Albert R. Broccoli’s EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios and Sony Pictures Entertainment announced today that Sam Smith has recorded Writing’s On The Wall, the theme song to the 24th James Bond film Spectre. The singer/songwriter has co-written the song with Jimmy Napes. The track will be released to download and stream on September 25, 2015 by Capitol Records. It is the first James Bond theme song recorded by a British male solo artist since 1965. Decca Records will release the official soundtrack album for Spectre, which will feature the movie’s original score composed by Thomas Newman. The 24th Bond film directed by Sam Mendes and starring Daniel Craig, Ralph Fiennes, Ben Whishaw, Naomie Harris, Rory Kinnear, Christoph Waltz, Léa Seydoux, Monica Bellucci, David Bautista and Andrew Scott will be released nationwide on November 6 by Sony Pictures. For updates on the film, visit the official movie website.
Sam Smith to Perform ‘Spectre’ Title Song ‘Writing’s On the Wall’
Posted: September 8, 2015 by filmmusicreporter in Film Music NewsTags: James Bond, Sam Mendes, Sam Smith, Spectre
As an older guy (early sixties), I was somewhat reserved and fearful when I originally heard Adele had been chosen for Skyfall. After its huge success, I go into Spectre with a greater sense of calm and confidence. Bond themes (IMO) are like cuts of diamonds, treasured pieces of movie history not to be handled lightly.
“It is the first James Bond theme song recorded by a British male solo artist since 1965”
Do you forget Chris Cornell ? He was the last one, for Casino Royale. And this song was very good.
My bad, Chris Cornell is american. Sorry…
Hopefully Smith will deliver something remarkable…