When it comes to James Bond theme songs, nobody’s done it better than Carly Simon – except maybe Shirley Bassey. Some of them endure – especially the signature theme by the John Barry Orchestra, ...

The opening sequence of Bond movies has always given the hottest musicians a license to trill. Paul McCartney, Adele, Tina Turner and Madonna are among the big-name stars who have performed the ...

Every classic action film series has great music, and James Bond is no different. Over 007's 58-year history, the theme music featured at the beginning of every film has become a Bond tradition. While ...

A legacy of songs that act, while other tracks just talk. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. James Bond fans, we’ve arrived. The ...

Since 1962, the James Bond theme song has become as much a topic of discussion and argument as which actor best portrays the British agent. There’s even a 007 chord: Em/Maj 7. From the (literal) gold ...

Along with Chuck Berry’s intro to “Johnny B. Goode” and the opening chords of Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” the distinctive “dum di-di dum dum” of Monty Norman’s “James Bond Theme” ranks as one ...

No time for a station break, as we're about to tune into the Brosnan era of 007 theme songs. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. As ...

First, a little background. The 007 film series began with Dr. No, but Goldfinger — the third film in the franchise — really cemented the sound of Bond music. The film’s title song includes ...