Album Details
The James Bond Theme, written by Monty Norman, is the most famous of all movie themes. Monty's 2 CD album features Monty singing some new songs, some songs from his many musicals (C01) and above all 5 songs (on C02) that tell the story of the Bond Theme, how it came about, how it was written and features an outstanding arrangement by Paddy Milner of The James Bond Theme itself. Monty Norman has written many successful musicals (Irma La Douce, Expresso Bongo. Song Book) and was an outstanding vocalist in his day. He toured extensively with many top artists of the day including no less that Benny Hill, The Goons and his stories go beyond just how he wrote the Bond Theme. Press and Radio. The interest shown in this double CD set from Radio. TV and the press is very positive. Already a half-page article in The Observer and radio play on Radio 2, the album is being promoted by The Works PR (one of the top PR/Radio and Press outfits) who are confident that everyone will want to interview Monty when they hear 'Bad Sign, Good Sign' the original song that became the Bond Theme (it's hilarious!) and Paddy Milner's exhilarating arrangement of The James Bond Theme. Pinnacle Records. 2006
Album Description
The James Bond Theme, Written by Monty Norman, is the Most Famous of all Movie Themes. Norman's Two CD Album features Norman Singing Some New Songs, Some Songs from his Many Musicals (CD1) and above all Five Songs (On Cd2) that Tell the Story of the Bond Theme, How it Came About, How it was Written and features an Outstanding Arrangement by Paddy Milner of the James Bond Theme Itself. Monty Norman Has Written Many Successful Musicals (Irma La Douce, Expresso Bongo, Song Book) and was an Outstanding Vocalist in his Day. He Toured Extensively with Many Top Artists of the Day Including No Less that Benny Hill, the Goons and his Stories Go Beyond Just How He Wrote the Bond Theme.