Everyone's A Winner James Bond007 Challenge/Showcase Thingy XXXII

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Posted by BronxBruceGOLD on October 2, 2007 at 6:11 PM

This challenge is open to all. It runs until Friday Oct. 5 at 6PM EDT. Its purpose is to give people a forum to have their songs heard. There is no judging involved. Everyone who participates is a winner.

PLEASE READ THESE GUIDELINES AND THE THEME DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY BEFORE POSTING

1. Post ONE OR TWO songs that fit the theme (one is preferred but two are ok). If you have to, you may post a third and final one on the second day of the challenge. You may post a new song or one that was already recorded. You do not have to post a song to participate.

**2. For EACH song you post, listen to at least THREE other people’s songs during EACH day of the challenge and leave feedback. That means, if you post 2 songs you should listen to 6 others each day (12 total). Listen to as many as you wish but make sure you listen to at least three each day per song you post and leave feedback.

Listening is the most important part of this challenge. Supporting and experiencing others is what it’s about.

3. We prefer that you listen to the whole song rather than listening to 10 seconds so there's no need to try to listen to everyone. Try not to listen to the same people every day. Give new people a chance as well. The quality here is so good, you may find yourself doing more listening than you expected.

4. Although you may choose to post a tiny graphic with your comments, we ask that you do not post large glittery graphics as feedback.

5. Come back to the current challenge thread and write about your experiences. Mention songs you heard or anything else that strikes you, suggestions, etc., or not. Completely up to you. And please go back each day and listen to others. That's the most important part of this.

6. You don't need to post a song to listen but you need to listen if you post a song. It's best to post earlier in the challenge. But you can post up until the end. Just be aware that the closing hours of the challenge are better suited to listening than trying to squeeze in a last minute post.

New challenge themes are announced by 6pm Sunday and Tuesday. On the weekends we do challenges LIVE in our chat room. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday they begin between 6PM and 7PM EDT. But you are welcome in there at any time. To access the room, learn how to use it and read the room guidelines, follow the link below.

For more information on the challenge and the chat room (item #12)
Everyone’s A Winner Challenge and Chat Room FAQ

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On Monday, Lois Maxwell who played Miss Moneypenny in 14 James Bond movies, passed away. She was the last of the actors who played the three main supporting characters. Bernard Lee who played Bond’s boss “M” in the first 11 films, died in 1981 and Desmond Llewelyn who played “Q” and appeared in the most Bond movies of any actor, 17, died in a car accident in 1999. We honor these actors with our new challenge.

Our theme is James Bond. Post any song that fits any of the following criteria –

- A James Bond theme song.
- A song written by Bond composer John Barry.
- Any song from any spy movie or about spies.
- Any song that has "Money" or "Penny" in the title.
- A song sung by any artist that has done a Bond theme song . There’s over 200 songs from these artists on SingSnap The artists are Matt Monro, Shirley Bassey, Tom Jones, Nancy Sinatra, Louis Armstrong, Paul McCartney or Wings (not the Beatles), Lulu, Carly Simon, Sheena Easton, Rita Coolidge, Duran Duran, A ha, The Pretenders, Gladys Knight, Tina Turner, Sheryl Crow, Garbage, Madonna and Chris Cornell.

That’s a lot to choose from. But if that's not enough to choose from, use your imagination and post a song that you think in some way evokes Bond or one of the characters or elements from his films. Be sure to let us know what that is.

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Reply by BronxBruceGOLD on October 2, 2007 at 6:14 PM

To start us off, here are 2 Bond themes I have sung.

My latest, from the 2nd Bond film, considered by critics to be one of the series' best. It was released in 1963 and starred Robert Shaw who later went on to fame as Quint in "Jaws." The title theme was composed by John Barry and sung by Matt Monro.
From Russia With Love

And an old one from the 3rd and considered by most to be the best Bond film. Released in 1964, it certainly took the series to new heights. Trivia tidbit - Gert Frobe who played the villain Goldfinger had a heavy German accent so his dialogue was all dubbed by another actor. Famous line - "Do you expect me to talk? No, Mr. Bond! I expect you to die!"

