Sunday Night Song #007

Earlier this month, a historic milestone was noted, as 50 years ago Britain, and America, were introduced to two cultural phenomenons which are among the fabric of our societies. 

Britain's Channel 4 has a full report on Bond and The Beatles at 50 years old:

 

From Ian Flemings "Dr. No" to The Beatles "Love Me Do", James Bond and The Fab Four began a historical and timeless rise in film and music which continues today.

For agent 007, with gadgets galore, fine women and cars, our favorite spy has kept us riveted over the years. No matter which of the five gentlemen who have played the part, from Sean Connery to Daniel Craig, Bond has been an intriguing figure captivating our fascination battling evil across the globe.  Bond movies have been thrilling and have advanced with the times in seamless fashion.  The 23rd James Bond movie, Skyfall, is due out this fall.

Over on Abbey Road, a revolution in music unparalleled over time began behind the unrivaled musical writing tandem of John Lennon and Paul McCartney. The Beatles, although only lasting approximately 8 years as group, wrote and performed a lifetimes worth of timeless music. Individual efforts by each member of the group reached the top of the charts, and without question, they easily remain the greatest collection of musical talent ever assembled.

With London recently hosting the Olympics, "Bond" was able to interact with The Queen in welcoming the world to London. Beatle Paul McCartney closed out the ceremonies with a strong performance, bookending the games with the best of Great Britain.

James Bond and The Beatles have a many linkages, but for me the most notable is relevant to the first Bond movie I saw, with my Aunt taking me to see Live and Let Die.  I will never forger seeing Bond jump that street in his Glastron boat with the 135HP Evinrude!

I will also never forget seeing Paul McCartney perform Bond theme song Live and Let Die, tonight's Sunday Night Song, in person.  With a common date of announcement to the public, it is only fitting the top Bond theme song was performed by Beatle Paul McCartney, "Live and Let Die".  Enjoy!

 

Evinrude Celebrates 100th

Much of my childhood was spent in the boat water skiing and fishing, and the boat was powered by Evinrude. Evinrude, now owned by BRP but formerly by Outboard Marine Corporation (which also makes Johnson) and Mercury of Mercury Marine, a Brunswick Corporation (BC:NYSE), used to rule the day powering boats.

Yamaha then came in and developed some high level competition. Today, all three companies excel, putting forth engines with supreme power, speed and efficiency.

I would like to congratulate Evinrude on the 100th anniversary. The engines served my family very well as we tore up the slalom course on a daily basis. The engines were steadily powerful and reliable.

I know Ralph Evinrude and Francis Langford are beaming with pride!