Shirley Bassey did three Bond film themes...and her vocals were different in each of them. In Goldfinger it was brassy, powerful and bombastic. In Diamonds Are Forever it was sparkly, teasing and sexual. In Moonraker, it was yearning, wistful and romantic. In this song, she is ALL OF THEM. Nobody can pull it off.
Unreal. This is the best bond theme song for a bond film that was never chosen that I’ve ever heard. I’m absolutely lost for words. Classic Shirley bassey bond track. Amazing. I’m so Sorry Shirley that they never chose this amazing song. I feel I have to apologise on there behalf. A true bond legend. Why on earth did you make this classy woman and bond queen perform an amazing bond song to then dump it for that absolute crap that was chosen. I just can’t believe it.
@@Elementa2006 to be PERFECTLY honest mate, they Could've got Laurel and Hardy to sing the song and it wouldn't have improved the film, its UTTER RUBBISH.
Because the radio stations would not play this. Instead they choose Alicia Keys because it fits more for mainstream stations and generates more sells then Shirley Bassey
What the blazes .... I have been a S.Bassey fan forever .... 1st time I heard this .... how did I miss this ? .... Now THIS is how you do a Bond Song..... Vintage Dame Shirley.... I think the producers smoked too much weed rejecting this !!!
Had this song been used as the theme for Qunatum of Solace, not only would it have been better than the song they went with, it also would have provided one of the very few memorable moments of the entire film.
i've been a Shirley Bassey fan since i heard Goldfinger at age 12. I just discovered this incredible song on 3/17/20 and i have a question. WTF were they thinking not using this for Quantum of Solace????????
Me too. I thought it was an old song put to scenes of Quantum Of Solace. I cant believe they chose Another Way To Die over this, i mean its a good song but this just oozes Bond Theme.
Where is the solace that I crave? Will it still haunt me to my grave? Too broken to forgive Too painful to relive now There may be other arms to hold They'll only keep me from the cold There always be a space A fact I have to face now How long does a heart stay broken? How long if the pain's unspoken? No solace in a kiss No comfort in the sigh No good about goodbye My heart is no good at pretending It knows that the hurts never ending No solace in a kiss No comfort in the sigh No good about goodbye There's only so much you can give Only through forgets to live And easy thing to say The pass will go away now How long does a heart stay broken? How long if the pain's unspoken? No solace in a kiss No comfort in the sigh No good about goodbye My heart is no good at pretending It knows that the hurts never ending No solace in a kiss No comfort in the sigh No good about goodbye I'll never be yours so come to your senses Before you make your move Think of the consequences How long does a heart stay broken? How long if the pain's unspoken? No solace in a kiss No comfort in the sigh No good about goodbye My heart is no good at pretending It knows that the hurts never ending No solace in a kiss No comfort in the sigh No good about goodbye No good about goodbye No good about goodbye
Since Daniel Craig has been hailed by many as the best JB actor of them all, they might as well have Shirley Bassey sing at least one song to a 007 movie (or some sort of entertainment) during Dan Craig's era! And I'm glad they did because Shirley is considered the most iconic singer in the 007 movie world! Good song too! Maybe it should've been a song played in the end credits of Quantum of Solace?
Absolutely wonderful rendition of the song that should have been the theme tune-Shirley Bassey is fantastic-as always-Eon really screwed up using that other crap!
OMG, why didn't they use this as the main theme instead of that Jack White mess they used? They passed up Dane Shirley Basset for Jack White?! Sacrilegious!! You don't call in Dame Shirley Basset to record for 007 and have her song on the back burner!
They thought the garbage they picked would be edgy and cool, and therefore more popular and promote the movie. It had Alicia keys. And jack white!.... They were so so so wrong.
Will someone tell this guy that it's 'Bassey" and not "Basset" 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 seriously, I really do agree with you on that one m8. It's far FAR BETTER than the Jack White/Alicia Keyes CLAPTRAP. A bad song for a bad movie.
Why on earth was this not used? References the title of the film and fits perfectly with Vesper. Actually sounds like a Bond theme. This franchise is over.
A travesty this song was dismissed for a Bond film. This song alone probably would have made the movie $50 million more dollars bringing that nostalgia back.
Oh no... -.- What a damn pity... I have gotten immediate goosebumps since the first notes. What a damn pity... Or, quoting Casino Royale: "Shame. We barely got to know each other".
I just discovered this song. This sounds like the same raw deal that Phyllis Hyman got when she came out with her version of the main title for Never Say Never Again. In Hyman's case, composer Michael LeGrand threatened to sue the studio unless her song was deleted from the film. It would have been nice if this song had been used for the end credits.
