James Bond | The changing world of 007

For Your Ears Only

Miss Moneypenny's guide to the theme songs of the James Bond films.

CHANNEL | Radio 2

FIRST BROADCAST | 07 December 1995

DURATION | 56 minutes 44 seconds

FIRSTBROADCAST

1995

Synopsis

Lois Maxwell investigates the stories behind some of the most famous tunes in movie history. Monty Norman recalls how he got the inspiration for the ubiquitous Bond theme, while film score composer John Barry (pictured above from 1959) and lyricist Don Black, who created songs for 'Thunderball' (1965), 'Diamonds Are Forever' (1971) and 'The Man with the Golden Gun' (1974), explain the difficulties that surround writing for the franchise. The programme also features Paul McCartney, Tim Rice and Shirley Bassey, all of whom have contributed to the musical legacy of the Bond films.

Contributors

Lois Maxwell
Presenter
John Barry
Contributor
Shirley Bassey
Contributor
Don Black
Contributor
Leslie Bricusse
Contributor
Bill Conte
Contributor
Ian Fleming
Contributor
John Glen
Contributor
Marvin Hamlisch
Contributor
Ray Litten
Contributor
Paul McCartney
Contributor
Matt Munro
Contributor
Monty Norman
Contributor
Andy Peebles
Contributor
Tim Rice
Contributor
John Taylor
Contributor
Tina Turner
Contributor
Michael G Wilson
Contributor
Barry Littlechild
Producer

Associated subjects

Actors and Performers | Cinema | Espionage | Music | Novelists

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