After Skyfall: 10 Viable Candidates For Next James Bond Theme Song

By Alex Antliff /

2. Lana Del Rey

The James Bond film series debuted in 1962 with Dr. No, and the use of Lizzy Grant, aka Lana Del Rey, for a Bond song would an excellent throwback to the origins of the series, given the singer€™s sixties-inspired look and output. Comparing herself to Nancy Sinatra, who sang the theme song to 1967€™s You Only Live Twice, Del Rey€™s music has been described as €˜sadcore', incorporating alternative rock with downbeat lyrics and melodies, which may be more fitting, on paper, for a film noir than an action series, though it could be the ideal accompaniment given the gritty direction that recent entries in the Bond series have been taking. With songs like €˜National Anthem€™, Del Rey is able of conveying patriotism (albeit American rather than British), a strong element of the Bond series, whilst another of her songs €˜Born To Die€™, has been compared to a composition by John Barry, who composed the score for twelve Bond films, suggesting that she could be a fitting choice for a future theme song of the series.