thanks Howard, good to set those names in context.
I think, with the exception of Paul McCartney, recording a Bondtheme may end up being the one thing some of these folks are remembered for in the long run, no matter how big they were at the time.
I think a-ha's fame in the US is different from the rest of he world. In the US they're a one-hit wonder. In much of the rest of the world they had a series of big hits in the 1980's and the group can still fill stadiums in Europe and South America.
I think a-ha's fame in the US is different from the rest of he world. In the US they're a one-hit wonder. In much of the rest of the world they had a series of big hits in the 1980's and the group can still fill stadiums in Europe and South America.
That's true. I would venture to say that they probably wouldn't have gotten the Bond theme unless they had success in the US.
With the internet and the ability to download music, I would think that bands, singers, etc would find it much easier to get international exposure these days.
Morten Harket in a-ha actually sang in the wedding of a former aquaintance of mine. We knew each other from school when we were in our late teens. he was sort of the local Morten Harket - he sang solo in the christian youth choir and he was very handsome. At parties 5-10 of the pretties girls sat in tight semi-circle around him. I wasn't at the wedding, but I have no doubt the bride was stunningly beautiful.
does B-list mean fame or talent?
Rita Coolidge was a somebody, but I think better known as a back-up singer and for her involvement with more famous boyfriends.
A lot of these performers may seem more obscure as time moves along
for example I have no idea who Matt Monroe, Lulu or A-ha are
and I'm not sure Shirley Bassey was much of a somebody before she was asked to sing Goldfinger. Wikipedia shows she had been recording for almost a decade, but I think her reputation in the longrun is based on performing that one song at the height of Bondmania.
I’m not sure where you are, but all of those artists are all still remembered in the U.K. (although maybe you have to be a certain age). I don’t know if they made it across the pond (although I’m fairly sure Take On Me was a worldwide hit).
Coolidge I have only ever heard of because she did Octopussy.
thanks Howard, good to set those names in context.
I think, with the exception of Paul McCartney, recording a Bondtheme may end up being the one thing some of these folks are remembered for in the long run, no matter how big they were at the time.
I wouldn’t think so, no. It’s more like folks finding out ‘oh, I didn’t realise Lulu did a Bond theme’.
Imo, the one most likely to be forgotten outside of her Bond song is Sheena Easton.
The ones most people will forget did a Bond song: Madonna, Tina Turner/U2, Gladys Knight (The Pips!), Sheryl Crow, Garbage, Sam Smith, Jack White and Alicia Keys, A-ha, Chris Cornell. A-ha will forever be remembered for Take On Me (especially because of the video). Cornell will be remembered as one of the key creators of the most important musical sound of the 90s with Soundgarden.
Duran Duran and Tom Jones were bigger than their respective Bond songs. But, imho, the Bond gig totally fit with who they were at the time so the association will be remembered.
Then there are the artists who made the Bond song their own: McCartney, Carley Simon, Armstrong. The film association is almost forgotten but the song lives on.
Shirley Bassey is in a class by herself. Not sure where to put Adele yet. And I don't really know enough about the others (Lulu, Nancy Sinatra, Monro, etc) to comment.
Imo, the one most likely to be forgotten outside of her Bond song is Sheena Easton.
I dunno; she’s still quite well remembered as a pop star and her work with Prince means she’s not likely to be completely forgotten. It’s still Coolidge for me: the only one I couldn’t name another song by.
Coolidge does a cover of "Your love lifts me higher(than I've been before)" which is an absolute delight of a 70s song. First heard it in a car trip on one of those golden oldie radio stations. Naturally this was after I knew of all time high (which is probably the bond song I sing out loud the most, if that's saying anything).
I understand she was a favourite of Barbara Broccoli at the time and that's how she got the job
“The scent and smoke and sweat of a casino are nauseating at three in the morning. "
-Casino Royale, Ian Fleming
I was a teen in the early eighties, but tried hard to avoid mainstream pop all through the decade and definitely did not notice who A-ha were by 1989.
Actually this Sam Smith I have no idea who he is either, but all the others in between I think I knew. But it does depend on how much attention one chooses to pay to mainstream pop, I know I'm the weirdo.
And I don't really know enough about the others (Lulu, Nancy Sinatra, Monro, etc) to comment.
Nancy I definitely know, she's Frank's daughter, most famous for These Boots Are Made for Walking. She did a duet with her father called Something Stupid, and a whole string of vaguely psychedelic country records with a songwriter named Lee Hazelwood, who sounded like Johnny Cash. look for a song called Some Velvet Morning, trippy stuff. ...Morning and ...Boots.., used to be jukebox mainstays in the downtown hipster bars when I was growing up avoiding mainstream pop.
is it true Lana del Rey will release a New albumin a couple of months? I so I'll buy it and hopefully so will very many more people. That way her chances of singing the title song will go up. Sperhaps my favourite for that job.
"Nancy I definitely know, she's Frank's daughter, most famous for These Boots Are Made for Walking. She did a duet with her father called Something Stupid, and a whole string of vaguely psychedelic country records with a songwriter named Lee Hazelwood, who sounded like Johnny Cash. look for a song called Some Velvet Morning, trippy stuff. ...Morning and ...Boots.., used to be jukebox mainstays in the downtown hipster bars when I was growing up avoiding mainstream pop."
I read that Cubby actually approached Frank Sinatra to perform the YOLT Theme (Cubby and Frank apparently were friends). Frank wasn't interested but recommended his daughter Nancy who had a big hit w/ "Boots". Apparently the recording sessions for YOLT were difficult as Nancy did not have a ton of range and the version of the song in the film was cobbled together piece meal from hundreds of takes. Obviously the final product is quite good and YOLT is a great Bond theme song and a fabulous score.
