![]() Kiss Kiss Bang Bang,” (a title borrowed from an Italian journalist), intially reunited Barry and Bricusse (who wrote the lyrics) with Shirley Bassey, but was later re-recorded by Dionne Warwick. Johnny Cash submitted his own version, which is pretty decent (although leans a little close to the plot), but was rejected by producers in favor of another composition by “ Goldfinger” composers Lesley Bricusse and John Barry. ![]() ![]() The fourth Bond movie, “ Thunderball” (and the one that would ultimately cause a lot of headaches for the franchise, with writer Kevin McCrory winning the rights for a separate parallel Bond franchise, so long as he kept remaking this movie) was the first time that there was a degree of unrest about the theme tune. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang” and “Thunderball” - Shirley Bassey, Dionne Warwick, Johnny Cash (“Thunderball”) The Best Romance Movies of the 21st Century, from 'High Fidelity' to 'Carol' James Bond Producer Refused to Let Studio Cut Homoerotic 'Skyfall' Scene: 'We Resisted' Naomie Harris Was Glad Not to Be Cast as a Bond Girl Because She 'Never Traded on Sexuality' ![]() Take a look, and have a listen, below, and you can catch 007 back on the big screen on November 9th. So to mark the occasion, we’ve delved into the MI-6 archives to take a look at some of the Bond themes that never were - mooted tracks by legendary artists that were ultimately rejected for one reason or another. The latest to get the job is British chanteuse Adele, whose song for “ Skyfall” is set to be unveiled in a few short hours after a sneak preview a few days ago. ![]() It’s as signature a part of the series as tuxedos, Martinis and gun barrels, and it’s seen great recording artists from Shirley Bassey and Paul McCartney to Duran Duran and Jack White contribute tracks, albeit with varying results. Not just the unforgettable theme by Monty Norman and the great scores by John Barry, but the way that every film since the second installment, “ From Russia With Love,” has featured a theme song over the abstracted, dancing-naked-lady-filled opening credits. Among the many things that make the James Bond franchise unique - the sheer longevity, the way it’s only become more prestigious and successful as it goes on, its ability to survive actor changeovers - is the music. ![]()
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