Goldfinger

Shirley Bassey

About Goldfinger

"Goldfinger" is the title song from the 1964 James Bond film Goldfinger. Composed by John Barry and with lyrics by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley, the song was performed by Shirley Bassey for the film's opening and closing title sequences, as well as the soundtrack album release. The single release of the song gave Bassey her only Billboard Hot 100 top forty hit, peaking in the Top 10 at No. 8 and No. 2 for four weeks on the Adult Contemporary chart, and in the United Kingdom the single reached No. 21. The song finished at No. 53 in AFI's 100 Years...100 Songs survey of top tunes in American cinema. In 2008, the single was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. 


Year:
2011
2:50
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Goldfinger
He's the man, the man with the Midas touch
A spider's touch
Such a cold finger
Beckons you to enter his web of sin
But don't go in

Golden words he will pour in your ear
But his lies can't disguise what you fear
For a golden girl knows when he's kissed her
It's the kiss of death from

Mister Goldfinger
Pretty girl beware of this heart of gold
This heart is cold

Golden words he will pour in your ear
But his lies can't disguise what you fear
For a golden girl knows when he's kissed her
It's the kiss of death from

Mister Goldfinger
Pretty girl beware of this heart of gold
This heart is cold

He loves only gold
Only gold
He loves gold
He loves only gold
Only gold
He loves gold

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Shirley Bassey

Dame Shirley Veronica Bassey, DBE (born 8 January 1937) is a Welsh singer. She found fame in the mid-1950s and was "one of the most popular female vocalists in Britain during the last half of the 20th century". In the US, in particular, she is best known for recording the theme songs to the James Bond films Goldfinger (1964), Diamonds Are Forever (1971), and Moonraker (1979). more »

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Written by: Anthony Newley, John Barry, Leslie Bricusse

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14 facts about this song

Release Details
"Goldfinger" was released in 1964 as the theme song for the third James Bond film of the same name.
Composition Credits
The song was composed by English composer John Barry, with lyrics written by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley.
Vocal Performance
The song is famously performed by Welsh singer Shirley Bassey, marking her first of three recordings for James Bond movies.
Chart Performance
Despite being a song for a film, "Goldfinger" peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Recording Process
The recording of "Goldfinger" lasted all night as Shirley Bassey had to do multiple takes to get it right. The final note of the song was so high that the singer reportedly almost passed out.
Grammy Recognition
"Goldfinger" was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Original Score Written for a Motion Picture in 1966.
Impact on Bassey's Career
The success and popularity of "Goldfinger" played a significant role in establishing Shirley Bassey's international career.
Pop Culture Influence
Over the years, "Goldfinger" has found its place in pop culture, being featured in multiple TV shows and movies outside of the James Bond franchise.
Music Style
"Goldfinger" is often hailed as the ultimate James Bond theme. Its powerful, brassy sound and distinctive, Bondian chord sequence established a template for future theme songs.
Single Sales
The "Goldfinger" single sold more than a million copies worldwide.
Cover Versions
Numerous artists have covered "Goldfinger" over the years, including Tom Jones, Anthony Newley, and even John Barry himself.
Iconic Status
In 2008, the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, cementing its status as an iconic piece of music history.
Film Influence
Notably, the success of "Goldfinger" led to the tradition of having a well-known artist perform a specially-written song for each James Bond film.
Bassey's Bond Association
After "Goldfinger", Bassey went on to sing two other Bond themes - "Diamonds Are Forever" and "Moonraker" - making her the only artist to have sung three Bond themes.

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