Good candidate for best Bond song ever. I'm one of the few who also likes the movie, though Thunderball and Goldfinger are better. A rare case where Shirley Bassey's belting betrays a touch of desperation which adds to the song.
Why do a lot of these videos credit "Kanye West - Diamonds From Sierra Leone". His name should not even be mentioned in the credits for this song, it's the original. Whoever is in charge of crediting these music videos must either be totally ignorant or riding Kanye's dick
The reason Bond fans don't like this film is because it's seen as a poor follow up to On Her Majesty's Secret Service, considered by many to be the crown jewel of the series. It seemed like a cheap cash in on the Goldfinger formula (same director, buring back Connery with $million, etc.). Taken out of this context, however, Diamonds are Forever, is an incredibly entertaining film, with arguably the best score and theme song of the series.
the best songs for the main theme of the James Bond films were made up to Goldeneye, then just chose garbage, anyone remember any of them? (Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace, Another way to die, etc)
This is another John Barry magic moment, its a shame that they decided to let Jill St John play the female lead, because her acting was useless. Sorry Jill but it has to be said, im sure youll agree with me now.
Sir Thomas Sean Connery is in my opinon THE best James Bond. He was so cool and suave, nothing made him break a sweat. Connery is a magnificent actor.
@LilGrey456 LOL, that's so funny, swear as much as you want but he really can't.
You don't actually know anything about me so you are in no position to judge whether I could act better or not.
And in any case, it is completely irrelevant whether he can act better me. I'm not comparing him to me. I'm comparing him to other professional actors and he aint no Daniel Day-Lewis
@lizclegg "ROFLMAO Sean Connery can't act to save his life"
is that why he was given an Oscar? Or why he has been honored by so many awards and institutions? Why even Spielberg called him one of the seven true movie stars. Why he is a legend. And all because he cant act? Connery can act rings around anybody else. Every famous actor is in awe of him .Think you had better ease up on the weed......
Shiley é simplesmente a Shirleyyyyy Basseyyyyy, lindíssima voa, inigualável, incansável, infinita, emocionante! Dizer o que mais???? SÓ SHIRLEY BASSEY!!!!!!
Sean Connery and Roger Moore were perfect 'Bonds', followed by Pierce Brosnan who wasn't toooo bad but this new one Daniel Craig, he's far too intense to be a Bond, Bond needs a sense of humour!!
Films/Songs like this are normally not really my cup of tea, but for some reason I'm madly in love with the films and the musik from James Bond! One of my favourite opening themes, great film!!!
At around the 1:00 mark, Blofeld turns around in his chair just as the vocals pick up and spike in intensity; that's a brilliant moment where the music and the imagery fall perfectly into place.
To date, there has only been one performer who has done more than one James Bond title song. Shirley did THREE, and a fourth that, unfortunately (in my opinion only) wasn't used.
All true.After you give your life for family and give all to them all you get for it is shit on and blamed for the things wrong in their lives.They won't even visit when you get old except to see what they can get from you.YOUNG WOMEN AND DECENT MINDED YOUNG MEN.HEAR THIS.....MAKE SURE THAT YOU DON'T DESTROY YOUR LIVES BY GIVING YOURSELF TO OTHERS.JUST MAKE SURE YOU KEEP INDEPENDENCE AND ,MAKE SURE YOU GET YOURSELF A GOOD FINANCIALNEST EGG AND KEEP IT FOR YOURSELF.
love this song i feel like a woman when i hear this cause diamonds are 4 ever and yea i dont need a man cause im independent cause they crush ur heart
They can't stimulate or tease me they won't leave in the night.. there's no fear that they might desert me!! I can see every part NOTHING HIDES IN THE HEART TO HURT ME!! wicked lyrics!
