The Music of James Bond

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Dr No
1.  Dr No by Monty Norman
The list author says:
  "Dr No (1962) Composer: Monty Norman.  The first soundtrack and it reflects the Jamaican setting.  This was Norman's only Bond soundtrack.  He composed the famous theme.  John Barry performs it."
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From Russia With Love
2.  From Russia With Love by John Barry
The list author says:
  "From Russia With Love (1963) Composer: John Barry.  Barry's first full score for Bond.  Barry performs a blistering opening title theme.  Matt Monro croons over the end titles."
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Goldfinger
3.  Goldfinger by John Barry
The list author says:
  "Goldfinger (1964) Composer: John Barry.  While Shirley Bassey sings the ultimate theme to the ultimate Bond movie, Barry is on fine form, especially on "Into Miami"."
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Thunderball
4.  Thunderball by Tom Jones
The list author says:
  "Thunderball (1965) Composer: John Barry.  Sweeping underwater themes make this one of the best.  Tom Jones apparently fainted hitting his final note on the title song."
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You Only Live Twice
5.  You Only Live Twice by John Barry
The list author says:
  "You Only Live Twice (1967) Composer: John Barry.  One of the most beautiful scores, thanks to its Oriental setting.  Nancy Sinatra does a fine job on the title song."
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On Her Majesty's Secret Service
6.  On Her Majesty's Secret Service by John Barry
The list author says:
  "On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969) Composer John Barry.  The best Bond score ever.  Barry's title theme is stunning.  Louis Armstrong crops up midway through the movie."
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Diamonds Are Forever
7.  Diamonds Are Forever by John Barry
The list author says:
  "Diamonds are Forever (1971) Composer: John Barry.  A classy score featuring Shirley Bassey's second title song.  One of the best themes of the series."
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Live And Let Die
8.  Live And Let Die by George Martin
The list author says:
  "Live and Let Die (1973) Composer: George Martin.  The former Beatles producer's only Bond score and one filled with funky '70s style.  Mr & Mrs Macca belt out a cracking rock song."
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The Man With The Golden Gun
9.  The Man With The Golden Gun by John Barry
The list author says:
  "The Man with the Golden Gun (1974) Composer: John Barry.  The Oriental setting is reminiscent of You Only Live Twice.  Lulu's theme tune is packed with innuendo.  Hilarious and stunning.  Very Bond."
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The Spy Who Loved Me
10.  The Spy Who Loved Me by Marvin Hamlisch
The list author says:
  "The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) Composer Marvin Hamlisch.  Lush themes to match the epic locations, a '70s Bond theme update and Carly Simon's beautiful theme song."
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Moonraker
11.  Moonraker by John Barry
The list author says:
  "Moonraker (1979) Composer: John Barry.  The space setting inspires some gorgeous, sweeping themes.  Shirley Bassey is on hand for her third classy theme song."
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For Your Eyes Only
12.  For Your Eyes Only by Bill Conti
The list author says:
  "For Your Eyes Only (1981) Composer: Bill Conti.  Suitably camp offering from the Broadway composer.  Sheena Easton's title song turned her into an '80s superstar."
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Octopussy
13.  Octopussy by John Barry
The list author says:
  "Octopussy (1983) Composer: John Barry.  Dramatic score from Barry, his 9th of the series.  Tim Rice provides lyrics for Rita Coolidge's title tune."
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A View to a Kill
14.  A View to a Kill by John Barry
The list author says:
  "A View to a Kill (1985) Composer: John Barry.  Many of Octopussy's themes return for this soundtrack.  Duran Duran's title song gave Bond his only US chart-topper."
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James Bond - The Living Daylights
15.  James Bond - The Living Daylights by John Barry
The list author says:
  "The Living Daylights (1987) Composer: John Barry.  Barry's final Bond score.  a-ha provide the title tune while the Pretenders supply a lush end title theme that's worth a listen."
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Licence to Kill
16.  Licence to Kill by National Philharmonic Orchestra
The list author says:
  "Licence to Kill (1989) Composer: Michael Kamen.  A cracking score from Kamen and a beautiful theme from Gladys Knight.  Patti LaBelle provides the end title tune, later covered by Celine Dion."
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Goldeneye
17.  Goldeneye by Eric Serra
The list author says:
  "GoldenEye (1995) Composer Eric Serra.  A disappointing, mechanical soundtrack.  Tina Turner's title song (composed by U2's Bono & The Edge) is fine but Serra's end title song is flat."
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Tomorrow Never Dies: Original Soundtrack [SOUNDTRACK]
18.  Tomorrow Never Dies: Original Soundtrack [SOUNDTRACK] by Original Soundtrack
The list author says:
  "Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) Composer: David Arnold.  Thank goodness for David Arnold!  The spirit of John Barry lives on with a modern twist.  Sheryl Crow's title song is a little formulaic though."
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The World is Not Enough
19.  The World is Not Enough by David Arnold
The list author says:
  "The World is not Enough (1999) Composer: David Arnold.  Some great, atmospheric, sweeping themes.  Garbage's theme tune tries too hard to sound Bond-esque though."
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Die Another Day [Enhanced]
20.  Die Another Day [Enhanced] by David Arnold
The list author says:
  "Die Another Day (2002) Composer David Arnold.  Some of Arnold's best music (especially on "Welcome to Cuba").  Madonna's theme lets the side down though."
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Casino Royale
21.  Casino Royale by David Arnold
The list author says:
  "Casino Royale (2006) Composer: David Arnold.  A great soundtrack but sadly lacking Chris Cornell's blistering theme song."
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quantum of solace / o.s.t.
22.  quantum of solace / o.s.t. by David Arnold
The list author says:
  "Quantum of Solace (2008) Composer: David Arnold.  Arnold's 5th consecutive Bond soundtrack.  Once again the title tune (by Jack White & Alicia Keys) is missing."
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Best of Bond...James Bond: 40th Anniversary Edition [CD+DVD]
23.  Best of Bond...James Bond: 40th Anniversary Edition [CD+DVD] by Various Artists
The list author says:
  "The Best of Bond ... James Bond (2008) Various Artists.  The most up-to-date compilation, from the John Barry 7's James Bond theme to Chris Cornell's "You Know My Name" (Casino Royale).  Essential."
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