The first James Bond movie 'Dr. No' had its World premiere at the London Pavilion on 5th October 1962, expanding to the rest of the United Kingdom days later. Then over the following months it played around Europe. While the North American premiere wasn't until 8th May 1963.

All this means, 60 years ago this week, we heard the 'James Bond Theme' for the very first time !

"Now, pay attention 007"

Many typical Bond film images were established in this first film. It begins with an introduction to the character through the view of a gun barrel as the main title sequence begins. It introduced the now famous theme music composed by Monty Norman. John Barry, who would later go on to compose the music for eleven Bond films, arranged the theme but was uncredited - except for the credit of his orchestra playing the final piece. The famous guitar riff was played by Vic Flick, as a member of the John Barry Orchestra. 

Every year the 5th of October is observed as "Global James Bond Day".

Sadly, Monty Norman passed away in July this year.

More Bond Music > [click here] 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service' music by John Barry. These opening titles feature a reminder of the Bond films prior to 1969. 

Interesting Double 'O' Facts:

1)  Chris Blackwell (Island Records) was a location scout and production assistant on Dr. No. 

2)  The brilliant 007 logo with the added gun barrel plus the trigger at the end of the '007' made its first appearance in the US poster for Dr. No.