James Bond music the only film to have more than one opening theme. The "James Bond Theme" reached 13 in the UK Singles Chart, and remained in the charts for 13 weeks. The opening credits of "From Russia with Love" were accompanied by an instrumental version of the main theme, arranged by John Barry and written by Lionel Bart. A single by The John Barry Orchestra reached 39 in the U.K. At the film's end, a vocal version by English singer Matt Monro is heard. This song spent 13 weeks in the U.K. charts, peaking at 20. "Goldfinger" was the third soundtrack composed
From Russia with Love (film) ever, behind only "Goldfinger". That same year, "Entertainment Weekly" put the film at ninth among Bond films, criticising the slow pace. When the "James Bond Ultimate Collector's Set" was released in November 2007 by MGM, Norman Wilner of MSN chose "From Russia with Love" as the best Bond film. Conversely, in his book about the Bond phenomenon, "The Man With the Golden Touch," British author Sinclair McKay states "I know it is heresy to say so, and that some enthusiasts regard "From Russia With Love" as the Holy Grail of Bond, but let's be searingly honest – some of it