![]() ![]() It's an old cliché in movie previews that, "This time it's personal" but in this movie's case that really is true. Licence to Kill really is a unique Bond movie, especially the first half. Not heard in the title sequence.If only Dalton had been given the opportunity to do one more Bond film. Got a licence to kill (to kill), anyone who tries to tear us apart. And you know, I'm going straight for your heart. And they better know why, I'm gonna make 'em pay. In the blink of an eye, I'll be there too. Say that somebody tries to make a move on you. And you know I'm going straight for your heart. Please don't bet that you'll ever escape me. ![]() Oh baby, now you can depend on me to make things right (things right). Hey babe, think you need a friend to stand up by your side? Yes you do (your side). Wasn't I the one who made you want to stay? Please don't bet that you'll ever escape me. [Hey baby, thought you were the one who tried to run away. I need, I need, I've got to hold on to your love. The song reached number 6 in the UK charts at its highest position, but did not come anywhere of note in the US. ![]() Some like the late 80's synth and Knight's voice is unmistakable, yet in the other camp there are complaints about the songs cheesiness and it being very generic. On the other hand there are romantic overtones similar to that heard in the Roger Moore era. On one hand there is the boldness featured in Goldfinger, as it is actually based on the 'horn line' from the film. Similarly from this point onwards a different song would be chosen for the ending of the film until The World Is Not Enough. Continuing on a new tradition from The Living Daylights, Patti LaBelle sings 'If You Asked Me To' » for the closing credits. However this fell through, and it was eventually decided to bring famous 70's soul diva Gladys Knight in on the act and sing the Licence To Kill title theme ». ThemeĪfter the success of the theme in A View To A Kill, and the mixed opinions on The Living Daylights title, producers initially looked to Eric Clapton and Vic Flick to write and perform the song for Licence To Kill. However if you have watched a few other Binder title sequences, then there isn't probably anything new here. Many of the old favourites return, such as the silhouetted female forms, water ripples and girls with guns, but this time executed in a sharper, crisper format. There is a photo theme running through most of the title sequence, with an Olympus camera being used to start, and end the sequence. By this point Binder had perfected many of his techniques that he had developed over the years, including embracing the new technologies that were being released at the time. Licence To Kill marks the final time in the Bond series where long-term designer Maurice Binder would design the title sequence. 'If You Asked Me To' performed by Patti LaBelle, written by Diane Warrenįeatured in Licence To Kill (1989) Visuals ![]() 'Licence To Kill' performed by Gladys Knight, written by Narada Michael Walden, Jeffrey Cohen, Walter 'Baby Love' Afanasieff, John Barry, L.Bricusse and A.Newley. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |