The Mystery Of The James Bond Chord

In today’s episode I discuss the “James Bond Chord”, the film score and why it’s so iconic.
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[@MySamurai77]

I know a guy, everything he ever played he ended with the Bond chord. It just ends everything. Mind you, he was right in to his cheese guitar playing.

[@kadourimdou43]

If you’re wanting a good song to listen to? Have heard the band Quicksand, they’re really good. The song Brushed is a good one.

[@robertforman3494]

Rick, I’d be really interested in you doing a comparison of the tune Norman wrote to what Barry did with it, and also your take on the lawsuit.

[@mariasoleada2337]

A lot of energy necessary to do what you do. You do a wonderful job

[@ZaZu2k9]

Hey Rick, would love for you to cover The Midnight and their latest live album. It has some great guitar elements. Hope to hear what you think. Thank you. Im a software engineer and you've reignited my love for the electric guitar and I hope to learn this year.

[@railworker8058]

The theme is a reflection of the Sixties jazz scene like the Pink Panther. Unforgettable tunes.

[@jimgardner5129]

Another great, great song. Mancini's version being my absolute favourite.

[@Thelonelyscavenger]

A bit of Spiderman and batman too

[@michaelmoore7975]

I forever thought it was a Mancini creation.

[@thedolphin5428]

Don't forget Get Smart!

[@GaryJohnWalker1]

And The Avengers. I blame The Shadows and shame Hank Marvin did play the first rendition of this Bond theme

[@johnbarry5036]

i wrote Barry's wiki page almost 25 years ago now, and although its changed since, much of what of I wrote is still there verbatim. The fact of the Norman vs Barry issue is this= MN wrote the melody from 0:00 to 0:05. That's it. It was a song to be sung in a Calypso, tropical style, no electric guitar. The producers of Dr No hated it, and hired JB. Barry took this seed, put it to guitar, orchestrated it with a big band, wrote the intro, the section "B", and... well, everything else. So, yes, the key part is by MN, but JB took it to a different level. Only 2 composers have won 5 Oscars. John Williams and... you guessed it, Barry.

[@paulketchupwitheverything767]

There are versions of Monty Norman's tune out there (Bad Sign, Good Sign) and although you can hear the theme's origin I think there is quite a difference.

[@robertforman3494]

Norman deserves some credit for those few notes but Barry really wrote the theme and it’s a shame he doesn’t get the credit for it. I’d be really interested to get Rick’s take on the lawsuit.

[@andyeasy3320]

Re: Those stabs. Didnt JB have a personal trans-atlantic correspondence course in arranging with one of Stan Kenton's alumnii? This theme has the stridency of a SK joint. I could be wrong.

[@michaelmoore7975]

Question: I heard, read, or dreamt somewhere that his score for _Zulu_ (my fav BTW) was actually a leftover from another movie he scored but was fired or dropped or whatever, and just changed a bit here and there and added some tribal drums. Q, is that true? And if so what was the previous movie?

[@remuso287]

@@michaelmoore7975 I know that Barry used the theme from Zulu in Cry the Beloved Country. But I have never heard the story that his Zulu theme was already written before this movie

[@svensvensson6705]

Love that you are talking about music again. No one talks about details in music in a more clear way than you do!

[@RickBeato]

I’m back to playing and teaching!

[@michaelgottlieb9083]

@@RickBeatoWish Rick would do a series on John Barry, Mancini, Percy Faith, Mantovani, Paul Mauriat, Carlos Jobim, Nelson Riddle, Stanley Black, Jackie Gleason Orchestra, Ferrante & Teicher, Michel Legrand, Peter Nero etc.. etc... They produced some beautiful music that is often overlooked and underappreciated.

[@DeffoZappo]

Ah yes he's talking about music again..... 🤔

[@DeffoZappo]

Ah yes he's talking about music again..... 🤔

[@cozmicpfunk]

I was so happy to see this video today about the "James Bond Chord"- I grew up on Bond and have been a HUGE fan of John Barry- he is a amazing composer and orchestrator. His film soundtracks are all unique and Memorable! Barry made "Bond" an Icon with the Music. There would be no James Bond in film without John Barry... Thank you Ric for doing this fantastic short on the this theme. This is an important subject I feel every Musician should be familiar with

[@sfeddie1]

Every time Rick does an explanation video, like this, all it does is tell me how much I don't know about music theory! The man is a master.

