Monday, September 21, 2009

James Bond Is On Her Majesty's Secret Service

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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.

Don't forget to cast your vote in my poll to find out which cool cat is everybody's favorite member of the Rat Pack is. The poll will close on late Tuesday. I'll reveal the most popular Rat Packer in my Wednesday post.


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70 comments:

  1. Couture CarrieSeptember 20, 2009 at 9:56 AM

    This is one of my favorite Bond films too!

    Love your sister's blog, btw!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  2. KeithSeptember 20, 2009 at 10:01 AM

    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.

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  3. LeahSeptember 20, 2009 at 10:51 AM

    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.

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  4. A BIT COQUETTISHSeptember 20, 2009 at 10:53 AM

    looove this movie (:

    bisous, xx

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  5. Terence SamboSeptember 20, 2009 at 11:07 AM

    lol, love the poster image :o]

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  6. meraldiaSeptember 20, 2009 at 11:18 AM

    I agree with Carrie! One of my favorites, too!

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  7. DrakeSeptember 20, 2009 at 11:37 AM

    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.

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  8. The Viewliner LimitedSeptember 20, 2009 at 12:21 PM

    Can never get enough BOND! Very Cool!

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  9. KeithSeptember 20, 2009 at 12:36 PM

    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.

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  10. KeithSeptember 20, 2009 at 12:36 PM

    Thanks La C. That's cool that you're a fan of this movie too.

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  11. KeithSeptember 20, 2009 at 12:36 PM

    Hey Terence. Thanks. I really like the poster for this one.

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  12. KeithSeptember 20, 2009 at 12:37 PM

    Hey Meraldia. Thanks. Glad you're a fan of OHMSS.

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  13. KeithSeptember 20, 2009 at 12:38 PM

    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.

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  14. KeithSeptember 20, 2009 at 12:38 PM

    Thanks Richard. Glad you enjoyed this post. Cheers!

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  15. Hanh, Life-in-TravelSeptember 20, 2009 at 12:50 PM

    I love old Bond movie, very classic.
    It happens I love this one is my favorite.

    Happy Sunday to you!

    Hanh,

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  16. joeSeptember 20, 2009 at 1:18 PM

    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?

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  17. KeithSeptember 20, 2009 at 1:26 PM

    Hey Hahn. Thanks for commenting. I'm so happy that you love this particular Bond film.

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  18. SyedSeptember 20, 2009 at 1:26 PM

    *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 :)

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  19. KeithSeptember 20, 2009 at 1:27 PM

    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.

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  20. KeithSeptember 20, 2009 at 1:28 PM

    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.

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  21. AnonymousSeptember 20, 2009 at 2:38 PM

    THANK YOU FOR YOUR KIND COMMENT

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  22. AnonymousSeptember 20, 2009 at 3:24 PM

    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
    http://fashionconfectinairy.weebly.com

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  23. AutumnJonesSeptember 20, 2009 at 3:31 PM

    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

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  24. KeithSeptember 20, 2009 at 6:09 PM

    Hey Gingey. You are very welcome.

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  25. KeithSeptember 20, 2009 at 6:09 PM

    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.

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  26. KeithSeptember 20, 2009 at 6:10 PM

    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.

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  27. jbfunkySeptember 20, 2009 at 10:13 PM

    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

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  28. amoramorSeptember 20, 2009 at 10:33 PM

    i love james bond =]

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  29. KeithSeptember 20, 2009 at 11:24 PM

    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.

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  30. KeithSeptember 20, 2009 at 11:24 PM

    Thanks Amoramor.

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  31. Nancy Sinatra FanSeptember 20, 2009 at 11:26 PM

    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.

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  32. Wolf BoySeptember 20, 2009 at 11:28 PM

    I really like the instrumental theme for this movie.

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  33. KeithSeptember 21, 2009 at 12:03 AM

    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.

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  34. KeithSeptember 21, 2009 at 12:03 AM

    Hey Wolf. Yeah, I think it's a very powerful song.

