Gladys Knight - Licence To Kill (Proms in Hyde Park 2018)

Playing the James Bond 1989 theme, Gladys is joined by the BBC Concert Orchestra playing 'Licence To Kill' live in Hyde Park for BBC Radio 2's Last Night of the Proms Celebrations.
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[@wkatc007]

The most underappreciated Bond Theme

[@BillBiggs1]

But the best one. Love Golden Eye equally

[@JuliaWalker-t6e]

DON'T YOU JUST 💕 LOVE THIS LADY 💗 SINING THIS BOND SONG 🎵🎶

[@kathrynjaneway5346]

Terrible movies, AMAZING SONG

[@imwelshjesus]

The overused, inaccurate and unnecessary comment in the history of social media.

[@SebastianEnamorado-ql4rh]

@@kathrynjaneway5346 no time to die have that tittle

[@thelegendofdarius]

This is my favorite James Bond theme of all time

[@MrChriswiz]

Mine too 👌

[@dnomyarakunawik6743]

Same here.

[@slottaway]

Proper song.....proper singer !

[@valeriomartini202]

whats about LIVE AND LET DIE

[@Dino-su2wh]

TinaTurner golden eye is the best bond theme song

[@geetraldinha]

She's 74 OMG and still sing perfectly with that perfect power she has. Damn it.... Today's young singers better take a bow and learn from her

[@sumiosquirrel]

My thoughts exactly, she's still on it

[@mroosie7488]

I saw her a few years ago... She was so good I rebooked another show the following week in another city. Unbelievable

[@kenobiadc]

My head is all over the floor right now... It's really impressive how good she still is

[@raidergainzx5290]

What taking care of yourself all career looks and sounds like

[@DM-kv9kj]

Ummm... Of course she's belting it for her age, but she is absolutely not still as good as when she was young. Her voice is wobbling flat and sharp, struggling to hold notes and sounds thinner with less power and control. She is even ducking out of some notes. I also don't like the shoddy arrangement from the band here, it sounds weak when it should sound massive and epic like it did in the movie.

[@deenapierce2341]

Gladys still sound and looking great. 2024 still listening

[@YouCantDeleteDenzelL]

She was 74 at the time of this performance and sang better than people half her age... So flawless!!!

[@LeeAndrewisWright]

Almost 30 years ago this song was released and she's still singing it with no effort! Classy and elegant! 💖

[@kenlau457]

And she barely aged.

[@lefunk22]

@@kenlau457 LOL. She's aged well - but there has been work done on that face.

[@robin101962]

Gladys singing THIS song live just has me in tears - PERFECTION!

[@bonolozwane6183]

Best Bond theme track ever...goosebumps always

[@therantingboy]

Absolutely insane her voice is still incredible and this is, THE best bond song

[@ParaBellum2024]

At the time, Timothy Dalton's Bond wasn't received very well but in hindsight, he was a superb Bond, in a pair of very watchable films. This theme is absolutely up there with the best of them, and Gladys Knight has still got it.

[@stevencassidy6982]

It didn't do well in America... But it was a big hit all over the world

[@miltontavares9506]

Dalton was so underrated.I love him as James Bond.

[@peterfranks6243]

He wasn't well received because every one knew at the time, Pierce Brosnan was chosen

[@Kemet3.0]

Shirley Bassey ... These are the best and then you can add License To Kill. 1, Goldfinger, 2, Diamonds Are Forever, 3, Moonraker. 4, License To Kill.

[@805livin4]

Vision L moonraker ? Diamond are forever ? This song is like gold compared to those two I’ll have to admit diamonds are forever is alright but it doesn’t compare to this and then moonraker lmao don’t make me laugh

[@olijadu]

Tim Dalton was Ian Fleming's bond and Gladys killed it w this amazing song.

[@SmartRobot-wc2fb]

This is how a true DIVA looks and sounds...after sooo many years...wow...

[@CS80undermybed]

I know. Bloody hell... I would!

[@terrypolley5435]

I find it so hard to believe that her voice has not changed over the years. She always been such a lady with so much grace.

[@anthonycbrown1952]

It is incredible. So many artists fall on hard times, lose their 'voice' and struggle later in life. Gladys Knight made it!!!! YT Video: 'Gladys Knight's Gorgeous Rendition of the National Anthem! | Super Bowl LIII NFL Pregame'.

