Collins was an actor; he passed SAS selection but was turned down from going further because of his notoriety as an actor. Who Dares Wins is a fictional, choreographed movie. See exploits of Chris Ryan for a real life SAS trooper's story!....without the evocative music which the real guys never had of course.
A movie, much respected, here in Greece, by many of us "old timers"! We also feel honored, that SAS Hero John McAleese (...from whom, this movie, was partially inspired), did his last duties (...before passing away) up here in Thessaloniki / Northern Greece, in 2011! We shall always remember him, as well as L. Collins and Roy Budd, with great admiration and respect!
God this theme tune is just so good. I remember watching the film as a kid and it all felt so grown up. The high melody overlaid with the deep rhythmic funk is just outstanding. It sounds like a badass, sexed up Bond theme with equal amounts of flair and grit. Top work by Budd.
He was seen as a macho man but he could camp it up like no one in his banter with Martin shaw on the professionals which gave him an unique edge over his fellow actors.He was also a terrific comedy actor as seen on the cuckoo waltz.A childhood hero sadly missed
@@matty6848 He was a territorial in the Parachute Regiment, which just wasn’t known in the industry, and you can see just how stacked Lewis looks in the later series of _CI5: The Professionals_ around the time he’s trying for SAS Selection; but because he was a celebrity he wasn’t allowed past Phase I (the hill phase) because he’d never have got a security clearance.
Loved the professionals in the 70s, This was Lewis at his best, he actually did sas selection and passed but because of his high profile status could not pursue it. Would have made a fantastic James bond a true legend may he rest in piece.
Played this amongst others as an older recruit in the infantry and the young uns didn't have a clue. Few tours of Iraq an Afghan and years later they know lol Skellen s.a.s
The greatest counter terrorist movie ever done. Superb cast, story and soundtrack. Saw it for the first time when I was 21. 42 years later it still holds up.
I remember seeing this film when I was younger shortly after it's release. At the time the S.A.S were pretty much non existent to the public prior to the Iranian Embassy siege. Then this movie came out and I was in awe of this special unit. When I asked people about them all you got was chinese whispers which only added to the mystery. It's a classic!
One the most funkiest, badass action movie theme songs I've ever heard. It's actually what made me remember this movie the most after I saw on tv one night maybe 8 or 10 years ago.
Wow, what an awesome tune this is. It's got the high notes of an intense Bond theme but the bass guitar just gives it some badass vibe. What better to suit our SAS boys.
This goes to show how music can make a great film even greater and how clever the people who write the music are. Remember a teacher showing us this film bit by bit on a snide vhs recording in our lunch hour at secondary school, think we were charged 50p each for the viewing!. Bit better than todays teachers who would probably wind you in a David Attenborough documentary followed by a drag queen performance!.
i get goose bumps everytime i hear this theme , seriously i loved this film as a kid , the theme really stands up like Roys other work , i was talkin about WDW with family and we all laughed at how we'd watch the whole fim for the last 20 mins , why didn't we just fast forward DOH!
Lewis Collins was a real life hard man. Little fact he passed all the selection process of the S.A.S and paratrooper regiments. Not like today namsy Pamsy actors who are treated like totality and have stunt men to do all their stunts.
my grandfather show the Iranian embassy in London back in early 80s and found true inspiration for Maggie boys brave warriors who I also read a few real action books from Chris Ryan and Andy mcnab from the first war in the gulf
Seeing the 18 Cert for this ...recall watching as a 13 year old ?...ah yes bought ticket to "Bambi" and slipped out to to sneak in to this screen room ..good beginning , dull middle, great climax at end with "real SAS" clearing Embassy!
I went to a wedding at Heatherden Hall at Pinewood Studios were the last part of the film was made. The hall was used as the American Ambassador's residence. The wedding reception was in the oak paneled room where the banquet is held in the film. The exterior of the hall looks virtually the same in 2013. The part of the film where they go through the service entrance is actually the main entrance. A fake entrance was built for the film which goes out onto the front lawns.
Lewis Collins was the best actpr never to play James Bond -- he would have rocked. Apparently, the people at EON thought he was too rough to be 007, but I disagree -- Bond as portrayed by Fleming was essentially a thug in a suit -- a la Lewis Collins! Anyway, Who Dares Wins is a classic with a kick-ass theme!
