Goldfinger
John Barry
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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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Written by: JOHN BARRY
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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.
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Composition CreditsThe song was composed by English composer John Barry, with lyrics written by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley.
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Vocal PerformanceThe song is famously performed by Welsh singer Shirley Bassey, marking her first of three recordings for James Bond movies.
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Chart PerformanceDespite being a song for a film, "Goldfinger" peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Recording ProcessThe 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.
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Grammy Recognition"Goldfinger" was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Original Score Written for a Motion Picture in 1966.
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Impact on Bassey's CareerThe success and popularity of "Goldfinger" played a significant role in establishing Shirley Bassey's international career.
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Pop Culture InfluenceOver the years, "Goldfinger" has found its place in pop culture, being featured in multiple TV shows and movies outside of the James Bond franchise.
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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.
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Single SalesThe "Goldfinger" single sold more than a million copies worldwide.
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Cover VersionsNumerous artists have covered "Goldfinger" over the years, including Tom Jones, Anthony Newley, and even John Barry himself.
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Iconic StatusIn 2008, the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, cementing its status as an iconic piece of music history.
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Film InfluenceNotably, the success of "Goldfinger" led to the tradition of having a well-known artist perform a specially-written song for each James Bond film.
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Bassey's Bond AssociationAfter "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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