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Best of Bond...James Bond [Soundtrack] [Import]

~ James Bond Films (Related Recordings)
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

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Product details

  • Audio CD (1 Nov 1999)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Soundtrack, Import
  • Label: EMI
  • ASIN: B00002MFC8
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Mini-Disc
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 26,806 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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1. James Bond - Norman, Monty & Studio Orchestra
2. Goldfinger - Bassey, Shirley
3. Nobody Does It Better - Simon, Carly
4. View To A Kill - Duran Duran
5. Mr Kiss Kiss Bang Bang - Warwick, Dionne
6. For Your Eyes Only - Easton, Sheena
7. We Have All The Time In The World - Armstrong, Louis
8. Live And Let Die - McCartney, Paul
9. All Time High - Coolidge, Rita
10. Living Daylights - A-Ha
11. Licence To Kill - Knight, Gladys
12. From Russia With Love - Monro, Matt
13. Thunderball - Jones, Tom
14. You Only Live Twice - Sinatra, Nancy
15. Moonraker - Bassey, Shirley
16. On Her Majesty's Secret Service - Barry, John & Studio Orchestra
17. Man With The Golden Gun - Various Artists
18. Diamonds Are Forever - Various Artists
19. 007 - Barry, John & Studio Orchestra

Product Description

Amazon.co.uk Review

For some reason, the record label knows better than the chronicle of time and has re-ordered the 18 songs that make up the Bond playlist prior to The World Is Not Enough for this handy compilation of original soundtrack recordings. It's their prerogative, but if you want the unmissable opportunity to track the fascinating stylistic changes over the years, you're going to have to programme the track sequence yourself. But you do get for your money everything from Dr. No to Tomorrow Never Dies. As always, the black sheep Never Say Never Again is discounted; instead the title action motif from On Her Majesty's Secret Service is thrown in near the end for good measure. The songs speak for themselves really: you know "Goldfinger", "Diamonds Are Forever", "Thunderball" and "We Have All The Time In The World" are going to be wonderful. You also know "The Man With The Golden Gun", "License To Kill" and "Goldeneye" aren't. But at least you get all the original recordings. --Paul Tonks


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James Bond themes tend to be just as memorable as their movie counterparts and, to a certain extent, just as time sensitive. While many fans can remember the Monty Norman Orchestra's steamy Dr. No theme or Shirley Bassey's "Goldfinger," how many of us remember Rita Coolidge's dated "All Time High" from Octopussy or A-Ha's theme from The Living Daylights? Yes, just as we all have our favorite Bonds, we all have our favorite eras of Bond movie music. But surprisingly, whether they're New Wave, soul, or just Euro-pop inspired, most are still worth hearing. There are some real gems on this compilation: On Her Majesty's Secret Service's "We Have All the Time in the World" by Louis Armstrong, the Thunderball theme sung by Tom Jones, and the spunky theme to The Man With the Golden Gun by Lulu. Just overlook those sporadic lean years and you have a pretty stiff soundtrack cocktail here. --Jason Verlinde

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Far from the finished article, 14 Sep 2001
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Bond aficionados will be only too familiar with the tracks that are missing from this compilation. The main title from 'From Russia With Love' is omitted (the instrumental), as well as The Pretenders 'If there was a man', from the end titles of 'The Living Daylights'. Sadly the list of absentees includes KD Lang's wonderful 'Surrender' from 'Tomorrow Never Dies' - a far superior contribution than that of Sheryl Crow's TND title song. Aside from Goldeneye and Tomorrow Never Dies, the CD isn't significantly better than the 30th anniversary album released back in '92. Disappointing as well is the notable absence of the last 007 flick, 'The World is Not Enough' - especially given that the CD was released at the same time as that particular film. Don't get me wrong, it's an outstanding compact disc, but there is much more room for improvement.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Really is The Best of Bond, 6 Feb 2001
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The first time I heard this CD I thought it was brilliant. The Songs are fantastic along with the movies. (My personal favourites are A view to a Kill and Octopussy!) It is well worth the money because all the songs are from original recordings. The only problem I have with the CD is that they could have put the songs in the order the movies come in yet thank god it doesn't contain Mr Kiss kiss Bang bang. However the title of the CD gives it credit,This truly is the best of Bond
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Thoroughly Enjoyed It!, 21 Aug 2000
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Being a Bond fan for more than 15 years and having seen all the titles (on screen and on tape), I've found in each Bond film the top three attractions: the gadgety weapons, the sexy Boad girls, and the theme songs (which all accompany the teases). As we live in such a different country from 007's home place, until recently it has been very hard for us in this end of the world to realise what an institution James Bond has been. And I didn't realise that these songs had boasted writers in the biggest names of modern pop music (seldom do I notice the credits) until I bought (now Sir) Paul McCartney's All The Best album more than 3 years ago when I was a student in London, in which I rediscovered Live And Let Die--and this song remains my favorite Bond number.

I bought this album (Best of Bond) from the Helsinki airport, and couldn't wait to play it on my laptop while waiting for my flight. What else can I say? THOROUGHLY ENJOYED IT! One song is distintively different from another, and yet fondly similar in the feelings it recalls--the Britishness the greatest ever spy has created. Looking forward to the album's remake where The World Is Not Enough will be included.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely fantastic
I haven't bought it yet but look at the line up! You'd be stupid not to buy this exceptional compilation & pass up the chance of owning classics such as Shirley Bassy... Read more
Published on 15 Mar 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy it NOW!
This CD is truly a must for all Bond fans. My personal favourites being: The Man with the Golden Gun by Lulu and The Living Daylights by A-Ha. Read more
Published on 27 Jun 2000

4.0 out of 5 stars What About The End Tracks?
This recording of title songs from all but the newest James Bond films makes a wonderful collection - but what about the tracks from the ends of the movies? Read more
Published on 28 May 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars For Your Ears Only!
This CD is pure class! It has a great mixture of songs, from Louis Armstrong's slow and romantic "We have all the time in the World" to Lulu's quick and jazzy "The... Read more
Published on 29 Jan 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars How dare you say that about "GoldenEye"?!!
Obviously I'm going to say it's great, and the only thing I don't like about it is the fact that the awesome 'The World is Not Enough' isn't on it, but to cancel that out I'm glad... Read more
Published on 22 Jan 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars This Cd contains some high quality music!!
This Cd is fantastic! It contains quality music from groups such as Duran Duran,Gladys Knight, and A-ha. Read more
Published on 22 Jan 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Not shaken, nicely stired
Marvelous, A great mix of different styles that have made up Bond Themes. Great to listen to in the bath and start those "now which one was that from? Read more
Published on 6 Dec 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Best soundtrack compilation album ever?
I was apprehensive about buyng this cd but i now wish i had bought it sooner. Every song is simply a classic, my favourites being 'The man with the Golden Gun' by Lulu and 'A... Read more
Published on 5 Dec 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars A super CD and excellent gift!
This CD certainly is appropriately titled, 'Nobody Does it Better', because these songs are simply outstanding. Read more
Published on 4 Dec 1999

3.0 out of 5 stars Great tracks obviously, but could be better
Anything that has all the theme tunes on right though from Dr. No to Tomorrow Never Dies. However, I think the compilation is badly ordered and cannot compare to the 30th... Read more
Published on 28 Nov 1999

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