From Russia with Love (soundtrack) From Russia with Love (soundtrack) From Russia with Love is the soundtrack for the second James Bond film of the same name. This is the first series film with John Barry as the primary soundtrack composer. John Barry, arranger of Monty Norman's "James Bond Theme" for "Dr. No", would be the dominant Bond series composer for most of its history and the inspiration for fellow series composer, David Arnold (who uses cues from this soundtrack in his own for "Tomorrow Never Dies"). The theme song was composed by Lionel Bart of Oliver! fame and sung by Matt Monro. Following the
James Bond Theme made a comeback along with a full orchestral version during a hovercraft sequence. On the soundtrack this track is named "Mr. Wint and Mr. Kidd/Bond to Holland." When Roger Moore came to the role, the "James Bond Theme" became a string orchestra driven piece. Likewise, in "Live and Let Die", the James Bond theme was featured in a Funk-inspired version of the tune reflecting the music of Blaxploitation films popular at the time. After that in 1974 John Barry composed the theme and song but sung by Lulu. The brief quote of the theme in the pre-credits music of "The