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Alternate lyrics:

"Diamonds are forever
I can taste the satisfaction,
flawless physical attraction,
bitter cold, icy fresh
till they rest on the flesh they crave for..."

Still tame by 2026 standards, but maybe I can get a little of Saltzman's point.

#LaLaLandRecords #DiamondsAreForever

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The good folks at #LaLaLandRecords have released the 55th Anniversary edition of the #DiamondsAreForever soundtrack.

I had heard that co-producer Harry Saltzman didn't like the theme tune, claiming it was "too dirty." (Well, for 1971, anyway.)

Obviously, I get the symbolism of the song but, his assessment seemed unwarranted.

The new release contains an alternate version sung by Shirley Bassey, inlcuding the lyrics

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Guy Hamilton: "Film directors must be gentle to the viewer's eye"

TAGS: #GuyHamilton #Interview #FilmInterview #FilmDirector #Filmmaker #FilmTalk #MovieTalk #TheThirdMan #CarolReed #JamesBond #007 #Goldfinger #DiamondsAreForever #LiveAndLetDie #TheManWithTheGoldenGun #Hollywood #Film #Movies #Cinema

URL: https://filmtalk.org/2015/03/08/guy-hamilton-film-directors-must-be-gentle-to-the-viewers-eye/

Guy Hamilton: "Film directors must be gentle to the viewer's eye"

TAGS: #GuyHamilton #Interview #FilmInterview #FilmDirector #Filmmaker #FilmTalk #MovieTalk #TheThirdMan #CarolReed #JamesBond #007 #Goldfinger #DiamondsAreForever #LiveAndLetDie #TheManWithTheGoldenGun #Hollywood #Film #Movies #Cinema

URL: https://filmtalk.org/2015/03/08/guy-hamilton-film-directors-must-be-gentle-to-the-viewers-eye/

Guy Hamilton: "Film directors must be gentle to the viewer's eye"

TAGS: #GuyHamilton #Interview #FilmInterview #FilmDirector #Filmmaker #FilmTalk #MovieTalk #TheThirdMan #CarolReed #JamesBond #007 #Goldfinger #DiamondsAreForever #LiveAndLetDie #TheManWithTheGoldenGun #Hollywood #Film #Movies #Cinema

URL: https://filmtalk.org/2015/03/08/guy-hamilton-film-directors-must-be-gentle-to-the-viewers-eye/

Guy Hamilton: “Film directors must be gentle to the viewer’s eye”

TAGS: #GuyHamilton #Interview #FilmInterview #FilmDirector #BritishFilmDirector #FilmMaker #FilmTalk #MovieTalk #TheThirdMan #CarolReed #AlidaValli #JamesBond #Goldfinger #DiamondsAreForever #LiveAndLetDie #FilmNews #FilmIndustry #EntertainmentNews #Filmbuzz #FilmCommunity #Filmbuff #Moviebuff #Filmmaking #Moviemaking #Storytelling #BehindTheScenes #Hollywood #Film #Movies #Cinema

URL: https://filmtalk.org/2015/03/08/guy-hamilton-film-directors-must-be-gentle-to-the-viewers-eye/

Bruce Glover Dies: ‘Diamonds Are Forever’ And ‘Chinatown’ Actor Was 92
#News #BruceGlover #CrispinGlover #DiamondsAreForever

https://deadline.com/2025/03/bruce-glover-dead-diamonds-are-forever-chinatown-actor-1236354058/

Bruce Glover Dies: ‘Diamonds Are Forever’ And ‘Chinatown’ Actor Was 92
#News #BruceGlover #CrispinGlover #DiamondsAreForever

https://deadline.com/2025/03/bruce-glover-dead-diamonds-are-forever-chinatown-actor-1236354058/

Bruce Glover Dies: ‘Diamonds Are Forever’ And ‘Chinatown’ Actor Was 92
#News #BruceGlover #CrispinGlover #DiamondsAreForever

https://deadline.com/2025/03/bruce-glover-dead-diamonds-are-forever-chinatown-actor-1236354058/

Bruce Glover Dies: ‘Diamonds Are Forever’ And ‘Chinatown’ Actor Was 92
#News #BruceGlover #CrispinGlover #DiamondsAreForever

https://deadline.com/2025/03/bruce-glover-dead-diamonds-are-forever-chinatown-actor-1236354058/

Bruce Glover, ‘Diamonds Are Forever’ Villain, Dies at 92
#Variety #News #Obituaries #PeopleNews #CrispinGlover #DiamondsAreForever

https://variety.com/2025/film/news/bruce-glover-dead-diamonds-are-forever-1236351871/

Bruce Glover, ‘Diamonds Are Forever’ Villain, Dies at 92
#Variety #News #Obituaries #PeopleNews #CrispinGlover #DiamondsAreForever

https://variety.com/2025/film/news/bruce-glover-dead-diamonds-are-forever-1236351871/

Bruce Glover, ‘Diamonds Are Forever’ Villain, Dies at 92
#Variety #News #Obituaries #PeopleNews #CrispinGlover #DiamondsAreForever

https://variety.com/2025/film/news/bruce-glover-dead-diamonds-are-forever-1236351871/

Bruce Glover, ‘Diamonds Are Forever’ Villain, Dies at 92
#Variety #News #Obituaries #PeopleNews #CrispinGlover #DiamondsAreForever

https://variety.com/2025/film/news/bruce-glover-dead-diamonds-are-forever-1236351871/

Oct 16 : Movie Cat 🐈
#Bales2024FilmChallenge #FilmMastodon 📽️ 🎬
#DiamondsAreForever (1971)
#JamesBond meets two Blofeld's and two cats and is at a dilemma which one to liquidate 🤔
#SeanConnery #CharlesGray
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Oct 16 : Movie Cat 🐈
#Bales2024FilmChallenge #FilmMastodon 📽️ 🎬
#DiamondsAreForever (1971)
#JamesBond meets two Blofeld's and two cats and is at a dilemma which one to liquidate 🤔
#SeanConnery #CharlesGray
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Oct 16 : Movie Cat 🐈
#Bales2024FilmChallenge #FilmMastodon 📽️ 🎬
#DiamondsAreForever (1971)
#JamesBond meets two Blofeld's and two cats and is at a dilemma which one to liquidate 🤔
#SeanConnery #CharlesGray
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#BehindTheScenes
#DiamondsAreForever (1971)
A diamond smuggling investigation leads #JamesBond to Las Vegas where he uncovers an evil plot involving a rich business tycoon.

#JillStJohn as Tiffany Case mistakes diamond smuggler Peter Franks for Bond.
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1971 Film Poll - Quarter-Final Round - Group 3 (of 4) Screenshots

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1971 Film Poll - Elimination Round - Group 3 (of 4) Screenshots

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