Channel 4's Bond music documentary

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  • jetsetwillyjetsetwilly Liverpool, UKPosts: 1,048MI6 Agent
    It was an interesting programme, though I am astonished that NSNA managed to beat MR - I mean, come on! It's true what they say; the public are idiots. :D

    I'd love to hear Marc Almond's TND theme, though...
    Founder of the Wint & Kidd Appreciation Society.

    @merseytart
  • Iona Havelock RIPIona Havelock RIP Posts: 38MI6 Agent
    Harry Saltzman really was poor at judging music wasn't he?
    Alice Cooper and Blondie's rejected songs were quite good.
  • emtiememtiem SurreyPosts: 5,948MI6 Agent
    I'd love to hear Marc Almond's TND theme, though...

    Yes me too. He's a big fan of Jacques Brel-type music which is bang on for Bond, and has a good ear for melodramatic music. His voice is very clear too- I'd be intrigued to hear that one.
  • Moore Not LessMoore Not Less Posts: 1,095MI6 Agent
    It was an interesting programme, though I am astonished that NSNA managed to beat MR - I mean, come on! It's true what they say; the public are idiots. :D

    It was an interesting programme, especially some of the old archive footage and the artists/records featured that were rejected for the title song. And I am astonished that NSNA managed to beat anything. Disappointed that TB was so low down. My favourite of all OHMSS only 12th. Yes, the public are idiots. :D
  • groovygroovy Posts: 3MI6 Agent
    To settle an argument, which came higher out of ManWith the Golden Gun and Liscense to Kill?
  • groovygroovy Posts: 3MI6 Agent
    In fact, does anyone have a complete list of what came where?
  • BarbelBarbel ScotlandPosts: 37,860Chief of Staff
    groovy wrote:
    In fact, does anyone have a complete list of what came where?

    If you look under "The James Bond Films" on this site, then click "Song Lyrics", the chart positions are listed there.
  • BarbelBarbel ScotlandPosts: 37,860Chief of Staff
    groovy wrote:
    To settle an argument, which came higher out of ManWith the Golden Gun and Liscense to Kill?

    "Licence To Kill".
  • Napoleon PluralNapoleon Plural LondonPosts: 10,467MI6 Agent
    Is it being repeated? I expect it will be.

    Would have like a tad more clips of Alice's Golden Gun, is available anywhere? How about a youtube clip of the film with his song? Not to mention all the others. Why not include Pulp's TND? We saw Jarvis but didn't hear it...

    Or the original FYEO before Binder stepped in!
    "This is where we leave you Mr Bond."

    Roger Moore 1927-2017
  • The CatThe Cat Where Blofeld is!Posts: 711MI6 Agent
    Is it being repeated? I expect it will be.

    Would have like a tad more clips of Alice's Golden Gun, is available anywhere? How about a youtube clip of the film with his song? Not to mention all the others. Why not include Pulp's TND? We saw Jarvis but didn't hear it...

    Or the original FYEO before Binder stepped in!

    I've supplied lots of rare demos from my personal collection to the program (which included 2 different FYEO demos by Easton - one before and one after the rewrite). I also sent them the orignal Cooper demo, the one he submitted to United Artists' music department. The song now known as Alice Cooper's TMWTTG was composed AFTER the movie came out. But there is always a thing called copyright. They couldn't use some of the things I sent them because they couldn't locate the copyright holder in time, and also you have to pay a certain ammount of money after playing the songs. And clips that would have been even a few seconds longer could have doubled or tripled the costs. I don't know whether it will be repeated, but if you want to see it again... Perhaps I can tell you where you can see it...
  • jetsetwillyjetsetwilly Liverpool, UKPosts: 1,048MI6 Agent
    Is it being repeated? I expect it will be.

    Keep an eye on E4, especially at weekends; these countdown shows are often shown on Saturday/Sunday nights there.
    Founder of the Wint & Kidd Appreciation Society.

    @merseytart
  • emtiememtiem SurreyPosts: 5,948MI6 Agent
    The Cat wrote:
    I don't know whether it will be repeated, but if you want to see it again... Perhaps I can tell you where you can see it...

    If it's possible to point the way towards the rare bits of music... :D
  • Alan_moreAlan_more UKPosts: 73MI6 Agent
    Would have like a tad more clips of Alice's Golden Gun, is available anywhere? How about a youtube clip of the film with his song?

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bKrKI4cq1U
  • The CatThe Cat Where Blofeld is!Posts: 711MI6 Agent
    emtiem wrote:
    The Cat wrote:
    I don't know whether it will be repeated, but if you want to see it again... Perhaps I can tell you where you can see it...

    If it's possible to point the way towards the rare bits of music... :D

    I'll look into those matters...
  • groovygroovy Posts: 3MI6 Agent
    Barbel wrote:
    groovy wrote:
    To settle an argument, which came higher out of ManWith the Golden Gun and Liscense to Kill?

    "Licence To Kill".
    Was that on the show? I meant which came highest on the actual show itself, not charting positions on release.
  • cosmocosmo Posts: 52MI6 Agent
    Is it being repeated? I expect it will be.

