Live and Let Die
Linda McCartney, Denny Seiwell, Wings, Denny Laine, Henry McCullough, Paul McCartney
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Stuck inside these four walls, Sent inside forever, Never seeing no one Nice again like you, Mama you, mama you. If I ever get out of here, Thought of giving it all away To a registered charity. All I need is a pint a day If I ever get outta here If we ever get outta of here Well, the rain exploded with a mighty crash As we fell into the sun, And the first one said to the second one there I hope you're having fun. Band on the run, band on the run. And the jailer man and sailor Sam Were searching every one For the band on the run, Band on the run Band on the run, Band on the run. Well, the undertaker drew a heavy sigh Seeing no one else had come, And a bell was ringing in the village square For the rabbits on the run. Band on the run, Band on the run. And the jailer man and sailor Sam Were searching every one For the band on the run, Band on the run Yeah the band on the run, Band on the run Band on the run Band on the run Well, the night was falling as the desert world Began to settle down. In the town they're searching for us everywhere But we never will be found. Band on the run, Band on the run. And the county judge who held a grudge Will search for evermore For the band on the run, Band on the run Band on the run Band on the run
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Written by: Linda McCartney, Paul James McCartney
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5 facts about this song
Paul McCartney and Wings"Live and Let Die" was written by Paul McCartney and his wife Linda.
- The song was originally recorded by the band Wings for the James Bond movie of the same name released in 1973.
- This was the first time a rock music band had recorded a James Bond theme song.
- It was the most successful Bond theme up to that point, charting high in many countries.
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George MartinGeorge Martin, often known as "the fifth Beatle," produced the song.
- Martin had previously worked with McCartney during their time with the Beatles.
- His expertise in classical music created the orchestral elements of the song.
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Guns N' RosesGuns N' Roses covered "Live and Let Die" for their album "Use Your Illusion I", released in 1991.
- The cover received praise for maintaining the energy and intensity of the original.
- This version peaked at number 33 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 20 on the UK Singles Chart.
- In their live performances, they often combine pyrotechnics and visuals during this song's performance.
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Song's Recognition and Influence"Live and Let Die" was nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best Original Score category and an Oscar for Best Original Song.
- The song has been included in numerous film soundtracks and TV shows, including Shrek The Third and American Dad.
- In 2012, Paul McCartney performed the song at the opening ceremony of the London Olympic Games.
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Cultural ImpactThe song combines different musical elements like rock, reggae, and orchestral, demonstrating the experimental spirit of the era's music.
- "Live and Let Die" has appeared in revisionist readings of James Bond movie themes reflecting changing societal attitudes towards gender and race.
- The Guns N' Roses cover introduced the song to a younger generation and is still a hallmark of their live performances.
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