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Post #332770 by VampiressRN on Sun, Sep 16, 2007 8:36 AM

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It was Herb Albert. It might be confusing as there are several songs that were shared between the two of them, just a few stats below.

"Casino Royale"
(Instrumental Version) by Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass

"The Look Of Love"
(Instrumental Version) by Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass

"The Look Of Love"
Music by Burt Bacharach
Lyrics by Hal David
Sung by Dusty Springfield

"What's New Pussycat?"
(Excerpted)
Written by Burt Bacharach

"Born Free"
(Instrumental) (Excerpted)
Written by John Barry

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Cammo...I think you hit on a real important aspect of the Bond films...all of these films are big screen musts. A lot of people don't think about the media aspect of the films. They were sensational for their times as they matched what was going on in the world in relation to evilness, fashion, transportation and gadgetry. The big screen is the best way to experience these films. If you think about the laser beam that was about to seer the private parts of Bond...well that blew everyone away because it seemed so far-fetched, but it was scientific stuff that was already going on. Then the ridiculousness of Moonraker...well that coincides with the space program. Sometimes the things that seem too futuristic are in reality already occurring. Now with the craziness of terrorists, the threats that James faces are a lot more real. Big screen is better for car chases, explosive events, etc.