can you play any other tune?
From Monty Norman to John Barry, Shirley Bassey to Tom Jones and David Arnold to Don Black. These are just a few of the great singers, composers and writers to have performed in the inspirational field that is James Bond title themes. Title themes play an essential contribution to a films soundtrack offering many excellent cues. Mostly performed by well-known and popular singers of the time, title themes are an essential part of Bond culture.
Throughout the years Bond title themes have taken a variety of styles sung by a variety of artists. A number of singers have enjoyed the peak of their career after singing a Bond theme with the wealth, prestige and fame associated with it. With Shirley Bassey's ground-breaking performance of Goldfinger, Tom Jones' epic Thunderball and John Barry's outstanding On Her Majesty's Secret Service providing a mere selection of the many highlights, its easy to see the affection these themes have among fans. Lets hope that old and new singers, composers and writers will continue to inspire us with their musical genius for many years to come. §
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Goldeneye theme |
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Octopussy theme |
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Moonraker theme |
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Goldfinger theme |
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Dr. No theme |
