Much anticipation, then, for the music… French composer Eric Serra oversaw the score, but this song was penned by U2’s Bono and The Edge. There was quite a gap between Timothy Dalton’s last outing as 007 and this, Pierce Brosnan’s debut in the role. Composer David Arnold made his Bond debut with the score for this film and wrote an original song with Don Black and David McAlmont, but ‘Surrender’ was relegated to the end credits, despite being a far superior song. Sheryl Crow wrote this with producer Mitchell Froom and it’s… alright, if a bit lightweight. ‘Tomorrow Never Dies’ from Tomorrow Never Dies (1997).It’s a fine track and very much in line with the Norwegian superstars’ chart-topping output. The band’s guitarist Pål Waaktaar is behind the track, which was produced by composer John Barry. ‘The Living Daylights’ from The Living Daylights (1987)Īfter Duran Duran’s success with A View To A Kill, going with another of the decade’s biggest pop groups was a no-brainer.That said, it’s all a bit frothy and lightweight for 007 isn’t it? He’s a great melodist and it’s a nice production with a strong vocal from ’80s star Easton. Rocky composer Bill Conti scored the film and wrote this title song with Mike Leeson. ‘For Your Eyes Only’ from For Your Eyes Only (1981).
So ‘All Time High’ it was, marking something of a comeback for singer Rita Coolidge… Sadly the song is more of an ‘all time low’. With a title like Octopussy, it’s no wonder John Barry (who returned after a break) and lyricist Tim Rice struggled. The song continues to split opinion, but it strays too far away from the proven models to be in anything but last place. Madonna wrote and produced, along with producer Mirwais Ahmadzaï and composer Michel Colombier. You couldn’t ask for a bigger star to get behind it, though. Pierce Brosnan’s last outing as 007 saw a bit of a departure song-wise. ‘Die Another Day’ from Die Another Day (2002).Which musical moment is an ‘All Time High’ and for which would we say the ‘Writing’s On The Wall’?