One of my favorite James Bond films of all time is On Her Majesty's Secret Service from 1969. This is the only film to star George Lazenby as 007. I actually think he held up pretty well under the unenviable task of stepping into Sean Connery's shoes as Bond. The film also features one of my favorite Bond girls in Diana Rigg as Tracy. I could see why Bond fell in love with her. Critics and fans tend to still be divided on Lazenby as Bond and the film itself. I think it's a shame he never played Bond again. For those who have seen this film, what do you think of it? What do you think of Lazenby as Bond?
Here is the title sequence for the film. I love the theme song for the movie. It's instrumental which is quite the departure from the rest of the franchise.
Here's a video someone made featuring We Have All The Time In The World by Louis Armstrong, which is the love theme of the movie. This is such a beautiful song.
P.S. Thanks everybody for visiting my sister's blog Chic Femme. She is so thrilled with all the great response she's gotten. She's been checking out many of your blogs as well. She's liking what she sees. I hope that you will continue to visit her blog. She loves hearing from you guys. If you haven't checked out her blog yet, I hope you'll do so. Thanks.
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This is one of my favorite Bond films too!
Love your sister's blog, btw!
xoxox,
CC
Hey Carrie. Glad to see I'm not the only one with love for this movie. Thanks. I'm happy you love my sister's blog. I think she's doing a great job with it.
I haven't seen this one yet but I love the theme song. I'll try to look for a DVD of that Bond film. Thanks for sharing.
I'll visit your sister's blog now.
looove this movie (:
bisous, xx
lol, love the poster image :o]
I agree with Carrie! One of my favorites, too!
To many this is the greatest Bond ever, it's in my top 5.
Always wished George had done at least one more Bond he really needed to be in Diamonds Are Forever.
Lazenby hunting down Blofeld would have had more meaning and drama.
Can never get enough BOND! Very Cool!
Hey Leah. Thanks. I hope you like this film when you see it. It's definitely one of my favorite Bond movies. I appreciate you visiting my sister's blog.
Thanks La C. That's cool that you're a fan of this movie too.
Hey Terence. Thanks. I really like the poster for this one.
Hey Meraldia. Thanks. Glad you're a fan of OHMSS.
Hey Drake. Thanks. Definitely one of my top Bond films. I do wish he would have done at least one more. I would rather Lazenby in Diamonds Are Forever than Connery. There would have been more impact and meaning there.
Thanks Richard. Glad you enjoyed this post. Cheers!
I love old Bond movie, very classic.
It happens I love this one is my favorite.
Happy Sunday to you!
Hanh,
Favorite rat packer??? Dean Martin, baby! That's a no-brainer. Although Frank comes in a close second..
Joey's last, I'm afraid. Did he sing??? Or do anything?
Hey Hahn. Thanks for commenting. I'm so happy that you love this particular Bond film.
*Sigh*, movie posters used to look so much better than they do nowadays. And I must say I think Lazenby was highly underrated. He was actually a really good Bond! Hope you're having an amazing weekend :)
Hey Joe. Thanks. Glad that Dino is tops for you. He's definitely leading big time in this poll. I think Joey wrote some of the material they used.
Hey Dapper. Thanks. I love these type of movie posters. It's a shame they don't make them like this anymore. I agree with you on Lazenby. He doesn't get the credit and recognition he should. He was a really good 007. I'm having a great weekend. Hope you are too.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR KIND COMMENT
This is my dads favorite bond and bond film, I do like him but my favorite is Daniel Craig. Do you like him?
XOXOX
Libby
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Hi Keith! Im good., Weekend has been great minus the rain. lol. I have to start leaving more comments I come here almost everyday. lol..
Thanks
Hey Gingey. You are very welcome.
Hey Libby. Thanks for commenting. My favorite Bond is Sean Connery. I do like Daniel Craig. I like George Lazenby. This is one of my favorite Bond movies.
Hey Autumn. Thanks for commenting. I love hearing comments from you. I visit your blog pretty much every day. I need to leave more comments there.
If Sean Connery was Bond in that particular movie, no doubt in my mind OHMSS would have been the best one of the series bar none.
Still, my favorite has always been Diamonds Are Forever
i love james bond =]
Hey JB. Thanks for commenting. I think a lot of people had trouble accepting anybody other than Connery. It didn't matter if it was Lazenby or somebody else.
