Carpenters do Bond ...

[Someday]

Although it is generally considered (at least in the UK) that Shirley Bassey is THE voice of the James Bond films, I have often wondered what the Cs might have made of it had they been offered a good song. Think Carly Simon's Nobody Does it Better (The Spy Who Loved Me, 1977) and Rita Coolidge's All Time High (Octopussy, 1983) ...

 

[Geographer]

Or not. I believe Lani Hall did "Never Say Never Again" and that, I think failed to chart? It was a long time ago, but I remember thinking that would have been a hit and I didn't see it chart. So, correct me if my momory fails me...

 

[Harry]

None of Lani's records ever charted in the main Billboard Top 40 chart - but yes, she and Herb performed on "Never Say Never Again, co-produced bt Sergio Mendes.

Harry

 

[BarryT60]

When All Time High was out - I remember wishing K & R would have recorded it... Something about the lower regester of Coolidge, reminded me of Karen's - & I was all jealous that she got that song and Karen did not. Oh well... Even though we should never say never - I would imagine, that ship has sailed.

 

[Someday]

I'm glad someone else has noticed the similarity with Rita Coolidge. Her recording of All Time High is superb but you can almost hear KC singing it ...