James Bond 007 | EVERY "JAMES BOND THEME"

The “James Bond Theme” is synonymous with James Bond himself.
Composed by MONTY NORMAN for the first 007 film adventure, “DOCTOR NO” (1962), the theme immediately became a source of controversy with John Barry claiming authorship. John Barry had re-arranged the theme for Dr.No and subsequently went on to compose the music for eleven Bond films, and defined the big-brass sound of the series. Monty Norman fought in court to prove his creation of the theme several times over the years and is now recognized as the famous theme’s original composer.
Monty Norman passed away at the age of 94 last month (July 2022). In his honour, we present Every "James Bond Theme" heard throughout the series.
Thank you, Monty.

[@luckyasmr1374]

60 years later it still remains one of the most iconic themes in film history.

[@Pablo-nx9zh]

The power of marketing!

[@wibblewobble1934]

@@Pablo-nx9zh The power of a fantastic piece of music

[@jangdi.]

Lmao because it is one of the only blockbuster series back then. And film history is only 100 years old.

[@Kbcqw]

Not one of most iconic… THE most iconic theme in film history.

[@memegeek127]

Definitely

[@adityajolly1576]

James Bond franchise is 60 years old but still they have one of the best theme songs of all times. Big credit goes to Monty Norman.

[@GabrielaGiordano-bt2bj]

Monty Norman's iconic theme song for the James Bond franchise has stood the test of time over 60 years, solidifying its place as one of the best in cinematic history.

[@GabrielaGiordano-bt2bj]

Absolutely, the James Bond franchise has produced some iconic theme songs over the years, thanks in large part to the talents of Monty Norman. Their music truly stands the test of time.

[@siiodn]

6:44 love this one. The way he walks, soo classy!

[@Roper122]

I believe he had a serious leg injury, which is why he was walking so carefully

[@jangdi.]

I bet you didnt watch any of the old Bond films.

[@siiodn]

@@jangdi. lol I've watched all 25 of them. Then again so what if I didn't watch the old ones, it's just i love that scene, it didn't mean that's the best one. What a clown

[@DM-kv9kj]

Classy?? He looks like some short little Russian henchman or someone's embarrassing dad trying desperately hard to look like James Bond and failing badly. He is walking really stiff and his suit looks horrendously tight and ill-fitting. His gun is a bizarre thing for a spy to be using, the scene makes no sense whatsoever (even within the context of Bond writing)... Daniel Craig's movies are just awful. Casino Royale showed potential but that went straight out the window with the next one. I found it particularly bizarre how they made such a huge song and dance over rebooting the entire character and franchise, saying it needed radical modernisation, yet they just immediately went on to try desperately hard to make them look really retro 60s, do very little else but endlessly reference the old movies over and over, obsess over terrorism and the fact Bond likes his martinis shaken (we get it...you don't need to make such a massive deal about talking about this is every single movie). Every single Craig movie is just the exact same plot points repeated each time, and every time starts as if "Oh! He's not the real Bond yet, not quite the Bond we know and love, but wait for it... (3 hours of dreary and depressing movie later) Aaaand, NOW he's REALLY James Bond!" (and the movie ends). Then the next movie just goes all the ay back yet again and we have to sit through another 3 hours of depression and systematic destruction of every character since 1962 before being once again conned into thinking Craig is finally going to be James Bond and not some weird, fuggly, stiff and awkward pretend Bond who's always desperately overcompensating and trying too hard to look cool and suave when he just isn't.

[@siiodn]

Lol what’s wrong with these salty people 🤣

[@michaelrobertson6887]

4:38 is the movie that got me into Bond when I was only 7.

[@madhousenetwork]

that's the G.O.A.T

[@TayyubIbrahim]

One of the very best Bond scenes across the franchise.

[@GabrielaGiordano-bt2bj]

That's great to hear! It's always exciting to hear about someone's introduction to the Bond franchise at a young age. Bond films have a way of capturing the imagination and staying with us for a lifetime. Enjoy the journey through the iconic series!

