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Who should sing the new Bond theme?
Published Thursday, Jul 17 2008, 16:55 BST | By Alex Fletcher | 59 comments
The list of artists tipped to sing the theme tune for the new Bond flick, Quantum of Solace, reads like a Who's Who of modern pop. Amy Winehouse, Beyoncé, Jack White, Duffy, Leona Lewis, The Killers and, as is the case with every 007 film, Robbie Williams have all been linked to the job.
Results in the past have, to put it politely, been mixed. For every Duran Duran or Shirley Bassey, there's been a Chris Cornell or Sheryl Crow making a mess of things. However, this doesn't appear to have put anyone off – actually, they all seem well and truly up for it. Just for fun, we've singled out the four most likely candidates for the job and assessed their Bond movie credentials.
The Hot Favourite: Alicia Keys
The US soul queen has only recently been linked to the movie, but with impressive sales stats on both sides of the Atlantic, she's emerged as the front-runner in recent weeks. While her classy crooning may not be to everyone's tastes, she fits the mould of classic Bond singers like Bassey, Tina Turner and Carly Simon to a tee.
The Safe Option: Duffy
Reports from Pinewood Studios have suggested the Welsh warbler is a "shoo-in" for the Quantum of Solace theme. She may not be the most interesting pick, but with her debut album, Rockferry, selling by the bucket-load, she'd certainly be popular with the public. From Duffy's point of view, a Bond tie-in would be a big helping hand as she continues her bid to crack the States.
The Troublemaker: Amy Winehouse
Winehouse and her old pal Mark Ronson were the obvious choice for Solace following the overwhelming success of her Back To Black album. On past form there's surely no one better, but with her current health problems and recent fist-fighting antics, it seems unlikely that producers would take a risk on the bee-hived singer.
The Wild Card: The Last Shadow Puppets
Arctic Monkey Alex Turner probably wouldn't fancy the attention, but his quaint side project Last Shadow Puppets could yield the coolest Bond theme since Duran Duran and A-Ha in the '80s. The Puppets' debut LP, The Age Of The Understatement, is filled with string-laden, cinematic pop songs that are certainly grand enough to work on the big screen.
Who do you think should record the new Bond theme? Is there anyone we've missed out? Use the space below to have your say.
Results in the past have, to put it politely, been mixed. For every Duran Duran or Shirley Bassey, there's been a Chris Cornell or Sheryl Crow making a mess of things. However, this doesn't appear to have put anyone off – actually, they all seem well and truly up for it. Just for fun, we've singled out the four most likely candidates for the job and assessed their Bond movie credentials.
The US soul queen has only recently been linked to the movie, but with impressive sales stats on both sides of the Atlantic, she's emerged as the front-runner in recent weeks. While her classy crooning may not be to everyone's tastes, she fits the mould of classic Bond singers like Bassey, Tina Turner and Carly Simon to a tee.
Reports from Pinewood Studios have suggested the Welsh warbler is a "shoo-in" for the Quantum of Solace theme. She may not be the most interesting pick, but with her debut album, Rockferry, selling by the bucket-load, she'd certainly be popular with the public. From Duffy's point of view, a Bond tie-in would be a big helping hand as she continues her bid to crack the States.
Winehouse and her old pal Mark Ronson were the obvious choice for Solace following the overwhelming success of her Back To Black album. On past form there's surely no one better, but with her current health problems and recent fist-fighting antics, it seems unlikely that producers would take a risk on the bee-hived singer.
Arctic Monkey Alex Turner probably wouldn't fancy the attention, but his quaint side project Last Shadow Puppets could yield the coolest Bond theme since Duran Duran and A-Ha in the '80s. The Puppets' debut LP, The Age Of The Understatement, is filled with string-laden, cinematic pop songs that are certainly grand enough to work on the big screen.
Who do you think should record the new Bond theme? Is there anyone we've missed out? Use the space below to have your say.
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chinkii waa, on July 28th, 2008
defo leona or duffyy-has to be one of them..defo not amy..J U N K I..! and altho alicia has a gd voice..she is american. and cmn ppl we have to have sum1 english coz its an englishh film. love and all thatt.. chinkii waaa outt . x
defo leona or duffyy-has to be one of them..defo not amy..J U N K I..! and altho alicia has a gd voice..she is american. and cmn ppl we have to have sum1 english coz its an englishh film. love and all thatt.. chinkii waaa outt . x
rhea--helanas houseee =], on July 28th, 2008
definately leona or duffy-- no waay amy ..JUNKIEEE. and although alicia has a gd voice.we cant let the americans takeee overr ! cmon peopleee..! this is an english movie-not americann ! .=) x
definately leona or duffy-- no waay amy ..JUNKIEEE. and although alicia has a gd voice.we cant let the americans takeee overr ! cmon peopleee..! this is an english movie-not americann ! .=) x
Helena Bedford , on July 28th, 2008
I think Leona should sing the theme tune because she is a fantastic singer with number ones in the UK ,USA Astralia,Germany,France,Italy and Ireland she is also modest and not a drug addict!!!!If not her then Duffy because James Bond is a british film!!!
I think Leona should sing the theme tune because she is a fantastic singer with number ones in the UK ,USA Astralia,Germany,France,Italy and Ireland she is also modest and not a drug addict!!!!If not her then Duffy because James Bond is a british film!!!
Ria, Birmingham, on July 23rd, 2008
leona
leona
Queen B T, Paisley, on July 23rd, 2008
Personally i think it should be DUFFY........She has the right sounding voice, the right look and is reliable. I love Leona but just dont think this would be a good move for her. As for Amy Winehouse, I love her voice but the chick is a total junkie and completely unreliable.....and The Last Shadow Puppets are a great band but not the right sound for this project......C'mon Duffy!!!!
