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
All lyrics by Gareth Sager, all music by Sean Oliver, Gareth Sager, Bruce Smith and Mark Springer.
 * UK 7" single (VS 468)
 * 1) "Bob Hope Takes Risks" – 3:53
 * 2) "Hey Mr E! A Gran Grin With a Shake of Smile" – 5:11


 * UK 12" single (VS 468(12))
 * 1) "Bob Hope Takes Risks" – 7:01
 * 2) "Hey Mr E! A Gran Grin With a Shake of Smile" – 5:11

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