@airscrew1 Vinyl only - its called 3 different films Europe - 'Commando' (Has an extra track on the soundtrack) US - 'Final Option' (Slightly different tracklisting order) UK - 'Who Dares Wins' (Soundtrack was never released as far as I know)
I did that in the Grand Hotel, Scarborough once after a few drinks too many. An old couple came out of their room obviously wondering what the hell was going on.
tony doyle, edward woodward, ingrid pitt robert webber, richard widemark, keeneth griffith, john patrick allen and others from the cast are like lewis now deceased.
35 years later and this still makes my hair stand on end.
Maybe try different/more hair gel?
I don’t use it.
( perhaps that’s why 🤔 )
I wish you had not said that that's just made me feel old 😁
You’re in good company Pegasus👍🏻 😆☹️🤦🏻♂️
@@SANDSCORCHER maybe your bald😂 I’m one of those lucky ones. 44 and still got all my hair and not even grey🙏🏼
R.I.P Lewis Collins. You were the best. And the way you run down the embassy hall along with your SAS team stills bring some me goose bumps.
On me lads.
Visited Pinewood some years ago. When I realized i stood in that corridore, i got goosebumps...
Slowing down a little Peter?
THE best running scene ever filmed! Take that Chariots of Fire!
Collins was an actor; he passed SAS selection but was turned down from going further because of his notoriety as an actor. Who Dares Wins is a fictional, choreographed movie. See exploits of Chris Ryan for a real life SAS trooper's story!....without the evocative music which the real guys never had of course.
A movie, much respected, here in Greece, by many of us "old timers"! We also feel honored, that SAS Hero John McAleese (...from whom, this movie, was partially inspired), did his last duties (...before passing away) up here in Thessaloniki / Northern Greece, in 2011! We shall always remember him, as well as L. Collins and Roy Budd, with great admiration and respect!
Thank You Young Sir. To KEEPING THE LEGEND ALIVE! 🫡🫡🫡
Much underated film and music score. Absolutely Brilliant.
It really pisses off Guardian readers as well apparently, which is another plus.
Criminally underrated!!!
Sounds like James Bond
@@chriswilson1853I spat out my tofu reading that. I love this film
This track never gets old !!
Agreed !!
Hubby introduced me to this amongst other stuff !!!
Classic
But i do
Sounds like James Bond
"Slowing down a little, Peter? Come on, man - move your arse!"
"THAT was BLOODY ridiculous .....get back up there and do it again"
Said in a fine Scots accent
ALIVE!! Bastards,.......Dead Soldiers!
Alright boys, on me.
"We're going after the girl!"
The real James Bond. This was released when I was 7. 40 years later I’m still watching it. 👍
You can keep your Chuck Norris,this is a proper geezer.A true British hard man.
His character Bodie (The Professionals) was a hero of mine as a kid.
Also had a black belt in traditional u jitsu. He was the real deal
Ju Jitsu even!!!
Roy budd only two words,fucking and genius,this is the coolest piece of film music ever
Roy was an outstanding musician. So underrated. God bless you Lewis.
God this theme tune is just so good. I remember watching the film as a kid and it all felt so grown up.
The high melody overlaid with the deep rhythmic funk is just outstanding. It sounds like a badass, sexed up Bond theme with equal amounts of flair and grit. Top work by Budd.
He was seen as a macho man but he could camp it up like no one in his banter with Martin shaw on the professionals which gave him an unique edge over his fellow actors.He was also a terrific comedy actor as seen on the cuckoo waltz.A childhood hero sadly missed
Real life hard man as well. Did you know he passed all the selection process for the S.A.S and paratrooper regiment?
@@matty6848 He was a territorial in the Parachute Regiment, which just wasn’t known in the industry, and you can see just how stacked Lewis looks in the later series of _CI5: The Professionals_ around the time he’s trying for SAS Selection; but because he was a celebrity he wasn’t allowed past Phase I (the hill phase) because he’d never have got a security clearance.
@@Isla3493
They should bring back the Cuckoo Waltz, it was good.
Collins was a paratrooper in the Territorial Army. He passed all the selection tests for the SAS, but was declined because of his celebrity status.
Not many potential James Bond's can say that!
Epic movie. Lewis Collins - cool as f**k. Theme tune is bloody brilliant too.
Classic
R.I.P Lewis Collins .great chap and awesome films
Loved the professionals in the 70s, This was Lewis at his best, he actually did sas selection and passed but because of his high profile status could not pursue it. Would have made a fantastic James bond a true legend may he rest in piece.
Loved this as kid and still love it.
Said it before, will say it again. Roy Budd was a top man as was Lewis. (Still miss you mate).
lewis collins would have been perfect for james bond role
yes agree lewis was great
+Antony Tabbinor He wanted to do james bond insted of Timothy dalton but they said he was too agresive for the role
And it was a Timothy dalton James Bond that got rated 15 xD
i agree, collins was ace, he would of been an awsome 007.
