March 18, 2020

Top 10 James Bond Theme Songs

I freaking love James Bond movies, so I thought I would make my favourite James Bond theme song list considering how much I like the music. James Bond movies have had a good run in coming up with some of the best movie theme songs. Some have made it to the top, while others held their high rank for several consecutive weeks. You may have your own pick on what Bond theme song should be on the top 10. But here are our Top 10 James Bond Theme Songs based on the UK’s Top 100 Singles Chart at the time. Writing’s on the Wall (Sam Smith, 2015). From the movie Spectre, this was the first ever Bond theme song that reached no.1 on UK’s Top 100 Singles Chart. No Time to Die (Billie Eilish, 2020). Because of her phenomenal popularity, Billie Eilish’s rendition of the Bond theme song of the same title as the movie, No Time to Die, made it to no.1 within a week of its debut with the biggest opening for a Bond movie. A View to Kill (Duran Duran, 1985). Though the song did not make it to no.1, A View to Kill is still regarded as one of the best Bond theme songs. It ranked no.2 on the Top 100 for 16 weeks. Skyfall (Adele, 2012). Despite the popularity of the movie Skyfall, which won both an Oscar and a Golden Globe, its theme song held only no.2 for 32 weeks. We Have All the Time in the World (Louis Armstrong, 1969). From the old movie, On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, this hit single was 19 weeks at no.3. Die Another Day (Madonna, 2002). The theme song carrying the movie title was also no.3 in the charts for 17 weeks. The Living Daylights (A-ha, 1987). This was no.5 for 9 weeks. Licence to Kill (Gladys Knight, 1989). From the same movie title, Licence to Kill was no.6 for 11 weeks. You Know My Name (Chris Cornell, 2006). From the latest movie adaptation of Casino Royale, this Bond theme song held no.7 for 19 weeks. Nobody Does it Better (Carly Simon, 1977). From the movie, The Spy Who Loved Me, this single was no.7 for 12 weeks. A lot of popular Bond theme songs didn’t make top 10 based on the UK’s Top 100, including Diamonds are Forever (Shirley Bassey, 1971), Goldfinger (Shirley Bassey, 1964), From Russia with Love (Matt Monro, 1963), Live and Let Die (Paul Mc Cartney and Wings, 1973), You Only Live Twice (Nancy Sinatra, 1967). What was your Bond theme song that didn’t make the Top 10 list?

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March 7, 2020

Top 10 Favourite Rock Singers of All Time

There will undoubtedly be different lists of who the Top 10 Favourite Rock Singers of All Time are. It’s not easy to even rank them from 1 to 10 in order. But definitely, voice quality ranks at the top of the criteria. Here are our top 10 favourite rock singers of all time: Robert Plant. His vocal prowess helped Led Zeppelin rise to the top in the 70’s. His high pitched nasal voice with a fine raspy texture is matched only by the unequalled skill of Jimmy Page on lead guitar. Freddie Mercury. The tone of his voice is very smooth and elegant, like dripping honey. His singing style is flamboyant and his presence on stage is infectious. His and Queen’s popularity soared after their 1985 Live Aid performance left the other performing bands and the entire Wembley Stadium in awe. Mick Jagger. Another flamboyant performer known for his showmanship. His distinct throaty voice and flashy moves brought the Rolling Stones the title of The World’s Greatest Rock and Roll Band. John Lennon/Paul McCartney. The Lennon-McCartney tandem is inseparable if you consider the popularity of the Beatles. Their voices, however, were distinct and recognizable from each other. Janis Joplin. She was a tiny firebrand, a comet of a rock star who had a unique soulful voice. She took the blues rock and roll world by storm with her powerful raspy vocals. Bruce Springsteen. Born in the USA. Bruce Springsteen sings while methodically strumming his electric guitar. His voice is deep and raspy, it almost approximates a growl. His rugged style can rouse a crowd. Axl Rose. Dramatic lead vocals of the 80’s band Guns ‘n’ Roses. His voice is throaty and high-pitched like a squeal, but later on incorporated a low, raspy quality. David Bowie. Bowie has a constant vibrato in his voice that gave it a unique sound that matched his avant-garde style. He appears almost stoical when he sings. Bob Dylan. A member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, his voice was not unique and distinct, but his songs took on political color in what became known as protest songs. Sting. He was both songwriter and lead vocals for The Police. His distinctly raspy high-pitched voice is hard not to recognize. He is one down-to-earth dude. You may have your own top 10 favourites rock singers of all time. But here are 10 of our favourite top rock singers based on the distinct quality of their voice, live performance, and popularity.

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