James Bond Music

The James Bond film series has had numerous signature tracks over the years, many of which are now considered classic pieces of film music

 ,The best known of these pieces of music is James Bond Them has featured in every Bond film since Dr. No, released in 1962

The James Bond Theme was written by Monty Norman and was first orchestrated by the John Barry Orchestra for 1962's

Other instrumental pieces, such as the "007 Theme" or "On Her Majesty's Secret Service", and various songs, such as Shirley Bassey's "Goldfinger", Paul McCartney's "Live and Let Die" or Carly Simon's "Nobody Does It Better", Sheena Easton's "For Your Eyes Only" and Duran Duran's "A View to a Kill" have also become identified with the series

Several of the songs produced for the films have been nominated for Academy Awards including Paul McCartney's "Live and Let Die", Carly Simon's "Nobody Does It Better", Sheena Easton's "For Your Eyes Only" and Adele's "Skyfall

The top 10 James Bond themes, as of September 2015

 Nancy Sinatra - “You Only Live Twice” - 1967 

 Alicia Keys featuring Jack White - “Another Way to Die” - 2008 

 Madonna - “Die Another Day” - 2002 

 Sheena Easton - “For Your Eyes Only” -1981 

 Shirley Bassey - “Diamonds Are Forever” - 1971 

 Sheryl Crow - “Tomorrow Never Dies” - 1997 

 Tom Jones - “Thunderball” - 1965

Garbage - “The World Is Not Enough” - 1999

 Paul McCartney and Wings - “Live and Let Die” - 1973

 Duran Duran - “A View to a Kill” - 1985

"Writing's on the Wall," Smith's self-penned track for the movie Spectre, has reached the top spot in the U.K. music charts, the singer's fifth No. 1 overall