This section of FSWL is kind of personal as it features photos and stories from meeting and talking to the people who have contributed to the success of the James Bond 007 phenomenon. In most cases very friendly and down-to-earth people. Currently 260 names listed.
The list consist of actors, actresses, assistant directors, camera operators, cinematographers, composers, costume designers, directors, editors, executive producers, location managers, lyrics writers, marketing executives, music artists, production assistants, production controllers, production designers, production managers, production secretaries, publicists, script supervisors, screenwriters, special effects wizards, stunt coordinators and several stuntmen.
The section also includes meetings with official James Bond authors.
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| DON BLACK |
| Lyrics to the title songs for THUNDERBALL, DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER, TMWTGG, TND and TWINE |
I saw Don Black at the 40th Anniversary event of Thunderball at Cine Lumiere in London on November 20, 2005.
At the event, the world famous lyricist received Cinema Retro's Award for outstanding services to the film industry. The prize was presented to Don by composer David Arnold.
Don Black OBE is a highly acclaimed Oscar winning lyricist. His works have included numerous musicals, movie themes and hit songs.
Black's movie credits include the themes for many James Bond films, Thunderball (1965), Diamonds Are Forever (1971), The Man With The Golden Gun (1974), Surrender from Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) and The World Is Not Enough (1999).
In collaboration with composer John Barry, he wrote the title song for Born Free (1966), which won the Oscar for Best Song. He also collaborated with Barry on Out of Africa (1985) and Dances with Wolves (1990).
He has worked with Jule Styne, Henry Mancini, Quincy Jones, Elmer Bernstein, Michel Legrand, Marvin Hamlisch, Charles Aznavour, David Arnold. Don has had two US number one hits, Michael Jackson's "Ben" and Lulu's "To Sir, with Love."
Read more on Don Black's official website.
Text written and published by Anders Frejdh in December, 2005 |
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