During a recent interview, Duran Duran bassist John Taylor talked to NME about who should be touted as the next James Bond theme song singer. Duran Duran did the Bond theme for "A View To A Kill" in 1985.

As far as his recommendations are concerned, Taylor said,

"I don't see Ellie Goulding for Bond. Kanye West, Daft Punk or somebody interesting would be better. How about Florence And The Machine?"

Interesting choices for sure, but I don't know if Daft Punk or Kanye West make the most sense for the new James Bond song. Florance And The machine I could kind of see. Who do you think should sing the "Spectre" theme song?

Here is a list of all of the past performers for the James Bond movies.

Year/Movie/Performer
1962: "Dr. No" - John Barry & Orchestra
1963: "From Russia With Love" - Matt Monro
1964: "Goldfinger" - Shirley Bassey
1965: "Thunderball" - Tom Jones
1967: "You Only Live Twice" - Nancy Sinatra
1969: "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" - Louis Armstrong
1971: "Diamonds Are Forever" - Shirley Bassey
1973: "Live And Let Die" - Paul McCartney & Wings
1974: "The Man With The Golden Gun" - Lulu
1977: "The Spy Who Loved Me" - Carly Simon
1979: "Moonraker" - Shirley Bassey
1981: "For Your Eyes Only" - Sheena Easton
1983: "Octopussy" - Rita Coolidge
1985: "A View To A Kill" - Duran Duran
1987: "The Living Daylights" - a-ha
1989: "Licence To Kill" - Gladys Knight
1995: "GoldenEye" - Tina Turner
1997: "Tomorrow Never Dies" - Sheryl Crow
1999: "The World Is Not Enough" - Garbage
2002: "Die Another Day" - Madonna
2006: "Casino Royale" - Chris Cornell
2008: "Quantum Of Solace" - Jack White & Alicia Keys
2012: "Skyfall" - Adele

Three names I would like to see selected are:

1. Sam Smith

2. Ed Sheeran

3. Sia

Who would your choice be? Leave your pick in the comment section below.


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