Personally i think it should be DUFFY........She has the right sounding voice, the right look and is reliable. I love Leona but just dont think this would be a good move for her. As for Amy Winehouse, I love her voice but the chick is a total junkie and completely unreliable.....and The Last Shadow Puppets are a great band but not the right sound for this project......C'mon Duffy!!!!
andrew, cardiff, on July 22nd, 2008
why the hell should we get the most overrated pile of cr*p for years leona to take this cult job. its an insult. its got to be duffy for me, the best voice and the best quality
why the hell should we get the most overrated pile of cr*p for years leona to take this cult job. its an insult. its got to be duffy for me, the best voice and the best quality
Simon ,London, on July 22nd, 2008
Anyone but Leona Lewis!!!
Anyone but Leona Lewis!!!
dean ward, on July 21st, 2008
muse matt bellamy concerto for the win
muse matt bellamy concerto for the win
Simon @ Leeds, on July 19th, 2008
Oh my.. MUSE would be awesome too. But to everyone who suggested Leona Lewis... no... god... no... please... no... just... wrong...
Oh my.. MUSE would be awesome too. But to everyone who suggested Leona Lewis... no... god... no... please... no... just... wrong...
Terri, Texas, on July 19th, 2008
CHRIS CORNELL! A mess of things? Well, I really don't see how he did that. As far as I can see (& hear), his Bond theme became very popular.
CHRIS CORNELL! A mess of things? Well, I really don't see how he did that. As far as I can see (& hear), his Bond theme became very popular.
Eduard, on July 18th, 2008
Come on nones better than Amy Winehouse, I mean duffy is good but there's no better option than Amy she fits perfectly in the song because of her style of voice, duffy's is peaceful and kind of boring sometimes, but in this film we need action, pain, mistery, some sexy scratchy-voice and those feelings you have when you listen to Amy. There's no better option, anyway haven't you seen her at T In The Park, she's getting better and better and if she has performed already to thousands of people in these days why not putting her on the song? Don't put Duffy on the song, she's just not going to make it the best, not going to make it succesfull... Definitly my vote is for Amy Winehouse
Come on nones better than Amy Winehouse, I mean duffy is good but there's no better option than Amy she fits perfectly in the song because of her style of voice, duffy's is peaceful and kind of boring sometimes, but in this film we need action, pain, mistery, some sexy scratchy-voice and those feelings you have when you listen to Amy. There's no better option, anyway haven't you seen her at T In The Park, she's getting better and better and if she has performed already to thousands of people in these days why not putting her on the song? Don't put Duffy on the song, she's just not going to make it the best, not going to make it succesfull... Definitly my vote is for Amy Winehouse
Davey Lad - Sunderland, on July 18th, 2008
Chris Cornell !!. . messed up ... uh! does not compute ! Probably the best bond them since '85 (DD) you fool !
Chris Cornell !!. . messed up ... uh! does not compute ! Probably the best bond them since '85 (DD) you fool !
Jo, Cheshire, on July 18th, 2008
I'm with whoever suggested David Cook - amazing idea and he could do a great job of it, all haunting power chords and the like. And as for Chris Cornell "making a mess of things", are you deaf?!
I'm with whoever suggested David Cook - amazing idea and he could do a great job of it, all haunting power chords and the like. And as for Chris Cornell "making a mess of things", are you deaf?!
andrew birmingham, on July 18th, 2008
Big overlook by you all at Digital Spy - the princess of pop - Miss Kylie Minogue of course! The looks - the voice - the style - and its her 40th this year - what a way to remember a milestone.
Big overlook by you all at Digital Spy - the princess of pop - Miss Kylie Minogue of course! The looks - the voice - the style - and its her 40th this year - what a way to remember a milestone.
Chris, Birmingham, on July 18th, 2008
Leona Lewis all the way! she has the power in her voice, just like the other legendary theme singers! shirley bassey, tina turner, all iconic divas! leona is amazing, and this film would make millions just for the fact leona sang the song
Leona Lewis all the way! she has the power in her voice, just like the other legendary theme singers! shirley bassey, tina turner, all iconic divas! leona is amazing, and this film would make millions just for the fact leona sang the song
Jimbo, Sheffield, on July 18th, 2008
Gotta be the Shadow Puppets, There music is perfect for the job!
Gotta be the Shadow Puppets, There music is perfect for the job!
Dean Uk, on July 18th, 2008
Duran Duran with Mark Ronson. They played some good stuff recently.
Duran Duran with Mark Ronson. They played some good stuff recently.
Stu Mitchell, Harrogate, on July 18th, 2008
Mulligan & O'Hare gets my vote too. They'd be great.
Mulligan & O'Hare gets my vote too. They'd be great.
ron-israel, on July 18th, 2008
well for me there are 2 styles in the bond music history: one was led by Shirley Bassey (the balad) and duran duran (the upbit song). i always preferred the duran duran side (even if most of their follower made really bad versions od "a view to a kill"). i think that duran duran is a choise i`d love to hear again, but it should be a duet with Amy Winehouse. it sound so crazy that it must be something out of the ordinary. think of the combination of simon clean voice with her dirty one.
well for me there are 2 styles in the bond music history: one was led by Shirley Bassey (the balad) and duran duran (the upbit song). i always preferred the duran duran side (even if most of their follower made really bad versions od "a view to a kill"). i think that duran duran is a choise i`d love to hear again, but it should be a duet with Amy Winehouse. it sound so crazy that it must be something out of the ordinary. think of the combination of simon clean voice with her dirty one.
Defo 100% Duffy should do it! shes amazing. Amy Winehouse is good but no way deseves it lets face it shes an idiot an if shes picked people are basically saying its ok for her to do whats shes doing yet again.