Diamonds Are Forever
Shirley Bassey
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Diamonds are forever, they are all I need to please me They can stimulate and tease me They won't leave in the night I've no fear that they might desert me Diamonds are forever, hold one up and then caress it Touch it, stroke it and undress it I can see ev'ry part, nothing hides in the heart to hurt me I don't need love, for what good will love do me? Diamonds never lie to me For when love's gone, they'll lustre on Diamonds are forever, sparkling round my little finger Unlike men, the diamonds linger Men are mere mortals who are not worth going to your grave for I don't need love, for what good will love do me? Diamonds never lie to me For when love's gone, they'll lustre on Diamonds are forever, forever, forever
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Written by: John Barry, Don Black
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Film Connection"Diamonds Are Forever" is predominantly known as the theme song for the seventh James Bond film of the same title.
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Song's OriginIt was composed by John Barry and the lyrics were written by Don Black, both of whom were frequent collaborators on various James Bond movie soundtracks.
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Shirley BasseyThis is the second of the three James Bond theme songs performed by Shirley Bassey. Her other performances were for the film "Goldfinger" and "Moonraker".
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Chart SuccessThe song peaked at #38 in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and reached #47 in the UK Singles Chart in 1972.
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Bassey's RecognitionIt has been suggested that Bassey's powerful performance led to her being identified as the "voice of Bond" in popular consciousness.
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Cover VersionsThere have been numerous covers of "Diamonds Are Forever". Famously, in 2005, Kanye West sampled the song for his track "Diamonds from Sierra Leone".
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Soundtrack AlbumThe song is also a part of the "Diamonds Are Forever" soundtrack album which reached #2 in the U.S. Billboard 200.
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Different VersionsTwo versions of this song were recorded in the studio, with differing lengths and slightly different arrangements. A longer version, featuring a second verse, has occasionally been included on reissue compilations.
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Unique Song StructureUnlike traditional song structures, "Diamonds Are Forever" doesn't have a chorus. Instead, it builds momentum through a rising sequence of verse-bridge sections.
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Iconic LinesThe song's most famous lyrics, "Diamonds are forever, they are all I need to please me", have become iconic and are often quoted or referenced in popular culture.
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