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Today, from the Bond on Vinyl archives, we’re sticking with Spectre!
A song titled ‘Spectre’ was submitted by the band Radiohead to be the main theme for the Spectre film. However, it was ultimately rejected. So, for just the fourth time ever, a Bond main theme does not contain the actual title of the film within its lyrics. This Sam Smith track tried to capture the same mood as Adele’s Skyfall, but the singer isn’t a vocal match for Adele, so it doesn’t entirely work… at first.
Trust me, after listening to the ballad a few dozen times (including the instrumental version, which is the B-side on this 7″ single), it will no longer be your least favorite Bond tune.
Remarkably, it is the first Bond tune to hit #1 in the UK. It also won Best Original Song at the Academy Awards. So for the Oscars, it was able to match Adele.
31. Sam Smith – Writing’s On The Wall
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