The Bookies Are Claiming: This Is the Next ‘James Bond’ Theme Performer!

As a seasoned music enthusiast and long-time Bond film aficionado, I must say that the list of artists who have contributed to the iconic James Bond soundtrack is truly impressive. From legends like Madonna and Adele to modern powerhouses like Billie Eilish, each artist has brought their unique style and flair to the table, creating anthems that will be remembered for generations.


Just like any dedicated gamer taking a break between levels, the James Bond series is temporarily pausing after Daniel Craig hung up his tuxedo. The producers are using this downtime to strategize, reflect on what worked best in the last missions, and brainstorm exciting ideas for the upcoming games since 007 will be back in action.

The main theme’s singer often attracts a lot of attention from the media too, but it’s important to remember that the newly cast actor is always the centerpiece—currently, Aaron Taylor-Johnson seems to be in the lead for this role, although no official announcement has been made yet.

At this stage of the process, there’s a clear frontrunner among bookmakers who is tipped to take over Billie Eilish’s role. Given the strong odds in their favor and considering the genre and the style they prefer, this choice might prove to be an excellent one!

You might be aware that a significant aspect of the James Bond series is its theme songs, which are frequently iconic features of each film. To provide some context before we proceed, here’s a list of all the artists who have performed the James Bond theme songs, giving you an insight into the talented individuals behind these famous tunes:

Film Year Theme Song(s) Composer(s) Performer(s)
Dr. No 1962 “James Bond Theme” Monty Norman John Barry & Orchestra; Monty Norman
“Kingston Calypso Arrangement of “Three Blind Mice” Byron Lee and the Dragonaires
From Russia with Love 1963 “Opening Titles: James Bond Is Back/From Russia with Love/James Bond Theme” John Barry
Lionel Bart
Monty Norman
John Barry (title sequence)
Goldfinger 1964 “Goldfinger” Leslie Bricusse
Anthony Newley
John Barry
Shirley Bassey
Thunderball 1965 “Thunderball” John Barry
Don Black
Tom Jones
You Only Live Twice 1967 “You Only Live Twice” John Barry
Leslie Bricusse
Nancy Sinatra 
On Her Majesty’s Secret Service 1969 “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service” John Barry The John Barry Orchestra
Diamonds Are Forever 1971 “Diamonds Are Forever” John Barry
Don Black
Shirley Bassey
Live and Let Die 1973 “Live and Let Die” Paul McCartney
Linda McCartney
Paul McCartney & Wings
The Man with the Golden Gun 1974 “The Man with the Golden Gun” John Barry
Don Black
Lulu
The Spy Who Loved Me 1977 “Nobody Does It Better” Marvin Hamlisch
Carole Bayer Sager
Carly Simon
Moonraker 1979 “Moonraker” John Barry
Hal David
Shirley Bassey
For Your Eyes Only 1981 “For Your Eyes Only” Bill Conti
Mick Leeson
Sheena Easton
Octopussy 1983 “All Time High” John Barry
Tim Rice
Rita Coolidge
A View to a Kill 1985 “A View to a Kill” John Barry
Duran Duran
Duran Duran
The Living Daylights 1987 “The Living Daylights” John Barry
Pål Waaktaar
A-ha
Licence to Kill 1989 “Licence to Kill” Narada Michael Walden
Jeffrey Cohen
Walter Afanasieff
Gladys Knight
GoldenEye 1995 “GoldenEye” Bono
The Edge
Tina Turner
Tomorrow Never Dies 1997 “Tomorrow Never Dies” Sheryl Crow
Mitchell Froom
Sheryl Crow
The World Is Not Enough 1999 “The World Is Not Enough” David Arnold
Don Black
Garbage
Die Another Day 2002 “Die Another Day” Madonna
Mirwais Ahmadzaï
Madonna
Casino Royale 2006 “You Know My Name” David Arnold
Chris Cornell
Chris Cornell
Quantum of Solace 2008 “Another Way to Die” Jack White Jack White
Alicia Keys
Skyfall 2012 “Skyfall” Adele
Paul Epworth
Adele
Spectre 2015 “Writing’s on the Wall” Sam Smith
Jimmy Napes
Sam Smith
No Time to Die 2021 “No Time to Die” Billie Eilish
Finneas O’Connell
Billie Eilish

Multiple tunes from this collection garnered Oscars and dominated music charts, while scanning through the titles reveals some truly impressive artists represented here. In recent times, it has been a privilege to create and perform a song for the James Bond series, and numerous renowned musicians are drawn to participating in this iconic role.

In our current stage, the bookmakers have a clear preference for who might perform the next theme song, with Chappell Roan leading at 2/1 odds. Lana Del Ray and Dua Lipa follow closely behind at 5/2. Raye and Lady Gaga are both given odds of 5/1. Adele is listed at 10/1, but it’s important to note that she’s not expected to return because the franchise typically doesn’t feature her type of music. Finally, Florence & The Machine and others (BAR) come in at 11/1 and 12/1 respectively.

Roan’s design and overall aesthetic seem perfectly suited for the franchise, given the potential shift towards a more somber tone in future films, assuming the producers choose to maintain that direction. At this point, details are scarce, but we’ll provide updates as soon as new information emerges, so stay tuned!

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2024-11-07 19:46