Only Shirley Bassey (sp) can sing this song & she does it with such conviction. Not many men can say that they have been a sex symbol, let alone still be one well into the 70's....way to go Sean!
i think sean connery was the most charming bond...everybody has different opinion who is the best bond in my opinion is james bond not the same as before 40 years when the first bond started....today there are so many other action-films which are with more action.. at that time is was something special but today...i don't know if it's just time to finish the bond-movies!
well no it new seris with Craig its just people are fans of diffrerent charthers in other actions flims but I think charthers like 007 and the saint really started the spy flims that we watch today and flims like bourne flims and others try to live up I think people will making Bond flims for a long time intell Eon runs out of money but I don't that will ever happen James Bond will live for a long time I think
Great video. I'll never get over how much Sir Sean Connery changed physically between this and You Only Live Twice. But at least he came back. Bond back in action!
yeah he got even fatter!!! and older lol, he aged too quickly, daniel craig at 40 same age as him during filming of diamonds are forever looked great!!! sean in this film looks like he's 56!! unbelievable, but meh it was alright
You are right about that. However, Shirley Bassey was reported to be very impressed with Kanye's performance and wants to work with him in the future.
Kayne West wasn't even born when this Bond Movie came out so that definatly is a mistake.
RXRom4 5 months ago
Shirley Bassey is the best!
quegal 6 months ago
man no more good movies like that anymore except the dark knight or the new bond films i hope mgm remakes this one
GTRWil428 7 months ago
Diva !
Kasbahkabaret 7 months ago
I love Sean Connery as James Bond, however I think this film should have been Roger Moores first outing.
ANOTHERHOLEINYOHEAD 8 months ago
Her voice "IS" and always will be associated with Bond, there is only one Shirley........
Broomehall 9 months ago 3
The best Bond song ever..beautiful voice and clever lyrics..
555shortstop 9 months ago
great song. beautiful voice.
Mattyb88ful 10 months ago
Kanye is a coward...watch South Parks parody.
turban45 10 months ago
10 people are Blofeld's fans
TrunksCamthalion 10 months ago
kanye kangay west sucks ballz
mrtundra45 11 months ago
Fuck you Kanye West, fuck you.
32cuze32 1 year ago
@32cuze32 you must go f*ck yourself you motha' f*cker
paharul11 11 months ago
Go fuck yourself i hate your existence
Newjax007 1 year ago
RIP John Barry. A Legend
jack1be2 1 year ago 3
Listen To The Kanye West Version its Great
noodiTHEboss 1 year ago
@noodiTHEboss this is better
Tomaldinho9 1 year ago
"touch it, stroke it and undress it".....thats what she said ^^
GamesGal0re 1 year ago
no one comes closer to the sheer brilliance of Dame Shirley Bassey.
Saxowolf 1 year ago
Good candidate for best Bond song ever. I'm one of the few who also likes the movie, though Thunderball and Goldfinger are better. A rare case where Shirley Bassey's belting betrays a touch of desperation which adds to the song.
greatbighand 1 year ago
dzięki za muzykę [pl]
thx upload music in YT
Krios1988 1 year ago
Shirley you are so sexy!!!
redbeagle100 1 year ago
Always loved this song and I always will! Shirley is amazing!
MrZedism 1 year ago
yeah, it gives me shivers too.... a complete world of touching emotions, I must say
fabiananoli 1 year ago
Kane & Lynch @ 1:22
ZippoMontefiore 1 year ago
Why do a lot of these videos credit "Kanye West - Diamonds From Sierra Leone". His name should not even be mentioned in the credits for this song, it's the original. Whoever is in charge of crediting these music videos must either be totally ignorant or riding Kanye's dick
myez 1 year ago 77
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drschoenewiese 8 months ago
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@myez Kiddies dont know shit about culture and the origins of the "music" they're listening to...
drschoenewiese 8 months ago
@myez I think it is the way the audio is detected for the labels who have uploaded audio fingerprints, since his song samples the opening line.
Thorpe 7 months ago
@myez he did a good job he cant touch this but it was ok
MegaMac9999 7 months ago
@myez maybe if you'd read the title it actually says "REMIX"
mrsleak95 1 month ago
This song reminds of For your eyes only because it starts off slow and then gets much faster!
