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The Story of the Bond Song

Nick Grimshaw traces the heritage of the iconic Bond song, celebrating classics such as Live and Let Die and talking to Sam Smith about his new Bond theme, Writing's On the Wall.

The Bond song is a unique intersection between the worlds of music and film. Every time there's a new 007 film, the mystery begins; which artist will be chosen to record the Bond song? How will it compare to the classic Bond themes from across the decades?

Nick Grimshaw celebrates the musical heritage of James Bond, from the iconic original Monty Norman instrumental theme through such classic tracks as 'Live And Let Die', 'Goldfinger', 'A View To A Kill' and 'Skyfall'... all the way to the newest Bond song 'Writing's On The Wall' by Sam Smith.

Featuring exclusive interviews with Sam Smith, his co-writer Jimmy Napes, and prolific Bond music producer David Arnold, this documentary talks to the characters at the heart of story of The Bond song. There are also contributions from Sir Paul McCartney, 007 Producers Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli and Radio 1 film critic Rhianna Dhillon.

1 hour

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Tue 10 Nov 2015 21:00
91热爆 Radio 1

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Music Played

  • Madonna

    Die Another Day

    • Die Another Day.
    • Warner Brothers.
    • 1.

  • Madonna

    Die Another Day

    • Die Another Day.
    • Warner Brothers.
    • 1.

  • Shirley Bassey

    Diamonds Are Forever

    • Sony.

  • Shirley Bassey

    Diamonds Are Forever

    • Sony.

  • Shirley Bassey

    Diamonds Are Forever

    • Sony.

  • Wings

    Live And Let Die

    • Live And Let Die (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Capitol Records.
    • 1.

  • Wings

    Live And Let Die

    • Live And Let Die (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Capitol Records.
    • 1.

  • Wings

    Live And Let Die

    • Live And Let Die (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Capitol Records.
    • 1.

  • Carly Simon

    Nobody Does It Better

    • Sony.

  • Carly Simon

    Nobody Does It Better

    • Sony.

  • Carly Simon

    Nobody Does It Better

    • Sony.

  • Shirley Bassey

    Goldfinger

    • Goldfinger Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.
    • EMI.
    • 1.

  • Shirley Bassey

    Goldfinger

    • Goldfinger Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.
    • EMI.
    • 1.

  • Shirley Bassey

    Goldfinger

    • Goldfinger Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.
    • EMI.
    • 1.

  • Chris Cornell

    You Know My Name

    • You Know My Name.
    • Interscope.

  • Chris Cornell

    You Know My Name

    • You Know My Name.
    • Interscope.

  • Adele

    Skyfall

    • XL Recordings.

  • Madonna

    Die Another Day

    • Die Another Day.
    • Warner Brothers.
    • 1.

  • Chris Cornell

    You Know My Name

    • You Know My Name.
    • Interscope.

  • Jack White

    Another Way To Die (feat. Alicia Keys)

    • J Records.

  • Adele

    Skyfall

    • XL Recordings.

  • Adele

    Skyfall

    • XL Recordings.

  • Sam Smith

    Lay Me Down (Paul Woolford Remix)

    Remix Artist: Paul Woolford.
    • Capitol.

  • Sam Smith

    Not The Only One

  • Sam Smith

    Lay Me Down (Paul Woolford Remix)

    Remix Artist: Paul Woolford.
    • Capitol.

  • Sam Smith

    Lay Me Down (Paul Woolford Remix)

    Remix Artist: Paul Woolford.
    • Capitol.

  • Sam Smith

    Not The Only One

  • Sam Smith

    Not The Only One

  • Sam Smith

    Writing's On The Wall

    • Capitol.

  • Sam Smith

    Writing's On The Wall

    • Capitol.

  • Sam Smith

    Writing's On The Wall

    • Capitol.

Broadcasts

  • Tue 20 Oct 2015 21:00
    91热爆 Radio 1
  • Sun 25 Oct 2015 21:00
    91热爆 Radio 1Xtra
  • Tue 10 Nov 2015 21:00
    91热爆 Radio 1