Thanks Amoramor.
This is actually one of my favorite James Bond movies as well. I do wish that George would done another one or so. I love the Louis Armstrong song.
I really like the instrumental theme for this movie.
Hey Phoebe. Thanks. I'm glad you are a fan of OHMSS. The Louis Armstrong love song is so beautiful. I do wish Lazenby had done one or two more at least.
Hey Wolf. Yeah, I think it's a very powerful song.
I loved George Lazenby. On my old blog I did a Bond Awards post, it was huge! I watched every film in order over a week 1/2, it was insane. Then I made up awards. I wish I could e-mail it to you, you'd love it.
Hey E.K. Wow. That sounds so cool. I love that idea. That would be great if you could have emailed it to me. I'd love to have seen it.
What a sweet clip and the song by Louie is gorgeous.
xx
one day I'll watch all Bond's movies! hehehe! thanks for your comment! I wish you the same! cyaa
Totally loved watching the Bond intro, it is so significant of the time it was made in.
I have never seen "On Her Majesty Service", but will definitely try to at my earliest convenience.;)
Thank you for your always kind comments at my place.;)
Hey Dustjacket. Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it.
Hey Pri. Thanks. I do hope you get a chance to see all the Bond movies.
Hey Protege. Thanks for your comment. You are very welcome about mine at your blog. I do hope you get the chance to see OHMSS.
And a great soundtrack too Keith
Hey Dave. So true. Plus I love the novel.
I love the song very much!
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I've actually never seen this Bond flick, it seems like a departure from the series in more way than one! I'll have to check it out.
Hey Janet. Thanks. Glad you liked it.
Hey Maggi. I hope you get a chance to see it. This movie was very different from other Bond films in many ways, including the lack of gadgets.
Bond is like the biggest thing ever here in the UK, hubby is a huge huge huge fan
No one can compare to Connery. Although I never quite bought the Roger Moore Bond. Too wimpy, without a hint of badass
Hey Housewife. Yeah, I bet Bond is huge there in the UK.
Hey Scandalous. Connery was always my favorite. I do think he was a lot more manly than Moore.
I absolutely adore that movie poster! :)
Thanks Erika. I think it's very cool.
lol@ur post title. yeah, i love ur sister's blog! cool.
Such a fantastic poster dear Keith and I love the opening sequence, I definitely have to see it especially since it's your favorite. Thank you for sharing!♥
Thank you for your comment
I also love James Bond!
All is so cool and chic!
Fantastic!!!
Many kisses Keith!
i haven't seen this movie! maybe i should check it out.
and i am following your sister's blog. :)
I love this Bond movie. Great blog post btw. It was a great change to see a Bond that could really fight. I love Roger and Sean but he could put it to Telly Savalas.
I think the montage with the Louis song made it for me. Diana was ultra cool - did you ever watch "The Avengers"? I caught that in reruns and laughed myself silly.
THE choice is Dino, of course. He was charming, funny and talented. Plus mysterious compared to the other rat packers. A still waters quality.
I never saw this film, but I am LOVING the movie poster, and the theme song also! =) I'm really glad you posted this up!
Oh I haven't seen this one yet! It looks too cool! I have to check it out
I like that movie poster - cool!
Thanks Wana. I appreciate it. Have a great week. Cheers!
Hey Gabbi. Thanks. Glad you enjoyed this post. I do hope you get a chance to see OHMSS.
Thank you, Gingey.
Hey Kira. Thanks. I'm glad you're a fan of Bond.
Hey Droll. Thanks. That's cool that you're following my sister's blog now. I appreciate it.
Hey Steph. Thanks so much. I was really hoping you would enjoy this movie when you finally saw it. I'm so glad you did. George could definitely fight. I loved his battle with Telly.
Hey Clarity. Thanks. Glad you enjoyed that video. I really love it. I loved Diana on The Avengers. I saw it in reruns when I was growing up. Glad to see that Dino is your favorite among the Rat Pack.
Hey Allison. Thanks. Glad I could introduce you to this movie. I hope you get a chance to see it.
Hey Clare. Thanks. Hope you get a chance to see it. I'm sure you'll like it.
Hey Jim. Thanks. I love that poster.
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