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
To Sir with Love (song) in the UK, where it appeared only as a B-side to "Let's Pretend" (released in the UK on 23 June 1967), which reached No. 11 on the UK Singles Chart. Herbie Mann's instrumental rendition charted concurrently with Lulu's run on the pop chart, reaching number 93 on the US "Billboard" Hot 100 and number 11 on the Adult Contemporary chart. To Sir with Love (song) "To Sir with Love" is the theme from James Clavell's 1967 film "To Sir, with Love". The song was written by Don Black and Mark London (husband of Lulu's longtime manager Marion Massey). Mickie Most