“Writing’s on the Wall”,Sam Smith’stheme forSpectrehas been released. As some of you know, it’s the first James Bond theme song recorded by a British male solo artist since 1965 when Tom Jones didThunderball. The new track was co-written by Smith and fellow Grammy Award winnerJimmy Napes.
Smith said: “This is one of the highlights of my career. I am honoured to finally announce that I will be singing the next Bond theme song. I am so excited to be a part of this iconic British legacy and join an incredible line up of some of my biggest musical inspirations. I hope you all enjoy the song as much as I enjoyed making it.”
Loaded with his trademark vocals, it definitely sounds like a James Bond theme song. However, while I am a huge fan of Sam Smith, the song didn’t wow me like “Skyfall” byAdele. The first time I heard “Skyfall” I knew it was a classic. TheSpectretheme song sounds fine. But it’s nothing I will need to hear again and again.
Listen to “Writing’s on the Wall” below and tell me what you think, andclick here for Matt’s ranking of every Bond theme song ever.Spectreopens in UK theaters on October 26th and US theaters on November 6th, and starsDaniel Craigas James Bond,Ben Whishawas Q,Naomie Harrisas Moneypenny,Ralph Fiennesas M,Christoph Waltzas Oberhauser,Monica Belluccias Lucia Sciarra,David Bautistaas Mr. Hinx,Léa Seydouxas Madeleine Swann andStephanie Sigmanas Estrella.
You can also purchase the songon iTunes here.
Here’s the official synopsis forSpectre:
A cryptic message from Bond’s past sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organization. While M battles political forces to keep the secret service alive, Bond peels back the layers of deceit to reveal the terrible truth behind SPECTRE.
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