The Bookies Are Claiming: This Is the Next ‘James Bond’ Theme Performer!
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As is customary when an actor concludes his run, the James Bond series is currently on hiatus following Daniel Craig’s departure from the role. The producers will use this time to organize their lines, analyze the successful elements from the last run, and decide on a creative approach for the next movies since James Bond will be returning.
The performer of the primary theme song is also frequently the focus of media interest, even though we know that the new actor is always the most essential aspect—Aaron Taylor-Johnson is currently the front-runner, though nothing has been formally revealed yet.
While we’re still early into the selection process, the bookmakers currently have their favorite who will succeed Billie Eilish in the role. As you will see, the odds are strongly in this performer’s favor, and based on what we know about the genre and the style this performer prefers, it could be a top decision!
As you probably know, one of the main elements of the James Bond franchise is the series’ theme songs, which are often a trademark element of a movie. That is why, before we continue, we are going to bring you a list of all the James Bond theme song performers so that you can see the people who were behind these famous songs:
| 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 |
Several of these songs were crowned with an Oscar and were very successful hits on the charts, and if you look at some of the names, you will see that there are some amazing names on this list. In recent years, it has become an honor to compose and perform a song for the James Bond franchise, and many famous names are attracted to the role.
And while, as we’ve said, we’re still early in the process, the bookmakers have their favorite for the next theme song performer, and it is Chappell Roan, whom the bookies are giving 2/1 odds, followed by Lana Del Ray and Dua Lipa (5/2), Raye and Lady Gaga (5/1), Adele (10/1), Florence & The Machine (11/1) and BAR (12/1); Adele is unlikely to come back since it is not something that the franchise does.
Roan’s style and visual appearance are something that would definitely fit the franchise, especially with a more serious take on the films, if the producers decide to continue that way. Of course, we don’t know much now, but we will update you as soon as more information is available, so keep following us!
What do you think of Chapell Roan as the new theme song performer? Do you have your favorites? Let us know in the comments below!