The title theme hit #8 on the pop charts. It was composed by John Barry and Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley and sung by Shirley Bassey.
Goldfinger

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Reply by CerebraljamGOLD on October 2, 2007 at 6:17 PM

:D Okay not so shy about being in first tonight :D

Great theme Bruce and I reckon I am going to love listening to all those posted...

Have to have a think about a song now :D

Reply by JubiGOLD on October 2, 2007 at 6:23 PM

Jubi singing made my headache worse......yikes

Wonderful theme,,,,,,,I will see if i can find something.....just got off work, my voice is too pooped to sing right now

Reply by scribbly on October 2, 2007 at 6:24 PM

Hi, Bruce! What a cool theme!!

Well, I spied through my older recordings and came up with this one:

Nobody Does It Better

This is from "The Spy Who Loved Me," which is the 10th James Bond film, released in 1977.

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Reply by TracyBGOLD on October 2, 2007 at 6:27 PM

TracyB there is an error mixing my song. :(

True story...my maiden name is Bond. When my mother was pregnant with me she was reading "On Her Majesty's Secret Service". James Bond actually gets married in that book, but of course his wife is doomed. Her name was Teresa di Vincenzo, but her nickname is Tracy...hence my name! Info about: Tracy Bond

So, I'm very excited about the theme! :D

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Reply by UncleDave on October 2, 2007 at 6:30 PM

On it Bruce!! Great and timely theme. I'll do my best.

Reply by SonsiGOLD on October 2, 2007 at 6:35 PM

COOL!!!!
I WILL HAVE TO THINK ABOUT IT AS WELL ;D

Reply by MysteriousRobGOLD on October 2, 2007 at 6:41 PM

Oh I feel a gender bender is due lol

Nobody Does It Better
Carly Simon
http://www.singsnap.com/snap/r/bd102f9fa

For Your Eyes Only
Sheena Easton
http://www.singsnap.com/snap/r/bc129452a

Reply by CerebraljamGOLD on October 2, 2007 at 6:48 PM

Ha ha ha... laughs at RobTheIrishOne's gender bendering* :D

Okay, sorry folks, am a little (very) tired tonight so going to bed early for a change. Would love to stay but never mind. I can catch up in the morning... I hope. I have a feeling this one might just run away ;-)

Have fun...

*Only cos he picked the best two songs there are for ladies :D

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Reply by TracyBGOLD on October 2, 2007 at 6:49 PM

TracyB there is an error mixing my song. :(

I'm probably going to have to do another, but here's one:

Live and Let Die

Reply by JubiGOLD on October 2, 2007 at 7:01 PM

Jubi singing made my headache worse......yikes

Going to be alot of great songs I can tell.........grrrr......my voice is cracking.......might have to give this theme a rest and just listen......time will tell

Reply by milesofborgGOLD on October 2, 2007 at 7:16 PM

milesofborg kam roadshow auditions taking place. check auditions thread!!!

Apologies if you've read this before, but Katie (caterina) has just lost her dad, he died this morning so she won't be particpating in the challenges for a while.
If anyone wishes to leave a message for Katie...she has designated this song as her special place...it has her father's last letter to her in it & can be used as a place to place any well wishes or tributes...thank you

http://www.singsnap.com/snap/watchandlisten/play/b1bc587e

Reply by roseinblueGOLD on October 2, 2007 at 7:21 PM

roseinblue wishing my grandmother a wonderful 85th birthday!!!

I did this one a few weeks ago. It's at a high range, but I still tried it.

For Your Eyes Only by Sheena Easton
http://www.singsnap.com/snap/watchAndListen/play/a8eb016c

This is from the 1981 movie of the same name.

Reply by roseinblueGOLD on October 2, 2007 at 7:22 PM

roseinblue wishing my grandmother a wonderful 85th birthday!!!

I am so sorry to hear about Caterina's father. My thoughts go out to her and her family.

