Recommended music: Pink Panther and James Bond Theme Mashup [Today’s album never made it past vinyl]
Let’s take it from the top, shall we? Today, from the Bond on Vinyl archives, we’re listening to Ian Fleming’s Theme From Russia With Love, The Pink Panther, Plus Other Movie Hits.
At the time of this writing, I didn’t have any “knockoff” versions of the Dr. No soundtrack to share, so it’s back to From Russia With Love. It didn’t take long for record companies to start profiting by releasing non-official Bond music on vinyl.
1963 not only saw the release of a memorable Bond film in From Russia with Love, but also the comedy classic The Pink Panther starring David Niven and Peter Sellers with a musical score by Henry Mancini. I’m not sure why Ian Fleming gets the name drop for the title theme, as it was written by Lionel Bart. Bart does get a credit on the cover, but in much smaller print than the Bond author.
Diplomat Records put out over 600 budget albums like this 1964 release. I could not find any other albums led by conductor Richard Lindsey. However, I enjoyed this take on the main title in FRWL, the album artwork, and some other 1960s melodies I’ve never heard before. 😄
33. Ian Fleming’s Theme From Russia With Love, The Pink Panther, Plus Other Movie Hits
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