You Only Live Twice

You Only Live Twice is the soundtrack for the fifth James Bond film of the same name. It was composed by Bond veteran John Barry. At the time, this was his fourth credited Bond film. The theme song, "You Only Live Twice", was sung by Nancy Sinatra, the first non-British vocalist of the series, with music by Barry and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse. The soundtrack has previously been available in two versions on CD – the first, a straight reissue of the LP soundtrack, and the second, an expanded reissue including several previously unreleased tracks. The film soundtrack was recorded at CTS Studios, London. It debuted on the top 40 Billboard 200 album chart on August 19, 1967, and went up to 27. Alternative theme An earlier version of the theme song with a similar arrangement and lyrics but different melody (and without the distinctive cascading strings), sung by an uncredited Julie Rogers, was included in the James Bond 30th Anniversary 2-CD boxed set, cited as a "demo". Rogers never thought it was a demo, but a finished version for the film. After this version was recorded, the producers sought out Nancy Sinatra for the vocal and Barry reorchestrated the song to suit her range. An alternative example of the title song (also called "You Only Live Twice" and sung by Lorraine Chandler) can be found on compilations such as Rare, Collectable, and Soulful Vol. 2. Track listing "You Only Live Twice (Main Title)" – Nancy Sinatra "Capsule in Space" "Fight at Kobe Dock – Helga" "Tanaka's World" "A Drop in the Ocean" "The Death of Aki" "Mountains and Sunsets" "The Wedding" "James Bond – Astronaut?" "Countdown for Blofeld" "Bond Averts World War Three" "You Only Live Twice (End Title)" – Nancy Sinatra "James Bond in Japan" "Aki, Tiger and Osato" "Little Nellie" "Soviet Capsule" "Spectre and Village" "James Bond – Ninja" "Twice Is the Only Way to Live" Tracks 13 to 19 were added later, as a bonus, to the complete version of the original soundtrack upon its digitally remastered CD rerelease.