John Barry was a renowned British composer and conductor known for his iconic film scores.
He gained fame for his work on the James Bond series, starting with "Dr. No" in 1962.
Barry won an Academy Award for Best Original Score for his work on "Born Free" in 1966.
Biography
Early Life
John Barry Prendergast OBE was born on November 3, 1933, in York, England. He grew up in a family that owned cinemas, which sparked his early interest in music and film. During his national service in the British Army, stationed in Cyprus, Barry learned to play the trumpet and began performing as a musician. This experience laid the groundwork for his future career in music.
Career
Barry's professional journey began in 1957 when he formed the John Barry Seven, a band that gained popularity in the UK. His breakthrough came when he was approached to compose the score for the first James Bond film, "Dr. No," after the original composer was dissatisfied with the theme. This marked the beginning of a remarkable 25-year association with the Bond franchise, during which he crafted iconic scores for films such as "Goldfinger" and "A View to a Kill." Over his career, Barry composed numerous film scores, including those for "Born Free," "Out of Africa," and "Dances with Wolves," earning him multiple accolades, including Academy Awards and Grammys.
Personal Life
Barry was married four times, with his last marriage to Laurie lasting from 1978 until his death in 2011. He had three daughters and a son, reflecting a rich personal life alongside his professional achievements. In the 1970s, he moved to Los Angeles, where he lived for several years before returning to the UK. Barry faced health challenges, including a serious incident in 1988 that left him unable to work for two years.
Legacy
John Barry's contributions to film music have left an indelible mark on the industry. He was honored as an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 1999 and received the BAFTA Academy Fellowship Award in 2005. His scores continue to be celebrated, with the American Film Institute ranking his work among the greatest film scores of all time. Barry's legacy endures through his timeless compositions that continue to resonate with audiences worldwide.
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Discography
Award Winning Movie Soundtracks2024
- 1.The Imperial March (From "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back")2:52
- 2.Main Themes From "Jurassic Park"5:23
- 3.Theme From "Batman" (Excerpt)2:35
- 4.Luke And Leia (From "Star Wars, Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back")4:42
- 5.Theme From "The Godfather"3:50
- 6.Theme From "Love Story"2:34
- 7.May It Be / Themes From "The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring"6:20
- 8.Bicycle Chase (From "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial")3:51
- 9.Suite from "Independence Day" (Orch. N. Dodd)5:46
- 10.Love Theme From "Romeo And Juliet" (Arr. C. Dragon)3:13
- 11.Back to the Future3:20
- 12.Theme From "Breakfast At Tiffany's"2:40
- 13.Theme from "Mission Impossible" (Arr. A. Silvestri)1:36
- 14.Steiner: Casablanca Suite5:43
- 15.Love Theme from "Superman"4:43
- 16.Back To Titanic (From "Titanic")4:57
- 17.Lara's Theme (From "Doctor Zhivago")5:46
- 18.Theme From "Jaws"2:28
- 19.Main Titles From "Beetlejuice"2:07
- 20.Cavatina (From "The Deer Hunter")3:30
- 21.John Williams: Throne Room & End Title (From "Star Wars")7:44
- 22.The Apollo 13 Mission (SFX)1:36
- 23.Silvestri: Feather Theme (From “Forrest Gump”)2:32
- 24.The Cantina Band (From "Star Wars")3:08
- 25.Sean's Theme (From "Minority Report")3:19
