It was recorded my another Welsh singing star, Tom Jones. This resulted in a new song called, unsurprisingly, “Thunderball” being written. The song was called “Mr Kiss Kiss Bang Bang” but Cubby Broccoli the film’s producer decided that the song had to have the same title as the film. Shirley was initially earmarked to record the opening credits song for the Thunderball film from 1965.
“Goldfinger” was the best chart performer of the three reaching number 21 in the UK and number 8 in the USA. “Moonraker” – (1979) – written by John Barry and Hal David.Īll three were produced by John Barry. “Diamonds Are Forever” – (1971) – written by John Barry and Don Black. “Goldfinger” (1964) – written by Leslie Bricusse, Anthony Newley and John Barry. Dame Shirley Bassey has sung three Bond songs
She wrote the song with Paul Epworth and she will need to record another two Bond themes to catch up with the current record holder for recording the most theme songs to this iconic film franchise. Following the Oscar win for the Bond theme “Skyfall” Adele is being tipped to record the theme from the next James Bond movie as well.
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