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Nancy Sinatra — Bang Bang
Album: Very Best
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Released: 1966
Length: 2:35
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I was five and he was six
We rode on horses made of sticks
He wore black and I wore white
He would always win the fight

Bang bang, he shot me down
Bang bang, I hit the ground
Bang bang, that awful sound
Bang bang, my baby shot me down.

Seasons came and changed the time
When I grew up, I called him mine
He would always laugh and say
Remember when we used to play?

Bang bang, I shot you down
Bang bang, you hit the ground
Bang bang, that awful sound
Bang bang, I used to shoot you down.

Music played, and people sang
Just for me, the church bells rang.

Now he's gone, I don't know why
And 'til this day, sometimes I cry
He didn't even say goodbye
He didn't take the time to lie.

Bang bang, he shot me down
Bang bang, I hit the ground
Bang bang, that awful sound
Bang bang, my baby shot me down...
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Beautifully done...a true classic
 anika200 wrote:
How weird is the internet, I never heard of this singer before today when I was browsing some old photos online and noticed Nancy Sinatra and I come here and a song plays....... wow

 
This singer?  Funny. Did you find out that's she's Frank Sinatra's daughter? Point is she was famous before singing anything.
 jmsmy wrote:
Proof that Time Travel is possible.

 
Yes, you already will have said that last year - or was it next year.....?
{#Propeller}
 Mustangbill wrote:
Really find this song to be not only a downer, but also one of the worst "earwig" songs on the planet. Hitting the PSD button any time it comes on.

 
I totally agree, it's simply dreadful.
Really find this song to be not only a downer, but also one of the worst "earwig" songs on the planet. Hitting the PSD button any time it comes on.
Proof that Time Travel is possible.
ugh
 diannemck56 wrote:
KILL BILL!!

 
are we already here with Trump's obnoxious rhetorik?
This album cover isn't right — "Bang Bang" is not on the Nancy & Lee record!
 
KILL BILL!!
This record proves Time Travel is possible.
better than her brother f jr.
How weird is the internet, I never heard of this singer before today when I was browsing some old photos online and noticed Nancy Sinatra and I come here and a song plays....... wow
Lest we forget, she had a number one hit before her Dad.
Brilliant, other worldly
She WASN'T a one hit wonder.
this is exactly why i think this version is superior. controlled restraint. that's true mastery and artistry. anyone can scream and yell through a song (Florence!!)



lshinkawa wrote:
Sorry, but I prefer Cher's more dramatic version.

 

And what about David Guetta & Skylar Grey?  {#Smile}
 birdland wrote:
Guitar by Billy Strange. Incidentally.

 
Thank you, I came to the comments just to find out who the guitarist was.  Simple, but so powerful.
Much prefer Cher's version.
 hempmandan wrote:
Didn't Cher do the original?
 
 
Yep!  It was only 49 YEARS AGO!


Lady GaGa does and exceptional version on her Tony Bennett duo concert. She can sing. I mean see can really sing!
This is one of those rare pieces that is as exquisite as it is powerful — and timeless.
Didn't Cher do the original?
 
 ajlept wrote:
Part of the brilliance of a Quentin Tarantino movie is the impeccable timing and placement of the music. This song is no exception.

 

Absolutely!
 oldfart48 wrote:


SO'S TINA TURNER, YOU GONNA KICK HER OUT TWO?

 
I was trying to make a point about the "she can "Bang Bang" me anytime" comment.  I have nothing against septuagenarians.  {#Wink}
 ajlept wrote:

Bump!

 
Will have to try with my new Grado's
 aaronm wrote:
This song is a pretty amazing experience with headphones on.

 
Bump!
Part of the brilliance of a Quentin Tarantino movie is the impeccable timing and placement of the music. This song is no exception.
Judging from the phrasing and timing of her vocals, there sure is something to be said for talent being hereditary.
I love the asynchronous stereo mix of Nancy's vocal and Stranger's guitar! Classic track!!
{#Sunny}
 diannemck56 wrote:
Makes me want to go home and watch Kill Bill

 
MEEEE TOOOOOO!
Bill, you should pair it up with REM's "Bang and Blame."
Makes me want to go home and watch Kill Bill
 jmsmy wrote:
Recorded in 1966.

Sounds like T Bone Burnett produced this LAST week.

 

Felt this comment needed a bump.
 Webfoot wrote:


She's 72....

 

SO'S TINA TURNER, YOU GONNA KICK HER OUT TWO?
Ah, that's why I recognize this song, but didn't remember it sounding like this.  I think I like both versions, actually.
 

lshinkawa wrote:
Sorry, but I prefer Cher's more dramatic version.

 


Errr, she's not quite dead yet. {#Lol}


Grammarcop wrote:
Did she die with her boots on?
  

kcar wrote:

No no, they were made for walkin'. 

 



 lshinkawa wrote:
Sorry, but I prefer Cher's more dramatic version.

 
CHER IS A CARTOON, GET OVER IT
Wow. Solo voice and single guitar. Awesome. Completely unexpected! If you'd asked me "want to hear some Nancy Sinatra" I might have said "huh? what? why?" and expected nothing like this at all.
Reverb...cooooool
 jmsmy wrote:
Recorded in 1966.

Sounds like T Bone Burnett produced this LAST week.

 
I used to put on my white go-go boots and sing along w this using my hairbrush as a mike. Where are those damn boots when I need them!
 aaronm wrote:
This song is a pretty amazing experience with headphones on.