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  35. E.K.September 21, 2009 at 12:04 AM

    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.

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  36. KeithSeptember 21, 2009 at 12:24 AM

    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.

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  37. debra@dustjacketSeptember 21, 2009 at 12:34 AM

    What a sweet clip and the song by Louie is gorgeous.
    xx

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  38. Pri.September 21, 2009 at 1:32 AM

    one day I'll watch all Bond's movies! hehehe! thanks for your comment! I wish you the same! cyaa

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  39. ZuzanaSeptember 21, 2009 at 7:11 AM

    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.;)

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  40. KeithSeptember 21, 2009 at 8:40 AM

    Hey Dustjacket. Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it.

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  41. KeithSeptember 21, 2009 at 8:40 AM

    Hey Pri. Thanks. I do hope you get a chance to see all the Bond movies.

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  42. KeithSeptember 21, 2009 at 8:41 AM

    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.

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  43. MondoSeptember 21, 2009 at 8:46 AM

    And a great soundtrack too Keith

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  44. KeithSeptember 21, 2009 at 9:13 AM

    Hey Dave. So true. Plus I love the novel.

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  45. www.janetteria.comSeptember 21, 2009 at 9:29 AM

    I love the song very much!


    X♥X♥

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  46. MaggiSeptember 21, 2009 at 9:54 AM

    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.

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  47. KeithSeptember 21, 2009 at 10:10 AM

    Hey Janet. Thanks. Glad you liked it.

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  48. KeithSeptember 21, 2009 at 10:11 AM

    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.

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  49. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2009 at 10:43 AM

    Bond is like the biggest thing ever here in the UK, hubby is a huge huge huge fan

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  50. Tuesday TaylorSeptember 21, 2009 at 11:02 AM

    No one can compare to Connery. Although I never quite bought the Roger Moore Bond. Too wimpy, without a hint of badass

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  51. KeithSeptember 21, 2009 at 11:07 AM

    Hey Housewife. Yeah, I bet Bond is huge there in the UK.

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  52. KeithSeptember 21, 2009 at 11:07 AM

    Hey Scandalous. Connery was always my favorite. I do think he was a lot more manly than Moore.

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  53. erika soroccoSeptember 21, 2009 at 11:11 AM

    I absolutely adore that movie poster! :)

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  54. KeithSeptember 21, 2009 at 11:45 AM

    Thanks Erika. I think it's very cool.

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  55. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2009 at 12:43 PM

    lol@ur post title. yeah, i love ur sister's blog! cool.

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  56. GabbiSeptember 21, 2009 at 2:38 PM

    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!♥

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  57. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2009 at 3:33 PM

    Thank you for your comment

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  58. Kira AderneSeptember 21, 2009 at 4:09 PM

    I also love James Bond!
    All is so cool and chic!
    Fantastic!!!

    Many kisses Keith!

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  59. drollgirlSeptember 21, 2009 at 4:49 PM

    i haven't seen this movie! maybe i should check it out.

    and i am following your sister's blog. :)

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  60. chic femmeSeptember 21, 2009 at 5:01 PM

    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.

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  61. ClaritySeptember 21, 2009 at 6:49 PM

    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.

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  62. AllisonSeptember 21, 2009 at 8:40 PM

    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!

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  63. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2009 at 9:43 PM

    Oh I haven't seen this one yet! It looks too cool! I have to check it out

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  64. Jim @ CoolStuffForDads.comSeptember 21, 2009 at 9:47 PM

    I like that movie poster - cool!

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  65. KeithSeptember 21, 2009 at 10:07 PM

    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.

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  66. KeithSeptember 21, 2009 at 10:08 PM

    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.

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  67. KeithSeptember 21, 2009 at 10:09 PM

    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.

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  68. KeithSeptember 21, 2009 at 10:10 PM

    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.

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  69. KeithSeptember 21, 2009 at 10:11 PM

    Hey Allison. Thanks. Glad I could introduce you to this movie. I hope you get a chance to see it.

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  70. KeithSeptember 21, 2009 at 10:11 PM

    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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