Murray Head

Murray Head

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Best known for his 1984 new wave hit "One Night in Bangkok," English actor and singer Murray Head was born in London on March 5, 1946 to a filmmaker father and actor mother. He began writing songs at a young age and kicked off his performing career aged 12 with appearances in various radio plays. His first big break came in 1970 when he was invited by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber to sing the role of Judas Iscariot on the soundtrack to their musical Jesus Christ Superstar. Recorded with the Trinidad Singers, the song "Superstar" shot to number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1971 and pushed his talents into the spotlight. He landed a lead role in the Oscar-nominated 1971 fim Sunday Bloody Sunday, alongside Peter Finch and Glenda Jackson, and spent the rest of the '70s releasing albums of soft and folk-y rock fare: 1972 concept album Nigel Lived, 1976's Say It Ain't So, and 1979's Between Us. He re-entered the stage in the '80s, with an appearance on the soundtrack for the musical Chess in 1984 assuring his celebrity and spawning a smash hit in "One Night in Bangkok," for which he assumed a New York accent and topped the charts in several countries, including South Africa, West Germany, Switzerland, Denmark, and Australia, reaching number three in both Canada and the US and number 12 in the UK. However, despite putting out albums consistently throughout the '80s, including seventh effort Sooner of Later (1986), his success as a recording artist plateaued until the following decade when a 1993 duet with Marie Carmen, "Une femme un homme," gave him a hit in French-speaking Canada. The rest of the '90s and the start of the new millenium were spent racking up acting credits, with appearances on UK television shows Doctors, The Bill, and Casualty among these, while he also continued to put out new music, including 2012 album My Back Pages. A remastered version of "One Night in Bangkok" was issued in 2016.

Top tracks

01
One Night In Bangkok (Radio Edit / From “Chess” / Remastered 2016)
Murray Head
One Night In Bangkok (Radio Edit / From “Chess” / Remastered 2016)
03:13
Composers: Benny Andersson - Tim Rice - Björn Ulvaeus
07
Never Even Thought
Murray Head
Say It Ain't So
05:05
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
02
One Night In Bangkok (Original Single Version / From “Chess”)
Murray Head
One Night In Bangkok (From “Chess”)
03:55
Composers: Björn Ulvaeus - Tim Rice - Benny Andersson
01
Bangkok / One Night In Bangkok
Murray Head
Chess (The Original Recording / Remastered / Deluxe Edition)
05:00
Composers: Benny Andersson - Tim Rice - Björn Ulvaeus
01
Say It Ain't So, Joe
Murray Head
Say It Ain't So
04:40
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
12
Damned For All Time / Blood Money (Remastered 2021)
Brian Keith
Jesus Christ Superstar (50th Anniversary / Deluxe)
05:11
Writer: Tim Rice / Composers: Andrew Lloyd Webber
04
Everything's Alright
Yvonne Elliman
Jesus Christ Superstar (2012 Digitally Re-Mastered Edition)
05:15
Writer: Andrew Lloyd Webber - Tim Rice / Composers: Andrew Lloyd Webber - Tim Rice
02
Heaven On Their Minds
Murray Head
Jesus Christ Superstar (2012 Digitally Re-Mastered Edition)
04:23
Writer: Andrew Lloyd Webber - Tim Rice / Composers: Andrew Lloyd Webber - Tim Rice
03
What's The Buzz / Strange Thing Mystifying
Yvonne Elliman
Jesus Christ Superstar (2012 Digitally Re-Mastered Edition)
04:13
Writer: Tim Rice / Composers: Andrew Lloyd Webber
04
When I'm Yours
Murray Head
Say It Ain't So
04:08
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
03
The Arrest
Victor Brox
Jesus Christ Superstar (2012 Digitally Re-Mastered Edition)
03:24
Writer: Andrew Lloyd Webber - Tim Rice / Composers: Andrew Lloyd Webber - Tim Rice
09
Superstar
Murray Head
Jesus Christ Superstar (2012 Digitally Re-Mastered Edition)
04:16
Writer: Tim Rice - Andrew Lloyd Webber / Composers: Tim Rice - Andrew Lloyd Webber
01
The Last Supper
"Jesus Christ Superstar" Apostles - Original Studio Cast
Jesus Christ Superstar (2012 Digitally Re-Mastered Edition)
07:10
Writer: Andrew Lloyd Webber - Tim Rice / Composers: Andrew Lloyd Webber - Tim Rice
01
Dust in the Wind
Murray Head
Dust in the Wind
03:21
Writer: Kerry Livgren / Composers: Kerry Livgren
02
Boy On the Bridge
Murray Head
Say It Ain't So
03:51
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
05
The American And Florence / Nobody's Side
Elaine Paige
Chess (The Original Recording / Remastered / Deluxe Edition)
05:25
