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“Goldfinger” was the title song from the 1964 James Bond film Goldfinger. Composed by John Barry and with lyrics by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley, the song was performed by Shirley Bassey for the film’s opening and closing title sequences, as well as the soundtrack album release. The single release of the song gave Bassey her only U.S. top ten hit, peaking at number eight; in the United Kingdom, the single reached #21. The song was produced by George Martin, who was also busy producing The Beatles. Paul McCartney and Wings would go on to perform the title track on the 1973 James Bond film, Live and Let Die.
Reportedly, upon being asked to create a theme song for the film-in-progress, Bricusse and Newley looked at each other instantly and sang out, “Goldfinger . . . wider than a mile,” reprising “Moon River,” the successful theme song from Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Originally, Newley recorded the song, but it was re-recorded with Bassey to great effect. In 1992, Newley’s version was released to mark the 30th Anniversary of James Bond on film, in a compilation collector’s edition: The Best of Bond…James Bond. The release on vinyl of Bassey’s version sold more than a million copies in the United States (Guinness Book of Records), and it also reached number one on the Japanese charts and the top ten of many european countries. The song has become Bassey’s theme song and she has performed it in most of her concerts since the 1960’s, often as an opening number.
Reportedly, upon being asked to create a theme song for the film-in-progress, Bricusse and Newley looked at each other instantly and sang out, “Goldfinger . . . wider than a mile,” reprising “Moon River,” the successful theme song from Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Originally, Newley recorded the song, but it was re-recorded with Bassey to great effect. In 1992, Newley’s version was released to mark the 30th Anniversary of James Bond on film, in a compilation collector’s edition: The Best of Bond…James Bond. The release on vinyl of Bassey’s version sold more than a million copies in the United States (Guinness Book of Records), and it also reached number one on the Japanese charts and the top ten of many european countries. The song has become Bassey’s theme song and she has performed it in most of her concerts since the 1960’s, often as an opening number.
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Her best "Goldfinger" performance ever. From her "Special Lady" TV Special (1980).
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Marco1019 wrote:
An absolute classic.
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altheamarch wrote:
Shirley, the ultimate in sophistication and glamour.
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murjanb wrote:
Anything James Bond is da bomb diggity lol
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PurpurTentakel wrote:
He loves German beer...
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darrylangel59 wrote:
"No, Mr. Bond I expect you to die."
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CDPETE01 wrote:
the best bond song.
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Fafer65 wrote:
Shouldn't she have sung ALL the Bond songs, provided they were written by John Barry? That would have saved us a few stinkers...
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godwand wrote:
hot DAMN this is just BANG ZOOM IN YA FACE FABULOUS from the beginning all the way to the end
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ruetty79 wrote:
watch a diamond. love it
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nopuppet wrote:
the kiss of death
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garyp9093 wrote:
She knows how to sing a song with feeling....one of the all time best
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WhiskeyHangover wrote:
Awesome song!!!
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CasparEsq wrote:
Arguably the best Bond theme.
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xxbrooke16xx wrote:
great movie and great song.
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Shienara wrote:
In case you hadn't guessed it, he loves only gold.
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john9044 wrote:
There's no mistaking Shirley Bassey's voice. After the first note from her lips you know who's on.
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Playback79 wrote:
goldfinger...der beste bond film
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starfloka wrote:
one of the best bondthemes.
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nopuppet wrote:
agree with annjibali
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juansarmiento wrote:
great female voice
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