[@brianbunn3604]

Awesome. Incredible voice for over 70 years old. Pure class.

[@DavidVarkonyi]

Now this is how you do a live performance! The song is my all time favourite song, the best Bond song and sung perfectly by Gladys Knight, after all these years her voice is still so powerful!

[@budgiecat9039]

its mixed bad I can barely hear the orchestra section. Were their mics even on? The guitar alone is louder than all of them combined

[@DavidVarkonyi]

Well I was more concentrated on her and she is still belting out the song in her 70’s…

[@kennycooper294]

this is one of the most underrated bond songs.

[@jamesmartinsteyn6124]

This and Golden Eye are my absolute favourite Bond theme songs... Miss Gladys just has that something special, her voice just evokes emotions in anyone listening

[@cafelinasha299]

Same here, Gladys and Tina were the best

[@ajmmusic3961]

Dito.

[@BillBiggs1]

Yep Golden Eye and License to the kill are my fave and two of the best Bond themes around. They should give Mariah a shot at a bond theme.

[@jamesmartinsteyn6124]

@@BillBiggs1 Mine too, they really made magic when then got Gladys Knight and Tina Turner on these bond songs.

[@BillBiggs1]

@@jamesmartinsteyn6124 yep and we should be grateful Tina and Gladys accepted the gig.

[@lukeprimmer8424]

A legend giving everyone a masterclass on how to perform with class and soul!

[@jeanlucpicard2474]

She is the definition of class and talent

[@lara_capybara]

Her voice is magical. Love it

[@k_dellz]

Versus took me here. I’m 23 years old and finally gonna start listening to this Queen’s music!! Just became a Tina Turner fan now might add Gladys to the list.

[@reeboo43]

Please do and look up the Claudine soundtrack she sung the entire soundtrack

[@MallyG678]

Might?!? 😂😂😂

[@DJ_TRON]

@@MallyG678 ikr

[@LouiseGroenewald-hj2vo]

Her voice belies her age and look how she has to move the microphone away from her not like today’s stars who almost eat it!

[@jamesroman9576]

Just magical! This woman is still in top form!

[@dexterbernard2701]

The best Bond theme from the Queen of Motown! Bravo!!!

[@nicknowell7719]

Timothy Dalton by far the best actor to play James Bond because he played what Fleming wrote dark brooding not looking like he really loved his job played the cruel part really well and looking at him you could believe he could brutally kill someone, his films are not given the credit they deserve and him as the most credible Bond.

[@DeepMedii]

Nick Nowell Agreed

[@ThePrettyeyes341]

Well said. I always felt he was underrated! I loved him as Bond. I also loved Roger Moore and Connery. I grew up in the 80's so Roger Moore is the one I grew up with.

[@mrt9915]

Licence to Kill was my favourite of his

[@glennmorris371]

Dalton is the best bond.

[@damirkuduz9892]

Timothy was the best Bond

[@ronaldmcdonald8303]

My favourite Bond film, my favourite Bond, my favourite theme tune and some of my favourite villains. Licence to kill is an underrated gem of a film. Although my favourite villain is Boris Gishenko, becouse he's funny and loveable!!!!

[@afflulifestyle1784]

The legendary Gladys still reigns strong. The bond theme's always radiated with class in the '60s up to 1995. This is my personal favourite, & Gladys backed by a phenomenal Orchestra & backing singers is a classy night out. Classy music today "No that just doesn't exist".

[@Graz_Mc]

Up to '95? Including 'Goldeneye' or not? 🤔

[@kaywhittle8839]

Just look how she sings with no effort. Amazing probably the best bond theme ever .

[@HeavyD79r]

Best Bond Theme Ever!!! Gives you chills!

[@pameliahooks2741]

She is absolutely beautiful and most definitely a legend 😊she still has the most beautiful powerful voice we all love you Gladys knight 😊❤

[@marceloA1313]

SHE LOOK LIKE AMAZING .DIVA FOREVER .

[@jonathanromero7925]

Who’s here from Verzuz . The moment she started singing this I said to myself this sounds like a bond song and boy was I right!!! Amazing

[@sarahjohnson6864]

At first I was like is this gold finger ? Lol

[@ericdavis6261]

I AM! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@jonathanromero7925]

Not gold finger 😂😂😂

[@coonalisa230]

Same. I never knew Gladys did a Bond theme.

