"Goldfinger" is the first real Bond soundtrack of note as this was very much the start of the Bond sound and formula which continues to this day. After missing out on writing the title song for "From Russia With Love", which was penned by Lionel Bart, John Barry asked to write the title song as well as composing the score, Cubby Broccoli agreed and Barry hired Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse to write lyrics to the theme tune which would end up being ranked (in most Bond theme polls) number 1 all time favourite Bond theme song! The intro for the title song is now legendary and Shirley Bassey's vocal is one of immense power and control.