[@cahg3871]

I was thinking the exact same thing when I read your comment,lol.I enjoy good music,but certainly have no actual musical talent.👍

[@CharlesSummers-d1v]

I’m 66 and have always been a big fan of James Bond 007. Years and Years back I made a 007 backing track on my DAW to play over using a synth, bass, drum machine and a Gretsch Nashville. I also put some female background vocals over using the synth. I did the original version though which had more guitar. To start off the track, I snagged a voice of Pierce Brosnan going…”The name’s Bond, James Bond.” Great video Rick. Big fan up here in Helen, GA. :-)

[@herrp8765]

Off topic. Having spent 6 glorious years in lovely Bavaria in then W. Germany, visiting Helen always reminds me of how great life was in the 1980s. See you next Oktoberfest!

[@fishingthelist4017]

I need to go up there to see if the trout are still afraid of me.

[@CharlesSummers-d1v]

The Trout Tournament is March 30th. :-D

[@tjordulf]

I absolutely love that Lazy shuffly groove this track has. It makes it literally impossible to NOT bob ones head wearing Bass face!!! 😊👍🏻

[@KipIngram]

Just one of the best bits of music ever.

[@StevenWilkins-y9t]

The Bond theme truly is Iconic - and I believe played a major role in the films success, including the opening titles.

[@Frankie5Angels150]

I never thought about it but the 007 theme is probably the most recognizable musical theme of all time. One is instantly transported into Bond’s world within the first e minor chords. Well done Rick!

[@TheandY408]

Probably Star Wars

[@joso7228]

@@TheandY408nah Bond James Bond

[@Parallax-3D]

Jaws! Two notes, repeated, and you instantly know what it is.

[@keynshamkeynsham1]

@@Parallax-3D cage goes in the water...

[@Deephouse_Gent66]

This is one of the KOOLEST videos I have ever come across! I enjoy your comprehensive discussions and explanations.

[@TheMattForbes]

Terrific video, Rick! Monty Norman's contribution amounts to that key melody line played by Vic Flick; however, the swinging big band arrangement/orchestration that John Barry built around Norman's 'trunk song' is the invaluable, game-changing contribution that would forever define the "007 sound" -- which was basically a brilliant fusion of big band jazz (with that iconic plungered/growling brass) supported by a '60s pop/rock rhythm section. That 'bridge' bop section for instance is pure Barry and really evokes that ominous, thrilling 'spy' sound that would be evoked by every other film and TV show in the genre for decades to come. It's a killer recipe and something that my arrangers and I still channel in my own music!

[@stephenderry9488]

I seem to remember he originally wrote it on a sitar as a song for an India-themed musical that never worked out. But an inspired piece of repurposing!

[@TheMattForbes]

@@stephenderry9488 yes that's exactly right! It was originally a tune called "Bad Sign, Good Sign" from a musical version of "A House for Mr Biswas". And while Barry is undeniably the architect and innovator of the Bond 'sound', Norman's contribution with that key melodic 'hook' was a monumental jumping off point for everything that followed.

[@davidraiklen4521]

Combining surf guitar with film noir was so different, and so right, that the track stood out from everything else. A signature sound that defined the spy genre for generations. Barry's incredible gift for creating signature sounds that ebbed and flowed with the story gave him a huge career in film. (Mancini tried something like this in Peter Gunn, but James Bond is the one that exploded)

[@Top10VideosOnTheWeb]

When I saw the title, I initially thought "What chord?" - then, oh yeah, that one. Just like Hard Day's Night - all you need is to hear that one chord. Be interesting to do a compendium of these iconic chords.

[@EricTheOld]

You FKN rock Rick! The stuff you know is utterly amazing! I've subscribed long ago and I wish you a speedy recovery. You are in my prayers sir

[@These_go_to_eleven_1959]

I am Death Metal guitar player and this video has me completely intrigued? isn't life strange?😂 Who would have thought a guy that plays Death metal would be totally into learning this stuff? Love this channel!🤘

[@davidg1612]

You would know then that a lot of Death Metal guitarists are into jazz so venturing into classical, big band and orchestra stuff isn't really so far-fetched.

[@joemedley195]

I love that direct the low note stabs in this theme. I’ve done that for decades. How can you not?

