I chose 1981 music as my theme this year. My newest novel The Summer of Princess Diana is set in the summer of 1981, and oh! the music! Let’s take a look back at a pivotal time in the music industry.
Written for the James Bond film of the same name, “For Your Eyes Only” is sung by the Scottish singer Sheena Easton (best known for her snappy “Morning Train (Nine to Five)” hit). The songwriter, Bill Conti (Providence native!), wrote the film’s song with Donna Summer or Dusty Springfield in mind, but the film studio had noticed Easton after her “9 to 5” hit and suggested her. The song was released in June 1981 and reached #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Here is Sheena Easton singing “For Your Eyes Only” live:
Martha Reynolds Writes 
Ah Rhode Island….Recognize!!! It seems it has been awhile since the new “Bond Song” was significant???? ZD
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But Sheena! The hair!!!
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I wasn’t a Bond fan back than but definitely knew this song! Weekends In Maine
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Same here
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My favorite Bond theme by far.
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Not only do I love the song – I loved the movie! Thanks for the memory. Nancy
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I’d forgotten this song. The James Bond movies had some great music.
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Very true, Jacqui.
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I am enjoying the music review! I am learning about 1981 music beyond humming a few bars. Really the 80’s-90’s are kind of a blur for me between graduate schools and children. But ask me about Raffi! : ) Thanks for this topic Martha!
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I can imagine, Ann – you had other priorities! Glad you’re enjoying this trip back in time. xx
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Hari OM
Fine voice, our lassie… though she did rather *cough* Fade Away!!! Have to say, I was never really a Fan though I did like it when she dueted with Prince. YAM xx
F=Frilly
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Yamini, she wasn’t one of my favorites either. A little shrill, but I did enjoy that zippy “Nine to Five.”
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Love both, “nine to five” and the 007 song “for your eyes only”. Thanks for the musical memories!
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Thank you! Interesting that her “Nine to Five” hit led to her getting this song. I did like her look, too!
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Fade away by Bruce Springsteen
On Thu, Apr 7, 2022 at 3:00 AM Martha Reynolds Writes wrote:
> Martha Reynolds posted: ” I chose 1981 music as my theme this year. My > newest novel The Summer of Princess Diana is set in the summer of 1981, and > oh! the music! Let’s take a look back at a pivotal time in the music > industry. Written for the James Bond film of the same name, “” >
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Nope.
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At last. A song I am familiar with, if only because of the movie.
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Haha! There’s a mix in here, Denise, so I’m hoping you’ll recognize a few more.
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