Goldfinger — Shirley Bassey
The 1964 title track that established the template for Bond theme songs — brassy, dramatic, and unforgettable.
Music
14Explore the iconic theme songs and scores from across the James Bond franchise, from Monty Norman to Hans Zimmer.
Live and Let Die — Paul McCartney & Wings
McCartney's 1973 rock anthem that proved Bond themes could transcend the orchestral tradition and become standalone hits.
Nobody Does It Better — Carly Simon
The Spy Who Loved Me's 1977 ballad, the first Bond theme named differently from its film, and one of the franchise's most beloved songs.
Skyfall — Adele
Adele's Oscar-winning 2012 title song that revived the classic orchestral Bond sound and became a global number-one hit.
No Time to Die — Billie Eilish
Eilish's haunting 2020 ballad, the youngest artist to record a Bond theme, winning the Academy Award for Best Original Song.
A View to a Kill — Duran Duran
The only Bond theme to reach number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, blending new wave synths with Bond grandeur.
The James Bond Theme — Monty Norman / John Barry
The iconic guitar riff composed for Dr. No in 1962 that became the franchise's musical signature across six decades.
You Know My Name — Chris Cornell
Casino Royale's 2006 rock theme that matched Daniel Craig's grittier Bond with raw, powerful vocals.
Diamonds Are Forever — Shirley Bassey
Bassey's second Bond theme (1971), a sultry, shimmering track that perfectly captures the film's glamorous tone.
Writing's on the Wall — Sam Smith
Spectre's 2015 Oscar-winning ballad featuring Smith's distinctive falsetto over a sweeping orchestral arrangement.
GoldenEye — Tina Turner
Turner's powerful 1995 theme that launched the Brosnan era with Bono and The Edge's songwriting.
We Have All the Time in the World — Louis Armstrong
Armstrong's tender 1969 ballad from OHMSS, one of his final recordings, gaining renewed popularity decades later.
The World Is Not Enough — Garbage
Garbage's 1999 alternative rock theme blending Shirley Manson's vocals with David Arnold's orchestral score.
Another Way to Die — Jack White & Alicia Keys
Quantum of Solace's 2008 duet, the first Bond theme performed by two artists, mixing rock and soul.