Secret Agent File - 1984

This 1984 rerelease of a 1960's compilation w/ Billy Strange, Neil Norman, Les Baxter, and Hall Daniels makes me appreciate how many times the world has been saved at the beach.

Alas, the reviews were not as good south of here. To quote this poor misled reviewer - "I was all ready to enjoy these 'blasts from the past.' Then they arrived, and what a let down! Only one of these cuts is an original, and that's 'Reilly, Ace of Spies' -- probably not what you bought the disc for. The others are covers, and don't sound like the unmistakable originals. So, be fore-warned. If you are looking for 'interpretations,' then go ahead. But if you are looking to purchase the real thing, you will need to go elsewhere."

Some classes can't be taught. Some lessons can't be learned.

1. Octopussy performed by Neil Norman and orchestra - arranged by Billy Strange, Les Baxter, Hall Daniels and Neil Norman - produced by Charles Faris and Neil Norman
2. I Spy performed by Billy Strange and orchestra - arranged by Billy Strange, Les Baxter, Hall Daniels and Neil Norman - produced by Billy Strange and Gene Norman
3. Reilly: Ace of Spies (original soundtrack) performed by the Olympic Orchestra - arranged by Harry Rabinowitz - produced by Billy Strange and Gene Norman
4. Casino Royale - performed by Billy Strange and orchestra - arranged by Billy Strange, Les Baxter, Hall Daniels and Neil Norman - produced by Billy Strange and Gene Norman
5. Ipcress File (A Man Alone) - performed by Billy Strange and orchestra - arranged by Billy Strange, Les Baxter, Hall Daniels and Neil Norman - produced by Billy Strange and Gene Norman
6. Thunderball - performed by Billy Strange and orchestra - arranged by Billy Strange, Les Baxter, Hall Daniels and Neil Norman - produced by Billy Strange and Gene Norman
7. Man from U.N.C.L.E. - performed by Billy Strange and orchestra - arranged by Billy Strange, Les Baxter, Hall Daniels and Neil Norman - produced by Billy Strange and Gene Norman
8. The Prisoner - performed by Neil Norman and orchestra - arranged by Billy Strange, Les Baxter, Hall Daniels and Neil Norman - produced by Charles Faris and Neil Norman
9. The James Bond Theme - performed by Billy Strange and orchestra - arranged by Billy Strange, Les Baxter, Hall Daniels and Neil Norman - produced by Billy Strange and Gene Norman
10. Our Man Flint - performed by Billy Strange and orchestra - arranged by Billy Strange, Les Baxter, Hall Daniels and Neil Norman - produced by Billy Strange and Gene Norman
11. Moonraker - performed by Neil Norman and orchestra - arranged by Billy Strange, Les Baxter, Hall Daniels and Neil Norman - produced by Les Baxter and Neil Norman
12. The Spy Who Came in from the Cold - performed by Billy Strange and orchestra - arranged by Billy Strange, Les Baxter, Hall Daniels and Neil Norman - produced by Billy Strange and Gene Norman
13. Run Spy Run - performed by Billy Strange and orchestra - arranged by Billy Strange, Les Baxter, Hall Daniels and Neil Norman - produced by Billy Strange and Gene Norman
14. Get Smart - performed by Billy Strange and orchestra - arranged by Billy Strange, Les Baxter, Hall Daniels and Neil Norman - produced by Billy Strange and Gene Norman
15. You Only Live Twice - performed by Billy Strange and orchestra - arranged by Billy Strange, Les Baxter, Hall Daniels and Neil Norman - produced by Billy Strange and Gene Norman
16. 007 - performed by Billy Strange and orchestra - arranged by Billy Strange, Les Baxter, Hall Daniels and Neil Norman - produced by Billy Strange and Gene Norman
17. Goldfinger - performed by Billy Strange and orchestra - arranged by Billy Strange, Les Baxter, Hall Daniels and Neil Norman - produced by Billy Strange and Gene Norman
18. The Rockford Files - performed by Billy Strange and orchestra - arranged by Billy Strange, Les Baxter, Hall Daniels and Neil Norman - produced by Billy Strange and Gene Norman