It was the first Bond theme to be played over the opening credits, establishing the "sweeping, brassy ballad" style that later artists like Adele and Billie Eilish would follow.
Producer Harry Saltzman initially hated the song, calling it "the worst f***ing song I’ve ever heard," and it was nearly pulled from the film. Bassey’s Bond Legacy Shirley Bassey Goldfinger (1965)
The session famously featured future Led Zeppelin members Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones as session musicians. It was the first Bond theme to be
Shirley Bassey remains the only artist to record more than one official Bond theme, performing three in total: Goldfinger (1964) Diamonds Are Forever (1971) Moonraker (1979) If you'd like to explore more, I can provide: The to the song. A list of other artists who have covered "Goldfinger." A ranking of the best James Bond themes by music critics. Shirley Bassey Performs Goldfinger Shirley Bassey remains the only artist to record