[@GabrielaGiordano-bt2bj]

That's awesome! It's great that you discovered the Bond franchise at such a young age. "4:38" must have been a pivotal moment in your introduction to the world of James Bond.

[@codemaster94]

I remember around 2000 or so (I was around 6ish) and I saw Tomorrow Never Dies in the parking garage, that was my first foray into James Bond. A gadget filled spy car was cool as shit to me.

[@ИвановИван-щ5ю]

Agreed: "60 years later it still remains one of the most iconic themes in film history".

[@NH1973]

Michael Kamen's version from LTK was fantastic. The opening gunbarrel music was already a sign that this wasn't your typical Bond film

[@007GunbarrelEdits]

Truly is awesome seeing how much it changed in 60 years, RIP Monty Norman (1928-2022).

[@JA19]

This is bloody brilliant. Best theme ever made, cheers!

[@urbantwiist4363]

Best way to spend 8 minutes, listening to this iconic theme. Awesome video

[@alanjackson7231]

Thanks for putting it together. A great tribute to Bond composers- Monty Norman, John Barry, George Martin, Marvin Hamlisch, Bill Conti, Michael Kamen, David Arnold, Thomas Newman, and Hans Zimmer.

[@ForceMaximus84]

Don’t forget Eric Serra.

[@StephenKershaw1]

It’s basically John Barry , he’s the one that crafted it , only used three measures from Monty Norman’s weird Sitar Indian piece It’s all Barry

[@GabrielaGiordano-bt2bj]

You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed the tribute to the talented Bond composers. Their contributions to the iconic franchise are truly remarkable.

[@GabrielaGiordano-bt2bj]

You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed the tribute to the talented Bond composers. Their work has truly made the 007 franchise iconic.

[@ksc7132]

​@@StephenKershaw1 Doesn't matter if it's three measures or four, the fact is it was monty norman who created it not Barry and sitar is one of the oldest musical instruments on earth. Learn something before making dumb claims.

[@saivish11]

Love how the car horn is in sync with the music at 0:25

[@jesalonboard]

6:45 This was the perfect blend of theme with the iconic walk of James Bond. 🔥❤️

[@MJTributeChannel2040]

It is quite different compared to the usual Bond theme sound, but I would've loved if the Goldeneye Overture was in this compilation. Eric Serra's version of the famous guitar riff played with timpanis is such a unique twist. You can hear it in the movie when Bond escapes from the russians and chases the plane in the beginning and during the gunbarrel sequence. Anyways; well put together! The variety from all of John Barry's versions is outstanding! But I have to say; my personal favorite is Bond 77 from Marvin Hamlish. Classic 70s disco-style combined with a great movie theme. It's very obvious that Hamlish was a huge Bee Gee's-fan.

[@anthonylynch4737]

Lazenby,Dalton and Craig the most Realistic kick Arse Bond's Period !

[@jakemay637]

Craig hates Bond. He insisted he be killed off. Far cry from the gentlemen Moore and Brosnan. I can't support a Fond who runs it in fans' faces he's doing only for the cash cow. Realistic? Breaking doorknob with one hand . A bond who's a whiner and gives up..ugh. But to each his. etc

[@anthonylynch4737]

@@jakemay637 Each to their own opinion.

[@anthonylynch4737]

@@jakemay637 Craig will.always kick Arse as a Realistic Bond in Casino Royal and Skyfall and Said's it perfect at the end of Casino Royal."The Names Bond James Bond "!

[@jakemay637]

@@anthonylynch4737 How realistic is Bond breaking off a door knob with one hand? Bond's primary trait is that he never gives up. Yet, Fond in the last film gives up as the baddies shootup the Aston. He whines in deep despair. He kills himself stupidly when he could have lived..oh, I forgot Craig insisted Fond be killed off. I forgot the Bond of the books had fun, a sensahuma...

[@anthonylynch4737]

@@jakemay637 Every Kick Arse Bond does at least two good performances like Craig and Dalton !

