<P> Lyricist Don Black managed British singer Matt Monro at the time , and he and Barry asked him to record the song for the film 's soundtrack . The producers of the film considered the song uncommercial , however , and deleted it from the print shown at its Royal Command premiere in London . When Monro , who attended the event , made Black aware of the edit , they successfully lobbied the producers to restore it . Monro 's interpretation appeared over the closing credits in a shortened version recorded especially for the film , which enabled it to qualify for the Academy Award . Monro 's complete commercial recording was released on the film 's soundtrack album and became the singer 's signature tune for the remainder of his career . </P>
<P> Lyricist Don Black managed British singer Matt Monro at the time , and he and Barry asked him to record the song for the film 's soundtrack . The producers of the film considered the song uncommercial , however , and deleted it from the print shown at its Royal Command premiere in London . When Monro , who attended the event , made Black aware of the edit , they successfully lobbied the producers to restore it . Monro 's interpretation appeared over the closing credits in a shortened version recorded especially for the film , which enabled it to qualify for the Academy Award . Monro 's complete commercial recording was released on the film 's soundtrack album and became the singer 's signature tune for the remainder of his career . </P>
who sang the song born free in the movie
who sang the song born free in the movie
British singer Matt Monro
British singer Matt Monro