On Days Like These Matt Monro performed internationally during his 30-year career. This song was composed by Quincy Jones, written by Don Black, and produced by George Martin. It was first released on Quincy Jones' soundtrack album The Italian Job by Paramount Records, as it was written for the 1969 film of the same name, where it is played in the opening credits, uninterrupted by background soundscape. On Days Like These. Play Posted: 241210 Matt Monro, "The Man with the Golden Voice". He died on 7th February 1985 aged 54 . More The opening scene for the film "The Italian Job" (1969) featured Matt Monro singing "On Days Like These". More