Reply by TracyBGOLD on October 2, 2007 at 7:23 PM

TracyB there is an error mixing my song. :(

OK, I couldn't resist, although I recorded it at that 'other place' so I wouldn't get arrested by the Snap police! I recorded my first song there in 3 months just for this challenge!

Linky to the theme from Octopussy

It sounds kind of weird, because I had to use my little USB mixer, but I like that song, and they don't have it here yet.

It actually sounds kind of bad, so feel free to ignore...

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Reply by WravensWingGOLD on October 2, 2007 at 7:32 PM

Good evening!! Hope everyone is doing well.....Great theme, Bruce!!!

I chose Crazy For You by Madonna for this challenge.

I know it's not an "official" Bond song, but it is by a Bond artist!

:-)

Reply by kikiCONTRIBUTOR on October 2, 2007 at 7:41 PM

Hi everyone~~here's my song for the Bond theme~
Back On The Chain Gang - The Pretenders

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Reply by KittenKatGOLD on October 2, 2007 at 8:14 PM

Here's one that kinda brings to mind a spy movie (I hope!). . . Well, it's got women from other countries in it (Russia), getting into trouble in Honduras, and well,
Lawyers, Guns & Money:

http://www.singsnap.com/snap/r/ba12167c8

Hope this works!

Reply by DreamerGirlGOLD on October 2, 2007 at 8:19 PM

Great challenge, Bruce!

Tracy, I'm trying to leave you feedback at that "other place", but having trouble so....>>>>>That was so beautiful!!! You sound just wonderful--loved listening! :-))

Reply by BronxBruceGOLD on October 2, 2007 at 8:38 PM

WravensWing wrote:Good evening!! Hope everyone is doing well.....Great theme, Bruce!!!
I chose Crazy For You by Madonna for this challenge.
I know it's not an "official" Bond song, but it is by a Bond artist!

That's not only perfectly OK Rachel but it is exactly in keeping with this challenge theme. ANY song by an artist who has sung a Bond theme is welcome.

KittenKat wrote:Here's one that kinda brings to mind a spy movie (I hope!). . . Well, it's got women from other countries in it (Russia), getting into trouble in Honduras, and well,
Lawyers, Guns & Money.

Also exactly what I am looking for Kathy. Exotic women, guns; sounds like 007 to me.

CHALLENGE UPDATE
I am also adding the following artists to the list of eligible artists for this theme:
k.d. Lang (did the end credits song for Tomorrow Never Dies)
Herb Alpert (did the theme for Casino Royale, an "unofficial" Bond film)
Lani Hall (did the theme for Never Say Never Again, another "unofficial" Bond film)
FYI, Lani was also the vocalist for Sergio Mendes and Brasil 66

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Reply by crystalpink on October 2, 2007 at 8:44 PM

i <3 shirley bassey with her "goldfinger"

Reply by UncleDave on October 2, 2007 at 8:54 PM

AGGGGGGGHHHHHHHH!!!! NEWS!! Werewoof's computer is in the shop . . . booooooooo!!! Let's all wish him a speedy recovery . . . and my dsl is apparently afraid of tropical storms and i'll be lucky to post this without a crash again so, Bruce, sorry for the delay and look for something good from me tomorrow i hope. Be well all and loving what i was able to listen to!! Keep it up!!

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Reply by cali_jeepbabe1GOLD on October 2, 2007 at 9:34 PM

cali_jeepbabe1 is having teddy and eddy withdrawls:(

awwww....greattttt challenge theme Bruce!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Here is my song......
http://www.singsnap.com/snap/watchAndListen/play/b0a1f58a

Reply by KristiJane on October 2, 2007 at 9:53 PM

well I JUST recorded Goldfinger the other day...just audio...so I'll enter this one and come up with a new one tomorrow.

