Goldfinger - Anthony Newley - James Bond lost songs

Goldfinger by Anthony Newley

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• Goldfinger
• Anthony
• Newley
• James
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[Bklyn4ever]

Newley sings it like an actor and Bassey does a total belt-out. Newley could belt too but for this song he chose subtlety. Why compare? It's great to have both.

[demetersgrief]

My personal preference for the song is Newley's version. Bassey's is good, but to my personal taste, tends to grate on my nerves after a bit. This suave, sophisticated tone is much more pleasing to my ear.  For the film, however, I understand why they chose the Bassey format (Plus, most Bond themes were sung by women anyway)

[Chomper839]

Classy

[newellbate]

newley can sure sing

[JoelandtheBots]

This version is sexy!

[Swampbuoy]

@Maianewley After all these years, "Goldfinger" is still one of the greatest songs ever written. The chord changes, the lyrics - really hold up. And the song is just as powerful today as back in 1964. I'm still learning so much about your Dad. I had no idea he had written so much great music. Thankfully, YouTube is giving us exposure to things we weren't aware of.

Thanks so much for your input.

[Maianewley]

You might be interested to know that Guy Hamilton, a film director who was a friend of dad's, told me that he, dad and John Barry were in his London apartment one night and he (Guy Hamilton) played them "Mac The Knife" sung by Lotte Lenya.. Apparently, immediately after hearing her voice, dad and Les went away and wrote Goldfinger! 

[banmen0w]

I love this version, but Bassey is Bassey.

[Veronikalee]

@philmfan Agree completely, and to see her sing it live you can tell she has a BLAST singing it!

[bryanmory]

Boy, he really wails at the end. Wish it was more up in the mix.

[TheAnniem]

I was amazed when I first heard this version of the song. Like everything Mr. Newley did from 'Cranks' on, it is truly brilliant.

[CDeanWatcher]

Thanks very much for sharing this.