- 26.Main Title From "Shakespeare In Love"3:28
- 27.Tara's Theme (From "Gone With The Wind")3:33
- 28.Love Theme From "Flashdance"3:45
- 29.The Time Of Your Life (From "A Bug's Life")4:09
- 30.Evergreen (From "A Star Is Born")4:27
- 31.Suite From "Moonwalker"4:36
- 32.Main Theme From "Star Trek: The Motion Picture"3:54
- 33.Theme From "Chariots Of Fire" (Arr. D. Rose)7:08
- 34.R. Strauss: Also sprach Zarathustra, Op. 30, TrV 176: Introduction (From "2001: A Space Odyssey" and "2010: The Year We Make Contact") [Altered Version]1:50
- 35.Theme From "Rocky"2:30
- 36.Prelude From "War Of The Worlds"1:14
- 37.End Title From "The Black Hole"1:41
- 38.Marion's Theme (From "Raiders Of The Lost Ark")1:50
- 39.Outer Space (From "The Day The Earth Stood Still")1:53
- 40.Puccini: Gianni Schicci, SC 88: O mio babbino caro2:04
- 41.Main Theme From "The Beastmaster"2:08
- 42.Theme From "The Pink Panther"2:31
- 43.Puccini: Madama Butterfly, SC 74, Act II: Humming Chorus2:37
- 44.End Title From "The Boy Who Could Fly"2:54
- 45.Theme From "Goldfinger" (Arr. R. Hayman)2:52
- 46.Love Theme From "Spartacus"2:53
- 47.Main Theme From "A River Runs Through It"2:54
- 48.Big My Secret (From "The Piano")3:04
- 49.Main Title from "The Last of the Mohicans"3:04
- 50.Doe Eyes (From "The Bridges Of Madison County")3:06
- 51.Theme From "The Thorn Birds"3:09
- 52.Smile (From "Modern Times")3:14
- 53.End Title From "Explorers"3:15
- 54.Main Title From "Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan"3:20
- 55.Love Theme From "Star Wars, Episode II: Attack Of The Clones"3:23
- 56.Arthur's Theme (From "Arthur")3:26
- 57.Opening Titles & Closing Titles From "Henry V"3:25
- 58.The White Horse: Into The Sunset (End Title From "Dragonslayer")3:35
- 59.End Title From "Shirley Valentine"3:35
- 60.I Will Wait For You (From "The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg")3:49
- 61.Carol Ann's Theme (From "Poltergeist")3:57
- 62.End Credits From "Contact"4:00
- 63.Main Themes From "Willow"4:01
- 64.We're Losing Him (From "Somewhere In Time")4:03
- 65.Theme From "A Summer Place"4:08
- 66.Main Theme From "On Golden Pond"4:09
- 67.The Sand Volcano (From "The Mummy")4:10
- 68.Main Themes From "Hook"4:11
- 69.A Busy Man (From "Star Trek V: The Final Frontier")4:15
- 70.Through The Eyes Of Love (From "Ice Castles")4:16
- 71.Main Title From "The Mask Of Zorro"4:20
- 72.End Title From "Ghost"4:21
- 73.The Way We Were (From "The Way We Were")4:36
- 74.Re-Entry and Splashdown (From "Apollo 13") [Arr. J. Price]4:36
- 75.Music from "The Right Stuff"4:44
- 76.Escape From Venice (From "Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade")4:49
- 77.Flashdance… What A Feeling (From "Flashdance")4:49
- 78.Finale From "Victor/Victoria"4:56
- 79.Main Title / The Flag Parade (From "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace")4:57
- 80.End Title From "Twilight Zone: The Movie"5:01
- 81.War (From "Pearl Harbor")4:59
- 82.Unchained Melody (From "Ghost")5:12
- 83.Raiders' March (From "Raiders Of The Lost Ark")5:14
- 84.Themes From "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"5:46
- 85.Pachelbel: Canon in D Major, P. 37, T. 337 (From "Ordinary People")6:09
- 86.J. Strauss II: On the Beautiful Blue Danube, Op. 314 (From "2001: A Space Odyssey")8:24
- 87.Hymn To The Fallen (From "Saving Private Ryan")4:16
- 88.Main Theme From "Schindler's List"4:37
- 89.Toy Planes, Home And Hearth (From "Empire Of The Sun")3:20
- 90.Main Title From "Sugarland Express"3:30
- 91.Main Theme From "Close Encounters Of The Third Kind"6:01
- 92.March (From "1941")4:20
- 93.Parade Of The Slave Children (From "Indiana Jones And The Temple of Doom")2:20