[@bryangoad9061]

When I watch you break down *iconic* songs and when you mention these various chords and notes, I'm amazed and stunned at how much detail there is in what seems like almost a surfer riff. And then I get bummed because I didn't pay attention enough in school when we HAD to take music. It doesn't always make sense to me but I'm gonna try to continue to figure it all out.

[@jeffturnbull9661]

A brilliant piece, instantly recognizable for all time, makes me wonder what has become of music, and kind of sad, not only is this recognizable, but decades later it STILL sends shivers, this video just reinforces to me how involved music making is, it's a science, and how absolutely zilch I know or understand of it, but I DO recognize how I respond to great examples of it

[@MrAdopado]

I don't have enough of an understanding of music theory to really get the details here but for some reason I'm still fascinated by the analysis! It really enhances my appreciation of familiar music and the care and skill that has gone into its production. And, of course, I love the quality of Rick's presentation.

[@TLMuse]

This brought back memories of your early KZbin days, Rick. I started watching when you had around 40k subscribers; at the time you were mainly discussing film scores. I'm a guitarist, and though I've appreciated film scores, I had never paid careful attention to them. But your videos back then hit a sweet spot for me, with accessible theory helping me further understand and appreciate some well-known scores. It was fun to see you come back to that old topic! -Tom

[@RayMancha]

I absolutely love this treasured video. I can easily save this video to watch later. But one of the reasons I've learned to leave comments now on certain videos, is so someone can leave a comment reminding me days, months, or even years later, of how fantastic a video like this one is. And it always sparks creatively fresh ideas for my future self. Thank you to Rick Beato for all your inspirational videos. Plus thank you, to anyone that randomly gives me a friendly reminder of this wonderful video. Have a great day.

[@rockfordrocker8971]

Never heard of a "major minor chord" until I saw this episode. Interesting. I love that chord, though! Like others, I always just associated it with 60s spy movies or the "film noir" idea that you discuss. Great segment, Rick!

[@djkennyg2065]

Rick I work in the DJ industry. At weddings we always used the James Bond theme it was coolest best song to use for those events. I always enjoyed it but never listened to it broken down and gone through. Youve made the coolest theme of all time even cooler. Thank You

[@hugomiller1025]

You mentioned the Brandenburg Concerto and its high trumpet part - but concert pitch has risen a bit since Bach's day. I was intrigued to hear you refer to the Modes (Aeolian and Dorian). My ear is 'tuned' to the Modal system - the Tonal minor scales just sound completely wrong to my ear. My favourite mode is the Mixolydian (major scale with flattened seventh). Also the Pentatonic, which can be quite magical for some reason that I'vee never been able to fathom. As an aside, I grew up across the road from the Wheatsheaf Inn at Kingsfold, on the Surrey/Sussex border in southern England. This is the pub where Ralph Vaughan Williams collected many English folk songs at the turn of the twentieth cenntury. Folk music is of course modal in nature, as is most of Vaughan Williams' output. The Wheatsheaf is also the pub where I got my first job, washing up glasses for three shillings and ninepence an hour (that's 19 new pence or 25 cents).

[@sammydaboul6781]

I'm so glad you did a video about it, I've been playing for ages but just recently started wondering anything about this chord!

[@michaelschwed]

I really enjoy your videos. Over my head, but I love your enthusiasm and understanding which makes me admire the talent even more than I did before.

[@lindamcdermott2205]

4:03 call and response....you are terrific educator!

[@juliamiller2299]

That final chord was used in some James Bond movies, but they would play each note in sequence. I think I first heard it in Life and Let Die.

[@GwcMuso]

Derek Watkins and his terrific Lead Trumpet performances on most of the Bond scores...👍👍

[@mikeellis4345]

It’s a fabulous piece of music! Love that chord !!

[@WDXash]

Derek WATKINS was THE trumpet player who played on all of the James Bond themes and the one who hit all those high notes. He was awesome!

[@BrianBower-t9e]

My God, RIck!!! That was really beautiful, man. You are beautiful. Wow!!! Best wishes and gratitude from Brian in Northern Ireland.

[@CONNELL19511216]

Love this. Surely these themes absolutely MADE the James Bond series so universally enjoyed by most of us

[@CacheCanada]

I have no idea how to play music nor read it but I like listening to how you break it down. From 5:04-5:16 I would have liked to have seen the notes highlighted as they are played.

[@DavidHartley88]

Derek Watkins is the lead trumpet on most of the themes. A legendary studio musician in London.

