The Look of Love is a popular song written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, originally popularized by Dusty Springfield in 1967. It was released as a single from the Casino Royale soundtrack in April 1967 and later appeared on Springfield's album The Look of Love; the tune blends bossa nova and pop and features a relaxed rhythm with a breathy saxophone solo. The melody was first conceived as an instrumental, and Bacharach has said it was inspired by Ursula Andress in an early Casino Royale cut, with lyrics added by David. The song earned a Best Original Song nomination at the 40th Academy Awards, and a Stan Getz instrumental version preceded the vocal versions. A 1968 Sérgio Mendes & Brasil '66 rendition helped push it onto the charts, Springfield's Philips version reached #22 in the U.S., and the piece was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2008; it also helped inspire the film Austin Powers.
