Oddjob, goldfinger, the db5, lasers, ft knox, a nuclear bomb, beautiful bond girls, and of course sean connery, all were here. Listen to this tune and there is no question, this is bond, james bond. Watch the music video and discover trivia about this classic pop song now. I own a shirley bassey cd that contains both a mono and stereo version of the title song to goldfinger. Shirley bassey dame shirley veronica bassey, january 8, 1937 birth is a singer of british wales. Sheet music arranged for pianovocalchords, and singer pro in f major transposable. The theme tune to 007, goldfinger, performed by shirley bassey. One of john barrys best efforts, with a particularly striking title song belted out by shirley bassey between blasting brass fills, goldfinger was also the first james bond soundtrack to hit the number one spot on the u. Though she only performed three out of the many bond film theme songs, her strong, brassy style became a bond theme trademark. Goldfinger was the title song from the 1964 james bond film goldfinger. At the dawn of the 90s the trip hop wave flooded great britain with electro influenced by jamaican music and rap beats. This included the original version of the james bond theme which, tracked on 21st.
Shirley is spectacular, once again, as she sings one of her hits, goldfinger, which was cowritten by john barry, leslie bricusse, don black and. Jan 01, 2001 the performance is an album by welsh singer shirley bassey, released on 9 november 2009. Newleys recording would eventually be issued on the 1992 compilation album the best of james bond. You only live twice original motion picture soundtrack expanded edition. The melody goldfinger with lyrics by anthony newley and leslie bricusse becomes a screaming, sexy jazz anthem, with shirley bassey s sassy and snarling reading of the lyrics making the piece into an instant, unforgettable classic charttopper. Print and download goldfinger sheet music by shirley bassey. Shirley bassey goldfinger live at royal albert hall by bronzevenus. Goldfinger shirley bassey james bond mp3 backing track this title is a cover version of goldfinger as made famous by shirley bassey from james bond movie soundtrack. Shirley bassey, goldfinger 1964 shirley bassey already had a number of u. Dame shirley bassey rerecords her hit goldfinger after 50 years, admitting there were two wrong notes in the original james bond theme. John barry used the goldfinger theme on his 1965 john barry plays goldfinger album that featured robert brownjohn artwork. Goldfinger by shirley bassey samples, covers and remixes. Goldfinger is one of the best james bond films of all times, at least i think it is.
Dame shirley veronica bassey, born january 8, 1937, is a welsh singer, perhaps bestknown for performing the theme songs to the james bond films goldfinger 1964, diamonds are forever1971, and moonraker1979. Dame shirley veronica bassey, born january 8, 1937, is a welsh singer, perhaps bestknown for performing the theme songs to the james bond films goldfinger1964, diamonds are forever1971, and moonraker1979. I recently read on another website that they are not the same, that the 45 single version was cut and then the lp version was a later rerecording. Vinyl 7 shirley bassey goldfinger 1964, vinyl discogs. Its the most famous title song from the bond films, and deservedly so. Shirley bassey, famed singer of james bonds goldfinger, releases a cd revamping some of her classic hits and introducing new songs, including a cover of pinks get the party started. The performance is an album by welsh singer shirley bassey, released on 9 november 2009. He takes it as a slightly faster tempo than shirley bassey, and with a swinging detour through the most famous spy music of all time the original james bond theme. Karaoke goldfinger video with lyrics shirley bassey. Aug 28, 2019 shirley bassey goldfinger live at royal albert hall by bronzevenus. Listen to your favorite songs from goldfinger by shirley bassey now. Quality is ok since original music was recorded in the 60s. Shirley bassey, john barry goldfinger original motion.
Goldfinger is the title song from the 1964 james bond film goldfinger. The swinging 60s cool of into miami blends perfectly into the elegantly lovely alpine drive, while bond back in action brings back james iconic twang. Goldfinger by shirley bassey on amazon music unlimited. They sound different but i always assumed it was the same performance. The soundtrack album topped the charts, and united artists records released both basseys vocal version and barrys instrumental version of the title song as singles from it. Dame shirley bassey for all we know by jonas zehringer. John barry and shirley bassey pose with their gold discs for goldfinger. Most of the shirley bassey albums i have on cd are 60s. May 26, 2015 listen to your favorite songs from goldfinger by shirley bassey now. The explosive title track, with shirley bassey delivering anthony newley and leslie bricusses hyperbolic lyrics with overthetop glee, is one of the best of the series many theme songs. Overview biography songs similar artists cds vinyl dvds blurays. Oct 05, 2012 shirley bassey, goldfinger 1964 shirley bassey already had a number of u. Shirley basseysinger of the james bond movie theme music. From goldfinger to skyfall, we rank every james bond theme song from.