[@mauroloureiro1781]

This song is fantastic, it suits the James Bond character perfectly. Ho yes, the video being in black and white sets the song mood very well 👌

[@davidraiklen4521]

The quintessential spy theme that launched an entire genre from 007 to Misson Impossible to Bourne. The James Bond theme appears in every Bond movie and whenever a new actor takes on the role the audience accepts them as Bond because - that theme. There's definitely violins in the intro, the chromatic riff is played throughout the movie (and sequels) on strings as a suspense transition. John Barry created a spy vocabulary. Surf guitar plus film noir is so different, yet so right, the track stood out from everything else.

[@alanlevin167]

Classical altisimo trumpet parts are usually played on special trumpets (often called 'piccolo' trumpets). These may be pitched up to an octave above a standard Bb trumpet. The sound is not the same as playing a regular trumpet up that high but it certainly is clear and crisp. Contrast the trumpet part mentioned here with the trumpet in Penny Lane by the Beatles. That part was played by a piccolo trumpet in A--one octave minus a semitone higher than a standard trumpet.

[@eeeeyuke]

It's such a perfect ending to a chaotic piece. It almost symbolizes a spy's cover being blown, or dying, or saving the day. Total everything coming to a stop.

[@Firebrand55]

Fascinating to hear analysis of that famous sound...and from an obvious expert.

[@Critter145]

Rick, I love your unique content. All the best from Tennessee.

[@leeartlee915]

Love the concept for this video. A well known melody for a song nobody knows anything about.

[@stjepanjina]

Great episode, great presentation! Thank you

[@patrickfisher4241]

You can hear Monty Norman's original theme at about 15mins into Doctor No, when Bond goes into his flat. A marked difference from John Barry's final version, even if the bare bones were there. Monty Norman may have composed the original idea but John Barry perfected it. Vic Flick got paid $15 for playing the guitar on the James Bond Theme...little did he know...

[@markjtapply]

Vick Flick played it on his 1961 Fender Strat. He's still around...86 years old.

[@jeffliles5217]

Love it! This guitar has the tone from the Sean Connery films.

[@mrhyperliteable]

Hey Rick, If you can get a sit down with David Gilmour that would be Awesome! He is my favorite and Im sure he has some amazing stories to tell. Your chat with Michael McDonald was fantastic.

[@garyv2498]

I'm a huge fan of the Bond movies so this was a fun video. I also want to second those who are suggesting a separate video for John Barry, I'd love to watch that too being a big fan of his scores.

[@TomKrajci]

The James Bond chord is also used in the bebop tune Daahoud by Clifford Brown.

[@Rubensgardens.Skogsmuseum]

I love the theme music for ”You only love twice.” It has asian influences and is melanchonic. It also contains a lot of nice harmonics.

[@PavelFomenkov]

Apparently, Rick saw the iconic TikTok lesson on The James Bond Chord by jrw21

[@DMSProduktions]

The name is:BEATO. Rick Beato! Shaken, but never stirred!

[@inlieuofflowers]

That guitar part was recorded the day I was born, June 21st, 1962 - Dave Englund/In Lieu Of Flowers

[@ashevilleguitar]

Also the Green-Eyed Lady chord :) ✌️❤️🎵

[@surfcollector]

Yes! More surf and spy stuff please! Nice Danelectro. Looks to be a Ventures Celebrity copy.

[@rushelm8101]

From a time period where music alone could tell a story, with audacity and self-confidence, yet without so much as a narrative.

[@craigbrowning9448]

I just listened to Johnny River's "Secret Agent Man," and it is in the same key

[@aldito7586]

What would James Bond be without his music? - Rick. I suggest that you present a video about Carol Kaye. A legend.

[@TheEulerID]

Monty Norman was not sued by John Barry. It was, in effect, the other way around. Monty Norman sued the Sunday Times for defamation in an article where John Barry had claimed he had written the theme for James Bond. In reality, the studio hadn't not been happy with Monty Norman's arrangement, and had brought John Barry in to re-arrange the theme and the court seems to have concluded that the original work was by Norman. I suspect that this was also down to who got royalties for the theme. As it is, Monty Norman, having won his case, did continue to collect royalties from 1962 onwards for all the Bond films where the original theme was used or adapted. John Barry's services where employed by the studio for a further eleven films in the franchise, but that's not the same as having written the original.