[@renatovicenziofrancesconis4476]

Muchas gracias por subir este material, de tanto peso y significancia. Quienes nacimos en los 60's (1967 para ser precisos), prácticamente crecimos en un mundo con un agente 007 instalado por derecho propio. Toda su mística, su parafernalia, vehículos, armas, gadgets, vestuario, tramas, locaciones exóticas, personajes, villanos y chicas guapas, son marca orgullosamente registrada. Muy buena selección de imágenes y segmentos. Este video, lleva incorporada la esencia de lo que es James Bond, su historial y su legado inmortal. Fue el primero y abrió un camino, que muchos otros han seguido. Gracias y saludos cordiales desde Concepción, Chile.- 👍🏻👏🏻🤝🏻🇨🇱📺🎬🎥🎞️📽️🙂

[@robindew9072]

Such an iconic movie theme. Everyone knows it. Still awesome

[@davemc162]

These were all terrific. Thank you. Cheers! 🥂

[@TheDc007fan]

Usually my favorite action scenes are when the Bond theme is im the background. Bond is in full control doing what he does best with pure style. 🔥🔥

[@ΓιαννηςΖάβος]

John Barry makes the James bond the absolute legend

[@auricjgoldfinger]

Very well done. The title “Every” isn’t quite accurate ( several versions are missing, and Quantum isn’t there at all ) but the music is fluid and the segues are in the right places … a very nice representation of Barry’s genius reworking of Norman’s tepid tune. Truly one of the the most recognizable tunes in the world’s consciousness.

[@縄本明生]

小６の時に、映画館に一人で観に行きました。映画館前のジェームスボンドの看板のデカイ‼️ことダイレクトに心に残ってます‼️ とにかくかっこいい‼️

[@jeffmiller2396]

I love how smooth these transitions are.

[@leitercia]

Well done! Hadn't notice just how much NTTD used the theme!

[@trentwhalin9422]

Love how you mesh them together

[@ALgamer47]

I appreciate the work you put into these videos 👍

[@EVERYJAMESBOND]

Thank you sir!

[@Gabilessa1990]

05:04 David Arnold’s Era.. 🔥

[@brianmaxim]

Nicely curated! Could have had Monty’s version of the theme it’s self when Bond enters his apartment but it wouldn’t have started off with quite the same bang

[@kkonacreed8638]

The real theme is the Nintendo goldeneye pause music 💯

[@DM-kv9kj]

Why does like nobody in the world seem to know that was just lifted directly from the Goldeneye movie's teaser trailer... It wasn't some genius original creation for the game.

[@zm1786]

​@@DM-kv9kjbut made with shitty n64 sounds , they made a great 007 soundtrack . Listent to the rest

[@dominicrusho]

5:53 this is part of David Arnold’s never finished Die Another Day theme, “I Will Return”

[@Eternaldarkness3166]

You just know it's a Bond Movie because of the theme, that's how great and iconic the theme is

[@KarlMalowned32]

An amazing compilation!!!

[@suryaprakash72771]

The world's most iconic and memorable theme

[@madhousenetwork]

4:38 the G.O.A.T

[@carakajayaniaga]

Ian Flaming was also proud with this theme😊

[@kaiklumpp4970]

Nice Video! But you forgot the one when Bond wins the DB5 in Casino Royale. When he drops the Aces and Dimitrios loses, Bond collects his Chips, the DB5 key and asks for the valid ticket to mock him. In that moment there is played a soft version of the Bond Theme which fits perfectly for the scenery. The Soundtrack is called „Trip Aces“ on the Casino Royale album from David Arnold.

[@katemara667]

I never noticed the Bond theme in Trip Aces before. I always thought the only time we hear the main theme is right at the end of the film when Bond shoots Mr White. Well spotted!

[@richardgrant517]

@@katemara667 It's used a couple of times in the Casino Royale soundtrack- we also here it in Dinner Jackets, when Bond stalks Vesper/ when Bond kills Gettler. There are little pieces of it Arnold worked into the score to show Bond gradually building up to becoming Bond.

[@comeon100100]

james bond movie is no good to the society. it glorifies all mistakes tht humans make.