Good effort Collin! You cut to the changing tempo of Bassey's Chorus. You evoke connection between both Bond and Milena's caution with each other, both having been betrayed and lost people they loved and the closure they both yearn for. Great work!
OMG........this video montage looks like an expensive trailer for the film. I have seen the movie but the editing and Dame Shirley Bassey's vocal offering make me want to go back and watch it again. It just feels like everything would have been more impressive with her superior vocals compared to the Jack White thing that was somehow attached to the film. In my humble opinion the producers were asleep at the controls and used the wrong song .
The movie was bad and another way to die was a Terrible Bond song Shirley Bassey - No good about goodbye was the bond song to Quantum Of Solace then it would be the best part of the movie
Why didn't they use this as the theme?!? This is a million times better than that Jack White travesty. Whoever decided to make that change, needs to be fired
The Bond themes she sung where 'Goldfinger', Diamonds are forever', and yes also 'Moonraker', the man with the golden gun theme was sung by Scottish singer Lulu.
I was just thinking about this today, I was sure she sang 4 songs, I love her original versions the best. I wish that Sophie May Williams would sing them also, her crisp voice and jazz style would work well . Check her out, she was on the voice in brittain,
Man With The Golden Gun was sung by Lulu. Hi name's Hewitt-Dutton... Richard Hewitt-Dutton. Everything you need to know about Bond/Fleming, come to me.
@@richardhewitt-dutton9395 Why "Shaken" and not stirred? Also what movie did bond use a larger caliber revolver instead of his Walther PPK, and isn't it smaller than 9 mm?
Isn’t it the second time that production refuses a Shirley basset song for new James Bond movie ? They’d better think twice , she’s not eternal And by the way these songs are far better than the crap they serve us with since they fired David Arnold
I agree, David Arnold did an amazing arrangement of the 007 theme for Casino Royals and he used orchestral music but Thomas Newman(the new guy) uses too much synthesized music. Basically entire pieces without any instruments.
DarkGable831 That's the way "Cubby" would have done it. Either that, or used the Bassey song at beginning AND ending. This would've made a kickass video for MTV. But Wtf, I'm an Old School Baby Boomer. Our lives don't matter. True or False?
Word on the street is this song wasn't recorded until a year after QOS was released. Still sucks, but better than thinking any producer or director worth their salt would willfully turn down a song by Dame Shirley Bassey in favor of...whatever the hell that was they actually did use for the opening credits.
This song, Dame Shirley's voice, plunges a hand into your chest and rips out your heart! The word solace is in the song and perfectly captures, the anguish Bond felt at losing Vesper. Instead they had that woeful dirge by Jack White & Alicia Keys. Just like when they stupidly had the boring opening by Sheryl Crow, to Brosnan's 1997 (Bond), Tomorrow Never Dies. They should've had the phenomenal KD Lang titular song at the start, not at the end. Yes, the idiots placed KD's sublime voice and STRATOSPHERIC song at the end. Ohh, please have a listen - you'll be blown away. ruclips.net/video/bRc4vrap5Ec/видео.html
I've been listening to this song the last few days, absolutely stunning!!! I share everyone's views can't believe they rejected this. It compliments the film totally why o why guys did you do it? Jack white/Alicia Keyes version is rubbish in comparison, No one does it better than Shirley Old school with a modern twist , get goose bumps every time I listen to it masterclass...
After all, the song we got matches the feel of the movie we got. Which is not that good. Better save an amazing song like this, a GOOD BOND SONG, for a good bond movie.
Shirley Bassey did three Bond film themes...and her vocals were different in each of them. In Goldfinger it was brassy, powerful and bombastic. In Diamonds Are Forever it was sparkly, teasing and sexual. In Moonraker, it was yearning, wistful and romantic. In this song, she is ALL OF THEM. Nobody can pull it off.
Don’t forget the unused Mr. Kiss kiss Bang Bang from Thunderball. That would be a total of four Bond tunes.
@@deacondavis5098 yes, but in this case, the Dionne Warwick version was actually superior. Bassey was trying to make the song Goldfinger 2.0
The Shirley Bassey theme for Quantum of Solace is SO MUCH BETTER than the one that was used.
Truly at a loss why THIS soundtrack was bypassed for the duet in the opening credits : Dame Shirley Bassey's performance is beyond fantastic!.
Shirley Bassey is the real James Bond of the singers!
