All Time High – Rita Coolidge: 13th Bond Song
The title song from the thirteenth James Bond film, Octopussy (1983), titled All Time High, was performed by Rita Coolidge. The song was composed by John Barry, Tim Rice, and Stephen Short.
About
- Title: All Time High
- Film: Featured as the title song for the thirteenth James Bond film, Octopussy (1983)
- Performer: Rita Coolidge
- Composer: John Barry and Tim Rice
- Release Date: 1983
- Genre: Pop, Ballad
- Theme: All Time High captures the essence of romance and adventure that defines the Bond franchise. Rita Coolidge's emotive vocals and the song's melodic arrangement evoke a sense of mystery and passion, reflecting the film's themes of espionage and love.
- Style: Known for its dreamy melody and Rita Coolidge's captivating performance, All Time High is a standout Bond theme. The song features delicate instrumentation and heartfelt vocals, creating an atmospheric and evocative anthem that resonates with audiences.
- Legacy: All Time High is celebrated as one of the most memorable Bond themes, earning praise for Rita Coolidge's stunning rendition and the song's poignant composition by John Barry and Tim Rice. The song's enduring popularity has solidified its status as a classic in the Bond canon, continuing to captivate listeners worldwide.
- Cultural Impact: The song's evocative refrain, "All I wanted was a sweet distraction for an hour or two," has become synonymous with the Bond franchise and is instantly recognizable to fans. All Time High has been covered and referenced in various media, contributing to its status as a cultural phenomenon.
Video
Source: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Md8uNCYX_Nc.
Lyrics: All Time High
All I wanted was a sweet distraction for an hour or two.
Had no intention to do the things we've done.
Funny how it always goes with love, when you don't look, you find.
But then we're two of a kind, we move as one.
We're an all time high,
We'll change all that's gone before.
Doing so much more than falling in love.
On an all time high,
We'll take on the world and wait.
So hold on tight, let the flight begin.
I don't want to waste a waking moment; I don't want to sleep.
I'm in so strong and so deep, and so are you.
In my time I've said these words before, but now I realize
My heart was telling me lies, for you they're true.
We're an all time high,
We'll change all that's gone before.
Doing so much more than falling in love.
On an all time high,
We'll take on the world and wait.
So hold on tight, let the flight begin.
So hold on tight, let the flight begin.
We're an all time high.
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Based on the original Czech article: All Time High – Rita Coolidge – titulní píseň ze 13. bondovky Chobotnička.