Singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey disclosed an interesting tidbit about her connection with the James Bond film series. Despite conjuring up a soundtrack contribution for the 2015 movie ‘Spectre’, her work was overshadowed by Sam Smith’s ‘Writing’s On The Wall’.
The American artist, famed for her distinctive, haunting vocals, had aspired to lend her music to the Bond legacy. Yet, the decision-makers of the film opted for Sam Smith’s composition to be the theme song.
At the Ivor Novello Awards in London, when asked about the prospect of her creating a Bond theme, Lana bemusedly queried, “I mean, how has that not happened?” She then added praise for Smith, expressing, “Sam, you did a wonderful job. One day, maybe… But I’m going to continue to do my little Nancy Sinatra thing every now and then and just pretend it’s the title track.”
Attention has already shifted to who will perform the next Bond theme, with artist Raye being a frontrunner after her six Brit awards victory. Raye noted she would be ecstatic to contribute if approached, stating, “It would be my absolute pleasure.”
Despite being overlooked for the 007 theme, Raye commended Lana Del Rey’s suitable “energy” for the venture and prophetically suggested it would be apt for Lana’s style to be chosen in the future.
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FAQs on Lana Del Rey’s Secret Bond Theme and the Decision for Sam Smith’s Track
Q: Did Lana Del Rey create a song for a James Bond movie?
A: Yes, she wrote a track titled “24” for the movie ‘Spectre’, but it ended up on her album ‘Honeymoon’ after being rejected as the film’s theme song.
Q: Which song was chosen for the ‘Spectre’ movie instead of Lana Del Rey’s track?
A: Sam Smith’s “Writing’s On The Wall” was selected to be the official theme song for ‘Spectre’.
Q: Has Lana Del Rey ever won an Ivor Novello Award?
A: Lana Del Rey was indeed honored with a Special International Award at the Ivor Novello Awards.
Q: Is there any talk of who will perform the next James Bond theme song?
A: While no official announcements have been made, British singer Raye has been mentioned as a potential candidate for the upcoming Bond theme song.
Q: Did Lana Del Rey express any feelings regarding the rejection of her Bond theme?
A: While she acknowledged Sam Smith’s successful contribution, she jokingly hinted at a desire for her own chance but also expressed contentment with continuing her “little Nancy Sinatra thing.”
Conclusion
In the world of prestigious movie soundtracks, the thread between artistic endeavor and ultimate selection is thin. Despite the seeming perfection of Lana Del Rey’s vocal flair for a Bond theme, the spotlight fell upon Sam Smith’s powerful ballad for ‘Spectre’. The reality of art and entertainment is such that not every creation makes it to the grand stage, but rejected art, like Lana’s “24”, often finds its own place to shine. As for the future, the Bond theme remains a coveted honor that could still be within reach for Lana, Raye, or any other artist with the right mix of mystery and melody.