Goldfinga!

Much overdue is this post to recognize the incredible composer, Brit's John Barry, who died on January 31.  His most famous works were eleven James Bond films, starting with "From Russia With Love" in 1963.  Barry's five Academy Awards included wins for "Dances With Wolves," "Out of Africa," "The Lion in Winter," and two for "Born Free."  Additionally, he won four Grammys.  Among his compositions were "Goldfinger" and "Diamonds Are Forever"...did I hear Kanye say "THANK YOU"???

As Bond composer David Arnold stated, "...James Bond would have been far less cool without John Barry holding his hand".  Well said.