Composers: Björn Ulvaeus - Benny Andersson - Tim Rice
06
Pity The Child
Murray Head
Chess (The Original Recording / Remastered / Deluxe Edition)
05:29
Composers: Björn Ulvaeus - Benny Andersson - Tim Rice
01
One Night in Bangkok (U.S. Club "Promo" Long version Remix)
Murray Head
One Night in Bangkok (U.S. Club "Promo" Long version Remix)
03:57
Writer: B.Ulvaeus / Composers: B.Ulvaeus - B.Andersson - T.Rice
04
Mademoiselle
Murray Head
Between Us
04:06
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
01
No Mystery (Live)
Murray Head
Say It ain't so (Live !)
09:52
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
10
You're so Tasty (Remastered 2017)
Murray Head
Say It Ain't So (Remastered 2017)
03:31
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
10
Say It Ain't So Joe (Live)
Murray Head
Say It ain't so (Live !)
05:38
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
13
White Flag
Murray Head
My Back Pages
03:56
Writer: Armstrong - Rollo - Nowells / Composers: Armstrong - Rollo - Nowells
05
The Deal (No Deal)
Murray Head
Chess (The Original Recording / Remastered / Deluxe Edition)
03:54
Composers: Björn Ulvaeus - Benny Andersson - Tim Rice
05
Someone's Rocking My Dreamboat
Murray Head
Say It Ain't So
02:47
Writer: L. Rene - E. Scott - O. Rene / Composers: L. Rene - E. Scott - O. Rene
03
Boats Away
Murray Head
Say It Ain't So
04:20
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
07
Endgame
Murray Head
Chess (The Original Recording / Remastered / Deluxe Edition)
10:51
Composers: Björn Ulvaeus - Benny Andersson - Tim Rice
01
Last Days of an Empire
Murray Head
Voices
04:13
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
06
She's Such Drag (Remastered 2017)
Murray Head
Say It Ain't So (Remastered 2017)
04:21
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
07
Cocktail Molotov
Murray Head
Blues & Beyond
03:20
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Yves Simon
03
Boats Away (Remastered 2017)
Murray Head
Say It Ain't So (Remastered 2017)
04:19
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
08
Silence Is a Strong Reply
Murray Head
Say It Ain't So
02:53
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
09
Don't Forget Him Now
Murray Head
Say It Ain't So
04:30
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
06
She's Such a Drag
Murray Head
Say It Ain't So
04:21
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
03
Countryman (Live)
Murray Head
Say It ain't so (Live !)
06:35
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
01
Los Angeles
Murray Head
Between Us
04:16
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
08
Silence Is a Strong Reply (Remastered 2017)
Murray Head
Say It Ain't So (Remastered 2017)
02:52
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Head - Weston
04
Going Back
Murray Head
My Back Pages
04:53
Writer: Carole King / Composers: Gerry Goffin
07
Nigel Nigel (Live)
Murray Head
Nigel Live (d) + (Live)
02:47
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
09
Say It Ain't So, Joe (Live)
Murray Head
Find the Crowd (Live)
04:52
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
07
Le Sud
Murray Head
Rien n' est écrit
04:52
Writer: Nini Ferrer / Composers: Nino Ferrer / Other contributors: Editions Paul Beuscher
01
How Many Ways (Live)
Murray Head
Find the Crowd (Live)
03:56
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
02
How Many Ways
Murray Head
Between Us
03:56
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head

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  • Discography
Albums
Nigel Live (d) + (Live)
℗ 2025 Editions Murray Head Music
30-01-2026
Nigel Live (d) + (Live)
01
Pacing At The Station (Live)
Murray Head
Nigel Live (d) + (Live)
04:05
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
02
Big City (Live)
Murray Head
Nigel Live (d) + (Live)
05:10
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
03
Ruthie (Live)
Murray Head
Nigel Live (d) + (Live)
03:45
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
04
Why Do We Have To Hurt Our Heads (Live)
Murray Head
Nigel Live (d) + (Live)
04:19
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
05
Pity The Poor Consumer (Live)
Murray Head
Nigel Live (d) + (Live)
04:27
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
06
Dole (Live)
Murray Head
Nigel Live (d) + (Live)
04:43
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
07
Nigel Nigel (Live)
Murray Head
Nigel Live (d) + (Live)
02:47
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
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Say It ain't so (Live !)