[@SpaceAudio]

The world should thank Mr. Beato!

[@Aqualong53]

Zappa did the same thing in his live version of The Untouchables :)

[@silverado9104]

So enjoyable. Suggest following w/ the theme from the 60s English TV program "The Prisoner"

[@ROXYMUZAK1964]

thank you for this magnificient video Rick

[@warrenrosenthal716]

Man that guitar is awesome.

[@DDWyss]

Gotta love major/minor 7 chords!

[@JACK_TheAllSeeingEye]

That opening chord on Hard Day's Night is probably THE most iconic chord in rock history. G6?...barred

[@venkyr60]

ty ! it was very informative !!

[@stevehoogenakker9619]

This was really great, now we just need the Get Smart theme

[@martinbaum5354]

great video it was the late great Derek Watkins on lead trumpet I believe?

[@MichaelMarquez-m3b]

You mention film noir. Have you ever done an analysis of the Peter Gunn theme originally by Henry Mancini and later by Duane Eddy? Also Art of Noise did a cover in the 80s.

[@neiladlington950]

I could see Rachmaninoff and John Barry switch places in time and both still thrive in each other's era.

[@alexjohnston2401]

I am very surprised you did not mention that this tune (written by Monty Norman) was actually recycled from a stage play called the man with the unlucky sneeze. The tune is called "Bad Sign Good Sign"

[@TomCosgrave]

"Do you exshpect me to tahlk?" "No Mr Beato, I expect you to make videos!"

[@MichaelKurse]

Jimmy Page played the guitar on The Goldfinger session. He said, It was done in one take, but Shirley Bassey sang so hard that she passed out.😱😱😱🤗

[@brianwhitish5898]

Oh Rick! You did the coolist piece of music ever!

[@antondial5326]

... And it's got to be shaken, not stirred 🍸

[@andrewgraham7659]

It's also based on a tune called "The Man with the Unlucky Sneeze".

[@dramaqueen6G]

So much fun!

[@oblio125]

Hey Rick, do a comparison with the "Get Smart" parody theme intro.

[@rossingtoncollin4485]

Was just going to say that but wanted to check if someone beat me to it. You did...

[@WholeFoodPlantPeople]

Rick, where do you get the multi-track recordings of released songs, so you can isolate tracks and instruments?

[@markmallinder7618]

The James Bond theme is musical genius.

[@hawlikd]

Classic sound!

[@MatthewFogleMusic]

Me: I guess this song is so retro, Rick doesn't have the stems. (7 minutes later) Rick: You underestimate me.

[@TheFirstGroover]

Love the danelectro

[@jasonfanclub4267]

Vic Flick - what a cool name

[@cloverfield911]

JohnBarry was awsome. So many soundtracks.

[@nacogdochesaarons6608]

I like that theme

[@wobblynoggin]

Now do the theme from Cowboy Bebop, “Tank”!

[@michaelpacinelli4476]

😮All that time I was playing it Root - 1 - min3 - maj7 - 9 - 1

[@jontalbot1]

The James Bond theme is one of the greatest pieces of twentieth century music IMO. I still remember hearing it for the first time. Chills.

[@neil1killick]

I've watched this video 007 times.

[@tonycasey3183]

I just joined the Q.

[@Hclann1]

Great comment

[@sawneyhasbean]

Yesh....

[@debbiewheeler4066]

Brilliant comment! 😂

[@JohnCunningham-sy5ug]

"No Mr Bond I want you too die" Goldfinger.😊

[@randomlight1069]

The name's Beato, Rick Beato.

[@CaptainBinkie]

👍🏼 😂

[@eugenedumitrescu2187]

@@CaptainBinkie Strummed, not stirred.

[@Memu_]

What's with the extra long spaces

[@CaptainBinkie]

@@Memu_ it is a persiflage of James Bond. He always said his name slowly in a certain way and he paused a bit between every word. So the large spaces are there to “show” the pauses to imitate the way Sean Connery pronounced it…… He used to say: the name ‘s Bond…….. James Bond……. Well, this person compares Rick Beato with James Bond because of the subject of the video so he says: The name’s Beato……. Rick Beato…… You understand now?

[@Memu_]

@@CaptainBinkie That's clearly just not the case here though because there wouldn't be a long pause after "The" and they also didn't say it after the first "Beato"

[@michaelenosmusic]

Anybody who's grown up with the movies instantly knows that first progression...it's like hair stands on the back of your neck.