Unreal. This is the best bond theme song for a bond film that was never chosen that I’ve ever heard. I’m absolutely lost for words. Classic Shirley bassey bond track. Amazing. I’m so Sorry Shirley that they never chose this amazing song. I feel I have to apologise on there behalf. A true bond legend. Why on earth did you make this classy woman and bond queen perform an amazing bond song to then dump it for that absolute crap that was chosen.
I just can’t believe it.
Wow! What a powerful song with powerhouse voice!! Shirley Bassey is a James Bond legend. None sings a Bond theme like Dame Shirley Bassey 🌺
Rule #1 of a Bond movie if Dame Shirley Bassey sings a Bond song you USE IT
Classic Shirley Bassey! Nobody does it better.
the Queen on Bond songs
"Nobody does it better" the references hahaaaa
@eating sugar no papa in your dreams!!!
@eating sugar no papa Impossible.
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Such class! Why didn’t they use this version? So much better than the one used as that title track.
I TOTALLY AGREE with you there. Maybe it would've made the film A HELLUVA LOT BETTER TOO.
To be honest, this song is too good for that mess of a film.
@@Elementa2006 to be PERFECTLY honest mate, they Could've got Laurel and Hardy to sing the song and it wouldn't have improved the film, its UTTER RUBBISH.
@@Elementa2006 Ohh yeah thats true!! The story, the camera cuts, awful
Because the radio stations would not play this. Instead they choose Alicia Keys because it fits more for mainstream stations and generates more sells then Shirley Bassey
What the blazes .... I have been a S.Bassey fan forever .... 1st time I heard this .... how did I miss this ? .... Now THIS is how you do a Bond Song..... Vintage Dame Shirley.... I think the producers smoked too much weed rejecting this !!!
Best singer of 007 theme song Miss Shirley Bassey💕 Very classy and amazing voice
Had this song been used as the theme for Qunatum of Solace, not only would it have been better than the song they went with, it also would have provided one of the very few memorable moments of the entire film.
i've been a Shirley Bassey fan since i heard Goldfinger at age 12. I just discovered this incredible song on 3/17/20 and i have a question. WTF were they thinking not using this for Quantum of Solace????????
Me too. I thought it was an old song put to scenes of Quantum Of Solace. I cant believe they chose Another Way To Die over this, i mean its a good song but this just oozes Bond Theme.
@@stuffedsheepshead thanks for the info about 'no good about goodbye'. still a superior song compared to what was used.
This song is so amazing! The film 🎞 would’ve been so much better with this song alone. Shirley Bassey is such a great singer!
Where is the solace that I crave?
Will it still haunt me to my grave?
Too broken to forgive
Too painful to relive now
There may be other arms to hold
They'll only keep me from the cold
There always be a space
A fact I have to face now
How long does a heart stay broken?
How long if the pain's unspoken?
No solace in a kiss
No comfort in the sigh
No good about goodbye
My heart is no good at pretending
It knows that the hurts never ending
No solace in a kiss
No comfort in the sigh
No good about goodbye
There's only so much you can give
Only through forgets to live
And easy thing to say
The pass will go away now
How long does a heart stay broken?
How long if the pain's unspoken?
No solace in a kiss
No comfort in the sigh
No good about goodbye
My heart is no good at pretending
It knows that the hurts never ending
No solace in a kiss
No comfort in the sigh
No good about goodbye
I'll never be yours so come to your senses
Before you make your move
Think of the consequences
How long does a heart stay broken?
How long if the pain's unspoken?
No solace in a kiss
No comfort in the sigh
No good about goodbye
My heart is no good at pretending
It knows that the hurts never ending
No solace in a kiss
No comfort in the sigh
No good about goodbye
No good about goodbye
No good about goodbye
Thanks for sharing 👍
so true nobody does it better than the one and only shirlley bassey
Since Daniel Craig has been hailed by many as the best JB actor of them all, they might as well have Shirley Bassey sing at least one song to a 007 movie (or some sort of entertainment) during Dan Craig's era! And I'm glad they did because Shirley is considered the most iconic singer in the 007 movie world! Good song too! Maybe it should've been a song played in the end credits of Quantum of Solace?
Shirley Bassey is a James Bond legend 💖 noone sings a Bond theme like Shirley Bassey.
True, but the Sam Smith and the Adele songs got pretty damn close.
The Queen of Bond songs
@@ennuiblu Adele Yes and KD Lang's Surrender from the end of Tommorrow Never Dies
My angel....múuuuccccvhhhhhh
Wow!!! Really Thumping!!! Shirley Bassey's Terrific Vocals as always.
Still can't believe that they rejected this, but I still rather watch this video with this song, than to watch the movie.
"Quantum of Solace was awful but it had a really good theme song." That is what we would have said.