[@lisagibson4134]

You're so right about the sound, I've loved her for 45 years... x

[@robertcotgrave5920]

She is absolutely incredible. What a voice this lady has. Her voice is so powerful. Love her music 🎶.

[@mmmcosta]

The best and sexiest of ALL James Bond themes! WOW!!!

[@mbell2159]

Gotta Give Gladys her props! Wish I was there to hear this LIVE. She's amazing! A ICON!

[@hdfloyd]

The Empress of Soul in all her glory!

[@spbub]

Word 🙌🏼

[@edwardclay5312]

She's just a class act all the way around and on top of that a extraordinary talent. I'm totally in awe!!!!!

[@drhacknslashzombietimelord6768]

Sorry, but calling her a class act and an extraordinary talent is a MAJOR UNDERSTATEMENT. But, there are no words in existence for how awesome she truly is.

[@denwiessimo6088]

@@drhacknslashzombietimelord6768 What's wrong according to your standards with the comment above?

[@john111257]

Fantastic live performance, a superstar

[@patrickkato6564]

hyde Park was honored to be there. .unforgettable experience

[@wobblertv8083]

Theres something in her voice that always causes a llump in my throat ....long may the empress of soul reign 😊

[@fajarsetiawan8665]

That is so freaking smooth. Love her

[@joytackett2128]

Wow, beautiful beautiful song and the sound of the music an her voice wow just amazing

[@nelsonwalker4829]

This lady sings amazing!!!!! Why!?? Because she’s truly loved what she does in her heart!!!!!!!

[@glengosling5636]

Who off the very best . Magnificent 😊

[@darrylrarmstrong]

My favourite Bond song and favourite female singer. Lucky enough to have seen her at the Albert Hall in 97. Simply amazing Gladys. ❤

[@1234sumpinnew]

One of the best James Bond songs ever

[@fcbarlow1995]

Incredible, she still sounds great, and the orchestra.....true professional musicians.

[@nelsonwalker4829]

100% effort doing what she loves to do and it shows!!!!!!!

[@matthewdonovan1240]

One of my favourite Bond themes. She still sounds amazing and nails every note of this. Awesome! I'd love to see her record another Bond theme, sadly it's more likely to be a "pop star" or "x factor winner" rather than a true artist like this.

[@Dino-su2wh]

not better than Tina Turner golden eye

[@SmartRobot-wc2fb]

@@Dino-su2wh I also love that one...I'd put both at the same level...both are 2 of the best Bond themes ever...indeed...

[@SmartRobot-wc2fb]

@Dante Whitley When nowadays pop stars have the talent/gift and humbleness she had in her day we'll reconsider those "nasty" comments about them...in the meantime they just don't and are getting worse by the day...sorry...

[@manufacturer3602]

Unbelievable that she sounds so good 30 years after first singing this, tremendous

[@mikeway7207]

Love all of this so much. Love the song. Love Gladys' performance. Love the production values. Way to kill. It's almost like you've got a licence ;)

[@stardiver3660]

What a voice 😍

[@ViceKnIghtTA]

so gooooood ❤

[@niceblkbro82]

I love Mama Gladys all day long and this version is definitely the one.

[@kafkent6727]

🌞 Pure class, outstanding 👏

[@mikemathieson3700]

Gladys looks and sounds great

[@Ingostar71]

Oh Man... breathtaking...

[@TheSocialDistorter]

Gladys, you did have the opportunity to sing for James Bond 007 and we are grateful that you did!

[@amayajones68]

There’s just something about James Bond themes. This is one of my favorites. Haven’t seen a single film start to finish yet, but the songs are great.

[@phila3884]

There's 24, soon to be 25 to choose from! As a start, and these are not everyone's favorites but they are entertaining, for an older one I'd recommend "The Living Daylights", the film just before "License to Kill", with Timothy Dalton as Bond. Also, watch "Casino Royale", which a lot of die-hard fans rank near the top (Daniels Craig's first). That's barely scratching the surface, let us know what you think.

[@digitalbath84]

If you’ve listened to this, surely you should watch Licence To Kill?!?! It’s a good one too!

[@PlotYourEscape]

Damn! She sounds good even now!! One of my favorite Bond songs!!

[@deenapierce2341]

Her voice is so beautiful as always

[@morkygorky]

She's 74 here? Incredible!!

