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"We Have All the Time in the World" is a James Bond theme and popular song sung by Louis Armstrong. Its music was composed by John Barry and the lyrics by Hal David. It is a secondary musical theme in the 1969 Bond film On Her Majesty's Secret Service, the title theme being the instrumental "On Her Majesty's Secret Service", also composed by Barry. The song title is taken from Bond's final words in both the novel and the film, spoken after the death of Tracy Bond, his wife. Armstrong was too ill to play his trumpet therefore it was played by another musician.[1] Barry chose Armstrong because he felt he could "deliver the title line with irony".
The song was released as a single in both the US and the UK (under the abridged title "All The Time in the World" in the UK[ to coincide with the release of the film in December 1969, but did not chart in either market. The recording became a hit in the UK twenty-five years later, in 1994, as a result of a Guinness beer commercial, after My Bloody Valentine chose to cover it for charity. Armstrong's version was then re-released on vinyl and CD and reached #3 in the UK Singles Chart and #4 in Ireland. In 2005, a BBC survey found that it was the third most popular love song played at weddings
In addition to My Bloody Valentine, "We Have All the Time in the World" has been covered by The Specials, Iggy Pop (whose version plays during the end credits of the film The Jacket), Fun Lovin' Criminals, Vic Damone, Michael Ball, Giorgia Todrani, The Puppini Sisters, Tindersticks, The Pale Fountains, Propellerheads, Shirley Bassey (for a later withdrawn album of Bond themes), Thomas White and Alfie Boe.
John Barry cited "We Have All the Time in the World" as one of his favorite Bond compositions, saying it was one of the finest piece of music he had written for a Bond movie; also because of the pleasure of working with Louis Armstrong
Louis Daniel Armstrong (August 4, 1901 – July 6, 1971), nicknamed "Satchmo",[a] "Satch", and "Pops", was an American trumpeter, composer, vocalist, and actor who was among the most influential figures in jazz. His career spanned five decades, from the 1920s to the 1960s, and different eras in the history of jazz.[ In 2017, he was inducted into the Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame.
Armstrong was born and raised in New Orleans. Coming to prominence in the 1920s as an inventive trumpet and cornet player, Armstrong was a foundational influence in jazz, shifting the focus of the music from collective improvisation to solo performance.Around 1922, he followed his mentor, Joe "King" Oliver, to Chicago to play in the Creole Jazz Band. In Chicago, he spent time with other popular jazz musicians, reconnecting with his friend Bix Beiderbecke and spending time with Hoagy Carmichael and Lil Hardin. He earned a reputation at "cutting contests", and relocated to New York in order to join Fletcher Henderson's band.
With his instantly recognizable rich, gravelly voice, Armstrong was also an influential singer and skillful improviser, bending the lyrics and melody of a song. He was also skilled at scat singing. Armstrong is renowned for his charismatic stage presence and voice as well as his trumpet playing. By the end of Armstrong's career in the 1960s, his influence had spread to popular music in general. Armstrong was one of the first popular African-American entertainers to "cross over" to wide popularity with white (and international) audiences. He rarely publicly politicized his race, to the dismay of fellow African Americans, but took a well-publicized stand for desegregation in the Little Rock crisis. He was able to access the upper echelons of American society at a time when this was difficult for black men.
Armstrong appeared in films such as High Society (1956) alongside Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly, and Frank Sinatra, and Hello, Dolly! (1969) starring Barbra Streisand. He received many accolades including three Grammy Award nominations and a win for his vocal performance of Hello, Dolly! in 1964
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@sirsnapalot So very well spoken and a fine introduction to this new one for me. Great one Ian. Loved my listen ♥
Jul 20th 2020, 7:38 am Report
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John Jenson:
@sirsnapalot Great job here.
Jul 20th 2020, 7:39 am Report
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Jay Dotson:
jay455Much enjoyed my listen wonderful performance loved the song
Jul 20th 2020, 8:59 am Report
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Ian:
@admin Thank you so much I always appreciate you Coming along to listen And always a fabulous comment
Jul 20th 2020, 2:17 pm Report
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Ian:
@sierrajohn Thank you so much for coming along to Listen very much appreciated
Jul 20th 2020, 2:19 pm Report
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Ian:
@jay455 many thanks Jay it's wonderful when you leave a comment thank you so very much
Jul 20th 2020, 2:20 pm Report
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Bev:
@sirsnapalot Wonderful spoken piece here Ian. Loved my listen. ♥♫
Jul 20th 2020, 3:29 pm Report
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ron williams:
qoq love your axcent and this song vary wonderfullll clapsss
Jul 20th 2020, 4:07 pm Report
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Ian:
@bevb thank you so much for coming along to listen and for leaving a lovely compliment
Jul 21st 2020, 5:43 am Report
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Ian:
@manofgod Very many thanks for coming along to listen My accent is a basic Mix of Yorkshire and European
Jul 21st 2020, 5:45 am Report
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Ian:
@waylonjay Louis Armstrong sang some beautiful songs and this was was my favourites thank you so much for listening
Jul 21st 2020, 1:34 pm Report
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Keith Wallin:
onefortheroad Sir Ian, beautiful Thespian sounds are reaching my ears as I listen to this wonderful recording. Well done, my friend....:-)
Jul 22nd 2020, 5:52 pm Report
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Ian:
@onefortheroad Thank you so much for coming along to listen and support me
Aug 8th 2020, 9:30 am Report
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