- 94.Finale From "The Color Purple"4:05
- 95.Dorinda Solo Flight (From "Always")3:44
- 96.Theme From "The Lost World"3:25
- 97.The Long Road To Justice (From "Amistad")3:22
- 98.I Believe I Can Fly (From "Space Jam")3:15
- 99.My Heart Will Go On (From "Titanic")4:21
- 100.I Will Always Love You (From "The Bodyguard")3:28
- 101.We Meet Again (From "Jerry Maguire")3:15
- 102.You Must Love Me (From "Evita")3:29
- 103.Free Willy Suite: I. Whale Play - II. Farewell And Freedom5:48
- 104.Suite from "Batman Forever": Gotham City Boogie (Arr. D. Snyder)1:53
- 105.Suite from "Batman Forever": Main Title and Fanfare (Arr. D. Snyder)1:43
- 106.End Credits from "Braveheart"4:49
- 107.Main Theme From "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine"2:01
- 108.Into The Final Frontier1:15
- 109.Main Theme From "Star Trek: The Next Generation"1:43
- 110.Theme From "Terminator"3:30
- 111.Morricone: Al Capone (From "The Untouchables")2:50
- 112.Morricone: Main Theme from "The Untouchables"2:56
- 113.Goldsmith: It's a Long Road (From "Rambo: First Blood Part Two")3:09
- 114.Live and Let Die3:30
- 115.Theme from "Shaft"3:06
- 116.Axel F (From "Beverly Hills Cop")3:58
- 117.From Russia With Love2:43
- 118.James Bond Theme2:21
- 119.Theme from "Goldfinger"2:35
- 120.Puccini: Turandot, SC 91: Nessun dorma! (From "The Witches of Eastwick")3:08
- 121.Barber: Adagio for Strings (From "The Elephant Man" & "Platoon")7:22
- 122.Vivaldi: Mandolin Concerto in C Major, RV 425: I. Allegro (From "Kramer vs. Kramer")3:17
- 123.Mozart: Eine kleine Nachtmusik, K. 525: I. Allegro (From "Amadeus" & "The Witches of Eastwick")4:28
- 124.The Departure (From "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial")6:31
- 125.Goldsmith: Closing Title from "Alien"2:58
- 126.Khachaturian: Gayane: Adagio (From "2001: A Space Odyssey")5:00
The Betsy2014
- 1.The Betsy Main Title2:32
- 2.Crash / To the Mansion2:19
- 3.He and She / Call it Betsy / It’s the Car5:17
- 4.Multi Image1:27
- 5.Angelo’s Theme3:01
- 6.Win One / You Always Know3:17
- 7.Bobby Visits / Back on Payroll2:47
- 8.Grandfather / It’s All in the Family / Working on Betsy5:22
- 9.What Took You So Long? / A Toast4:05
- 10.Blackmail / What Happened? / Loren’s Suicide4:03
- 11.In Bed2:32
- 12.Angelo Beaten / Warren’s Murder3:02
- 13.What Took You So Long?1:03
- 14.Samson Gets It / Angelo Takes Over3:29
- 15.The Betsy End Credits2:12
The Last Valley2001
- 1.The Last Valley - Main Titles, Part 13:06
- 2.The Rape of Khutai0:52
- 3.The Plague Pit2:09
- 4.Entry Into the Last Valley3:01
- 5."Why Not Winter in the Valley?" / The Death of Eskesen4:36
- 6.An Evening Song2:07
- 7.Captain Meets Erica / Winning Erica2:18
- 8.The Villagers Fight for the Shrine2:59
- 9.The Priest Prays for Guidance / The Shrine3:13
- 10.Vogel's Dream - The Last Valley2:45
- 11.The Giving Away of the Women - An Offertory Chant2:36
- 12.Hansen Tries to Murder Captain1:19
- 13.A Children's Song1:46
- 14.Graf Returns / Mountain Skirmish - The Village Attack3:16
- 15.Departure for Rhinefelden2:55
- 16.A Christmas Song2:52
- 17.Witchcraft / Erica Is Burned at the Stake3:33
- 18.Vogel Leaves the Valley1:45
- 19.Night Battle at Rhinefelden1:13
- 20.Death of Captain / End Title5:02
- 21.The Last Valley - Main Titles, Part 23:29
Eternal Echoes2001
- 1.Eternal Echoes4:26
- 2.Returning Home4:13
- 3.Crazy Dog3:04
- 4.Slow Day3:03
- 5.Fred & Cyd4:07
- 6.Blessed Illusion4:09
- 7.Lullabying3:18
- 8.Winning3:57
- 9.Get Over It3:55
- 10.First Steps3:48
- 11.Elegy5:37
Robin and Marian2001
- 1.Main Title2:47
- 2.The Ride to Sherwood / The Ride to Nottingham (Film version)3:56
- 3.Robin and Marian Meet / Fight & Recognition / "He Was My King"3:00
