Top 10 Favorite James Bond Theme Songs #5 - "Live and Let Die"
@teamfreak16 (43418)
Denver, Colorado
May 21, 2016 1:21pm CST
#5 in my Top 10 Favorite James Bond Theme Songs series takes us to 1973 and the eighth Bond film, Live and Let Die, the first starring Roger Moore.
Paul McCartney and Wings were the band of record on "Live and Let Die," which was written by Paul and Linda McCartney, with orchestral arrangement by George Martin.
"Live and Let Die" was the most successful Bond theme up to that point. It was a Certified Gold Record, peaking at #2 (oh, so close!) on Billboard's Hot 100 and #9 in the UK. It was also the first nominated for an Academy Award.
McCartney's tune was also a groundbreaker. Instead of the usual heavily-orchestrated opener, "Live and Let Die" was the first rock music Bond theme, the first of a very long string of them. It truly is a Bond classic.
Live and Let Die performed by Paul McCartney and Wings
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@teamfreak16 (43418)
• Denver, Colorado
23 May 16
Even if they had not made a movie, it would still be a great McCartney fan.
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@FourWalls (68043)
• United States
22 May 16
One of McCartney's best songs. Slow and melodic, fast and rocking, and the little reggae bridge thrown in for good measure!
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@teamfreak16 (43418)
• Denver, Colorado
22 May 16
It is definitely one of his best. Yeah, I even thought about it for a minute. It's one of my favorites by him.
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@arthurchappell (44998)
• Preston, England
23 May 16
this would have been number 2 on my list - the first bond film I saw too
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@teamfreak16 (43418)
• Denver, Colorado
23 May 16
I could see it placing higher on other lists, honestly.
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@teamfreak16 (43418)
• Denver, Colorado
21 May 16
I liked him until he got too old but kept playing him anyway.
@ces28gaux (6)
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22 May 16
One of the best! Ever since I've watched that movie and the song kept on repeating in my mind. I love BOND movies!
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