![]() ![]() 'A View To A Kill' by Duran Duran, from the 1985 film of the same name, has to be my favourite of all the James Bond theme songs. I'd love it if they brought back one of the classics like Tom Jones and went full on eccentric 60s vibes. Pick for next Bond theme: I think it needs to be more upbeat and soulful than the previous few. When it comes to Bond songs, nobody’s done it better. It’s so silly yet breathtaking at the same time, with Simon’s song settling all that prior suspense and somehow sending shivers down your spine - despite Moore’s silhouette jumping on a trampoline in the background. Finally, the tumbling notes to Carly Simon’s ‘Nobody Does It Better’ as a montage of acrobatic naked women begins. For a moment you think, “Wait - is 007 really about to die?” Then he pulls the ripcord on a Union Jack parachute close-up on Moore’s face (absolutely knackered). Roger Moore skis off the edge of a cliff and he’s just falling, falling, falling. Maybe that’s because I’m not a real James Bond fan, or maybe it’s just that good. I can’t remember anything about The Spy Who Loved Me except its opening scene. You may be surprised by some of the answers… Carly Simon - Nobody Does It Better (1977) So, to celebrate the big 6-0, we’ve polled Euronews HQ to find out which Bond songs rank among our journalists’ favourites. They’re not all keepers, as the quality does vary from kill-it-with-fire (apologies to Madonna), ear-bleedingly annoying (Sam Smith) to the absolute stone-cold classic (Shirley Bassey, we bow to you and your three Bond songs). When paired with stylish credits, they set the tone for the action to come, reflect the current era of the beloved film series - and a Bond tune represents a spot in music history for any musician. ![]() ![]() Indeed, the songs are the secret ingredient of the franchise. This also marks six decades of Bond original theme songs, with each film’s signature tune proving to be an endearing part of 007’s cultural legacy. Indeed, James Bond turns 60 today, as the release of the first Bond film, Dr No, hit the screens on 5 October 1962. The world’s most famous spy is now technically eligible for an OAP card. ![]()
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