Could a 'traditional' Bond soundtrack save this movie?

I would not say the soundtrack 'ruins' this film, but overall it certainly hurts it.

I saw this in the theater in 1983, age 19, and I don't remember the soundtrack as being notable in either positive way (as you'd get with John Williams soundtrack) but I don't remember thinking the music was crap, either.

Herb Albert and Sergio Mendez did most of the music, and this was right after Herb had a hit with Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend, featuring young Janet Jackson. The music was acceptable by 1983 standards.

But heavens, it's certainly dated now, definitely hurts the film.

Then again, this would apply to most mid-1980's films. Hell, a lot of films made after 1982 don't hold up at all.



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https://www.datalounge.com/thread/19790407-the-theme-song-for-the-1983-bond-film-never-say-never-again-could-have-been-so-much-better-and-almost-was

The theme song for the 1983 Bond film "Never Say Never Again" could have been so much better and almost was
but Michel Legrand's ego couldn't handle it. He wrote all the music for the movie. Some other songwriters offered a potential title track "Never Say Never Again" recorded by the late, great Phyllis Hyman (see below). Legrand sued and said he was entitled to write and pick the singer for the theme song. We ended up with a cheesier and lower standard song recorded by Lani Hall (who?). Legrand originally offered it to terrible singer Bonnie Tyler but she didn't like the song so turned it down.
Which do you prefer? For me it's no contest and Phyllis wins easily. Too bad Legrand ruined her opportunity. That old shit is still alive.