[@douglasfraser2089]

Such a glamorous time

[@siraphobatamakoolsri3596]

now this is the compilation i've been waiting for

[@CrassMufumbu]

Excellent compilation..there's a few cool ones that are very different not included, the James Bond theme Asian style in TMWTGG I think its when he arrives to meet Lazar in Macau and the Bond mini sub synth theme in FYEO.

[@JA19]

The submarine one in for your eyes only is just brilliant isn’t it

[@pianotm]

When I saw Goldeneye pop up...I don't like Eric Serra's version of the Bond theme, but I'm still a little disappointed that it wasn't included.

[@RJSRdg]

Also missed Vijay playing it on the snake charmer's flute when Bond arrives in India in Octopussy. And was the theme really not used in FRWL or QOS? Additionally, the clip with Denise Richards at the nuclear facility is out of sequence.

[@comeon100100]

james bond is so stupid . at least people have moved on to better movies

[@mako-milk5055]

@@comeon100100 "☝🤓"

[@stayingalivewithsaad5351]

Next video, every James Bond opening theme 👍

[@katemara667]

I'd love to see a video where excerpts from all the Bond songs cleverly segue together!

[@DABOND015]

Somes others which are really cool are the GoldenEye Overture, Hovercraft chase from Die Another Day and Bond Meets Bambi and Thumper from Diamonds are Forever, TND has some others as well like when he's escaping Carver's printing facility which is great. Thank you for the video though. It was great seeing all of these together, I've been looking for Bond to Holland for ages I didn't realise it was on the soundtrack!

[@hosswindu166]

Excellent editing, mate!

[@mikeysuzefour]

RIP Monty Norman, the genius composer behind "The James Bond Theme" and in this list, you also included the recent Bond film 'No Time To Die' so tyvm Every James Bond Channel!

[@nigelinasia2088]

Thr real genius was John Barry, who massaged the melody into its classic form. Think of it this way: if Norman was really the guy behind the Bond theme, the producers would have asked him back to do FRWL.

[@historybuff66]

John Barry was the composer of the James Bond theme by an overwhelming margin. All Barry did was to incorporate two bars of Norma’s silly sounding ditty from a failed musical.

[@nigelinasia2088]

@@historybuff66 That court case was a sham. Btw, if anyone really wants to know which theme Norman wrote, go to the last track on the Dr. No soundtrack album. Are you kidding me? No wonder he didn't get asked back to score any more films🤣

[@historybuff66]

@@nigelinasia2088 Nice input, Nigel. Yes the court case (2 of them, I believe) were a sham. Norman’s underscore for certain scenes in “Dr. No” are just plain terrible, having the unintended and unfortunate effect of relegating the film to 1950s era B movie status. So many have singled Norman out as some sort of musical genius on behalf of the JB theme they think he crafted by way of composition/arrangement and I always respond with the same thing: “He wrote NOTHING that sits in the music listener’s collective memories in the last 50 years-nothing”.

[@jesseowenvillamor6348]

​@@historybuff66So, who composed the theme?

[@tusharkulkarni3185]

Simply mind blowing, very nostalgic 💯

[@alex17_edits]

great video again

[@EVERYJAMESBOND]

Thanks!

[@alex17_edits]

@@EVERYJAMESBOND who is your favorite bond actor and film

[@EVERYJAMESBOND]

Roger Moore, A View To A Kill

[@alex17_edits]

@@EVERYJAMESBOND why roger and the film

[@btsr2553]

Thank you so much. Well done. I'll drink a Vesper Martini with vodka to that. Shaken not stirred! Cheers..

