 When Frank Sinatra (qv) was approached to sing the theme song, it  was called "Think Of Me" and had music composed by  John Barry (I) (qv) and lyrics written by  Paul Williams (III) (qv). After he turned it down, Barry and  Hal David (II) (qv) wrote "Moonraker" and Johnny Mathis (qv) was  chosen to sing it. When it was decided that it wasnt working, Barry  had a chance meeting with Shirley Bassey (qv) and with the  approval of producer Albert R. Broccoli (qv) she recorded the  song.