It is her first studio album of original compositions in three decades. As with other artists in this unique different packaging with minialbums inside cd series, the remastering is first class. Goldfinger by shirley bassey discover this songs samples, covers and remixes on whosampled. The soundtrack album topped the charts, and united artists records released both bassey s vocal version and barrys instrumental version of the title song as singles from it. George martin tabbed by dj diddyd at ultimateguitar. Goldfinger main title by shirley bassey on amazon music. Goldfinger original motion picture soundtrack expanded edition. Discover goldfinger instrumental mp3 as made famous by shirley bassey. Novel film radio drama comic game soundtrack song characters goldfinger is the first of three james bond films with a theme song sung by shirley bassey. But if you want to hear a wonderful voice in albums from the 70s, this is a great group 4 of the 5 i had on vinyl. On 14th may 1964, anthony newley recorded a heartfelt demo of goldfinger with john barry conducting, and this served as the blueprint for the version later tracked by shirley bassey. Sony atv france this title is a cover of goldfinger as made famous by shirley bassey. Dame shirley bassey performed goldfinger during a james bond tribute at the oscars 20. Goldfinger was written by john barry, leslie bricusse and anthony newley.
Dame shirley bassey a celebration of the arts held at the royal academy of arts outside arrivals. Check out goldfinger original motion picture soundtrack expanded edition. All james bond songs ranked 24 best james bond theme songs. Download the best mp3 karaoke songs on karaoke version. From the middle of the 1950s, it plays an active part and is one of the female singers who are the most popular in britain in the second half of the 20th century. The best bond film of all time with the best theme song in the entire series. Goldfinger, hes the man the man with the midas touch a spiders touch such a cold finger beckons you to enter his web of sin but dont go in golden words he will pour in your ear but his lies cant disguise what you fear for a golden girl knows when hes kissed her its the kiss of death from mister goldfinger pretty girl, beware of his heart of gold this heart is cold golden words he will. Known to americans most for her belting rendition of the theme to goldfinger, the 1964 edition in the james bond series as well as 1971s diamonds are forever and 1979s moonraker, shirley bassey was one of the most popular female vocalists in britain during the last half of the 20th century. You can buy album the remix album 2000 shirley bassey. John barry, leslie bricusse, anthony george newley license courtesy of. Goldfinger by barry, bricusse, newley, original by shirley bassey, based on shirley bassey live concert recording, professional backing track from london arrangements. Goldfinger by shirley bassey digital sheet music for big.
The remix album 2000 fusion shirley bassey download. Goldfinger shirley bassey custom backing track karaoke. She is the only singer to have recorded more than one james bond theme song. For entertainment purposes only, i do not claim ownership or rights of this. Composed by john barry and with lyrics by leslie bricusse and anthony newley, the song was performed by shirley bassey for the films opening and closing title sequences, as well as the soundtrack album release. Goldfinger original motion picture soundtrack john barry. Goldfinger original motion picture soundtrack by shirley. James bond movie, and the first with an original song composed for. Dame shirley bassey rights goldfinger wrong notes bbc news. The key may present problems for less experienced players although. Goldfinger song shirley bassey sound from 007 goldfinger. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. The album was executive produced by music executive paul carey and english film composer david arnold coproduced the entire album with mike dixon.
Shirley bassey sang the song in a pulloutthestops manner under the opening credits, and the film, which opened just before christmas, was a critical and commercial success. With dreamy rhythms and oppressive atmospheres, massive attack, portishead, tricky, morcheeba and various others invented a futuristic kind of dark soul music which was sometimes very cinematographic. Following the success of her performance on the title track, shirley bassey sang the title song for two later bond films, diamonds are forever and moonraker. The melody goldfinger with lyrics by anthony newley and leslie bricusse becomes a screaming, sexy jazz anthem, with shirley basseys sassy and snarling reading of the lyrics making the piece into an instant, unforgettable classic charttopper. Goldfinger hes the man the man with the midas touch a spiders touch such a cold finger beckons you to enter his web of sin but dont go in golden words he will pour. Goldfinger shirley bassey james bond custom backing track mp3 this title is a cover version of goldfinger as made famous by shirley bassey from james bond movie soundtrack. Mar 15, 2008 shirley bassey, famed singer of james bonds goldfinger, releases a cd revamping some of her classic hits and introducing new songs, including a cover of pinks get the party started. Goldfinger instrumental mp3 karaoke shirley bassey. Download the karaoke of goldfinger as made famous by shirley bassey in the genre tv and movies, soft rock on karaoke version.
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