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Nancy Sinatra — Bang Bang
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Released: 1966
Length: 2:37
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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
Posted 4 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
 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.
Posted 7 years ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]
 jmsmy wrote:
Proof that Time Travel is possible.

 
Yes, you already will have said that last year - or was it next year.....?
{#Propeller}
Posted 7 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 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.
Posted 7 years ago by Prius    [ Reply ]
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.
Posted 7 years ago by Mustangbill    [ Reply ]
Proof that Time Travel is possible.
Posted 7 years ago by jmsmy    [ Reply ]
ugh
Posted 7 years ago by VV    [ Reply ]
 diannemck56 wrote:
KILL BILL!!

 
are we already here with Trump's obnoxious rhetorik?
Posted 7 years ago by zunismyst    [ Reply ]
This album cover isn't right — "Bang Bang" is not on the Nancy & Lee record!
 
Posted 7 years ago by Skid_Mark    [ Reply ]
KILL BILL!!
Posted 7 years ago by diannemck56    [ Reply ]
This record proves Time Travel is possible.
Posted 8 years ago by jmsmy    [ Reply ]
better than her brother f jr.
Posted 8 years ago by baylees    [ Reply ]
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
Posted 8 years ago by anika200    [ Reply ]
Lest we forget, she had a number one hit before her Dad.
Posted 8 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
Brilliant, other worldly
Posted 8 years ago by Ishwara    [ Reply ]
She WASN'T a one hit wonder.
Posted 8 years ago by LizK    [ Reply ]
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.

 

Posted 8 years ago by clwguy    [ Reply ]
And what about David Guetta & Skylar Grey?  {#Smile}
Posted 9 years ago by rgabriel    [ Reply ]
 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.
Posted 9 years ago by GawgaBoy    [ Reply ]
Much prefer Cher's version.
Posted 9 years ago by lshinkawa    [ Reply ]
 hempmandan wrote:
Didn't Cher do the original?
 
 
Yep!  It was only 49 YEARS AGO!


Posted 9 years ago by treatment_bound    [ Reply ]
Lady GaGa does and exceptional version on her Tony Bennett duo concert. She can sing. I mean see can really sing!
Posted 9 years ago by flyboy50    [ Reply ]
This is one of those rare pieces that is as exquisite as it is powerful — and timeless.
Posted 9 years ago by rocklandlove    [ Reply ]
Didn't Cher do the original?
 
Posted 9 years ago by hempmandan    [ Reply ]
 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!
Posted 9 years ago by eroz    [ Reply ]
 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}
Posted 9 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
 ajlept wrote:

Bump!

 
Will have to try with my new Grado's
Posted 9 years ago by Suzl    [ Reply ]
 aaronm wrote:
This song is a pretty amazing experience with headphones on.

 
Bump!
Posted 10 years ago by ajlept    [ Reply ]
Part of the brilliance of a Quentin Tarantino movie is the impeccable timing and placement of the music. This song is no exception.
Posted 10 years ago by ajlept    [ Reply ]
Judging from the phrasing and timing of her vocals, there sure is something to be said for talent being hereditary.
Posted 10 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]
I love the asynchronous stereo mix of Nancy's vocal and Stranger's guitar! Classic track!!
{#Sunny}
Posted 10 years ago by pdjpirate    [ Reply ]
 diannemck56 wrote:
Makes me want to go home and watch Kill Bill

 
MEEEE TOOOOOO!
Posted 10 years ago by bhallmark    [ Reply ]
Bill, you should pair it up with REM's "Bang and Blame."
Posted 10 years ago by Baby_M    [ Reply ]
Makes me want to go home and watch Kill Bill
Posted 10 years ago by diannemck56    [ Reply ]
 jmsmy wrote:
Recorded in 1966.

Sounds like T Bone Burnett produced this LAST week.

 

Felt this comment needed a bump.
Posted 10 years ago by subgyro    [ Reply ]
 Webfoot wrote:


She's 72....

 

SO'S TINA TURNER, YOU GONNA KICK HER OUT TWO?
Posted 11 years ago by oldfart48    [ Reply ]
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.

 


Posted 11 years ago by scarletdancer    [ Reply ]
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'. 

 



Posted 11 years ago by scarletdancer    [ Reply ]
 lshinkawa wrote:
Sorry, but I prefer Cher's more dramatic version.

 
CHER IS A CARTOON, GET OVER IT
Posted 11 years ago by oldfart48    [ Reply ]
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.
Posted 11 years ago by BBoyes    [ Reply ]
Reverb...cooooool
Posted 11 years ago by oldsaxon    [ Reply ]
 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!
Posted 11 years ago by lunatic    [ Reply ]
 aaronm wrote:
This song is a pretty amazing experience with headphones on.

 
Hmmmm. thx for the tip. Going to give it a try.
Posted 11 years ago by Huey    [ Reply ]
 aaronm wrote:
This song is a pretty amazing experience with headphones on. 
indeed!
Posted 11 years ago by ScottN    [ Reply ]
Guitar by Billy Strange. Incidentally.
Posted 11 years ago by birdland    [ Reply ]
This song is a pretty amazing experience with headphones on.
Posted 11 years ago by aaronm    [ Reply ]
Recorded in 1966.

