I brought that up earlier, though Dionne Warwick was much closer to having the song. Though both versions are fantastic, I might prefer the Warwick version.
Nearly, but she didn't do it. Adele was not so great that she should get a second title song so soon, IMO. Certainly not so great as Bassey in Goldfinger.
We can look for past examples or patterns as evidence as to why they might or might not go in a particular direction, but history's going to remember Craig's run as the one that broke with franchise tradition more often than not, so precedent is out the window here, really.
Nearly, but she didn't do it. Adele was not so great that she should get a second title song so soon, IMO. Certainly not so great as Bassey in Goldfinger.
I would like to see her do a second Theme, but leave it for another couple of Films.
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I would have loved it if U2 were asked to do the title song of LTK in 1989. The song and artist used didn't leave much of a mark, I think. Back in 1987 U2 were still new and edgy. A song along the lines of "With or without you" would fit LTK well. Now they are too established by far. EON has a tradition to use up and coming artists, and no'one can claim U2 is that now.
With a title like "SPECTRE" I imagine a dark kind of theme. I don't think modern day U2 could pull it off unless they went back to their Achtung Baby days
EON has a tradition to use up and coming artists, and no'one can claim U2 is that now.
Most of the artists for Bond themes very big stars when they did their songs, like Tom Jones, Nancy Sinatra, Carly Simon, Duran Duran, aha, Jack White, Adele et. al. But they most of them had become big stars not long before they did their Bond themes. There were some exceptions, like Paul McCartney and Gladys Night, who were already very well established. But very few artists who have done Bond themes were up and coming.
EON has a tradition to use up and coming artists, and no'one can claim U2 is that now.
Most of the artists for Bond themes very big stars when they did their songs, like Tom Jones, Nancy Sinatra, Carly Simon, Duran Duran, aha, Jack White, Adele et. al. But they most of them had become big stars not long before they did their Bond themes. There were some exceptions, like Paul McCartney and Gladys Night, who were already very well established. But very few artists who have done Bond themes were up and coming.
You make some good points. I guess it would be more correct to say that since the 1980's the artists have been relatively new to stardom or not really big stars? An exeption is obviously Madonna.
I don't know if it's been mentioned, but what about NIN or Trent Reznor? I expect SPECTRE to be dark, so a dark song, even disturbing, might be appropiate. I can't see a poppy song working.
U2 need to do one. Goldeneye doesn't count. Needs to be the full band performing.
I know they're not as loved as they used to be, but neither was Madonna when DAD came out.
U2 need to do one before it's too late...
I always wondered why didn't U2 perform Goldeneye themselves. Maybe the producers were after a Goldfinger vibe, but I think it could have worked great with U2. Similarly, Saltzman wanted to give Live and Let Die to Shirley Bassey again, but Paul McCartney and Wings did it and it's fantastic.
Having NIN do the Theme would be an interesting Idea -{
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With all these suggestions I haven't seen a certain group mentioned. Or maybe they have been mentioned and I missed it. How about The Rolling Stones do the theme?
Some people would complain even if you hang them with a new rope
With all these suggestions I haven't seen a certain group mentioned. Or maybe they have been mentioned and I missed it. How about The Rolling Stones do the theme?
They should have done one in their prime which for me was 69 to 73 or the Mick Taylor years.
There is a saying that "If it isn't broken then you don't have to fix it"
That would certainly be the case if they did hand the gig back to Adele.
Nobody has suggested Blur? I was born a bit late for all the brit pop but they've been around the block enough, they have the skills and all the tools needed to pull off a really good one.
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Nobody has suggested Blur? I was born a bit late for all the brit pop but they've been around the block enough, they have the skills and all the tools needed to pull off a really good one.
That's probably because Blur haven't been 'active' in over a decade...it was 12 years between their past two studio albums...and about 15 years since the last two featuring all the original members...I do like them though -{
What does everybody think about Gin Wigmore getting the job? If you don't know who i'm talking about, its the woman that sang the "What do you say about a man like that" song on the Heinekin trailer for Skyfall.
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Nearly, though: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thunderball_(soundtrack)
I brought that up earlier, though Dionne Warwick was much closer to having the song. Though both versions are fantastic, I might prefer the Warwick version.
Nearly, but she didn't do it. Adele was not so great that she should get a second title song so soon, IMO. Certainly not so great as Bassey in Goldfinger.
I would like to see her do a second Theme, but leave it for another couple of Films.
I know they're not as loved as they used to be, but neither was Madonna when DAD came out.
U2 need to do one before it's too late...
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Most of the artists for Bond themes very big stars when they did their songs, like Tom Jones, Nancy Sinatra, Carly Simon, Duran Duran, aha, Jack White, Adele et. al. But they most of them had become big stars not long before they did their Bond themes. There were some exceptions, like Paul McCartney and Gladys Night, who were already very well established. But very few artists who have done Bond themes were up and coming.
You make some good points. I guess it would be more correct to say that since the 1980's the artists have been relatively new to stardom or not really big stars? An exeption is obviously Madonna.
I always wondered why didn't U2 perform Goldeneye themselves. Maybe the producers were after a Goldfinger vibe, but I think it could have worked great with U2. Similarly, Saltzman wanted to give Live and Let Die to Shirley Bassey again, but Paul McCartney and Wings did it and it's fantastic.
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Then The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo comparisons would literally never end. lol
They should have done one in their prime which for me was 69 to 73 or the Mick Taylor years.
There is a saying that "If it isn't broken then you don't have to fix it"
That would certainly be the case if they did hand the gig back to Adele.
"Do you expect me to talk? "No Mister Bond I expect you to die"
So, Adele can't do another song for any movie, not just Bond, because comparisons with SF would never end, right? she even won an Oscar.
That's probably because Blur haven't been 'active' in over a decade...it was 12 years between their past two studio albums...and about 15 years since the last two featuring all the original members...I do like them though -{