We Have All the Time in the World

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"We Have All the Time in the World" is a James Bond theme and popular song sung by Louis Armstrong. Its music was composed by John Barry and the lyrics by Hal David. It is a secondary musical theme in the 1969 Bond film On Her Majesty's Secret Service, the title theme being the instrumental "On Her Majesty's Secret Service", also composed by Barry. The song title is taken from Bond's final words in both the novel and the film, spoken after his wife's death. Armstrong was too ill to play his trumpet. Barry chose Armstrong because he felt he could "deliver the title line with irony". The song was released as a single in both the US and the UK to coincide with the release of the film in December 1969, but did not chart in either market. The recording became a hit in the UK twenty-five years later, in 1994, as a result of a Guinness beer commercial, after My Bloody Valentine chose to cover it for charity. Armstrong's version was then re-released on vinyl and CD and reached #3 in the UK Singles Chart and #4 in Ireland. In 2005, a BBC survey found that it was the third most popular love song played at weddings. In addition to My Bloody Valentine, "We Have All the Time in the World" has been covered by The Specials, Iggy Pop, Fun Lovin' Criminals, Vic Damone, Michael Ball, Giorgia Todrani, The Puppini Sisters, Tindersticks, The Pale Fountains, Shirley Bassey (for a later withdrawn album of Bond themes), Thomas White and Alfie Boe. Iggy Pop's version plays during the end credits of the film The Jacket. more »

Year:: 2001
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Louis Armstrong

Louis Armstrong (August 4, 1901 – July 6, 1971), nicknamed Satchmo or Pops, was an American jazz trumpeter and singer from New Orleans, Louisiana. more »

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Song's History "We Have All the Time In the World" is originally a James Bond theme song composed by John Barry and lyrics by Hal David, for the 1969 film "On Her Majesty's Secret Service". - Louis Armstrong, an iconic American singer, was the original performer of this song. It turned out to be one of the final recordings he made before his death in 1971. - The song did not get considerable attention at its initial release but gained in popularity over the years, particularly following Armstrong's death.
Alfie Boe British tenor Alfie Boe covered "We Have All the Time In the World" in his album 'Serenata' released in November 2014.
Michael Ball Another English singer, theater actor Michael Ball also performed a rendition of "We Have All the Time In the World" which is included in his album 'If Everyone Was Listening' released in November 2014.
The Puppini Sisters The Puppini Sisters, a British close harmony vocal trio, also took on this song in their album ‘Betcha Bottom Dollar’ released in 2006. - The version of the Puppini Sisters has been praised for their unique Andrews Sisters-esque spin on the song.
Vic Damone Vic Damone, an American traditional pop and big band singer, actor, and radio and television presenter, covered the song in his album 'Stay with Me' released in 1976.
Legacy of the song The song is now among the most memorable of all James Bond theme songs. - New Order sampled the orchestral part of Armstrong's song in their single "Run 2" for which they were successfully sued by John Barry. - A cover of the song by English band Fun Lovin' Criminals was also a major hit in the UK & Ireland in 1997.
Lyrics Interpretation The title and lyrics of the song, derived from the popular novel by Ian Fleming from which the film is based, are a reminder to the audience to appreciate the current moments of happiness, with the implication being that although they may be fleeting, we have 'all the time in the world' to enjoy them.

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