MegaVergan 1 year ago
I like most of the bond songs but i like "a view to a kill" the most.
III23III 1 year ago
Love the song by Shirley, but the movie is far too "corn ball" for this old dude.
Tachyphilaxis 1 year ago
The reason Bond fans don't like this film is because it's seen as a poor follow up to On Her Majesty's Secret Service, considered by many to be the crown jewel of the series. It seemed like a cheap cash in on the Goldfinger formula (same director, buring back Connery with $million, etc.). Taken out of this context, however, Diamonds are Forever, is an incredibly entertaining film, with arguably the best score and theme song of the series.
gchristi626 1 year ago 3
An excellent riff on THE BEST James Bond Film...
Ever¬
MaxRenn 1 year ago
Should I be concered when my girlfriend starts listening to this excessively...?
gnarkillkicksass 1 year ago 2
love u April Diamond
MrTheBoblola 1 year ago
Jill St John--brains and a body to die for--what a great combo!
MervynCruddy 1 year ago
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shirley bassey is the best forever
sergio8kamada 1 year ago
love Diamonds
avasearch 1 year ago
shirley is the best
Texhno 1 year ago
2:15 on is the nice one
UGonnaEatUrtots 1 year ago
best bond movie ever.....
ivé seen it more than 200 times.....
tjofadderittan 1 year ago
Why aint modern BOND songs as good,apart from Chris Cornell?WOW the best movie music seies EVER!
Geddajunior 1 year ago
Kind of weird that Wint and kidd were lovers.
benoit4reel 1 year ago
Awesome tribute video. Love it.
benoit4reel 1 year ago
"Diamonds Are Forever" is Connery's best Bond Film despite the fact that his Bond persona is bland and dull.
10kenbank 1 year ago
vote bnp
DAISYMANONE 1 year ago
RIP script writer Tom M.......
postersandstuff 1 year ago
Never take James Bond's pussy. 0:06-0:18
Mariol7 1 year ago
@Mariol7 Agreed, thats what happens when ya do. xD
Acerfan2010 1 year ago
Bambi and Thumper forever!!! Hysterical.
Morgainell 1 year ago
the best songs for the main theme of the James Bond films were made up to Goldeneye, then just chose garbage, anyone remember any of them? (Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace, Another way to die, etc)
jfandrewa 1 year ago
i always dreamed to become James Bond one day when i was a child, i like those cool tools. now i like those girls.
finestfresh 1 year ago
This is another John Barry magic moment, its a shame that they decided to let Jill St John play the female lead, because her acting was useless. Sorry Jill but it has to be said, im sure youll agree with me now.
falconoilcompany 1 year ago
@falconoilcompany , or it was the best acting ever, she was supposed to be vacuous and silly and she accomplished that. LOL
Morgainell 1 year ago
Best Bond theme, EVER!
I love it!
saffapom 1 year ago
Sir Thomas Sean Connery is in my opinon THE best James Bond. He was so cool and suave, nothing made him break a sweat. Connery is a magnificent actor.
gldtng0867 1 year ago 36
@gldtng0867 ROFLMAO Sean Connery can't act to save his life
lizclegg 1 year ago
@lizclegg Oh piss off yes he can you couldn't do any better.
LilGrey456 1 year ago
@LilGrey456 LOL, that's so funny, swear as much as you want but he really can't.
You don't actually know anything about me so you are in no position to judge whether I could act better or not.
And in any case, it is completely irrelevant whether he can act better me. I'm not comparing him to me. I'm comparing him to other professional actors and he aint no Daniel Day-Lewis
lizclegg 1 year ago
@lizclegg I thought only actors got Oscars (for roles)… Strange… :S
Minder666 1 year ago
@Minder666 Yeah I know, that was bizarre
lizclegg 1 year ago
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@lizclegg "ROFLMAO Sean Connery can't act to save his life"
is that why he was given an Oscar? Or why he has been honored by so many awards and institutions? Why even Spielberg called him one of the seven true movie stars. Why he is a legend. And all because he cant act? Connery can act rings around anybody else. Every famous actor is in awe of him .Think you had better ease up on the weed......
philster611 10 months ago
@gldtng0867 I think the fight with Red Grant probably did make him sweat.
