La-La Land Records has announced a new soundtrack album for the 1979 James Bond movie Moonraker directed by Lewis Gilbert and starring Roger Moore, Lois Chiles, Michael Lonsdale, Richard Kiel and Corinne Cléry. The 45th Anniversary Edition album features the remastered and expanded original score from the film composed and conducted by Academy Award winner John Barry (Dances with Wolves, Goldfinger, Out of Africa, Somewhere in Time, Body Heat), including previously unreleased music. Also included is the title song written by the composer, featuring lyrics by Hal David and performed by Shirley Bassey, alternate versions of the song, including two early versions with lyrics and vocals by Academy Award winner Paul Williams, as well as source music recorded for the movie and additional versions of score cues. The 2- CD set, which is limited to 5,000 copies, is now available to order in the 007 Store and on the label’s official website, where you can also find out more about the release and listen to audio samples. Moonraker is now available on VOD, Blu-ray and DVD.
Here’s the track list of the album:
Disc 1:
1. SCORE PRESENTATION: Gun Barrel and Hijackers (1:25)
2. Last Leg and Freefall Sequence (2:23)
3. Main Title – Moonraker (Shirley Bassey) (3:12)
4. California and the Drax Residence (1:36)
5. Look After Mr. Bond and Chang’s Entry (1:34)
6. Centrifuge (1:09)
7. You Presume a Great Deal, Mr. Bond (1:19)
8. 18-Carat (1:30)
9. Corrine Put Down (1:30)
10. Venini Glass and Bond Follows Holly (2:01)
11. Funeral Barge – Venice Boat Chase (3:15)
12. Bond Smells a Rat (Extended Version) (2:31)
13. It Could Have Its Compensations (1:23)
14. Bond Arrives in Rio (1:08)
15. Cable Car Fight (1:58)
16. Hello Dolly (Romeo & Juliet) (0:54)
17. The Magnificent Seven (0:46)
18. South American Boat Chase and Hang Glider Crash (1:58)
19. Bond Lured to Pyramid (Film Version) (2:10)
20. Snake Fight (1:12)
21. Launch Program Commence and I Bid You Farewell (2:26)
22. Flight Into Space (6:27)
23. Marines Get Ready and Emergency Stop (1:44)
24. Space Laser Battle (2:47)
25. Jaws and Dolly Reunited and Jaws Lends a Hand (1:40)
26. Globes Destroyed (2:38)
27. End Title – Moonraker (Extended Version) (Shirley Bassey) (2:48)
28. ADDITIONAL MUSIC: Moonraker (Instrumental) (3:14)
29. Prelude, Op. 28, No. 15 (“Raindrop”) (0:56)
30. Bugle Call (0:23)
31. Mardi Gras (4:39)
32. Morning After (2:34)
33. Gregorian Chant (0:48)
34. Funeral Barge – Venice Boat Chase (Alternate Mix) (3:15)
35. Emergency Stop (Film Ending) (1:12)
36. Intro to End Title (0:25)
Disc 2:
1.-10. Content of the original soundtrack album (newly assembled)
Bonus Tracks:
11. Moonraker (Early Lyrics, Slow Version) – Paul Williams (4:13)
12. Main Title – Moonraker (Alternate Instrumental) (3:02)
13. Moonraker (Early Lyrics) – Paul Williams (3:18)
14. End Title – Moonraker (Alternate Instrumental) (3:00)
So, there was quite a mystery surrounding this soundtrack, as it seemed the recordings or original tapes were lost. They were possibly located somewhere in Paris or in some recording studios, probably in Los Angeles. Should be interesting to know how they now appeared.