Best James Bond Song (That Isn't a James Bond Song)
by NarniaIsAwesome | created - 31 Mar 2020 | updated - 23 Jun 2020 | PublicThese songs weren't actually the theme songs for 007 films, but they should've been! They all have a mysterious, faraway sound that most Bond themes use. I mean, just picture the typical 007 opening credits with them playing - perfect!
Which is your favorite? Note: The song titles are links to the YouTube videos.
Discuss (or sing about) here!
1. Alanis Morissette
Soundtrack | Dogma
Alanis Nadine Morissette was born in Ottawa, Canada, on June 1st 1974. Alanis' Greek name is a feminine version of her father's name, Alan. Her mother's name's Georgia and she has two brothers: Chad and Wade (Alanis' Twin). She learned to play the piano at age 6 and the guitar at age 21. In 1986 ...
Uninvited by Alanis Morissette
2. Madonna
Soundtrack | A League of Their Own
The remarkable, hyper-ambitious Material Girl who never stops re-inventing herself, Madonna has sold over three hundred million records and CDs to adoring fans worldwide. Her film career, however, is another story. Her performances have consistently drawn scathing or laughable reviews from film ...
Frozen by Madonna
3. Led Zeppelin
Soundtrack | The Song Remains the Same
Led Zeppelin are a popular British band best known for their iconic "Stairway to Heaven" as well as for co-creating the music genre of heavy metal. Since their nine albums were recorded between 1968 and 1979, Led Zeppelin has been one of the most popular bands of all time, having sold more than 300...
Kashmir by Led Zeppelin
4. Freddie Mercury
Soundtrack | Flash Gordon
Freddie Mercury was born on the Tanzanian island of Zanzibar. His parents, Bomi and Jer Bulsara, sent him off to a private school in India, from 1955 til 1963. In 1964, he and his family flew to England. In 1966 he started his education at the Ealing College of Art, where he graduated in 1969. He ...
The Show Must Go On by Queen
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5. Céline Dion
Soundtrack | Titanic
Hailing from the small town of Charlemagne, Québec, Céline Dion has become one of the all-time greatest singers. Céline was born in 1968, the youngest of 14 children. Early in childhood, she sang with her siblings in a small club owned by her parents. From these early experiences, Céline gained the...
Lovers Never Die by Celine Dion
Suggested by Silitonga
6. Scorpions
Soundtrack | Knight and Day
Scorpions is known for Knight and Day (2010), Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse (2015) and Rock of Ages (2012).
Still Loving You by Scorpions
7. Björk
Soundtrack | Dancer in the Dark
Born in 1965 in the Icelandic capital city of Reykjavik, the daughter of Gudmundur Gunnarsson (an electrician) and Hildur Hauksdóttir who divorced before her second birthday, Björk grew up in a hippie-type community with her mother and her seven siblings. She started to study classical music at the...
Hunter by Bjork
Suggested by Tyuji Vulpus
8. Muse
Soundtrack | World War Z
Muse is a British alternative rock band formed in Teignmouth, Devon, England. The trio is comprised of Matthew Bellamy (vocals, guitar, piano), Wolstenholme (bass guitar, backing vocals) and Dominic Howard (drums, percussion). They are noted for their lyrical focus on sociopolitical and ...
Starlight by Muse
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9. Jefferson Airplane
Soundtrack | Four Brothers
Jefferson Airplane, a rock band based in San Francisco, California, was one of the pioneering bands of psychedelic rock. Formed in 1965, the group defined the San Francisco Sound and was the first from the Bay Area to achieve international commercial success. They were headliners at the three most ...
White Rabbit by Jefferson Airplane
10. Evanescence
Soundtrack | Underworld: Awakening
Evanescence is an American rock band founded in 1994 in Little Rock, Arkansas by singer and pianist Amy Lee and guitarist Ben Moody. The duo worked on music, recorded independent EPs, and performed in coffee shops in the Little Rock area. After experimenting with names such as Childish Intentions ...
Wake Me Up Inside by Evanescence
11. Scorpions
Soundtrack | Knight and Day
Scorpions is known for Knight and Day (2010), Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse (2015) and Rock of Ages (2012).
Humanity by Scorpions
12. Kendrick Lamar
Soundtrack | Black Panther
Kendrick Lamar is a hip-hop artist from Compton, California. He's signed with Dr. Dre's label, Aftermath. Kendrick also has his own label, known as 'Top Dawg Entertainment', with includes artists such as Jay Rock, ScHoolboy Q and Ab Soul. Kendrick's major label debut album, 'good kid m.A.A.d city' ...
DNA by Kendrick Lamar
Suggested by BONAFIDE BOSS
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