Seargent363 11 months ago
After On Her Majesty's Secret Service this movie seems like an insult to it :D But it has some funny parts and a nice theme song.
Miloich 1 year ago
idk about the rest of u...but charles grey was/is THE BEST F'N' BLOFELD E-V-E-R...CASE M-R-F'N' CLOSED!!!!!...
jerzeefranky3475 1 year ago
Shiley é simplesmente a Shirleyyyyy Basseyyyyy, lindíssima voa, inigualável, incansável, infinita, emocionante! Dizer o que mais???? SÓ SHIRLEY BASSEY!!!!!!
lulieta1000 1 year ago 4
the movie is good, but the martial arts are silly
hyhu84 1 year ago
Es gibt nur einen James Bond und das ist Sean Connery! :)
appeltschmitten 1 year ago
The last great Conner Bond movie. I was so much older than, I'm younger than that now. Thanks for this.
grindlbebe 1 year ago
This was the very best Bond song of all time . Great lyrics and music.
555shortstop 1 year ago 4
Horrible movie, awesome song
DarthFleur 1 year ago
@DarthFleur
what's so horrible about the movie?
DonLouiVer 1 year ago
Oh and I love this song!!!! Diamonds are Forever........
BowtieXX33 1 year ago
Sean Connery and Roger Moore were perfect 'Bonds', followed by Pierce Brosnan who wasn't toooo bad but this new one Daniel Craig, he's far too intense to be a Bond, Bond needs a sense of humour!!
BowtieXX33 1 year ago 4
@BowtieXX33 not if you read the books. then it'd be flipped around completely.
lefredvoncarstein 1 year ago
the oil rig scene reminds me of cod mw2.
psychoCreep94 1 year ago
CALL ME
harmageden 1 year ago
WHAT'S SHIRLEY UP 2 THESE DAYS ?
harmageden 1 year ago
I dont know but thats a good question?
I really feel she could do one more bond theme.She still has that strong beautiful
voice!
58fenix 1 year ago
@58fenix DITO
harmageden 1 year ago
greath song
natilj1 1 year ago
Just remember who died for you to rock that bling on your wrist.
Lyingaboutmyage 1 year ago
Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore.
Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan, don't forget Daniel Craig the most recent one
co0kii 1 year ago 2
And Bob Holness, and David Niven, and Barry Nelson. There are others that have played him on radio and in cartoons.
ovolaa 1 year ago
Only one true Bond...Sean Connery!
tracam1 2 years ago 3
Lazenby...and don't forget Jimmy Bond, etc., in the greatest spoof!
LPLandingZone 2 years ago
original still the best!
imseksie 2 years ago 4
I LOVE JAMES BOND!!
cicastle 2 years ago
Great movie, maybe the best, and a beautiful opening theme!!!
Veramelia1956 2 years ago 3
Films/Songs like this are normally not really my cup of tea, but for some reason I'm madly in love with the films and the musik from James Bond! One of my favourite opening themes, great film!!!
Ferai721 2 years ago 5
Sean Connery, then Brosnan, then Moore, then Dalton, then Lazenby, and last is Craig. Blond NOT Bond!
helorower 2 years ago
You dont know bond!
58fenix 2 years ago
Connery, then Brosnan, then Moore, then Dalton, then Lazenby, last is Craig. Blond not Bond!
helorower 2 years ago
Lazenby is the best Bond.
10010056 2 years ago
Dulton is the best bond its how Fleming wrote him as a burnt out shell of a man, Not the playboy Moore showed him as.
metallord999 2 years ago
sean conrey best jame bond ever :)
trexhunter34 2 years ago 5
No. Roger Moore is.