    Would have like a tad more clips of Alice's Golden Gun, is available anywhere? How about a youtube clip of the film with his song? Not to mention all the others. Why not include Pulp's TND? We saw Jarvis but didn't hear it...

    Or the original FYEO before Binder stepped in!
  • cosmocosmo Posts: 52MI6 Agent
    channel 4 are repeating this on the 28th of december,read it in one of the newspapers christmas guides.
  • Napoleon PluralNapoleon Plural LondonPosts: 10,467MI6 Agent
    Thanks Cosmo!
    "This is where we leave you Mr Bond."

    Roger Moore 1927-2017
  • A7ceA7ce Birmingham, EnglandPosts: 656MI6 Agent
    The Cat wrote:
    emtiem wrote:
    The Cat wrote:
    I don't know whether it will be repeated, but if you want to see it again... Perhaps I can tell you where you can see it...

    If it's possible to point the way towards the rare bits of music... :D

    I'll look into those matters...


    Repeated 2nite
    Channel 4 Friday, 29 December
    23:40 to 01:40 James Bond's Greatest Hits

    Coinciding with the release of the new James Bond film Casino Royale, this programme celebrates the music that has always been central to the mystique and glamour of the Bond phenomenon.
  • johnson787us9johnson787us9 Posts: 2MI6 Agent
    Can't find anything regarding this show, which sounds absolutely fascinating, coming to television in the USA.
    Any chance someone recorded it and can make a 'no region' dvd copy?
    Thanks!
  • A7ceA7ce Birmingham, EnglandPosts: 656MI6 Agent
    Can't find anything regarding this show, which sounds absolutely fascinating, coming to television in the USA.
    Any chance someone recorded it and can make a 'no region' dvd copy?
    Thanks!

    Hi,
    I got myself a DVD Hard-drive recorder over xmas and downloaded this program. I will burn to DVD as part of my collection.

    If anyone missed this or would like a copy, here or abroad, I will supply with a DVD
    - I don't mind sending the odd copy free to the UK, but if I get loads of requests, I would appreciate if postage costs could be met, should be about 65p in the UK.
    I can find actual postage to rest of the world.

    PM me if u want a DVD of the Programme.
    thanx
    A7ce
  • Nik NakNik Nak Posts: 6MI6 Agent
    A7ce wrote:
    Can't find anything regarding this show, which sounds absolutely fascinating, coming to television in the USA.
    Any chance someone recorded it and can make a 'no region' dvd copy?
    Thanks!

    Hi,
    I got myself a DVD Hard-drive recorder over xmas and downloaded this program. I will burn to DVD as part of my collection.

    If anyone missed this or would like a copy, here or abroad, I will supply with a DVD
    - I don't mind sending the odd copy free to the UK, but if I get loads of requests, I would appreciate if postage costs could be met, should be about 65p in the UK.
    I can find actual postage to rest of the world.

    PM me if u want a DVD of the Programme.
    thanx
    A7ce

    Hi,

    I've just registered and as you can tell this is my 1st post.

    I've been lurking for the last few days. ;%

    I watched this program over Xmas but didn't catch the end.

    Would love a copy of the show on dvd please A7ce.

    I'll pay you a couple of quid for the postage and your troubles if you wouldn't mind.
  • Nik NakNik Nak Posts: 6MI6 Agent
    edited February 2007
    Hi,

    The disc was recieved today and i must admit i didn't expect the quality and the layout to be so good.

    I like the way you did the menu.

    Thank you very much Frankie for your time. This is very much appreciated.

    I hope everyone else appreciates it as much as me.

    Kind regards
    Scott

    Just thought i'd post this on the board.

    Hats off to Frankie for the wonderful layout and disc.
  • MrLixMrLix Posts: 1MI6 Agent
    Hi,
    I got myself a DVD Hard-drive recorder over xmas and downloaded this program. I will burn to DVD as part of my collection.

    If anyone missed this or would like a copy, here or abroad, I will supply with a DVD
    - I don't mind sending the odd copy free to the UK, but if I get loads of requests, I would appreciate if postage costs could be met, should be about 65p in the UK.
    I can find actual postage to rest of the world.

    PM me if u want a DVD of the Programme.
    thanx
    A7ce[/quote]

    Hi A7ce,
    I realise this is a shot in the dark, given that it's ages since this topic was discussed, and since you made your incredibly generous offer, but:
    Are you still willing and able to send a DVD of Channel 4's "James Bond's Greatest Hits"?
    I'm writing a postgraduate thesis that would benefit greatly from being able to quote from that documentary. Beyond paying expenses I would thank you in the thesis's acknowledgements, and if there's anything else I could do to demonstrate my gratitude, just name it.

    Yours hopefully,
    MrLix

    PS Apologies for posting what is essentially an email: I wasn't able to PM you

    PPS HAPPY NEW YEAR Bond music lovers!
  • Sweepy the CatSweepy the Cat Halifax, West Yorkshire, EnglaPosts: 986MI6 Agent
    What's all this about 'The Cat' appearing on the end credits and writing a book?
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