 Co-producer Harry Saltzman is said to have hated the song as too old fashioned for 1960s youth culture and only agreed to use it when persuaded by Albert Broccoli

Originally, Newley recorded a version of the theme song, but it was later re-recorded with Bassey's voice for the film and soundtrack album.In 1992, Newley's version was released for the 30th Anniversary of James Bond on film, in the compilation collectors edition "The Best of Bond...James Bond".The score was composed by Barry, making this his second, credited Bond score.