Label | Format | Catalog |
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| United Kingdom | 1981 | Virgin | 7", 12" | VS 468 |
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