[@deenapierce2341]

Gladys Knight always good to hear

[@daviddunne4737]

Fantastic ................................Best Bond Theme ever and Gladys has made it her personal property . Brilliant as it is said ' class is permanent ' .............................THIS IS CLASS both MUSIC and SINGER . Well done PROMS . Gladys excellent .

[@BillBiggs1]

They should give Mariah a shot at a bond theme.

[@robertlee2791]

Timothy Dalton was absolutely brilliant he was the bind from the book superb wish he would have done more

[@bengunns]

omg i grew up listening to Gladys on Motown, i am tilting my hat to her and she still sounds as great as ever, welcome to the UK Gladys you dont realise how much Joy you gave to people with your singing, and with the Pips of course. i forgot to say, what a legend.

[@ladylovesherlord]

We need a Gladys & Patti Tour!

[@rdelafg]

Great artist and a great voice, one of James Bond's favorite songs.

[@theflyyest]

Best James Bond song hands down. Absolute Perfection. I love you Mrs. Gladys.

[@davidallen7977]

just found this...So pleased to find her going strong.

[@gordonmilward5895]

What a voice! We are blessed.

[@eventsplannerbali7472]

One hell of a singer, love from Bali

[@AndrewJohnson-x3d]

I still LOVE to listen to this woman!!!❤

[@cragger72]

never been a james bond fan but this is the best of all time at the right time of my life, the hot summer of 1989

[@mmmcosta]

Gladys Knight, what a FORCE AND BEAUTY of nature!!! 💓💓💓

[@mikebevibevi]

Damn talk about having the performance in the palm of your hand. Ms. Knight is a killer! What a legend

[@condedefomento]

beauty and a great voice! love you Gladys! Uruguay love you!

[@АндрейБорисов-х3о]

Glagys, you are legend !! 👽🙆you are super !! -Moscow

[@nelsonwalker4829]

Like fine wine she just keeps getting better with age!!!! Love her singing!!!!!

[@nelsonwalker4829]

Gladys you’ve always given it 100% I respect that!!!!

[@phil4977]

Singers of that quality are a dying breed. What have we coming up these days - “Lizzo”

[@amiltonfaria5168]

So wonderful !

[@Robert-d3u1j]

The best bond song ever

[@alejandrorojaspena174]

Gladys ... No pierde Potencia en su Voz ... FANTASTICA

[@bluelotus5506]

Best 007 theme,,amazing Gladys Knight and the big band ❤

[@FomorViceroy]

Still the best Bond theme. I’ll be taking no questions.

[@nelsonwalker4829]

Why this lady is still sooooo amazing!?? She has spunk guys toughness!!!! Old or not She’s an example of never giving up tough as any bond there was!!!! Go Gladys gooooo!!!!

[@rosemarieharris5921]

Not old and never will be .A beautiful woman and one of the best vocalists of all time.

[@TomBarradas]

THIS...... is THE very definition of STAR POWER!

[@AxelCulmsee]

greatness of orchestral soul, especially by Gladys Knight, now nearly three decades later still extraordinary in her performance of style and sound of her voice and all-time high in the pleasure of listening the pureness of music of rarely comparableness of her grandeur

[@MattonicAndLime]

What an honour and a privilege for those musicians to play this song with her. Oh to have that as a memory in my brain.

[@anthonytaylor7928]

74 yrs old youngins take notes

[@soundseeker63]

Incredible to think this performance was 30 years after she originally recorded the record!.....and she'd been in the business for 25 years even back then!! She has truly transcended time and fashion and become a true musical icon. True talent, pure class, and just a nice lady all round :-D

[@lisagibson4134]

True A.O.E... (Angel - On - Earth)... thank you for all you have given.. 😍💋

[@ICHIBANDIPPER]

Effortless perfection unrivalled. Wow.

[@WilliamHavilandPiano]

Style, and total vocal control. Legend.

[@rhondawilson2494]

Go ahead Gladys Knight and you look beautiful 🙏⭐

[@9370ronnie]

I watched this live ...amazing woman sung brilliantly

[@stevelee574]

We need to really appreciate true legends like this because we shall never see or hear the likes again!

[@red420rustler3]

Not a bond fan but always loved this tune,Beautiful music.

[@simonbrennan888]

The one and only!never ceases to amaze,Miss Gladys Knight!