Editions Murray Head
29-09-2023
Say It ain't so (Live !)
01
Boy On The Bridge (Live)
Murray Head
Say It ain't so (Live !)
04:44
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
02
Boats Away (Live)
Murray Head
Say It ain't so (Live !)
05:45
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
03
When I'm Yours (Live)
Murray Head
Say It ain't so (Live !)
04:46
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
04
Someone's Rocking My Dreamboat (Live)
Murray Head
Say It ain't so (Live !)
03:29
Writer: Otis Rene - Emerson C. Scott / Composers: Leon Rene
05
She's Such A Drag (Live)
Murray Head
Say It ain't so (Live !)
04:09
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
06
Never Even thought (Live)
Murray Head
Say It ain't so (Live !)
07:06
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
07
Silence Is A Strong Reply (Live)
Murray Head
Say It ain't so (Live !)
03:00
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Robert Joseph Weston
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My Back Pages
Editions Murray Head Music
29-10-2012
My Back Pages
01
One, Two, Three
Murray Head
My Back Pages
03:09
Writer: Borisoff - Madara - White - Holland - Dozier / Composers: Borisoff - Madara - White - Holland - Dozier
02
Gimme Some Lovin’
Murray Head
My Back Pages
03:40
Writer: Davis - Winwood / Composers: Winwood
03
My Back Pages
Murray Head
My Back Pages
03:31
Writer: Bob Dylan / Composers: Bob Dylan
04
Going Back
Murray Head
My Back Pages
04:53
Writer: Carole King / Composers: Gerry Goffin
05
Games People Play
Murray Head
My Back Pages
03:58
Writer: Joe South / Composers: Joe South
06
We Won’t Get Fooled Again
Murray Head
My Back Pages
06:15
Writer: P. Townshend / Composers: P. Townshend
07
Dust in the Wind
Murray Head
My Back Pages
03:21
Writer: Kerry Livgren / Composers: Kerry Livgren
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Blues & Beyond
Editions Murray Head Music
01-03-2010
Blues & Beyond
01
How Can a Poor Man
Murray Head
Blues & Beyond
03:52
Writer: Alfred Reed / Composers: Alfred Reed
02
Lost My Baby Tonight
Murray Head
Blues & Beyond
04:09
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
03
India Song
Murray Head
Blues & Beyond
03:58
Writer: Marguerite Carlos / Composers: Donnadieu D'Alessio
04
Dearest Anne
Murray Head
Blues & Beyond
03:17
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Yves Simon
05
Hesitation Blues
Murray Head
Blues & Beyond
03:14
Writer: Gary Davis / Composers: Gary Davis
06
Darling 1944
Murray Head
Blues & Beyond
04:07
Writer: Gary Davis / Composers: Gary Davis
07
Cocktail Molotov
Murray Head
Blues & Beyond
03:20
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Yves Simon
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Rien n' est écrit
MustproductionFrance télévisions distributions
23-06-2008
Rien n' est écrit
01
Latitudes pour lassitude
Murray Head
Rien n' est écrit
04:11
Writer: Jérôme Cotta / Composers: Franck Eurly / Other contributors: Editions Elea Music/Sony/Atv music publishing
02
Rien n'est écrit
Murray Head
Rien n' est écrit
03:11
Writer: Karine Fahy - Gilles Luka / Composers: Gilles Luka / Other contributors: Editions Human Creations/France télévisions distribution
03
Le silence est d'or
Murray Head
Rien n' est écrit
03:24
Writer: Gilles Luka / Composers: Gilles Luka / Other contributors: Editions Human Creations/France télévisions distribution
04
Qui sait
Murray Head
Rien n' est écrit
03:43
Writer: Murray Head - Karine Fahy / Composers: Gilles Luka / Other contributors: Editions Human Creations/France télévisions distribution
05
Now and forever
Murray Head
Rien n' est écrit
02:59
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: David Esposito / Other contributors: Editions Human Creations/France télévisions distribution/Peer Music
06
India song
Murray Head
Rien n' est écrit
03:59
Writer: Marguerite Duras / Composers: Carlos D'Alessio / Other contributors: DR
07
Le Sud
Murray Head
Rien n' est écrit
04:52
Writer: Nini Ferrer / Composers: Nino Ferrer / Other contributors: Editions Paul Beuscher
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Tête à tête
Editions Murray Head Music
05-03-2007
Tête à tête
01
Seras-tu là ?