I agree, but then again; I personally think “Peter Skellon” was way better!!
if you need some stimulation to get your arse out of bed on a morning, try listening to this tune, itll set you up for the day.
So right!!!
Played this amongst others as an older recruit in the infantry and the young uns didn't have a clue. Few tours of Iraq an Afghan and years later they know lol Skellen s.a.s
Terrific old film this. Love it. Rest in peace Captain Peter Skellen
Still to this day, one of the best sound tracks I've heard.
Love this sound track and film , brings back good memories from the 80s
This movie and flight of the wild geese was my childhood inspiration. RIP Lewis....
brilliant bad-ass waka-waka theme by the composer who was always in the shadow of John Barry. The 3 note "riff" is actually "Who-Dares-Wins"
lewis collins the man who should have been bond
Got this on repeat. Can't stop listening to it.
Fantastic music for a fabulous film. And yes: Lewis Collins was the best James Bond we never had. What were they thinking?
This theme is a 1000000% description of the SAS...LIGHTING SPEED 👍👍👍👍👍
Masterpiece
Great soundtrack from who dares wins! The late great Lewis Collins
I remember as a young fella running round the house humming this tune. Ah what the hell, once more for old times sake. Ready, Steady, Go...........
Great score. Forgot about this one. Until I saw a video of the sas recruiting spot ❤😂
Great kickass theme tune. Roy Budd was one of the best!
A movie theme that,like the film it comes from,is hugely underrated.
The greatest counter terrorist movie ever done. Superb cast, story and soundtrack. Saw it for the first time when I was 21. 42 years later it still holds up.
Best Bond we never had, great piece of music
great film great theme a great british actor sadly lost R.I.P Lewis Collins
Brilliant !!!! A timeless classic !!
R.I.P lewis, would of made a great "JAMES BOND"😊😊😊
Wayne Herries Crap! I didn't know he died! R.I.P. I agree he should had been James Bond!
+Hugo Danner He is only joking, Lewis is still alive.
He died Nov 27th 2013! Google his name.
So you think pal! Unfortunately he passed away in 2013! Better keep your self updated next time!
I remember seeing this film when I was younger shortly after it's release. At the time the S.A.S were pretty much non existent to the public prior to the Iranian Embassy siege. Then this movie came out and I was in awe of this special unit. When I asked people about them all you got was chinese whispers which only added to the mystery. It's a classic!
He was the best Bond that never was. Shame on Cubby for not recognising the best thing that could have happened to James Bond.
This theme is right up there with 'The long good friday'👍
too true, and the man from hong kong, bond theme that never was
Canr stop playin this and thinking about the film, bloody brilliant.
Fantasic movie,still holds up even now!.skellern is won bad mo fo!.Theme is excellent!
Just fucking awesome
Top actor who played a hard man in film. Captain Price would salute you 🪖
Awesome tune ! I was 9 when this come out !
I listened to this as i was preparing for my own mission
Still enjoying in 2022
This plays every time I walk into a bar!
it really gets the juices flowing, dear
One the most funkiest, badass action movie theme songs I've ever heard. It's actually what made me remember this movie the most after I saw on tv one night maybe 8 or 10 years ago.
Wow, what an awesome tune this is. It's got the high notes of an intense Bond theme but the bass guitar just gives it some badass vibe.
What better to suit our SAS boys.
Classic tune for an action movie.
On today's date, marked 40 years anniversary of Iranian Embassy Siege...and celebrate it with this theme
This goes to show how music can make a great film even greater and how clever the people who write the music are. Remember a teacher showing us this film bit by bit on a snide vhs recording in our lunch hour at secondary school, think we were charged 50p each for the viewing!. Bit better than todays teachers who would probably wind you in a David Attenborough documentary followed by a drag queen performance!.
i get goose bumps everytime i hear this theme , seriously i loved this film as a kid , the theme really stands up like Roys other work , i was talkin about WDW with family and we all laughed at how we'd watch the whole fim for the last 20 mins , why didn't we just fast forward DOH!
Yep the embassy scene epic😂🫡
Only decades later have I realised this may well have been the inspiration to Ozric tentacles - Sploosh!
Lewis Collins was a real life hard man. Little fact he passed all the selection process of the S.A.S and paratrooper regiments. Not like today namsy Pamsy actors who are treated like totality and have stunt men to do all their stunts.
