This song was nominated for an Oscar and a Grammy, but it would end up losing on both accounts. It would the second Bond theme to do so after the song ‘The Look of Love’, which was featured in the Bond parody ‘Casino Royale’.Ĭarly Simon: THE SPY WHO LOVED ME- It was composed by EGOT-winner Marvin Hamlisch who, coincidentally wrote the song that beat out ‘Live and Let Die’ for the Oscar. The track was a hit and ended up nominated for ‘Academy Award for Best Original song’. Paul McCartney & Wings: LIVE AND LET DIE - The 1973 film was the first to bring in the new Bond actor Roger Moore and with him, a shift in theme, setting and a dash of rock. Bassey is a Welsh singer and best known for her career longevity and powerful voice. ![]() It would be the top-charting track of the series’ early days. ![]() ‘Goldfinger’ by far the most popular and for all it was, a dramatic influence on all Bond themes going forward. Shirley Bassey: GOLDFINGER - The song was so iconic that she returned to sing the theme for ‘Diamonds are forever’, eight years later in 1973 and ‘Moonraker’ once more, in 1979.
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