SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 2:35 Min.
Scottish singer Lulu recorded the title song for 1974’s The Man With the Golden Gun starring Roger Moore. This song has subsequently been included on Best of Bond … James Bond compilation albums (which includes the franchise’s theme songs to date).
Note: Best of Bond .. James Bond includes a 40th anniversary edition in 2002 and a subsequent update in 2008 for Chris Cornell’s “You Know My Name” from Casino Royale.
REVIEW:
Prior to Madonna’s “Die Another Day,” in 2002, this Lulu misfire had the dubious distinction of being the least-impressive (and arguably worst) Bond theme song. To Lulu’s credit, she presents a groovy 70’s disco tune where its lyrics define Golden Gun’s villainous assassin Scaramanga (actor Christopher Lee).
Yet, aside from a decent melody, this tune is just as underwhelming as the movie itself is. Considering Golden Gun’s pathetic reputation, Lulu’s quickly forgettable tune goes down with the ship, so to speak.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 4 Stars
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