- 4.Dawn in Sherwood2:26
- 5.Over the Wall / Escape3:50
- 6.First Love Theme1:30
- 7.Trapped2:01
- 8.Nuns1:42
- 9.In the Church / This Way2:01
- 10.Second Love Theme2:48
- 11.The Ride to Sherwood / The Ride to Nottingham (original version)3:48
- 12.In Position / Preparation for Battle4:23
- 13.Third Love Theme2:36
- 14.The Fight Must Go On3:39
- 15.John Bursts In / The End4:41
Born Free2000
- 1.Main Title2:52
- 2.The Hunt3:17
- 3.Feeding Time1:57
- 4.Elsa at Play5:29
- 5.Playtime3:22
- 6.The Death of Pati3:40
- 7.Killing at Kiunga2:34
- 8.Waiting for Joy2:16
- 9.Holiday with Elsa4:04
- 10.Elephant Stampede2:40
- 11.The New Reserve3:41
- 12.Flirtation3:20
- 13.Abandoning Elsa1:54
- 14.Elsa´s Kill0:46
- 15.Fight of the Lioness2:50
- 16.Wild and Free1:42
- 17.Reunion6:20
Somewhere in Time1998
- 1.Somewhere in Time3:41
- 2.Old Woman1:04
- 3.Grand Hotel1:26
- 4.Nineteen Twelve1:46
- 5.Thanks1:24
- 6.June 27th1:30
- 7.Room 4171:08
- 8.The Attic4:11
- 9.Near the Lake2:18
- 10.Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini3:10
- 11.Is He the One?1:00
- 12.A Day Together2:35
- 13.Rowing1:33
- 14.The Man of My Dreams1:30
- 15.Razor1:16
- 16.Total Dismay4:10
- 17.Coin0:25
- 18.Whimper3:24
- 19.Somewhere in Time (End Credits)4:55
The Beyondness of Things1998
- 1.The Beyondness of Things4:18
- 2.Kissably Close4:03
- 3.The Heartlands5:09
- 4.Give Me a Smile4:51
- 5.A Childhood Memory5:16
- 6.Nocturnal New York4:35
- 7.Meadow of Delight and Sadness3:56
- 8.Gifts of Nature4:32
- 9.The Fictionist3:50
- 10.Dawn Chorus5:00
- 11.The Day the Earth Fell Silent5:08
- 12.Dance With Reality4:48
The EMI Years: Volume One, 1957-19601993
- 1.Let’s Have a Wonderful Time1:57
- 2.Rock-A-Billy Boogie1:48
- 3.Zip Zip2:05
- 4.Three Little Fishes1:51
- 5.Every Which Way2:34
- 6.You’ve Gotta Way2:00
- 7.Big Guitar2:53
- 8.Rodeo2:15
- 9.Pancho2:04
- 10.Hideaway2:09
- 11.Farrago2:10
- 12.Bee’s Knees2:08
- 13.When the Saints Go Marching In1:48
- 14.Pancho1:53
- 15.Long John2:24
- 16.Snap ’n’ Whistle2:06
- 17.Little John1:43
- 18.For Pete’s Sake1:44
- 19.Bee’s Knees (‘Drumbeat’ version)2:09
- 20.Little John1:41
- 21.Rebel Rouser1:57
- 22.Mab Mab2:00
- 23.Good Rockin’ Tonight1:38
- 24.Twelfth Street Rag1:36
- 25.Christella2:03
- 26.Beat Girl (main Title)1:49
- 27.Hit & Miss2:03
- 28.Rockin’ Already1:54
- 29.Beat for Beatniks2:09
- 30.Big Fella2:14
- 31.Blueberry Hill1:45
- 32.Never Let Go (From the Film)2:10
- 33.Walk Don’t Run2:16
- 34.I’m Movin’ On1:51
- 35.Saturday’s Child2:31
- 36.Black Stockings2:23
- 37.Get Lost Jack Frost1:42
The EMI Years: Volume Two, 19611993
- 1.The Magnificent Seven1:57
- 2.Skid Row1:53
- 3.Dark Rider2:13
- 4.Iron Horse2:20
- 5.The Menace2:04
- 6.A Matter of Who2:27
- 7.Rocco’s Theme2:05
- 8.Spinnerree2:02
- 9.It Doesn’t Matter Anymore1:54
- 10.Sweet Talk2:04
- 11.Moody River2:24
- 12.There’s Life in the Old Boy Yet1:53
- 13.A Handful of Songs1:56
- 14.Like Waltz2:19
- 15.Rodeo2:29
- 16.Donna’s Theme2:07
- 17.Starfire2:07
- 18.Baubles, Bangles and Beads1:51
- 19.Zapata2:14
- 20.Rum-Dee-Dum-Dee-Dah1:57
- 21.Spanish Harlem2:23
- 22.Man From Madrid1:48
- 23.The Challenge2:33
- 24.Watch Your Step2:56
- 25.Twist It2:04
- 26.Watch Your Step2:22
- 27.Satin Smooth2:34
- 28.The Agressor2:53
Moviola1992
- 1.Out of Africa4:32
- 2.Midnight Cowboy4:06
- 3.Body Heat3:59
- 4.Somewhere in Time9:01
- 5.Mary Queen of Scots3:45
- 6.Born Free4:45
- 7.Dances With Wolves4:11
- 8.Chaplin3:27
- 9.The Cotton Club3:50
- 10.Walkabout3:03
- 11.Frances7:50
- 12.We Have All the Time in the World3:05
- 13.Moviola4:34
The Best of John Barry1991
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Great TV and Film Hits1991