10kenbank 2 years ago
nothing beats the original
mrsinister6 2 years ago
At around the 1:00 mark, Blofeld turns around in his chair just as the vocals pick up and spike in intensity; that's a brilliant moment where the music and the imagery fall perfectly into place.
UndefeatedOfTheWest 2 years ago
I went to see this film in Birmingham on its release.I was about 8 yrs old.I dont think i've ever been the same since!
This is a great song.
mercian7 2 years ago
I love that song...
mrspedr000 2 years ago
To date, there has only been one performer who has done more than one James Bond title song. Shirley did THREE, and a fourth that, unfortunately (in my opinion only) wasn't used.
schnertblatt 2 years ago
Dame Shirley Bassey has such a beautiful voice !
MsSmith781 2 years ago
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All true.After you give your life for family and give all to them all you get for it is shit on and blamed for the things wrong in their lives.They won't even visit when you get old except to see what they can get from you.YOUNG WOMEN AND DECENT MINDED YOUNG MEN.HEAR THIS.....MAKE SURE THAT YOU DON'T DESTROY YOUR LIVES BY GIVING YOURSELF TO OTHERS.JUST MAKE SURE YOU KEEP INDEPENDENCE AND ,MAKE SURE YOU GET YOURSELF A GOOD FINANCIALNEST EGG AND KEEP IT FOR YOURSELF.
p9i7 2 years ago
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tetris136 2 years ago
"But of course,named after your father"!
burntrim 2 years ago 2
love this song i feel like a woman when i hear this cause diamonds are 4 ever and yea i dont need a man cause im independent cause they crush ur heart
Nessa5424 2 years ago 7
uhh....oh k
K9Rowdy 2 years ago
@Nessa5424 Well said!! (:
hayleycgd 2 years ago 4
I honesly love the Bondathon in Spike tv a week long showing of pure bond films. True Gold for the real fans :]
rafamarquezfan1 2 years ago 3
Such a true song...
Camelle1986 2 years ago 31
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this doesn't sounds as good as the one conducted for the title sequence, it has more instrumental, this ones not so good
amarsbarr 2 years ago
Excellent audio! Kudos.
Ellgrekko1980 2 years ago 4
Amazing! This song always gives me shivers ... what more can I say?
KatieKoo1956 2 years ago 18
yeah, gives me cold chills too
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@KatieKoo1956
yeah, it gives me shivers too.... a complete world of touching emotions, I must say
fabiananoli 1 year ago
Mmmmm...LANA WOOD!...SLURP!!!
ElCid48 2 years ago 4
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This is a classic Bond tune but For Your Eyes Only has to be the best Bond song.
RichieP1subaru 2 years ago
this is what christina aguileras song "falling in love again I cant help it" reminds me of both CLASSIC
2965islyfegodfrey 2 years ago
They can't stimulate or tease me they won't leave in the night.. there's no fear that they might desert me!! I can see every part NOTHING HIDES IN THE HEART TO HURT ME!! wicked lyrics!
CrunchyLice 2 years ago 2
dimoands are forever is a good theme but i hred that theguy who aproves the songs was kinda iffey abought this
toadlolwtfbbq 2 years ago
I love this Shirley Bassey's theme song even better than Goldfinger - great song
irina1296 2 years ago 4
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magichour76 2 years ago
At lest Shirley Bassey did not interup Kanye West when he proformed her song!
10kenbank 2 years ago
biggest 007 tune eva!!!
pecanchocolatedeluxe 2 years ago
Only Shirley Bassey (sp) can sing this song & she does it with such conviction. Not many men can say that they have been a sex symbol, let alone still be one well into the 70's....way to go Sean!
anzac2404 2 years ago
Scotland FOREVER!! Sean Connery is the best James Bond hands down.
111smilesalot 2 years ago 5
Great song - my 2nd favorite James Bond Theme after Live and Let Die
GRALISTAIR 2 years ago
This is a classic Bond tune but For Your Eyes Only has to be the best Bond song.
