1. “Goldfinger” Shirley Bassey (Goldfinger, 1964) Much like how the film itself is often ranked at the top, “Goldfinger” is widely considered the best Bond theme song.8 Oct 2021
How many James Bond theme songs have won Oscars?
Two Bond songs
What is the best selling James Bond song?
After so many half-boiled Bassey tributes, it was Adele who really stepped up and stole the Bond theme crown with a barnstorming 'Skyfall' that swiftly became one of the best-selling singles of all time.5 Oct 2021
Has anyone done 2 Bond songs?
Welsh singer Shirley Bassey is the only singer to perform more than one Bond theme she recorded the themes to Goldfinger, Diamonds Are Forever, and Moonraker.
Who sang multiple James Bond Theme songs?
singer Shirley Bassey
Who has done the James Bond songs?
- Rita Coolidge - 'All Time High' (Octopussy)
- Shirley Bassey - 'Moonraker'
- Lulu - 'The Man with the Golden Gun'
- Madonna - 'Die Another Day'
- Sam Smith - 'Writing's on the Wall'
- Matt Monro - 'From Russia With Love'
- Sheena Easton - 'For Your Eyes Only'
Who played the James Bond Theme tune?
The guitar motif heard in the original recording of the theme was played by Vic Flick on a 1939 English Clifford Essex Paragon Deluxe guitar plugged into a Fender Vibrolux amplifier. Flick was paid a one-off fee of £6 for recording the famous James Bond Theme motif. John Scott played the saxophone.
Who played James Bond the most?
Roger Moore
What was the biggest selling James Bond song?
“Skyfall” would become the biggest James Bond theme ever released in every way, reaching No. 1 in 11 countries while winning an Oscar, a BRIT Award, a Golden Globe and a Grammy.8 Oct 2021