Murray Head
Tête à tête
03:40
Writer: Murray Head - Sophie Aigrot / Composers: Murray Head
02
Crystal Heart
Murray Head
Tête à tête
03:54
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Derek Ash
03
Tornado
Murray Head
Tête à tête
04:14
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
04
Love Yourself
Murray Head
Tête à tête
03:34
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
05
Little One
Murray Head
Tête à tête
04:07
Writer: Raul Paz / Composers: Murray Head
06
Loin demain
Murray Head
Tête à tête
03:04
Writer: Franck Monnet / Composers: Franck Monnet
07
Who Do You Think You Are?
Murray Head
Tête à tête
03:50
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
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Pipe Dreams (Remastered)
Editions Murray Head Music
01-01-1995
Pipe Dreams (Remastered)
01
Who Loves You (Remastered)
Murray Head
Pipe Dreams (Remastered)
04:20
Writer: Judy Parker / Composers: Bob Gaudio
02
Only a Pipe Dream (Remastered)
Murray Head
Pipe Dreams (Remastered)
06:09
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Head - Maidman
03
Prison Wall Blues (Remastered)
Murray Head
Pipe Dreams (Remastered)
03:54
Writer: DR / Composers: Murray Head
04
Si tu veux être un homme (Remastered)
Murray Head
Pipe Dreams (Remastered)
06:53
Writer: Rudyard Kipling / Composers: Adaptation Murray Head - Maurois
05
Shadows of the Truth (Remastered)
Murray Head
Pipe Dreams (Remastered)
06:06
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
06
Dancing Flamenco Alone (Remastered)
Murray Head
Pipe Dreams (Remastered)
05:49
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Head - Maidman
07
When They Found Eldorado (Remastered)
Murray Head
Pipe Dreams (Remastered)
04:56
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Head - Maidman
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Find the Crowd (Live)
Editions Murray Head Music
01-01-1993
Find the Crowd (Live)
01
How Many Ways (Live)
Murray Head
Find the Crowd (Live)
03:56
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
02
Old Soho (Live)
Murray Head
Find the Crowd (Live)
04:02
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
03
Los Angeles (Live)
Murray Head
Find the Crowd (Live)
04:31
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
04
Losing You (Live)
Murray Head
Find the Crowd (Live)
03:41
Writer: John Lennon / Composers: John Lennon
05
Children Only Play (Do You Remember?) (Live)
Murray Head
Find the Crowd (Live)
04:52
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
06
Last Daze of an Empire (Live)
Murray Head
Find the Crowd (Live)
04:02
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
07
Countryman (Live)
Murray Head
Find the Crowd (Live)
04:48
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
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Shade
Editions Murray Head Music
01-01-1982
Shade
01
Peace of Mind
Murray Head
Shade
03:19
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
02
Corporation Corridors
Murray Head
Shade
03:44
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
03
All We Can Do Is (Hold On)
Murray Head
Shade
03:37
Writer: Joe Sample / Composers: Joe Sample
04
Not Your Problem
Murray Head
Shade
03:37
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
05
Joey's On Fire
Murray Head
Shade
04:45
Writer: P. Veitch / Composers: Murray Head
06
Maman
Murray Head
Shade
03:59
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
07
Grace
Murray Head
Shade
03:54
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
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Voices
Editions Murray Head Music
01-01-1980
Voices
01
Last Days of an Empire
Murray Head
Voices
04:13
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
02
Affair Across a Crowded Room
Murray Head
Voices
04:34
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
03
Hey Lady
Murray Head
Voices
03:02
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
04
On Your Own Again
Murray Head
Voices
03:43
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
05
Time On the Line
Murray Head
Voices
03:56
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
06
Chance Encounter
Murray Head
Voices
03:35
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
07
Children Only Play (Do You Remember?)
