I’m not worthy of copying the thread, but if everyone will indulge me, there’s a song from circa 1992-93 that I cannot recall for the life of me.
I’m going to start with what it’s not. It’s NOT “One night in Bangkok” by Murray Head. I cite that song because it’s similar in some audio traits, such as a treble-heavy tone to some of the lyrics but containing orchestrated chorus.
I only have 2 clues: I seem to remember the subject of this song being about, of all things, The Maltese Falcon. It also has an assisting voice track by someone who sounds A LOT like Trevor Rabin, of the band Yes. However, Rabin’s wikipedia page doesn’t cite his work on anything like this, and while wikipedia is not perfect, this kind of thing usually has it nailed, so I don’t think he’s the singer on the song.
The worst part is that I don’t know this song, so unless someone really knows it out there, I may not be able to provide closure on this.
Maltese - its alright 1990?
“The Friends of Mr. Cairo,” by Jon Anderson (of Yes)and Vangelis.
Jon and Vangelis
From the Album “Fiends of Mr Cairo”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJzahwl9BRI&feature=related
Soory - that should be Friends of Mr. Cairo (not fiends)
Friends Of Mr. Cairo by Jon and Vangelis?