FILM-BOND/MUSIC SAM SMITH Sam Smith to sing theme tune for upcoming Bond film "Spectre"

Record ID: 141643

  • Title: FILM-BOND/MUSIC SAM SMITH Sam Smith to sing theme tune for upcoming Bond film "Spectre"
  • Date: 8th September 2015
  • Summary: SAM SMITH WALKING ON STAGE SMITH PERFORMING "NIRVANA"
  • Embargoed: 23rd September 2015 13:00
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  • Reuters ID: LVA26A13DC8B0F4S4ZPP8C9O6ZGQ
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  • Story Text: NOTE TO EDITORS - RESENT WITH CORRECT CREDIT FOR SAM SMITH MUSIC VIDEO CAPITOL RECORDS (NOT CAPITAL RECORDS)
    Grammy Award winner Sam Smith will sing the theme song for the next James Bond movie "Spectre", the first time a British male solo artist has recorded the title tune for the 007 films since 1965.
    The "Stay With Me" singer has co-written the track, entitled "Writing's On The Wall", with fellow Grammy Award winner Jimmy Napes, with whom he collaborated for his best-selling "In the Lonely Hour" album.
    The film's makers said the track, out on Sept. 25, is the first Bond title song to be recorded by a British male solo artist since 1965, when Tom Jones sang the theme song for "Thunderball".
    "This is one of the highlights of my career," Smith said in a statement. "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."
    The last Bond theme song "Skyfall" was recorded by fellow British Grammy Award winner Adele.
    Daniel Craig reprises his role as secret agent 007 for the fourth time in "Spectre", which was directed by Academy Award winner Sam Mendes. The film also stars Italian actress Monica Bellucci and Oscar winner Christoph Waltz.
    "Spectre" is released in UK cinemas on Oct. 26 and in the United States on Nov. 6.
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