The Bee’s Knees (The EMI Years 1957-1964)

~ Release by John Barry (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

1CD: 1957-1960
2CD: 1961
3CD: 1962-1964
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1The James Bond Theme (From the Film ‘Dr No)
producer:
John Barry
conductor and performer:
John Barry
arranger:
John Barry
recording of:
James Bond Theme (on 1962-07-23)
composer:
Monty Norman
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing and EMI United Partnership
part of:
James Bond themes
is based on:
Bad Sign, Good Sign (From the stage musical “A House for Mr Biswas”)
The John Barry Seven and Orchestra1:59
2The Blacksmith Blues
cover recording of:
The Blacksmith Blues (1951 song) (on 1962-08-19)
lyricist and composer:
Jack Holmes
is based on:
Happy Pay-Off Day
The John Barry Seven and Orchestra2:13
3Cutty Sark (Dateline TV Theme)
producer:
John Barry
conductor and performer:
John Barry
arranger:
John Barry
recording of:
Cutty Sark (Dateline TV theme) (on 1962-02-20)
composer:
John Barry
The John Barry Seven and Orchestra2:42
4Lost Patrol
recording of:
Lost Patrol (on 1962-02-12)
writer:
Robert Maxwell
The John Barry Seven and Orchestra2:07
5Theme From ‘Roman Spring of Mrs Stone’Michael Angelo & His Orchestra2:01
6Tears
recording of:
Tears (on 1962-02-26)
writer:
Richard Addinsell
Michael Angelo & His Orchestra2:28
7Blueberry HillThe John Barry Orchestra2:12
8Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White
cover recording of:
Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White (1951 song, version of “Cerisier rose et pommier blanc”) (on 1962-01-11)
composer:
Louiguy
translator:
Mack David
is based on:
Cerisier rose et pommier blanc (1950 song)
The John Barry Orchestra1:59
9Smokey Joe
recording of:
Smokey Joe (on 1962-07-14)
writer:
Wesley Prince
John Barry2:00
10Unchained MelodyThe John Barry Orchestra2:27
11The Party’s Over (From the Film of the Same Name)
recording of:
The Party’s Over (From the Film of the Same Name)) (on 1962-11-09)
composer:
John Barry
The John Barry Seven and Orchestra2:52
12The Lolly Theme (From the Film ‘The Amorous Prawn’)
recording of:
The Lolly Theme (From the Film ‘The Amorous Prawn’) (on 1962-11-09)
composer:
John Barry
The John Barry Seven and Orchestra2:13
13March of the Mandarins
recording of:
March of the Mandarins (on 1962-11-22)
composer:
John Barry
The John Barry Seven and Orchestra3:07
14The Human Jungle (alternate version)
recording of:
The Human Jungle (on 1962-12-03)
composer:
Bernard Ebbinghouse
The John Barry Seven and Orchestra3:07
15The Big Safari (From the Film ‘Call Me Bwana’)
recording of:
The Big Safari (From the Film ‘Call Me Bwana’) (on 1963-04-17)
writer:
Monty Norman
John Barry2:15
16Mouse on the Moon (From the Film of the Same Name)
recording of:
Mouse on the Moon (From the Film of the Same Name) (on 1963-02-28)
writer:
Monty Norman
John Barry1:58
17Twangin’ Cheek
recording of:
Twangin’ Cheek (on 1963-02-21)
writer:
John Barry
The John Barry Seven and Orchestra1:54
18I’ll Be With You in Apple Blossom TimeThe John Barry Orchestra2:18
19Volare (Nei Blue Dipinto di Blu)
recording of:
Volare (Nel blu dipinto di blu) (English lyrics) (on 1962-01-11)
lyricist:
Franco Migliacci and Domenico Modugno
composer:
Domenico Modugno
translator:
Mitchell Parish
publisher:
Copyright Control and Robbins Music Corp.
translated version of:
Nel blu dipinto di blu (Volare)
The John Barry Orchestra2:15
20The Human Jungle
producer:
John Barry
conductor and performer:
John Barry
arranger:
John Barry
recording of:
The Human Jungle (on 1963-02-18)
composer:
Bernard Ebbinghouse
The John Barry Seven and Orchestra2:24
21Onward Christian Spacemen
recording of:
Onward Christian Spacemen (on 1961-11-22)
composer:
John Barry
The John Barry Seven and Orchestra2:43
22Seven FacesThe John Barry Seven3:09
23Twenty Four Hours Ago
keyboard and lead vocals:
Mike O’Neill
recording of:
Twenty Four Hours Ago
writer:
Suede, Mr
The John Barry Seven2:31
24Theme From ‘A Jolly Bad Fellow’Alan Haven2:05
25Oublie Ca
recording of:
Oublie Ça
writer:
John Barry
The John Barry Orchestra1:50
26Theme From ‘Seance on a Wet Afternoon’The John Barry Orchestra1:51
27That Fatal Kiss (From ‘A View to a Kill’)
producer:
John Barry
conductor:
John Barry
arranger:
John Barry
recording of:
A View to a Kill
orchestrator:
John Barry
writer:
John Barry, Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes, Andy Taylor, John Taylor and Roger Taylor
composer:
John Barry and Duran Duran
publisher:
EMI Songs and Gloucester Place Music Ltd.
part of:
James Bond themes
part of:
A View to a Kill (from the James Bond film)
Duran Duran2:30