Cary fukunaga must be pleased with Elle Magazine's list of Nine Rising Stars You're About to See Everywhere -
Introducing the breakout actors on every casting agent's wish list.
Anyone have any updates on who is writing the score? Is it still Dan Romer? There was a rumor he was no longer involved, but he is still credited on IMDB.
How about the title song artist? I am editing my original post, as I did the bit of research I should have done in the first place! For those who, like myself, have forgotten, Adele was actually only confirmed as the singer of the "Skyfall" theme a couple of weeks before the film opened. In fact, there had previously been a lot of denial by her that she would be involved at all. Also, the song dropped within a day or so of the announcement.
Good news for many Bond fans: Ed Sheeran is taking a long break from his music career after working non-stop for some years. The way I interpret it is that this makes it unlikely that Sheeran will sing the title song for NTTD since EON are likely to pick an artist who will work hard next year to promote the song and the Movie
Good news for many Bond fans: Ed Sheeran is taking a long break from his music career after working non-stop for some years. The way I interpret it is that this makes it unlikely that Sheeran will sing the title song for NTTD since EON are likely to pick an artist who will work hard next year to promote the song and the Movie
Thats a relief. Enough Beige Pop in the world and dull Troubadour types. Some punishing Techno/EDM channeling the spirit of LALD
now that would be something. If they must go Radio 2 and I guess they do, Laura Mulva could be a good choice.
Of that of which we cannot speak we must pass over in silence- Ludwig Wittgenstein.
Laura Harrier is a 30 year old American actress who's best known for BlackKklansman and Spiderman: Homecoming. I think she could be a great Bond girl, hopefully ending the not too impressive streak of American and black Bond girls so far.
I was watching the Swedish TV series "De utvalda" and the actress Frida Gustavsson caught my eye. She started out as a model and she's been in lots of fashion magazies and shows, including Victoria's Secret. As an actress she's been in ten procuctions since 2015, mostly in Swedish, but also German and English. This includes The Witcher. Frida is 27 years old and 185 cm (6' 1'') tall.
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I think, with the exception of Paul McCartney, recording a Bondtheme may end up being the one thing some of these folks are remembered for in the long run, no matter how big they were at the time.
That's true. I would venture to say that they probably wouldn't have gotten the Bond theme unless they had success in the US.
With the internet and the ability to download music, I would think that bands, singers, etc would find it much easier to get international exposure these days.
I’m not sure where you are, but all of those artists are all still remembered in the U.K. (although maybe you have to be a certain age). I don’t know if they made it across the pond (although I’m fairly sure Take On Me was a worldwide hit).
Coolidge I have only ever heard of because she did Octopussy.
I wouldn’t think so, no. It’s more like folks finding out ‘oh, I didn’t realise Lulu did a Bond theme’.
The ones most people will forget did a Bond song: Madonna, Tina Turner/U2, Gladys Knight (The Pips!), Sheryl Crow, Garbage, Sam Smith, Jack White and Alicia Keys, A-ha, Chris Cornell. A-ha will forever be remembered for Take On Me (especially because of the video). Cornell will be remembered as one of the key creators of the most important musical sound of the 90s with Soundgarden.
Duran Duran and Tom Jones were bigger than their respective Bond songs. But, imho, the Bond gig totally fit with who they were at the time so the association will be remembered.
Then there are the artists who made the Bond song their own: McCartney, Carley Simon, Armstrong. The film association is almost forgotten but the song lives on.
Shirley Bassey is in a class by herself. Not sure where to put Adele yet. And I don't really know enough about the others (Lulu, Nancy Sinatra, Monro, etc) to comment.
I dunno; she’s still quite well remembered as a pop star and her work with Prince means she’s not likely to be completely forgotten. It’s still Coolidge for me: the only one I couldn’t name another song by.
I understand she was a favourite of Barbara Broccoli at the time and that's how she got the job
-Casino Royale, Ian Fleming
Actually this Sam Smith I have no idea who he is either, but all the others in between I think I knew. But it does depend on how much attention one chooses to pay to mainstream pop, I know I'm the weirdo.
Nancy I definitely know, she's Frank's daughter, most famous for These Boots Are Made for Walking. She did a duet with her father called Something Stupid, and a whole string of vaguely psychedelic country records with a songwriter named Lee Hazelwood, who sounded like Johnny Cash. look for a song called Some Velvet Morning, trippy stuff. ...Morning and ...Boots.., used to be jukebox mainstays in the downtown hipster bars when I was growing up avoiding mainstream pop.
I read that Cubby actually approached Frank Sinatra to perform the YOLT Theme (Cubby and Frank apparently were friends). Frank wasn't interested but recommended his daughter Nancy who had a big hit w/ "Boots". Apparently the recording sessions for YOLT were difficult as Nancy did not have a ton of range and the version of the song in the film was cobbled together piece meal from hundreds of takes. Obviously the final product is quite good and YOLT is a great Bond theme song and a fabulous score.
Introducing the breakout actors on every casting agent's wish list.
Ana des Armas from NTTD is one of them. Another one is Kristine Frøseth, his girlfriend
https://www.elle.com/culture/movies-tv/a29431332/hollywood-rising-2019/
Ana
Kristine
How about the title song artist? I am editing my original post, as I did the bit of research I should have done in the first place! For those who, like myself, have forgotten, Adele was actually only confirmed as the singer of the "Skyfall" theme a couple of weeks before the film opened. In fact, there had previously been a lot of denial by her that she would be involved at all. Also, the song dropped within a day or so of the announcement.
So there ya go...
Thats a relief. Enough Beige Pop in the world and dull Troubadour types. Some punishing Techno/EDM channeling the spirit of LALD
now that would be something. If they must go Radio 2 and I guess they do, Laura Mulva could be a good choice.