RichieP1subaru 2 years ago
i'm with you on that
sideburn260 2 years ago
70's were always great but now a days yeah right.
bendeplata 2 years ago 3
"I didn't know there was a pool down there"
moviebrothersfilms 2 years ago 4
i think sean connery was the most charming bond...everybody has different opinion who is the best bond in my opinion is james bond not the same as before 40 years when the first bond started....today there are so many other action-films which are with more action.. at that time is was something special but today...i don't know if it's just time to finish the bond-movies!
fernandotorresfanfan 2 years ago 2
well no it new seris with Craig its just people are fans of diffrerent charthers in other actions flims but I think charthers like 007 and the saint really started the spy flims that we watch today and flims like bourne flims and others try to live up I think people will making Bond flims for a long time intell Eon runs out of money but I don't that will ever happen James Bond will live for a long time I think
5648378 2 years ago
There was no Bond like Connery.
The others may hotter, but no one seemed as charming, seductive, or clever.
MzCraziLady 2 years ago
dont hate on craig... hes a good bond for our generation.
LATEnightNEAL 2 years ago 4
That statement could not be more wrong.
10kenbank 1 year ago
Good movie(if you're 12) Great song! I loved her voice.
RighteousBigot 2 years ago
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transferr 2 years ago
thank you
eatingyoursandwich 2 years ago
I love mr kidd and mr wint the only homosexual bond villians!!
harveydents 2 years ago 8
They are two scary characters! Give me the creeps!
leedsrhinos07 2 years ago
Jill St JOhn....damn women today couldnt hold a candle to her!!!
harveydents 2 years ago
Connery didnt age as much as roger moor in A View to a kill it was one bond to many in my view some of the 80s bonds were dreadfull .
21dudguy 2 years ago 6
the 80s bond fils were bads thats coming froma freak who knows everything about 007
Mr007maniac 2 years ago
No comment.........
DnlCraig007 2 years ago
it didnt show the car chase
sportslover26 2 years ago 2
this song brings back memeories
pkmag7 2 years ago 3
This song is a diamond. It's legendary forever. :)
SchMidTTi 2 years ago 21
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ash2mi 2 years ago
Diamonds are forever........
TheJax7 2 years ago 3
there should be a video game of diamonds are forever I think it would be great Bond movie to play espcially on xbox360, PS3 and the wii
5648378 2 years ago 2
sean connery had a swagger like no other bond like this one
setonsabers 2 years ago 3
his career as bond was 63 to 83 because he was in never say never agian
adiowolvesboy1010 2 years ago 7
NSNA isn't official
sofakingnuts 2 years ago 5
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I thought this bond film was really poor.
nabster85 2 years ago
I agree. But it had a good song and pre-title sequence.
john6380 2 years ago 2
my school girls show choir did this and killed it
lildude626 2 years ago 2
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toadie48 3 years ago
Great video. I'll never get over how much Sir Sean Connery changed physically between this and You Only Live Twice. But at least he came back. Bond back in action!
leo2nd74 3 years ago 5
yeah he got even fatter!!! and older lol, he aged too quickly, daniel craig at 40 same age as him during filming of diamonds are forever looked great!!! sean in this film looks like he's 56!! unbelievable, but meh it was alright
binoculas 2 years ago
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CAPTUSNR 2 years ago
I want to live in the 60's. Those were the days!!!!!
865034933 3 years ago 2
those old james bond movies had such class and style! they were the best!
amerenio 3 years ago 3
What good will love do me? diamonds will never lie to me...
Wow. Great line...
LEOPARDTWO 3 years ago
indeed!
bucifald 3 years ago
damn kanye really destroyed a classic song...
quiqoe 3 years ago 5
You are right about that. However, Shirley Bassey was reported to be very impressed with Kanye's performance and wants to work with him in the future.
10kenbank 3 years ago
well as much money that he does I could understand her on that... lol
quiqoe 3 years ago 2
chyea he did
superf0b 3 years ago