John Barry     John Barry aged 35 (1969)   John Barry plays in the top league of the most famous soundtrack composers along with Jerry Goldsmith, James Horner and Henry Mancini. It is said Barry already was involved in the first 007 soundtrack "Dr. No" although Monti Norman was the official composer and is also credited on the cover of the "Dr. No" releases. According to some press articles John Barry even claims to have done the main work on the famous James Bond Theme (always credited as Monty Norman's James Bond Theme). Barry's work for 007 includes 11 soundtracks (12 including "Dr. No"). He is also well known for his other soundtrack compositions which include "Out Of Africa"  and "Dances With Wolves". Until now Barry received  5 Oscars (Academy Awards) as listed in the table below. In 1987 John Barry had a small role in the "The Living Daylights" playing a conductor.   John Barry's 007 soundtracks   1963 From Russia With Love 1964 Goldfinger 1965 Thunderball 1967 You Only Live Twice 1969 On Her Majesty's Secret Service 1971 Diamonds Are Forever 1974 The Man With The Golden Gun 1979 Moonraker 1983 Octopussy 1985 A View To A Kill 1987 The Living Daylights    John Barry's Oscar Awards 1966 Born Free (best original score) 1966 Born Free (best film song) 1968 The Lion In Winter (best original score) 1985 Out Of Africa (best original score) 1990 Dances With Wolves (best original score)   Other Projects Soundtrack Body Heat Soundtrack Mercury Rising Soundtrack Swept From The Sea Soundtrack The Beyondness Of Things Soundtrack The Whisperers Collection The EMI Years Vol. 1 / 2 / 3 (John Barry Collection) Collection Themeology (Best Of)   17 February 2001