Reply by KristiJane on October 2, 2007 at 9:55 PM

OH KICK BOOTIE! we can enter one sung by a "bond" singer...
so here's another one...just audio from me. (I KNOW...so unlike me lol)

BIG SPENDER - SHIRLEY BASSEY

FUN THEME GODFATHER! ;)

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Reply by SingingTazGOLD on October 2, 2007 at 10:24 PM

Here is a duet of MelissaPA and SingingTaz

FOR YOUR EYES ONLY

http://www.singsnap.com/snap/r/b317bd8e

Reply by SouthernBella on October 2, 2007 at 10:25 PM

well.... this should be a fun one!! :) Wonder if it'll be as popular as the sexxy one? hmmm......

Reply by SandysongbirdGOLD on October 2, 2007 at 10:34 PM

Sandysongbird ...so..do..la..fa..mi..do..re..so..do..la..ti..do..re..do...

Here's my entry for this challenge/showcase. I hope it's alright.

"Nobody Does It Better"
http://www.singsnap.com/snap/r/bc12a5fea

Reply by sixstringsteve on October 2, 2007 at 11:17 PM

Here is my entry ~ Crackin' voice and all, LoL :)

Audioslave/Chris Cornell - "Like a Stone"

http://www.singsnap.com/snap/r/b6cab03a

Reply by Daniela4LuvGOLD on October 2, 2007 at 11:35 PM

Daniela4Luv take care of yourself linda (hotlipsforever) rest. we love you!<3

For Your Eyes Only --Sheena Easton

(tried to link it as text but it never works for me here, as it does on my song pages)

http://www.singsnap.com/snap/r/b6122943a

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Reply by JodyWynnGOLD on October 3, 2007 at 12:12 AM

Well, here's a Carly tune

You Belong to Me
http://www.singsnap.com/snap/r/ba1079dca

Reply by JennyGOLD on October 3, 2007 at 12:57 AM

http://www.singsnap.com/snap/r/b6a6dbe2

Ooh cool theme Bruce ...dunno about a gun but I got a MOCKINGBIRD ...Carly Simon being one of th' JB artists

Reply by RegiGOLD on October 3, 2007 at 1:22 AM

x waves HI!

Reply by FridaysChild on October 3, 2007 at 1:45 AM

Back On The Chain Gang- The Pretenders

http://www.singsnap.com/snap/r/bb10a7c32

Reply by BronxBruceGOLD on October 3, 2007 at 2:27 AM

Well, I've heard some GREAT songs so far. Make sure you check out sixstringsteve for a rockin' Chris Cornell tune. Welcome to all the new comers as usual. Please remember to check the guidelines at the top of this page. Most importantly, listen to at least 3 other folks each day for each song you post.

I agree with everyone who's posted here, this should be an awesome challenge but it's off to a bit of a slow start. Maybe folks are tired after last week's Sexxxy Challenge. LOL. Well, sexxxy and Bond go hand in hand. Or maybe tired from those late nights in our chat room. Hopefully it'll pick up the pace tomorrow.

The good news is I've managed to hear almost everyone so far. And I just heard Howard's Spy Hard which he hasn't yet posted, which is awesome and reminds me, for more song ideas, check out the Austin Powers soundtracks.

See you guys tomorrow.

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Reply by walkingstickGOLD on October 3, 2007 at 2:28 AM

walkingstick - everything sucks when you got an abscessed tooth...everything.

Not sure if I have the energy for this one. Maybe tomorrow.

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Reply by PCSongmanGOLD on October 3, 2007 at 2:37 AM

Great challenge Bruce, though tougher than usual for me to select something fitting. After much debate, here is my first song for the 007 Challenge/Showcase...

Spy Hard by "Weird Al" Yankovic

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Reply by JennyGOLD on October 3, 2007 at 2:43 AM

hot HOT day ...boiling in fact ...too pooped to listen now ... .off to spy out likely dinner ingredients lurking in the fridge & kitchen cupboards ...might sit IN the fridge ! be back later!!

Reply by KiaGee on October 3, 2007 at 3:27 AM

Hi Everyone :) and great theme Bruce!! Heres my thingy

Paul McCartney and Wings "Let me Roll It"
http://www.singsnap.com/snap/watchAndListen/play/ada977ea

Reply by scribbly on October 3, 2007 at 3:28 AM

Okay, Bruce...

