James Bond theme composer Monty Norman dies at 94
Monty Norman, the prolific composer and lyricist whose works include the famous James Bond theme tune, has died at the age of 94, his family have confirmed.
He went on to compose for West End shows like Expresso Bongo and Irma La Douce, before moving into film.Bond producer Cubby Broccoli has asked Norman to compose the first movie's score, having been impressed with his stage musical CV. After switching the main riff from a sitar to an electric guitar, Norman knew he had captured the essence of 007.Norman also wrote Underneath the Mango Tree that accompanies the famous Dr No beach scene featuring Ursula Andress and Sean Connery.
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