James Bond in film Bloom, although he was later replaced by Roald Dahl, who had little previous screenwriting experience. "You Only Live Twice" was the first Bond film to jettison the plot premise of the Fleming source material, although the film retains the title, the Japanese setting, the use of Blofeld as the main villain and a Bond girl named Kissy Suzuki from the novel. Filming commenced at Pinewood on 4 July 1966 before moving out to Japan on 27 July for six weeks' filming. Local Japanese interest in the filming was high, and the crew had to contend with large crowds throughout the
You Only Live Twice (soundtrack) Live Twice" and sung by Lorraine Chandler) can be found on compilations such as "Rare, Collectable, and Soulful Vol. 2". Tracks 13 to 19 were added later, as a bonus, to the complete version of the original soundtrack upon its digitally remastered CD rerelease. "Twice Is the Only Way to Live" was the final track on the soundtrack's original UK version. It was also included on the United Artists soundtrack compilation "Ten Golden Years" (1968). On certain releases of the "You Only Live Twice" soundtrack album, the "007 Theme" is included. It is heard within the film when Little Nellie