(1969–1977): Big Voices & Iconic Ballads
Bond wasn’t just action and gadgets — the music got bigger, bolder, and sometimes surprisingly tender. This era proves that a Bond song can be just as memorable as the movie itself.
The music ranges from tender ballads to rock-infused anthems. Some tracks pull at your heartstrings, some make you want to rock out, but every song has that signature Bond flair.
We Have All the Time in the World – Louis Armstrong (On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, 1969):
Diamonds Are Forever – Shirley Bassey (Diamonds Are Forever, 1971):
Live and Let Die – Paul McCartney & Wings (Live and Let Die, 1973):
The Man with the Golden Gun – Lulu (The Man with the Golden Gun, 1974):
Nobody Does It Better – Carly Simon (The Spy Who Loved Me, 1977):
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