Moonraker
James Bond
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Where are you? Why do you hide? Where is that moonlight trail that leads to your side? Just like the Moonraker goes in search of his dream of gold I search for love, for someone to have and hold I've seen your smile in a thousand dreams Felt your touch and it always seems You love me You love me Where are you? When will we meet? Take my unfinished life and make it complete Just like the Moonraker knows his dream will come true someday I know that you are only a kiss away I've seen your smile in a thousand dreams Felt your touch and it always seems You love me You love me
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Written by: John Barry, Hal David
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Film Origin"Moonraker" is the theme song for the 1979 James Bond film of the same name. The movie is the 11th in the James Bond series produced by Eon Productions.
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ComposerThe song's music was written by John Barry, a renowned English composer who scored for 11 James Bond films in total.
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LyricistThe lyrics of the song were written by Hal David, an American award-winning lyricist whose contribution to popular music spanned more than six decades.
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SingerShirley Bassey, a Welsh singer, was chosen to perform the song. This made her the only singer in the history of the franchise to perform more than one James Bond theme song, as she had previously performed the theme songs for "Goldfinger" (1964) and "Diamonds Are Forever" (1971).
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Music Style"Moonraker" follows the symphonic sweep of Barry's orchestration style consisting of lush strings and dramatic brass instruments often found in all James Bond soundtracks.
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Song VersionsTwo versions of the song, one with a disco influence and another ballad version, were recorded. The slower-paced version was used for the opening credits, while the disco version appeared on the original soundtrack.
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ReceptionDespite its grand orchestration, the song had a lukewarm response and did not reach the charts on initial release unlike previous theme songs from the franchise.
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Popular CultureIn spite of its lukewarm response, "Moonraker" remains a popular track for James Bond fans and is often covered by several artists.
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AwardsThough the song itself did not win any awards, it was part of the film's score which won the Anthony Asquith Award for Film Music at the 1980 BAFTA Awards.
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LegacyDespite its initial reception, the "Moonraker" theme song is considered a classic in its genre, showcasing John Barry's orchestral genius and Shirley Bassey's intriguing vocal performance. It continues to be enjoyed by fans of the James Bond franchise worldwide.
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