January 14, 20205 yr Lana Del Rey seems like she'd be the obvious pick as a perfect fit for a Bond theme. But I do think Billie fits the bill pretty well too.
January 14, 20205 yr Funny that this is now a reaction that can be had to this news when until the last film there had infamously never been a Bond theme that hit #1 in the UK, not even Adele managing it :P (of course the last Bond theme did finally hit #1 but there's definitely no guarantee this one will too). Isn't the reason Adele didn't go #1 because she released it midweek though?
January 14, 20205 yr yes Adele - Skyfall was released on a Friday, back when the tracking week was Monday to Sunday so it only had Fri-Sat-Sun sales
January 14, 20205 yr Brett-Butler confirmed Nostradamus!! (Unless this was just already being rumoured then but I don't remember seeing any such rumours x) I wasn't aware of any rumours when I made that prediction. I was almost definitely sure that the producers would pick a female artist to do the Bond Theme, and then go for someone who's had major success in the year leading up to its release, and go for something a little bit left-field for Craig's last Bond film, of which Billie Eilish seemed the best fit. Will be interested to see what it sounds like, and whether there'll be live instruments & strings on it. The last heavily electronic Bond theme was "Die Another Day", and it was rubbish, so hopefully it isn't in the same vein.
January 14, 20205 yr Perfect choice imo, can see real potential with this one! Just hope the song itself is good.
January 14, 20205 yr Isn't the reason Adele didn't go #1 because she released it midweek though? Yes, but there's no similar excuse for all of the previous Bond themes also not getting to #1 x
January 14, 20205 yr 'WHEN I WAS OLDER' was fantastic, so I'm very much looking forward to a new Billie soundtrack song! She'll suit the Bond style very well I'd imagine :wub:
January 14, 20205 yr I think she’s a good fit! Plus she’s the biggest female artist around at the moment who could actually pull off a bond theme naturally. I’m intrigued to hear it! She’s definitely a good choice though.
January 14, 20205 yr I mean I like Billie and I’m sure she will a good job but I had some other people in mind for this . Jorja Smith I think would have a been great also Lana.
January 14, 20205 yr As far as I'm aware, the rumours that Billie was doing the theme have only been circulating the past week. Before that, it was either Ed Sheeran or Dua Lipa.
January 14, 20205 yr Now this is well suited! (And so much better than those rumours suggested) looking forward to this.
January 14, 20205 yr there were also rumours about Lewis Capaldi, thank God it's not him or Sheeran, I really Lewis but he doesn't fit I actually would have preferred Lana, she is a 1000% fit, but Billie is a great choice too I'm hoping for something with a bit more substance than When I was Older, more in the vein of You should see me in a Crown
January 14, 20205 yr I also think Florence + The Machine could do a good Bond theme as well, I think with Billie is going to give her a good career boost doing the Bond theme.
January 14, 20205 yr Someone like Paloma Faith or Lana would have actually been perfect for this, when I think about it. I'll reserve judgement until I hear it, but I'm thoroughly disappointed she's been the one to be selected for this.
January 14, 20205 yr I'll reserve judgement until I hear it, but I'm thoroughly disappointed she's been the one to be selected for this. Me too, but less disappointed than when Sam Smith was chosen in 2015 - so from that low bar, possibly a slight improvement... so there's that.
January 15, 20205 yr As long as it's not as mind numbingly dull as most of her recent output I could see myself enjoying this somewhat.
January 15, 20205 yr This is a great choice, I think her style will fit the mood perfectly. Would also love a Lana or Lykke Li Bond theme at some point. Can’t see Lykke happening at all sadly but Lana could still do one in years to come.
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