Show Notes
Academy award winning lyricist, Don Black CBE, known for his work on various James Bond films such as classics like Diamonds Are Forever, Thunderball, Tomorrow Never Dies, The Man With The Golden Gun and The World Is Not Enough reveals the stories behind the films and their legendary music. He also delves deep into his collaborations with icons such as Michael Jackson, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Quincy Jones, as well as his frequent partnership with composer John Barry.
Don also gives his advice to upcoming artists and songwriters, his take on the current music and theatre industry and why he is so dedicated to his work but detaches when he is away.
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