The Best & Worst James Bond Theme Songs

Unveiled in the run-up to Quantum of Solace...

October 23, 2008

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5. Shirley Bassey: 'Diamonds Are Forever' (Diamonds Are Forever, 1971) – With Sean Connery back in the starring role, Bassey was asked for a second time to sing the Bond theme with a typically confident and stirring song. Surprisingly producer Harry Saltzman loathed the song and had to be persuaded into releasing it. The track was covered by Arctic Monkeys at Glastonbury 2007, while Kanye West has also sampled it.

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Duran Duran The Best Always
~ by Sally 10/23/2008 Report
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I concur - lame. I didn't even get a chance to vote. I wanted to vote for AVTAK by Duran.
~ by Christy 10/23/2008 Report
Oh - I take back the "lame" part - I thought the first one I saw was supposed to be the best. Yay - it's Duran Duran. As it should be. Even my mom loves this song!
~ by Christy 10/23/2008 Report
I was disappointed I didn't get to vote but I see it doesn't matter because my favorite won! Yay Duran Duran!!!
~ by Alyssa 10/23/2008 Report
A View to a Kill without question. Best theme song, best band. :D
~ by Tara J 10/23/2008 Report

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