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For tonight’s Bond on Vinyl post, we’re moving on to Moore era Bond tunes, and listening to music from Live And Let Die!
While Paul McCartney and Wings’ iconic rock version of ‘Live and Let Die’ served as the main theme and opening credits song in the 1973 film, BJ Arnau’s rendition appears later in the movie as a cabaret act at the fictional “Fillet of Soul” club in New Orleans.
Interestingly, the film’s producer, Harry Saltzman, had initially sought a talented soul singer for the opening titles, not realizing McCartney insisted on his group, Wings, performing the main track. Arnau, born as Brenda Burton in 1941 in Cleveland, delivered a distinct jazz and soul-tinged take on the Paul and Linda McCartney composition, differentiating it from Wings’ famous bombastic recording. Her performance in the film enhanced her profile, leading to a record deal, cabaret work, The Benny Hill show, and other television appearances.
Arnau’s rendition appears in the medley track called ‘Fillet of Soul – New Orleans/Live and Let Die/Fillet of Soul – Harlem’ on the B-side of the Live and Let Die soundtrack album. The full version of the George Martin-produced track can also be found on this 1973 German 7” single. There is also an alternate version of the medley found on the Live and Let Die 50th anniversary CD set, but this single is still the best way to jump right to Arnau.
144. B. J. Arnau – Live And Let Die
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