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[Mister E]

If Goldfinger came on the radio, my first instinct would probably throw it out the window. To DAF's credit, I'd probably just change the station.

Yes, god forbid you hear a great Bond song !

[pgram]

Just heard the complete version. Even worse than the bootleg...

Well, life goes on... Back to work now...

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IMO, most Bond songs are lame. With the exception of a few that I like. LALD, AVTAK and YKMN. Seriously when was the last time you turned on the radio and blasted "The Living Daylights" by a-Ha. But when it comes to this song, I'll make my judgement during the opening titles and see how well it goes with that.

Boy, this post just really showed your age.

According to your profiles, he's only two years younger than you; let's debate the song, not each other.

[Mr Teddy Bear]

I'll glady admit to changing my mind:). But as I said I haven't gone from one extreme to the other, more "disappointed" to "above average pleased."

Although, I'm assuming everyone hears the clear OHMSS riff at 3:10? I thought that was cool, and quite unexpected. Nice little nod.

Jeeez, you are right. COOL....

Good ears. I didn't pick up on that one on my first few listens.

[Publius]

If Goldfinger came on the radio, my first instinct would probably throw it out the window. To DAF's credit, I'd probably just change the station.

Yes, god forbid you hear a great Bond song !

I'd be more than happy to... if Shirley Bassey got out of the way and let me.

[Mister E]

IMO, most Bond songs are lame. With the exception of a few that I like. LALD, AVTAK and YKMN. Seriously when was the last time you turned on the radio and blasted "The Living Daylights" by a-Ha. But when it comes to this song, I'll make my judgement during the opening titles and see how well it goes with that.

Boy, this post just really showed your age.

According to your profiles, he's only two years younger than you; let's debate the song, not each other.

Really ? That's sad.

If Goldfinger came on the radio, my first instinct would probably throw it out the window. To DAF's credit, I'd probably just change the station.

Yes, god forbid you hear a great Bond song !

I'd be more than happy to... if Shirley Bassey got out of the way and let me.

Yes, singers in Bond songs, what were they thinking ? Getting back to the song though, I can't believe people are actually putting this on the level on LALD. Just because it was from a band and musician that was popular at the time.

[Mr Teddy Bear]

Yes, singers in Bond songs, what were they thinking ? Getting back to the song though, I can't believe people are actually putting this on the level on LALD. Just because it was from a band and musician that was popular at the time.

Well, I wouldn't place it up there with LALD, but it's certainly head and shoulders above Goldfinger.

Edited by Mr Teddy Bear, 18 September 2008 - 03:36 PM.

[Mister E]

Yes, singers in Bond songs, what were they thinking ? Getting back to the song though, I can't believe people are actually putting this on the level on LALD. Just because it was from a band and musician that was popular at the time.

Well, I wouldn't place it up there with LALD, but it's certainly head and shoulders above Goldfinger.

That's hilarous. Dosen't even come close. John Barry's wonderful, jazzy music and Shirley Bassey's inspired singing compared to Jack White and Alcia Keys. Jesus. That is one of the definitive James Bond songs and you pick some un-inspired, wannabe Bond song of today ?

[double o ego]

Yes, singers in Bond songs, what were they thinking ? Getting back to the song though, I can't believe people are actually putting this on the level on LALD. Just because it was from a band and musician that was popular at the time.

Well, I wouldn't place it up there with LALD, but it's certainly head and shoulders above Goldfinger.

Yes, as a pop song but as a genuine classic, GF is in the top 3 Bond songs. AWTD is pop fluff.

[Publius]

Yes, singers in Bond songs, what were they thinking ?

The issue is more "bad singers in Bond songs," although in Dame Bassey's case I'd say it was a good singer (as evidenced by DAF and MR) having a severely off day.

Getting back to the song though, I can't believe people are actually putting this on the level on LALD. Just because it was from a band and musician that was popular at the time.

Personally, I'm comparing it to LALD to the extent that it's so bizarre and eclectic. I don't like it as much as LALD, but then again this isn't as much of a rock song. There's more of a soul/R&B touch. I'd say the best approximation for it is if you scrambled Alice Cooper's TMWTGG with Gladys Knight's LTK.

[Mister Asterix]

Now that there is an official way to hear the song in total we’re shutting down this thread about the leaked version.

Please discuss the complete song in this thread.