[@stingray65b]

A great musical trip through many memorable years and variations of the theme. Nicely put together. Not to rain on Monty Norman's musical achievements in other parts of his career, but I'm on the side of those who believe he gets way more credit for this than he deserves. It was John Barry who took an otherwise obscure tune (a number from an unreleased Norman musical) and arranged it into the iconic theme we know and love. Norman was unable to produce something the filmmakers needed. Just listen to the rest of the Dr. No soundtrack in comparison to the James Bond Theme and you'll hear the stark contrast. Other than the Bond theme, it's a pretty weak score. And of course, who went on to define the Bond 'sound' in 11 soundtracks and leave a huge legacy in Bond music? I recall reading that Barry was compensated a fairly meager sum for his arrangement and Norman received all the royalties on the tune. At least Barry went on to have a fantastic career in scoring film. As someone who was always searching for Bond soundtracks on vinyl when I was growing up, I suspect he was inspired to write the "007 Theme" specifically to create an alternate theme that was strictly his own. While it was also good, it's a tune only Bond cinephiles really notice and would never come close to the recognition of the original Bond theme.

[@chrishay5442]

If that Bond Back In Action Again theme doesn't get you pumped for watching Goldfinger, I don't know what will. 😜

[@Morcaiden]

Outstanding compilation!

[@EVERYJAMESBOND]

Many thanks!

[@jakemay637]

My favorite rendition is Live and Let Die / Into Harlem. Curious that Monty Norman derived the basic theme from a musical he was writing...it was originally a happy tune but then he knew it could sound deadly and sexy. John Barry was 50% of Connery's mystique. Imagine SC without Barry.

[@bakirobubaker9598]

Casino Royale is the best 🙏🏻 hands down💖

[@francescopetragnaniciancar8213]

Was waiting for this

[@nicom4996]

Thats incredible!

[@pianotm]

I didn't know Monty Norman died. The composer of one of all-time favorite themes. RIP, and Godspeed!

[@historybuff66]

The JB theme would be absolutely NOTHING without John Barry’s input for composition/arrangement.

[@historybuff66]

If he truly composed this theme, we would know Norman for other themes as well. There basically aren’t any of any repute, because well, it was John Barry who bailed out Norman by writing 90% of the theme.

[@vaderboy121]

This is one classic that is as time less as Bond is

[@thefinnpool1468]

"OH NO MY CAR! OH MY CAR, OH NO!" 😂😂

[@Coleen-n9m]

All of the James bond movies were great to watch,yeah !

[@Greg87601]

A lot of very cool themes.

Nossa, como é bom ver todos James Bond. Filmes maravilhosos.

[@sthellacastro5751]

Creo que el haber mantenido siempre el tema con el que el público, relaciona a James Bond, fue muy acertado a pesar de los años.

[@odettedubois9526]

Tres bon et excellent James ! Mr Craig❤

[@mr.c8833]

The one at the end of Casino Royale just might be the best one because you finally hear the theme.

[@karthikkn555]

Ultimate editing

[@willmorgan3088]

This is a great video and an excellent channel! Thanks for all the hard work you must put in to craft these videos. With that being said, (and I don't want to be THAT GUY, but...), I noticed a couple of possible issues: #1. It appears you missed (what is, I believe) the only unique version of the Bond theme in Quantum of Solace. As you know, at the end of the film, the version of the Bond theme that plays as we go to the gun barrel is "The Name is Bond, James Bond" from Casino Royale. So you were right to skip that, but there is a very brief use of the Bond theme at the end of the boat chase in Quantum. For reference, you can hear it on the soundtrack in the piece entitled, "Pursuit at Port Au Prince" at the 4:45 mark and again at 5:34. #2. I may be wrong, but during the final scene in Spectre when Bond is driving off with Madeline in the DB5, I was under the impression that they simply reused David Arnold's "The Name is Bond, James Bond" track from Casino Royale and that it was not a unique instance of the theme. Again, I could be wrong.

[@grouchomarx6156]

Daniel Craig la classe en toute circonstance! Le meilleur Bond!

[@leonhunter1839]

you misses Moby "Tomorrow Never Dies"... and the aquatic Boat chase in "The World is Not Enough"

[@BreadBreeder42]

Pierce Brosnan is the best one for me. He was the first one i watched even when i was born in 2007. Thanks dad.

