Interview with Leslie Bricusse

stagstag Posts: 2,083MI6 Agent
There was an interview on breakfast news with this chap where he mentioned the theme for YOLT. According to him John Barry wanted Aretha Franklin to sing it (she was largely unknown then) but the producers insisted on Nancy Sinatra.

I did a little digging since watching it & found the following:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/You_Only_Live_Twice_(song)

I wonder how the song would have sounded if Ms Franklin had indeed been allowed to sing it? For that fact Had Frank Sinatra done it as Cubby B wished?

Comments

  • BarbelBarbel ScotlandPosts: 36,053Chief of Staff
    After nearly 50 years, it's hard to imagine! I'm sure Aretha Franklin would have done a good job but am less sure about Sinatra Sr (much as I enjoy his work)- not without a completely different arrangement, anyway, and the beautiful arrangement is a strong part of the song's appeal.
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