On this special bumper edition of the show we’ll be celebrating the astonishing, iconic work of the greatest film soundtrack composer of the 20th century, John Barry, who sadly left us last weekend. His music was known – and loved – by literally millions of people. In fact it’s hard to imagine anyone in the Western world who isn’t at least aware of the great man’s music. Honorary Moon Lord John Barry will be greatly missed.
For our own humble celebration of the great man’s work, every tune on this week’s show is a Barry composition. Some are played by the man himself but mostly they’re played in a selection of weird and wonderful ways by some of our favourite artists.
In addition to all the John Barry, MC Zirconium will also be asking us to contemplate the handsome dining room of the Hotel Wessex with its gilded plaster shields and the mural depicting the green mountains.
Listen now:
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The Music
| 1. | Ray Barretto: Mister Kiss Kiss Bang Bang from Señor 007 |   |
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| 2. | Oranj Symphonette: Beat Girl from The Oranj Album |  |
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| 3. | John Barry: Florida Fantasy (also theme to Wildtrack) from Midnight Cowboy (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) |  |
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| 4. | Edmundo Ros & His Orchestra: From Russia With Love from Latin Boss – The Centenary Collection |  |
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| 5. | Hugo Montenegro & His Orchestra: Goldfinger from The Best Of Hugo Montenegro |  |
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| 6. | Laika & The Cosmonauts: The Ipcress File from The Amazing Colossal Band |  |
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| 7. | Killer Watts: The Persuaders from Golden Instrumental Hits | ||
| 8. | Ferrante & Teicher (and Vinnie Bell): Midnight Cowboy from All Time Great Movie Themes |  |
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| 9. | John Barry & His Orchestra: Theme from the film “Seance On A Wet Afternoon” from John Barry: The EMI Years: Volume Three: 1962-1964 |  |
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| 10. | John Barry Seven & Orchestra: Fancy Dance (from The Newcomers) from John Barry Revisited (Part 4): The Ember Singles Plus |  |
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| 11. | Lenny Dee: Born Free from Moving On | ||
| 12. | Dick Hyman: Thunderball from The Man From O.R.G.A.N. | ||
| 13. | John Barry: Sail The Summer Winds from Lounge Legends |  |
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