Donna Loren "Goldfinger" - Shindig (1965)
  • 15 years ago
Donna Loren in a live Shindig performance of "Goldfinger", the title song from the 1964 James Bond film of the same name. Composed by John Barry with lyrics by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley, the song was made famous by Shirley Bassey who performed it for the film's opening and closing title sequences, as well as the soundtrack album release. This show aired 3-24-65.

Donna Loren was the one-and-only "Dr Pepper Girl" from 1963 to 1968. She was signed to a long-term contract with the soft-drink company to sing all television and radio commercials, do all magazine and billboard advertising representing them in every capacity, sometimes sharing the spotlight with American Bandstand’s Dick Clark. This relationship led to her touring in Dick Clark’s Caravan of Stars with other popular acts like The Supremes and singing solos in the popular Beach Party films starring Annette Funicello and Frankie Avalon. Later, she became the regular female vocalist on the popular 60's American live rock ‘n roll TV show "Shindig" and she appeared in singing and acting roles in many popular TV shows like Batman, Gomer Pyle, The Mothers-In-Law, Red Skelton, Milton Berle and various game shows. She released over 20 singles, an LP and 2 CD's. Ms Loren is currently in the studio again recording. More info: www.donnaloren.net