[@mohammedismail96]

4:52 💥💥 what a cool shot

[@shareefmahboob6767]

The theme music is always mind blowing

[@pertevdural4513]

Shirley Bassey: Goldfinger , Garbage: The world is not enough my favorite songs.

[@linkvagar2336]

The theme they used in the Goldeneye teaser trailer is my favourite.

[@kabirahmed8465]

The Best theme music till today and ever it will be superb great theme music ever

[@zachlewis9751]

Thank you, Monty. May you Rest In Peace.

[@historybuff66]

Norman had basically nothing much to do with the theme-he just laughed all the way to the bank on royalties to a theme 90% composed by John Barry.

[@zachlewis9751]

@@historybuff66 the man died, give it a rest.

[@historybuff66]

@@zachlewis9751 Well that’s bloody useful. FYI I’ve attempting to edify people on the origins of the theme for damn 20 years. You’re thanking him for nothing by the way…

[@abidbhatti1]

I love ❤️ this beautiful theme very much

[@monasser98]

6:03 the best bond ❤

[@mariopequeno85]

You forgot, "Opening the Doors" from No Time To die, the music was perfect for Bond's last moment. You felt and experienced that last scene.

[@rogerrambo4172]

I LOVE the Michael Kamen/LTK version - sly, sexy & dangerous.

[@EVERYJAMESBOND]

Yes, Michael Kamen is amazing. He made License to Kill feel like a Lethal Weapon movie.

[@rogerrambo4172]

@@EVERYJAMESBOND I love his themes in Highlander & how he referenced them in X-Men

[@十蘭コメント]

Thanks.

[@Alexanderstive]

My all time favorite bond James bond

[@OFFtheCHIZANE]

Nice vid! Some to add if you wanted to make a follow up!: FYEO: Submarine - Bill Conti GoldenEye: Overture - Eric Serra (it’s subtle but the theme is in there) TND: White Knight, Backseat Driver II (and several others) - David Arnold TWINE: Bond theme (end title) - David Arnold DAD: On the beach, Hovercraft Chase, kiss of life… actually you know what, David Arnold worked the theme into most of the music he composed for the series 😅

[@KhatuYogesh]

Absolute Manhood.... CVC Courage, Valiant and Calmness !

[@19brittani]

a drink with a LEGGY DIMEPIECE in the middle of a gunfight... i love 007...

[@machlu]

I have all of those on my ipods and plenty others with the bond theme in it, whether subtle or not. So, i guess you missed some....

[@rezapahlevi4254]

Pierce Brosnan, he is the best 😁😍

[@MiguelArcos2003]

I feel like there are a few missing here It feels like It’s almost every Bond Theme

[@brunoiotti3522]

S. Michele, proteggi gli "007" (!)

[@salsej]

As Iconic as it is....I don't know why the theme Song isn't more prolific and used throughout each movie.

[@hourglasstv01]

oh very nice

[@lindildeev5721]

Where is the first "Bond, James Bond" ?

[@hasanmatloob3788]

Quantum of Solace is the only Bond film that didn't had this theme featured.

[@joshuanishanthchristian5217]

Excellent Stuff! RIP Monty Newman, he composed an icon!

[@ViceKnIghtTA]

you missed a lot of good ones from Tomorrow Never Dies

[@deaneaton8105]

Straight up great!!!!

[@docsavage-8616]

James Bond is Already Ancient History. They shouldn't have killed him off in his Last Movie.

[@jorgebarreto5093]

Amazing job, man! Trully amazing.

[@santiagocontreras9745]

Casino royale ending's soundtrack is the Best imo

[@danieldravot341]

For me, the best theme is ‘007’, first heard in ‘From Russia, With Love’.

[@biswaasindustries]

Mr. Bond is my favorite ❤

[@EpicMovieCompilations]

You missed “Bond Meets Bambi and Thumper” from Diamonds Are Forver (1971)… One of the coolest variations of the theme.

thanks for it ^__^

[@JCBro-yg8vd]

A pretty good compilation, though the real Bond theme of "The Living Daylights" is the track "Ice Chase", heard when Bond is driving his Aston Martin.