VA - Best of Bond... James Bond - 50 Years - 50 Tracks (2012)

VA - Best of Bond... James Bond - 50 Years - 50 Tracks (2012) is a monumental celebration of one of cinema’s most iconic musical legacies,marking half a century of unforgettable themes and scores from the legendary spy franchise.The collection gathers 50 tracks that span decades of cinematic history,featuring dramatic orchestral pieces,sultry vocal performances,and powerful title songs that have become inseparable from the world of espionage and adventure.Each track captures the signature Bond atmosphere—sophisticated,dangerous,and stylish—blending sweeping strings,brassy fanfares,and memorable melodies that instantly evoke high-stakes missions and glamorous intrigue.Best of Bond... James Bond - 50 Years - 50 Tracks offers a rich journey through the evolution of film music,showcasing how the series’ sound has adapted while maintaining its unmistakable identity.It stands as both a tribute to legendary composers and performers and an immersive listening experience for fans of cinematic soundtracks and timeless movie themes.

Tracklist

CD1

01. John Barry & Orchestra / James Bond Theme[0:01:47.22]
02. Matt Monro / From Russia With Love[0:02:33.40]
03. Shirley Bassey / Goldfinger[0:02:48.51]
04. Tom Jones / Thunderball[0:03:02.58]
05. Nancy Sinatra / You Only Live Twice[0:02:45.19]
06. John Barry / On Her Majesty's Secret Service[0:02:35.39]
07. Louis Armstrong / We Have All The Time In The World[0:03:13.49]
08. Shirley Bassey / Diamonds Are Forever[0:02:41.35]
09. Paul McCartney & Wings / Live And Let Die[0:03:13.20]
10. Lulu / The Man With The Golden Gun[0:02:34.50]
11. Carly Simon / Nobody Does It Better[0:03:28.25]
12. Shirley Bassey / Moonraker[0:03:08.68]
13. Sheena Easton / For Your Eyes Only[0:03:03.47]
14. Rita Coolidge / All Time High[0:03:02.46]
15. Duran Duran / View To A Kill[0:03:34.40]
16. A-Ha / The Living Daylights[0:04:13.27]
17. Gladys Knight / Licence to Kill[0:04:11.28]
18. Tina Turner / Goldeneye[0:03:29.15]
19. Sheryl Crow / Tomorrow Never Dies[0:04:52.28]
20. Garbage / The World Is Not Enough[0:03:56.72]
21. Madonna / Die Another Day[0:04:36.39]
22. Chris Cornell / You Know My Name[0:04:01.63]
23. Jack White & Alicia Keys / Another Way To Die[0:04:23.38]

CD2

01. The Monty Norman Orchestra / Dr. No's Fantasy[0:01:41.55]
02. Diana Coupland / Under The Mango Tree[0:02:23.15]
03. The John Barry Orchestra / 007[0:02:45.64]
04. The John Barry Orchestra / Opening Titles (Medley)[0:02:28.36]
05. The John Barry Orchestra / Into Miami[0:00:57.03]
06. The John Barry Orchestra / The Laser Beam[0:02:53.67]
07. Shirley Bassey / Mr. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang[0:02:15.64]
08. The John Barry Orchestra / Switching the Body[0:02:48.02]
09. The John Barry Orchestra / Capsule In Space[0:02:41.14]
10. Nina / Do You Know How Christmas Trees Are Grown[0:03:21.44]
11. The John Barry Orchestra / Bond Smells A Rat[0:01:53.19]
12. The George Martin Orchestra (featuring B.J. Arnau) / Fillet Of Soul-New Orleans / Live And Let Die / Fillet Of Soul-Harlem (Medley)[0:03:21.06]
13. The John Barry Orchestra / Underground Lair[0:04:17.05]
14. The John Barry Orchestra / Hip's Trip[0:03:19.65]
15. Marvin Hamlisch / The Pyramids[0:01:30.39]
16. The John Barry Orchestra / Cable Car And Snake Fight[0:03:07.30]
17. Bill Conti (featuring Rage) / Make It Last All Night[0:03:30.56]
18. The John Barry Orchestra / The Chase Bomb Theme[0:01:57.56]
19. The John Barry Orchestra / Snow Job[0:02:29.45]
20. The Pretenders / Where Has Everybody Gone[0:03:36.39]
21. The Pretenders / If There Was A Man[0:02:50.58]
22. Eric Serra / The Experience Of Love[0:05:55.09]
23. Moby / James Bond Theme (Moby's Re-Version)[0:03:23.51]
24. k.d. lang / Surrender[0:03:56.24]
25. Scott Walker / Only Myself To Blame[0:03:37.18]
26. David Arnold / Vesper[0:01:45.34]
27. David Arnold / Time To Get Out[0:03:28.44]