[@vracan]

yes I agree, another one comes to mind is the theme from good,bad and the ugly

[@patriciamorgan6545]

Indeed it did, especially at that final chord.

[@roberthevern6169]

​@@vracanAbsolutely!!!

[@RelicOnMaui]

Yep, even BEFORE the 007 (licensed to kill) guitar line

[@jaspermooren5883]

That's the vast majority of people though. Unless you're from the 40s or earlier, you've grown up with James Bond.

[@jpzorrilla]

Ackhtually 🤓☝ 0:06 should be F# F E, not G F# E.

[@markcattano]

My father built John Barry's swimming pool at his house on Centre Island, New York, on the North Shore of Long Island. Same place where Billy Joel has lived for the past twenty years. He shared many John Barry stories with me. My father was a classical pianist and he suggested that was one of the reasons he got the contract. He said John Barry was a very smart, very accomplished individual, and a nice person as well. RIP John, you are an icon.

[@keithwarrington2430]

Smart, accomplished very very talented, not that nice.

[@robotics1x]

I always thought John Barry was British since James Bond was a British film!

[@markcattano]

Yes, he was quite British but was an expat living in America

[@ginghamt.c.5973]

He wasn’t quite British - he was all British! (not from New York - but actually from York, Yorkshire, England!)

[@RichardGarcia93]

I’ve always called it the “Spy Chord” for the James Bond reason lol.

[@LanguidAndBittersweet]

Yeah, it's a pretty common name for it

[@rabendranath]

That's a cool name!

[@jehl1963]

You could throw the Peter Gunn theme in the same category.

[@Sammywhat]

Not unlike the Jimi Hendrix chord! (in name, of course, not in actual notes!)

[@henry247]

Same

[@xxphactor]

I always loved how the theme was always present in every variation of James Bond movies and scores.

[@arrell]

That is pretty much the definition of a theme.

[@JohnDegen_aka_Jeehannes]

And many of the title songs echo it too:)

[@Levinator25]

All but the Madonna one I believe

[@captainjack--]

Not Never Say Never Again. Killer track by Ex-Sergio Mendes singer and wife of Herb Alpert, Lani Hall though!

[@divinecomedian2]

​@@arrellsure, but most things change over time, including themes

[@agento86]

John Barry needs his own episode. He is a masterful composer and not just for his works on the Bond films. The title track from the movie "Out of Africa" is beyond grandiose.

[@ronricherson6685]

Agree! I wrote my own similar response before reading yours. Hope Rick catches at least one of us.

[@christophertaylor9100]

There are a couple of those guys out there, like Bernard Herrmann who were so innovative and creative

[@colinregan7281]

Love John Barry, his compositions imo are some of the greatest of all time.❤

[@msh6865]

John Barry is a master composer. Should have far more recognition than he had. His lush, melodic and grandiose arrangements are aurial beauty.

[@guitarreilly]

Yeah fantastic piece! John Barry invented his own genre

[@John-k2o9r]

I’m 73 years old with no music talent and can say I don’t listen to music the same since Rick Beato came into my life. Thank You Professor. ✝️

[@CiscoWes]

I don’t know how to play anything but I’ve been inspired by videos like these to try to learn to play. Been tinkering on my phones keyboard. Probably should buy a real keyboard 😂

[@Kinzarr4ever]

Talent, s they say, is 1% inspiration and 99% transpiration (a.k.a. sweat) And the best way to get the work in without wasting shitloads of time is to have a great teacher, like Rick :)

[@gilbertomolina2177]

This was fantastic ! This Chord : Bb-D-F#-A ? ( Key of Bb)

[@Evertones]

I wish one day he will make a video about mind-blowing Brazilian artists, like Djavan and Gilberto Gil. That's a perfect match.

[@bobbys4327]

Ya ain't lying....

[@alexneill8338]

It’s amazing how this 2-minute piece of music tells you everything you need to know about the titular character - it’s suave, cool, sophisticated, mysterious and infinitely sexy.

[@chatham43]

@alex...urbane too.

[@terri6854]

And it's very James Bondy.

[@fillhixx]

@@terri6854Ah, but only looking Back…

[@S2NAZ]

Exactly 🫵🏻 And still, I always think of Connery.

[@terri6854]

(That's included in the joke)@@fillhixx