- 1.Theme From the Persuaders2:10
- 2.Theme From Born Free2:48
- 3.The James Bond Theme From Dr. No2:55
- 4.The Ipcress File3:55
- 5.Goldfinger4:25
- 6.Midnight Cowboy2:37
- 7.Thunderball2:46
- 8.The Lion in Winter (Main Title)2:40
- 9.From Russia With Love2:39
- 10.Vendetta2:04
- 11.You Only Live Twice (Theme)2:37
- 12.The Knack2:55
- 13.On Her Majesty’s Secret Service2:44
- 14.The Danny Scipio Theme2:49
- 15.The Girl With the Sun in Her Hair2:57
- 16.The More Things Change2:40
The Film Music of John Barry1988
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Zulu (Original Motion Picture Sound Track & Other Themes)1988
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The Best of Big Movie Hits1980
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The Very Best of John Barry1977
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Americans1976
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Play It Again: Themes from Stage, Screen and Television1974
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The Concert1972
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Theme From The Persuaders!1972
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Ready When You Are, J.B.1970
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John Barry Conducts His Greatest Movie Hits1968
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Great Movie Sounds of John Barry1966
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Stringbeat1961
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Label
- Record label
- EMI
Achievements
- Award
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire
- Award
- Academy Award for Best Original Score
- Award
- Academy Award for Best Original Song
- Award
- Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition
- Award
- BAFTA Award for Best Original Music
- Award
- Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score
- Award
- Grammy Award for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album
- Award
- Grammy Award for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media
- Award
- BAFTA Fellowship
- Award
- Academy Award for Best Original Score, no Musical
- Award
- Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Musical Score
- Award
- Saturn Awards
- Award
- Classic Brit Awards
Groups
- The John Barry Seveneponymous, original, principal, trumpet · 1957current
- Michael Angelo & His Orchestraeponymous, original, principalcurrent
- The John Barry Orchestraeponymous, original, principalcurrent
- The John Barry Seven and Orchestraeponymous, original, principalcurrent
- The Johnny Prendy Orchestraeponymous, originalcurrent
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Also known as: Barry, J. Barr, J. Barry, J.J. Barry, Jhon Barry, Jhon Bary
John Barry Prendergast OBE was an English composer and conductor of film music. Born in York, Barry spent his early years working in cinemas owned by his father. During his national service with the British Army in Cyprus, Barry began performing as a musician after learning to play the trumpet. Upon completing his national service, he formed a band in 1957, the John Barry Seven. He later developed an interest in composing and arranging music, making his début for television in 1958. He came to the notice of the filmmakers of the first James Bond film Dr. No, who were dissatisfied with a theme for James Bond given to them by Monty Norman. Noel Rogers, the head of music at United Artists, approached Barry. This started a successful association between Barry and the Bond series that lasted for 25 years.
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