This video montage with the Shirley Bassey song is
better than the movie itself.
Thanks.
BILL MURRAY
Maybe that’s why it was not used. It would have overshadowed the entire movie.
@@Mystr438 Still, the entire movie is overshadowed by the initial car chase at Lago di Garda.
Wow! What a powerful song with powerhouse voice!! Thank you for posting. Never heard it.
Shirley Bassey was born to sing theme songs for James Bond movies!
I just love her voice...💜
I had all the time this sound from opening in my head and finally I've found it!Amazing especially begining of the song 😊😉
JUST GREAT.. THEY USE THE WRONG SONG... THIS IS A BETTER SONG.. AND BASSEY IS GREATEST...
Much better than the Official Song,this one sounds like a Bond Song
Dame Shirley Bassey still has it. Proper Bond theme!!!
Nobody does it better ❤
Unbelievable 😮
This is crazy that they passed on this song its amazing
Classic Shirley Bassey.....
Absolutely wonderful rendition of the song that should have been the theme tune-Shirley Bassey is fantastic-as always-Eon really screwed up using that other crap!
Todas las tomas en terrenos desérticos fueron realizadas en el Norte de Chile, Desierto de Atacama...
OMG, why didn't they use this as the main theme instead of that Jack White mess they used? They passed up Dane Shirley Basset for Jack White?! Sacrilegious!! You don't call in Dame Shirley Basset to record for 007 and have her song on the back burner!
They thought the garbage they picked would be edgy and cool, and therefore more popular and promote the movie. It had Alicia keys. And jack white!....
They were so so so wrong.
Will someone tell this guy that it's 'Bassey" and not "Basset" 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 seriously, I really do agree with you on that one m8. It's far FAR BETTER than the Jack White/Alicia Keyes CLAPTRAP. A bad song for a bad movie.
You said it.
If Dame Shirley Bassey is available, that’s the song you use.
She captures the essence of Bond.
Brilliant and classy 👍
Beautifull
One of the best songs ever in music history.
Shirley Bassey the best singer ever
Why on earth was this not used? References the title of the film and fits perfectly with Vesper. Actually sounds like a Bond theme. This franchise is over.
Because at that time you could make more money with Alicia Keys.
A travesty this song was dismissed for a Bond film. This song alone probably would have made the movie $50 million more dollars bringing that nostalgia back.
This should be the soundtrack
wow - legends voice
What the hell? This is night and day better.
Wow, such a great song
Que voz la de esta mujer......j'adore Shirley.....
Much better than the song chosen for this film
This version is 100 times better than Alicya Keys,this is classic Bond theme,and perfect for this movie
Better than the movie (seconding the comment below), and the best Shirley's song for Bond 007 since Goldfingaaah!
Oh no... -.- What a damn pity...
I have gotten immediate goosebumps since the first notes. What a damn pity...
Or, quoting Casino Royale: "Shame. We barely got to know each other".
Perfection personified, enough said...
I just discovered this song. This sounds like the same raw deal that Phyllis Hyman got when she came out with her version of the main title for Never Say Never Again. In Hyman's case, composer Michael LeGrand threatened to sue the studio unless her song was deleted from the film.
It would have been nice if this song had been used for the end credits.
Spectacular!!!
Definitive proof that movie makers are idiots. Perfect song for the movie. And for so much else. Thanks Dame
👏👏👏👏👏👏muy nuen tema Shirly Basy
I came across this on another channel. What the heck was Barbara thinking!!!!
This is classic
Wow! What a song!
this should've been the song for Quantum of Solace ...
Good effort Collin! You cut to the changing tempo of Bassey's Chorus. You evoke connection between both Bond and Milena's caution with each other, both having been betrayed and lost people they loved and the closure they both yearn for. Great work!
Hi James, I did try to make the video flow with the lyrics ( not just flashy editing ) so it's professionally done, thanks James.
An Amazing Bond
Nice hero
Good Song.
OMG........this video montage looks like an expensive trailer for the film. I have seen the movie but the editing and Dame Shirley Bassey's vocal offering make me want to go back and watch it again. It just feels like everything would have been more impressive with her superior vocals compared to the Jack White thing that was somehow attached to the film. In my humble opinion the producers were asleep at the controls and used the wrong song .
Way better Bond song that that screeching we had to sit through.
The movie was bad and another way to die was a Terrible Bond song Shirley Bassey - No good about goodbye was the bond song to Quantum Of Solace then it would be the best part of the movie
She should've preformed all of the bond films. Wonder what Golden eye would've sounded like.