Here's another by Carly Simon - That's The Way I've Always Heard It Should Be

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Reply by MakoGOLD on October 3, 2007 at 3:36 AM

Paul Mccartney and Wings- Band on the Run

http://www.singsnap.com/snap/r/b5b89ab2

Again, in true Mako fashion, there is a minor unintended mistake in the song...

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Reply by msmellowspice on October 3, 2007 at 3:45 AM

Is this about a spy? I always thought it was:

Life During Wartime, The Talking Heads
http://www.singsnap.com/snap/r/b4b4254a

(unfortunately, it's not very good.)

This is the only actual Bond I've done, but I used it for a previous challenge. I suggest listening to something else, unless you really need it for credit:

For Your Eyes Only, Sheena Easton:
http://www.singsnap.com/snap/r/b3a6dcf6

Reply by RegiGOLD on October 3, 2007 at 4:32 AM

went readin here http://www.ianfleming.org/mkkbb/magazine/musicof.shtml

and saw sumpin about Sheryl Crow so gave this a shot cold and all..i do feel better the slime machine is slowing down yea!!

http://www.singsnap.com/snap/watchandlisten/play/afa9c58a

thx for listening & sing on, Regi

Reply by archyleach on October 3, 2007 at 5:55 AM

Thought that '50 Ways to Leave Your Lover' might fit, as Bond doesn't seem to have a harem:
http://www.singsnap.com/snap/watchAndListen/play/b39f65ca

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Reply by tipaklongGOLD on October 3, 2007 at 7:31 AM

I'm gonna go "Authentic James Bond Movie Soundtrack" on this one. :)

A View To A Kill by Duran Duran

http://www.singsnap.com/snap/r/bbc450ea

From Wiki:

A View to a Kill, released in 1985, is the 14th film in the James Bond series and the seventh and last to star Roger Moore as MI6 agent James Bond. The title itself is adapted from Ian Fleming's short story "From a View to a Kill", contained in the For Your Eyes Only collection of short stories released in 1960; however the title and a Paris location is where the similarity between short story and film end, making this the third completely original Bond film after The Spy Who Loved Me and Octopussy.

The film does however take an idea from the James Bond novel Diamonds Are Forever and Goldfinger. In the film, Bond is pitted against Max Zorin, who plans to destroy California's Silicon Valley.

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Reply by FinnPeterGOLD on October 3, 2007 at 8:13 AM

FinnPeter sung 3 songs today. now on my listens to others!

Hello My Friends!
Here's a great James Bond song I like to sing. Enjoy!
Cheers, Peter

From Russia With Love
http://www.singsnap.com/snap/watchAndListen/play/bc1157faa

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Reply by karaoketamGOLD on October 3, 2007 at 8:28 AM

karaoketam will sing for stars!

Tom Jones http://www.singsnap.com/snap/r/bed3e04a

Reply by CerebraljamGOLD on October 3, 2007 at 8:33 AM

Good afternoon... sorry I had the Wednesday morning blues but Ally helped me feel better...

So here you go, an unofficial secondary song for Casino Royale:

The Look of Love

Reply by JennyGOLD on October 3, 2007 at 8:35 AM

Bookmark ...off to bed now ...to dream of spies who came in from the cold and spies who love me ...and top-secret missions ...and...guns of course ...powpow ,,,black raincoats ...it gets worse ...not too restful ...WOW some great sings tonight ...g'night all ...zzzzz

Reply by dabrattyone2uGOLD on October 3, 2007 at 8:38 AM

Hi everyone....cool challenge....Here is My entry

Madonna - <a href="http://www.singsnap.com/snap/watchAndListen/play/a6bc2d88"Like A Virgin/a>

Just remember when you listen......I am a brat and am liable to do or sing anything in these songs..haha....after all aren't we here to have fun?......hugsssssss BRATTY

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