In 1980s brits sure made some great themes
lndeed we did!
He Would have been a great James bond. Hard to believe Lewis Collins died 6 years. Feels like only yesterday
I've always thought this was a personal anthem to lewis collins growing up. Badass
One Badass!! theme!!!
Love this theme sounds Lalo Shifrin influenced to me. One of my favourite films of all time.
RIP to Lewis Collins and Roy Budd
my grandfather show the Iranian embassy in London back in early 80s and found true inspiration for Maggie boys brave warriors who I also read a few real action books from Chris Ryan and Andy mcnab from the first war in the gulf
man... this is the shit....... (Runs down the hallway ignoring all the open doors)......
This one really gets the adrenaline pumping. ROCK ON!
Seeing the 18 Cert for this ...recall watching as a 13 year old ?...ah yes bought ticket to "Bambi" and slipped out to to sneak in to this screen room ..good beginning , dull middle, great climax at end with "real SAS" clearing Embassy!
Just listening to this while watching the London Marathon don’t know if I should start working out or have a beer :)
Just doing this again er lol
I went to a wedding at Heatherden Hall at Pinewood Studios were the last part of the film was made. The hall was used as the American Ambassador's residence. The wedding reception was in the oak paneled room where the banquet is held in the film. The exterior of the hall looks virtually the same in 2013. The part of the film where they go through the service entrance is actually the main entrance. A fake entrance was built for the film which goes out onto the front lawns.
we salute you Mr Collins from Malta
love this movie
Listening to this with my headphones on i just did a summersault across the garden punch my next door neighbor grab his hose pipe and spray his cat
Rest in peace Lewis Collins the ultimate TV and film 🎥 hard man heaven be safe place now
Its Not just Winning Its The ....Taking Apart!!!
The greatest fighting regiment in the world 🇬🇧
Old school film a must for any fans of sas
Put this on loud, grab a cricket bat like a rifle and do the Lewis Collins jog around the house.
My corridor isn’t long enough and all the doors are now kicked off their hinges!
Anyone listening oct24?🤔
I like tactics😎😉👍
he applied for james bond but was found to be too macho
How the fuck can someone be 'too macho' for James Bond? That's like saying someone's too childlike for Disney...
cheers mingo1990 ive got found it on some site and downloaded it thanks for offering, its a classic theme
After 12 years answering. No problem mate. Keep safe !
Lewis Collins was the best actpr never to play James Bond -- he would have rocked. Apparently, the people at EON thought he was too rough to be 007, but I disagree -- Bond as portrayed by Fleming was essentially a thug in a suit -- a la Lewis Collins! Anyway, Who Dares Wins is a classic with a kick-ass theme!
I always like this theme.
Was in Knightsbridge when they did the real thing just up the road. Had grand view. Kate Adie had more security though...
Bob Newnham Up till Then The SAS Had just been a rumour ....I think that's How they liked it .....💂
@airscrew1 Vinyl only - its called 3 different films
Europe - 'Commando' (Has an extra track on the soundtrack)
US - 'Final Option' (Slightly different tracklisting order)
UK - 'Who Dares Wins' (Soundtrack was never released as far as I know)
me at Lidl when they put the reduced meat out.
Slowing up a little Peter.... Cmon man move yer arse!
I play this tune while playing as SAS on rainbow six siege
imho he would have made a great James Bond.
Whooooo - Daaaares - Wiiiiins, Whooooo - Daaaares - Wiiiiins, Whooooo - Daaaares - Wiiiiins, Who Dares Wins!
WHOOOOO-OOOO-OOOO
OOOO-OOOOO-OOOO
OOOO-OOOOO-OOOO
WHO! DARES! WINS!
At last i found this bad ass theme
i do believe that is true. My father who is an instructor with Path finders "essentially endorses" that statement!
I think undeniably; he would have been the best Bond of the lot.
Excellent movie. As others have said, Lewis wiild have been a perfect James Bond.
love this film and its electric soundtrack, theme, metamorphosis etc. Do DVD'S ever wear out? Oh folks! I hope that they don't. Tra all!
I did that in the Grand Hotel, Scarborough once after a few drinks too many. An old couple came out of their room obviously wondering what the hell was going on.
RIP Lewis !
tony doyle, edward woodward, ingrid pitt robert webber, richard widemark, keeneth griffith, john patrick allen and others from the cast are like lewis now deceased.
yep great actor..its v odd that he wasn't a even bigger star
colin moore
he was too good looking for his own good.
This was released on CD as part of FSM's "MGM Soundtrack Treasury."