Thunderball
John Barry
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He always runs while others walk He acts while other men just talk He looks at this world and once in all So he strikes like Thunderball He knows the meaning of success His needs are more so he gives less They call him the winner who takes all And he strikes like Thunderball Any woman he wants, he'll get He will break any heart without regret His days of asking are all gone His fight goes on, and on, and on But he thinks that the fight is worth it all So he strikes like Thunderball
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Written by: JOHN BARRY
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Composer Background"Thunderball" was composed by John Barry, a famous British composer and conductor. He is known for composing many of the James Bond movie soundtracks.
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Movie AssociationThe song "Thunderball" is best known as the theme song for the fourth James Bond film of the same name, released in 1965.
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Singing TalentThe track was sung by popular Welsh singer Tom Jones, who reportedly fainted in the recording studio after singing the song's final high note.
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Original Song ReplacementInitially, a song titled "Mr. Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang" was written for the film, sung by both Dionne Warwick and Shirley Bassey. However, it was replaced by "Thunderball" at the last minute due to a decision that the theme song must include the film's title.
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Song LinkThe lyrics to Thunderball, written by Don Black, were crafted to link with the narrative of the film and the character of James Bond.
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Chart SuccessThe song reached No. 35 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, and in the UK the song peaked at No. 10.
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Album ReleaseThe song "Thunderball" was also included in Tom Jones' album "The Lead And How To Swing It", released in 1994.
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James Bond ConnectionJohn Barry, the composer of "Thunderball", had a deep connection with the James Bond franchise. Over his career, he composed for eleven James Bond films and won multiple awards for his work.
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Star FameThis theme song not only raised the popularity for the movie "Thunderball", but it also contributed to the fame of Tom Jones as a versatile singer.
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High Note FactThe final note of "Thunderball," held for 9 seconds, is one of the most iconic moments in Bond theme history. Tom Jones was reportedly unsure he could sustain the note for that long, but he pulled it off with a determination that matches the song's intense atmosphere.
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