James Bond 007 You Only Live Twice theme music part 2. Sean Connery

The soundtrack was the fourth of the series to be composed by John Barry. He tried to incorporate the "elegance of the Oriental sound" with Japanese music-inspired tracks.[19] The theme song, "You Only Live Twice", was composed by Barry and lyricist Leslie Bricusse and sung by Nancy Sinatra. Sinatra was reported to be very nervous while recording — first she wanted to leave the studio; then she claimed to sometimes "sound like Minnie Mouse".[20] Barry declared that the final song uses 25 different takes[19]. There are two versions of the song "You Only Live Twice", sung by Nancy Sinatra, one directly from the movie soundtrack, and a second one for record release arranged by Billy Strange, and now available on CD. The movie soundtrack song is widely recognised for its striking opening bars, French horns, and oriental flavor, and was far more popular on radio. The record release made #44 on the Billboard charts in the USA, #11 in UK.

In 1998, Robbie Williams sampled the title song "You Only Live Twice" for the chart-topper "Millennium". A rock version of "You Only Live Twice" was covered by Coldplay when they toured in 2001, and was covered by Natacha Atlas for her 2005 compilation album The Best of Natacha Atlas. Icelandic singer Björk also recorded a cover version, as has Shirley Bassey, who has three original Bond themes to her credit.

A different title song was originally recorded by Julie Rogers, but eventually discarded. Only two lines from that version were kept in the final lyrics, and the orchestral part was changed to fit Nancy Sinatra's vocal range. Rogers' version only appeared in a James Bond 30th Anniversary CD, with no singer credit.[21][22] In the 1990s, an alternative example of a possible theme song (also called "You Only Live Twice" and sung by Lorraine Chandler) was discovered in the vaults of RCA Records. Probably intended as a demo for consideration by the film's producers, it became a very popular track with followers of the Northern soul scene (Chandler was well known for her high-quality soul output on RCA) and can be found on several RCA soul compilations.

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[JohnGLewis1964]

@gizm0ranger The title song itself: "You Only Live Twice":

Composer: John Barry

Lyrics: Leslie Bricusse

Singer: Nancy Sinatra (Daughter of the famous Frank)

One of the finest themes, for, what I feel to be Connery's best Bond. Many will take exception; but, though very entertaining, I thought the plot of "Goldfinger" to be a little ridiculous... Perhaps this criticism can be placed here too, granted. Rent & see; they have a different atmosphere. Personally, I prefer this film.

[JohnGLewis1964]

I believe the theme music used here... was used in more than one Bond (as one might expect, of course)... Note, esp., "Moonraker" - JGL

[eldercurt53]

The best Bond theme ever!!!!

[Tsheppar78]

@gizm0ranger Im not sure of the name in the bond movie but yanni came out with a song that sounds a lot like this to me . its called "truth of touch" and it kinda follows same musical pattern in my opinion.

[trwent]

@pspboy7 "Bond" did not say that IN the film; Connery said it either prior to or after the film was made, in an interview he did with some news network or TV station--maybe the BBC or some organization like that.

[pspboy7]

@trwent When did he say that? I must have missed that part, and I know the James Bond films backwards and forwards.

[trwent]

God almighty, Mie Hama was so hot and cute in this film!! And the other Japanese chick, the one who played Aki who got poisoned to death, was plenty fine also.

Sean Connery said he did not find Asian women to be sexy. What in the world was he thinking ???

[gizm0ranger]

@Giordie666  I found it out quite a while back haha, it's John Barry - You Only Live Twice (Instrumental)

[Giordie666]

@gizm0ranger It's awesome, mh? (: I don't know it, though..

[Giordie666]

RIP