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The original main title theme to Thunderball was entitled “Mr. Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang,” and composed by John Barry and Leslie Bricusse. The title was taken from an Italian journalist who in 1962 dubbed agent 007 as Mr. Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang. Barry had thought he couldn’t write a song about a vague “Thunderball” term or the story of the film, so his song was a description of the character of James Bond.
The song was originally recorded by Shirley Bassey, but was later re-recorded by Dionne Warwick. Both versions remained unreleased until the 1990s. The song was removed from the title credits after producers Albert R. Broccoli and Harry Saltzman worried that a theme song to a James Bond movie would not work well if the song did not have the title of the film in its lyrics. John Barry teamed up with lyricist Don Black to write “Thunderball” which was sung by Tom Jones (who, according to Bond production legend, fainted in the recording booth while singing the song’s final, high note). Jones said of the final note, “I closed my eyes and I held the note for so long when I opened my eyes the room was spinning.” Like “Mr Kiss Kiss Bang Bang”, the lyrics of “Thunderball” are a description of Bond’s character.
Country musician Johnny Cash also submitted a song to EON productions titled “Thunderball” but it wasn’t used. The lyrics of Cash’s “Thunderball” describe the story of the film.
The song was originally recorded by Shirley Bassey, but was later re-recorded by Dionne Warwick. Both versions remained unreleased until the 1990s. The song was removed from the title credits after producers Albert R. Broccoli and Harry Saltzman worried that a theme song to a James Bond movie would not work well if the song did not have the title of the film in its lyrics. John Barry teamed up with lyricist Don Black to write “Thunderball” which was sung by Tom Jones (who, according to Bond production legend, fainted in the recording booth while singing the song’s final, high note). Jones said of the final note, “I closed my eyes and I held the note for so long when I opened my eyes the room was spinning.” Like “Mr Kiss Kiss Bang Bang”, the lyrics of “Thunderball” are a description of Bond’s character.
Country musician Johnny Cash also submitted a song to EON productions titled “Thunderball” but it wasn’t used. The lyrics of Cash’s “Thunderball” describe the story of the film.
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ontheupside wrote:
This song is amazing =D
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pantazonis wrote:
cool!
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Sakura_Memories wrote:
EPIC.
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YoSoyJoss wrote:
el Bond era tan macho que dejaba a las tías preñás por teléfono
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imeanyou wrote:
Stroking that cat... Makes up for his dismal version of 'Kiss'.
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projmgr007 wrote:
A classic Bond song with Bond theme sounds and attitudes !
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fernandostefens wrote:
Sensacional...Inesquecível 007 com Sean Connery....60's...
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violatress wrote:
one of the best bond themes - epic! and Tom's performance is as always breathtaking.
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mouldymary11 wrote:
As usual Sir Tom Jones pelts out Bond film track in his top of his lungs professional manner . Unfortunately I do not enjoy male chauvinist lyrical songs . Very good song shame about the words.
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anghan wrote:
007 in Norway :P
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lagaloupette wrote:
les boules en feu!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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crawfb wrote:
Jones and Bassey - the two powerhouses of the Bond songs!
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timitalia wrote:
my name is bond, - james bond.
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lureeba wrote:
Maybe the best Bond theme ever, certainly Tom knocks this one out of the park -- especially on that end note!
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GlovesElectric wrote:
Forget Tom, I fainted when I heard the final note of this track!
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spoonerdavid wrote:
Jones the spy
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hadashi05 wrote:
Tom Jones could have played Bond in his prime.
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ubo0402 wrote:
a voice striking like thunderball, hot and clear
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OfficeGirlies wrote:
Great Britain isn't a country of it's own right, it is a collection of 4 countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland... Comprende?!
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GoBigBlue wrote:
Isn't Wales part of Gt Britain?
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