Sure, Bond will have many loves, but the love of his life is gone forever
Damn
Had this been approved, this would've been Quantum of Solace's only redeeming factor. Instead, 100% of the movie was garbage instead of 98%
First and foremost this song mentions: "Quantum of Solace" while in the actual song that was eventually chosen there is absolutely no reference...
Makes you wonder if the "powers that be" really care about the series at all : Sacrilege!.
Dame Bassey should have sang most of Bond's soundtracks
She did.
Afterall Shirley Bassey is a renowned singer.
Why didn't they use this as the theme?!? This is a million times better than that Jack White travesty. Whoever decided to make that change, needs to be fired
Beautiful piece. Big mistake not using this piece!!!!
why did they choose that shit when they have this!?
This could still be used for another Bond Theme Song!
This is a good qualified Bond theme, Shirley has the pipes to make it work. Didn't she also do The man with the Golden Gun as well as moonraker?
The Bond themes she sung where 'Goldfinger', Diamonds are forever', and yes also 'Moonraker', the man with the golden gun theme was sung by Scottish singer Lulu.
I was just thinking about this today, I was sure she sang 4 songs, I love her original versions the best. I wish that Sophie May Williams would sing them also, her crisp voice and jazz style would work well . Check her out, she was on the voice in brittain,
wade cooper and diamonds are forever
Man With The Golden Gun was sung by Lulu. Hi name's Hewitt-Dutton... Richard Hewitt-Dutton. Everything you need to know about Bond/Fleming, come to me.
@@richardhewitt-dutton9395 Why "Shaken" and not stirred? Also what movie did bond use a larger caliber revolver instead of his Walther PPK, and isn't it smaller than 9 mm?
I LOVED IT"!
Excellent song...
Good film...good theme...great...bond 100%
👍 👍 👍 👍 👍!.
No problem about 007
PERFECT JAMES BOND MEXICO CHILE 2020 THE GODFATHER LATINO AMERICA
Isn’t it the second time that production refuses a Shirley basset song for new James Bond movie ? They’d better think twice , she’s not eternal
And by the way these songs are far better than the crap they serve us with since they fired David Arnold
I agree, David Arnold did an amazing arrangement of the 007 theme for Casino Royals and he used orchestral music but Thomas Newman(the new guy) uses too much synthesized music. Basically entire pieces without any instruments.
They should have used it. At least at the end if they did not want it for the beginning.
DarkGable831 That's the way
"Cubby" would have done it.
Either that, or used the Bassey song at beginning AND ending.
This would've made a kickass
video for MTV.
But Wtf, I'm an Old School Baby Boomer.
Our lives don't matter.
True or False?
DarkGable831 true.
Damn, now I need a fan edit of Quantum of Solace with this song replacing the beginning
This should have been the theme song. At the very least on the closing credits. But it captured theme of the movie and the style of Bond.
007 Rocks.
What a bad decision to not use
Word on the street is this song wasn't recorded until a year after QOS was released. Still sucks, but better than thinking any producer or director worth their salt would willfully turn down a song by Dame Shirley Bassey in favor of...whatever the hell that was they actually did use for the opening credits.
Oh yeah, this should've been chosen. Also: wouldn't a Shirley Bassey version of just about any Bond song be an improvement?
This song, Dame Shirley's voice, plunges a hand into your chest and rips out your heart! The word solace is in the song and perfectly captures, the anguish Bond felt at losing Vesper. Instead they had that woeful dirge by Jack White & Alicia Keys. Just like when they stupidly had the boring opening by Sheryl Crow, to Brosnan's 1997 (Bond), Tomorrow Never Dies. They should've had the phenomenal KD Lang titular song at the start, not at the end. Yes, the idiots placed KD's sublime voice and STRATOSPHERIC song at the end. Ohh, please have a listen - you'll be blown away. ruclips.net/video/bRc4vrap5Ec/видео.html
I've been listening to this song the last few days, absolutely stunning!!! I share everyone's views can't believe they rejected this. It compliments the film totally why o why guys did you do it? Jack white/Alicia Keyes version is rubbish in comparison, No one does it better than Shirley Old school with a modern twist , get goose bumps every time I listen to it masterclass...
A perfec song, what were they thinking ?
Huge missed opportunity not having this as the major theme song!! 😡
Wish she'd record Skyfall. It was made for her
After all, the song we got matches the feel of the movie we got. Which is not that good.
Better save an amazing song like this, a GOOD BOND SONG, for a good bond movie.
Even the title of the song would have made a good bond title
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This sends shivers...what they used...didn't.
I'd love to be a fly on the wall when these Bond producers make some of the dumbest decisions imaginable.
How on earth they replaced this one with the other one