<<On 7th September we broadcast an interview with composer John Barry who said that he had written the James Bond theme tune for Dr No, not Monty Norman who was credited on the film.
There's been a dispute between Mr Barry and Mr Norman about who wrote the tune. In 2001 after hearing evidence on both sides a court found that Mr Barry's claim was not justified.
So we'd like to apologise to Mr Norman for having included the claim in our programme.>>
<<On 7th September we broadcast an interview with composer John Barry who said that he had written the James Bond theme tune for Dr No, not Monty Norman who was credited on the film.
There's been a dispute between Mr Barry and Mr Norman about who wrote the tune. In 2001 after hearing evidence on both sides a court found that Mr Barry's claim was not justified.
So we'd like to apologise to Mr Norman for having included the claim in our programme.>>
Interesting. But no more can be said here. Alan, please let's have a private chat...
Sir MilesThe Wrong Side Of The WardrobePosts: 26,833Chief of Staff
I heard the interview at the original time of broadcast and I though John's comment on the James Bond Theme quite crafty. He's obviously convinced he wrote it. Didn't hear the apology though.
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Took me a while, but thanks Alan. Enjoyed it very much! {[]
<<On 7th September we broadcast an interview with composer John Barry who said that he had written the James Bond theme tune for Dr No, not Monty Norman who was credited on the film.
There's been a dispute between Mr Barry and Mr Norman about who wrote the tune. In 2001 after hearing evidence on both sides a court found that Mr Barry's claim was not justified.
So we'd like to apologise to Mr Norman for having included the claim in our programme.>>
Interesting. But no more can be said here. Alan, please let's have a private chat...
Norman sued the Sunday Times for his reputation being damaged by an article stating that Barry wrote the James Bond Theme.
John Barry was only involved as a witness by the defense of the newspaper.
It's here:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/shows/wright/apology.shtml
Thanks for that - saves me the effort