This was a pretty amazing performance piece. Overall, I love it. It's very cheesey and over the top, but at the same time it's supposed to be, cuz James Bond is ALWAYS over the top. Music-wise of course, I much prefer the studio original version of this song. It is literally a perfect song and it's so mysterious and so evocative in a visceral way and then of course there's her voice. Speaking of which, it's in great form here and she obviously sang live. The cutting into the song with the original Bond theme is rather awkward-sounding, but of course it's understandably done for the incredibly elaborate performance piece they have going there. It was a celebration of the entire Bond franchise thru Sheena Easton's eyes only, and in the context of our eyes only. *Chef's Kiss* Well-done.
Damn I miss the 80s. I remember being 12 years old and watching and thinking how glamorous sheena looked and how I loved that song. We would record it on cassette players from Casey kasems top 40 count down!!! 🩷
This Oscar was the first one to be live broadcasted worldwide. I remember to watch it all the music nominated that nigh and this performance was unforgettable to me at my young age (15th years old). My favorite was Endless Love, though.
I went out with this guy from 69 - 73. The 1st real love of my life! Real name - Richard Graves. Recorded with a group called Stud Leather in 72/73, played with some others & signed for Elton John's Rocket Records about that time too. Later became Frankie Fish - great voice & nifty keyboard player.
The heavier beat does wonders for this song. It always disappointed me a little how the song on record isn't able to maintain that mysterious tone with the heartbeat at the beginning. Cool to see they worked on that a bit for live performance