 
Hmmmm. thx for the tip. Going to give it a try.
 aaronm wrote:
This song is a pretty amazing experience with headphones on. 
indeed!
Guitar by Billy Strange. Incidentally.
This song is a pretty amazing experience with headphones on.
Recorded in 1966.

Sounds like T Bone Burnett produced this LAST week.
 Grammarcop wrote:
Did she die with her boots on?
 
No no, they were made for walkin'. 
 jmsmy wrote:
WOW,

I thought this was somebody  new doing a cover.
I was very surprised when Bill said it was Nancy Sinatra.

I looked it up - it's from her second album in 1966.

I always liked Cher's version.  Sonny wrote the song.
 
It's surprising how many great songs Sonny wrote.

I was coming home from work one day and pulled along side Sonny at a signal in Indian Wells, California.
He looked over at me and gave me a thumbs up... I guess because of my truck.
I waved back.

He did at lot of good things here in the Coachella Valley.
There's even a bronze statue of him in downtown Palm Springs.

She looks so uncomfortable in this picture.
And I don't mean her leg is falling asleep.


Keef wrote:
I remember hearing this when I was a kid.  I think my dad had the hots for nancy.
 
 


Sorry, but I prefer Cher's more dramatic version.
A dance interpretation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zl_j8EmgvGY Lovely!
The definitive version of this song. Great vocal. perfect guitar.
whoa - where are her boots? 

 
Keef wrote:
I remember hearing this when I was a kid.  I think my dad had the hots for nancy.

 


I remember hearing this when I was a kid.  I think my dad had the hots for nancy.
 
 Toke wrote:

She can ''Bang Bang'' me anytime ......

 

She's 72....
NICE   SMOOTH  voice
Did she die with her boots on?
 neuticle wrote:
Too bad people don't take her seriously. She is actually pretty talented and has done some great stuff. Check out her duets w/ Lee Hazlewood etc
 
True.  This is a good version of this tune.

She can ''Bang Bang'' me anytime ......


 daveesh wrote:
the very best of nancy sinatra, huh? it must be a 45 because there can't be enough to fill an lp.
 

I actually own a Nancy Sinatra CD called The Hit Years.  Here is the track liating:

1. So Long, Babe
2. These Boots Are Made For Walkin'
3. How Does That Grab You, Darlin'?
4. The Last Of The Secret Agents
5. Friday's Child
6. Sugar Town
7. Summer Wine
8. Love Eyes
9. Somethin' Stupid
10. You Only Live Twice
11. Jackson
12. Lightning's Girl
13. Lady Bird
14. Tony Rome
15. Some Velvet Morning
16. 100 Years
17. Good Time Girl
18. Hook And Ladder

Seven bona fide classics, and Bang Bang isn't even on it.


I never liked her singing/songs.  She only made any kind of dent because of her father's influence.  And he only made it because of Mafia backing.  I guess you can see I'm not a big fan of any of the Sinatras.  In fact, I think Tony Bennett was/is far superior to Frank.
Too bad people don't take her seriously. She is actually pretty talented and has done some great stuff. Check out her duets w/ Lee Hazlewood etc
LOL — I was at Bonefish Grill last week and heard them play this song!!  They have an appetizer called "Bang Bang Shrimp" — it's very yummy!

Haven't heard this in a coon's age.

(14 to 17 years in captivity, if you're guessing).



Perfect for a Japanese-American cougarfight slugfest!

 gypsyman wrote:

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 Sure, but I like it better than that 'Boots' song.

You guys are killin' me...
 
You just have to laugh, gypsyman. You'll feel better. 


 jmsmy wrote:

And on top of that it's Nancy Sinatra & not some underground indie. 

What's wrong with underground indie?

the very best of nancy sinatra, huh? it must be a 45 because there can't be enough to fill an lp.

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 jagdriver wrote:
Definitely a contender for the WTF category.
  Sure, but I like it better than that 'Boots' song.

You guys are killin' me...


This cover was done in 1966 - unbeleivable.

Could easily be 2016.

Timeless.

And on top of that it's Nancy Sinatra & not some underground indie.



 pcicatar wrote:
Got to love tremolo guitar!    {#Cowboy}

 
Agreed.  Such sparse composition, yet such rich sound.  Loooooove it... : )
Didn't really like "Kill Bill," but this is a haunting song.  Awesome.
Didn't like it by Cher and like it even less by NS.

 winter wrote:
Reminds me of "Kill Bill".
 
Quentin sure knows how to pick 'em!


Y y y y, because no one else would pure beauty milk of human diversity!!!!
absolutely haunting - and definitely the best version of this song  - by far!
WOW,

I thought this was somebody  new doing a cover.
I was very surprised when Bill said it was Nancy Sinatra.

I looked it up - it's from her second album in 1966.

I always liked Cher's version.  Sonny wrote the song.


Me too!!! Now I feel like watching it.....

 
winter wrote:
Reminds me of "Kill Bill".
 


There is a great remix of this song. :)
OMG...Love it 
(P.S. I wish Lady Gaga would do this)
 

Only on RP - this is awesome
This is why I love Radio Paradise.
Reminds me of "Kill Bill".
HOLY SHIT.....I love this!!!!! thanks Bill!
 jagdriver wrote:
Definitely a contender for the WTF category.
  Sure, but I like it better than that 'Boots' song.


this songs plays every two years! ha
Definitely a contender for the WTF category.
no where but RP!!!!!!!!!!!!!  love it!!
Got to love tremolo guitar!    {#Cowboy}

Cool!

Terrific version of a great Sony Bono song. 
mighty fine
Love this. Play it, Bill!