RETRO CLASSICS

• POP-

With James Bond turning 50, let's look back on some songs from the film franchise with Part 1 of a 2-week look back at 007 as we await the latest film in the series: Skyfall...

 

"Vivo di Diamanti" - Shirley Bassey

There have been great Bond songs over the years, especially the iconic titles sung by Shirley Bassey. Here she sings the theme song from 'Diamonds are Forever' as it was dubbed for Italian audiences over the opening credits by the Dame herself!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpvRwox3t1s

 

"Thunderball" - Tom Jones

Tom Jones was at his coolest when he recorded the theme song for "Thunderball". Here, he is in black & white from the 1960s:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2noz5wLvT8k

• R&B

"Mr Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" - Dionne Warwick

Before it was decided to have a song featuring the film's title in its lyrics, 'Thunderball' was meant to open with this song from Dionne Warwick. Shirley Bassey also recorded a version for the movie. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oREmbGD84Kw

Smash or... Trash? 
"The Living Daylights" - A-Ha
One person's meat is another's poison: see what you think of this flashback. 
It is, in my opinion, one of the weakest Bond songs. A pity too, as the Norwegian group was very talented. What do you think of it?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xx7K_F40N7w

MORE BOND - JAMES BOND RETRO NEXT WEEK FOR PART 2