Sounds like T Bone Burnett produced this LAST week.
Posted 11 years ago by jmsmy    [ Reply ]
 Grammarcop wrote:
Did she die with her boots on?
 
No no, they were made for walkin'. 
Posted 11 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
 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.
Posted 11 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]

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.
 
 


Posted 11 years ago by bc    [ Reply ]
Sorry, but I prefer Cher's more dramatic version.
Posted 11 years ago by lshinkawa    [ Reply ]
A dance interpretation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zl_j8EmgvGY Lovely!
Posted 11 years ago by zerosomething    [ Reply ]
The definitive version of this song. Great vocal. perfect guitar.
Posted 11 years ago by bh1    [ Reply ]
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.

 


Posted 12 years ago by dpvest    [ Reply ]
I remember hearing this when I was a kid.  I think my dad had the hots for nancy.
 
Posted 12 years ago by Keef    [ Reply ]
 Toke wrote:

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

 

She's 72....
Posted 12 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
NICE   SMOOTH  voice
Posted 12 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
Did she die with her boots on?
Posted 12 years ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
 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.
Posted 12 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]

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


Posted 12 years ago by Toke    [ Reply ]
 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.


Posted 12 years ago by keller1    [ Reply ]
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.
Posted 12 years ago by bachbeet    [ Reply ]
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
Posted 12 years ago by neuticle    [ Reply ]
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!

Posted 12 years ago by socalhol    [ Reply ]

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

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



Posted 12 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
Perfect for a Japanese-American cougarfight slugfest!

Posted 12 years ago by Bobert_ParkCity    [ Reply ]
 gypsyman wrote:

 < Reply >
 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. 


Posted 12 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
 jmsmy wrote:

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

What's wrong with underground indie?

Posted 12 years ago by Byronape    [ Reply ]
the very best of nancy sinatra, huh? it must be a 45 because there can't be enough to fill an lp.
Posted 12 years ago by daveesh    [ Reply ]

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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...


Posted 13 years ago by DD gypsyman    [ Reply ]

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.



Posted 13 years ago by jmsmy    [ Reply ]
 pcicatar wrote:
Got to love tremolo guitar!    {#Cowboy}

 
Agreed.  Such sparse composition, yet such rich sound.  Loooooove it... : )
Posted 13 years ago by hencini    [ Reply ]
Didn't really like "Kill Bill," but this is a haunting song.  Awesome.
Posted 13 years ago by takuma    [ Reply ]
Didn't like it by Cher and like it even less by NS.
Posted 13 years ago by bachbeet    [ Reply ]

Posted 13 years ago by Danny_G    [ Reply ]
 winter wrote:
Reminds me of "Kill Bill".
 
Quentin sure knows how to pick 'em!


Posted 13 years ago by socalhol    [ Reply ]
Y y y y, because no one else would pure beauty milk of human diversity!!!!
Posted 13 years ago by thefoodoflove    [ Reply ]
absolutely haunting - and definitely the best version of this song  - by far!
Posted 13 years ago by tutakea    [ Reply ]
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.


Posted 13 years ago by jmsmy    [ Reply ]
Me too!!! Now I feel like watching it.....

 winter wrote:
Reminds me of "Kill Bill".
 


Posted 13 years ago by shashaicats    [ Reply ]
The Black Keys - Too Afraid to Love You
then
Nancy Sinatra - Bang Bang
= Inspired djing

Posted 13 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
There is a great remix of this song. :)
Posted 13 years ago by Dangerpussy    [ Reply ]
OMG...Love it 
(P.S. I wish Lady Gaga would do this)
 

Posted 13 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
Only on RP - this is awesome
Posted 13 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]
This is why I love Radio Paradise.
Posted 13 years ago by rtrudeau    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of "Kill Bill".
Posted 13 years ago by winter    [ Reply ]
HOLY SHIT.....I love this!!!!! thanks Bill!
Posted 13 years ago by jules44    [ Reply ]
 jagdriver wrote:
Definitely a contender for the WTF category.
  Sure, but I like it better than that 'Boots' song.


Posted 13 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
this songs plays every two years! ha
Posted 13 years ago by Randomax    [ Reply ]
Definitely a contender for the WTF category.
Posted 13 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
no where but RP!!!!!!!!!!!!!  love it!!
Posted 13 years ago by Randomax    [ Reply ]
Got to love tremolo guitar!    {#Cowboy}

Posted 13 years ago by pcicatar    [ Reply ]
Cool!

Terrific version of a great Sony Bono song. 
Posted 13 years ago by Propayne    [ Reply ]
mighty fine
Posted 13 years ago by Decoy    [ Reply ]

Dean Martin and Nancy Sinatra - "Things" Live

Posted 14 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]

Nancy Sinatra - "Bang Bang" Live

Posted 14 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
Love this. Play it, Bill!
Posted 16 years ago by n4ku    [ Reply ]