It’s a largely effective technique, the thematic continuity allowing lesser-known gems to be seamlessly incorporated – unused
Thunderball theme ‘Mr Kiss-Kiss Bang-Bang’ is thus sandwiched between ‘Goldfinger’ and ‘You Only Live Twice’ – and excerpts from as-yet-unperformed musicals stand proudly alongside their more famous cousins. The comic counterpoint of ‘Hollywood Wives/Two Timer’ from forthcoming
Sunday Dallas is a grand example of how strong the songwriting still is after all these years and for me, hearing cuts from the brilliant
Victor/Victoria, particularly ‘Le Jazz Hot’ and ‘Living in the Shadows’, was a real highlight.