Murray Head
Voices
04:44
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
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Between Us
Editions Murray Head Music
01-01-1979
Between Us
01
Los Angeles
Murray Head
Between Us
04:16
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
02
How Many Ways
Murray Head
Between Us
03:56
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
03
Rubbernecker
Murray Head
Between Us
04:43
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
04
Mademoiselle
Murray Head
Between Us
04:06
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
05
Sorry, I Love You
Murray Head
Between Us
05:43
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
06
Countryman
Murray Head
Between Us
04:12
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
07
It's So Hard, Singing the Blues
Murray Head
Between Us
04:35
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
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Say It Ain't So
℗ 1975 Editions Murray Head Music
01-01-1975
Say It Ain't So
01
Say It Ain't So, Joe
Murray Head
Say It Ain't So
04:40
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
02
Boy On the Bridge
Murray Head
Say It Ain't So
03:51
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
03
Boats Away
Murray Head
Say It Ain't So
04:20
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
04
When I'm Yours
Murray Head
Say It Ain't So
04:08
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
05
Someone's Rocking My Dreamboat
Murray Head
Say It Ain't So
02:47
Writer: L. Rene - E. Scott - O. Rene / Composers: L. Rene - E. Scott - O. Rene
06
She's Such a Drag
Murray Head
Say It Ain't So
04:21
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
07
Never Even Thought
Murray Head
Say It Ain't So
05:05
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
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Say It Ain't So (Remastered 2017)
Editions Murray Head Music 1975, 2017
01-01-1975
Say It Ain't So (Remastered 2017)
01
Say It Ain't So (Remastered 2017)
Murray Head
Say It Ain't So (Remastered 2017)
04:40
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
02
Boy on the Bridge (Remastered 2017)
Murray Head
Say It Ain't So (Remastered 2017)
03:50
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
03
Boats Away (Remastered 2017)
Murray Head
Say It Ain't So (Remastered 2017)
04:19
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
04
When I'm Yours (Remastered 2017)
Murray Head
Say It Ain't So (Remastered 2017)
04:08
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
05
Someones Rocking My Dreamboat (Remastered 2017)
Murray Head
Say It Ain't So (Remastered 2017)
02:47
Writer: Leon Rene - Otis Rene - Emerson Scott / Composers: Leon Rene - Otis Rene - Emerson Scott
06
She's Such Drag (Remastered 2017)
Murray Head
Say It Ain't So (Remastered 2017)
04:21
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
07
Never Even Thought (Remastered 2017)
Murray Head
Say It Ain't So (Remastered 2017)
05:05
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
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Nigel Lived
Editions Murray Head Music
01-01-1972
Nigel Lived
01
Pacing On the Station
Murray Head
Nigel Lived
04:52
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
02
Big City
Murray Head
Nigel Lived
03:24
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
03
Bed & Breakfast
Murray Head
Nigel Lived
02:25
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
04
The Party
Murray Head
Nigel Lived
03:11
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
05
Ruthie
Murray Head
Nigel Lived
03:18
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
06
City Scurry
Murray Head
Nigel Lived
01:50
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
07
When You Wake Up in the Morning
Murray Head
Nigel Lived
03:05
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head
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Singles
That's Rich (2023 Version)
Editions Murray Head
10-03-2023
That's Rich (2023 Version)
01
That's Rich (2023 Version)
Murray Head
That's Rich (2023 Version)
04:43
Writer: Murray Head / Composers: Murray Head