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The James Bond Music Trivia Quiz

The theme tunes in the James Bond films are some of the most memorable in film. See how much you know about them and the artists that created them.

A multiple-choice quiz by lincolnshep. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
lincolnshep

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
86,233

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
13 / 20

Plays
4918

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 67 (12/20), Guest 83 (15/20), Guest 2 (20/20).

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Question 1 of 20

1. In the first James Bond film, "Dr No", the opening credits were accompanied by a calypso version of which childrens song? Hint

London's Burning

We Wish You A Merry Christmas

Hickory Dickory Dock

Three Blind Mice

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Question 2 of 20

2. Which artist performs the theme song for "From Russia With Love"? Hint

Andy Williams

Matt Monro

Bing Crosby

Perry Como

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Question 3 of 20

3. "Goldfinger" is performed by Shirley Bassey. To date, Shirley is the only artist to provide the theme for more than one Bond film. How many has she done? Hint

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Question 4 of 20

4. The main theme for "Thunderball" was originally going to be called "Mr Kiss-Kiss-Bang-Bang". Is this True or False

True

False

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Question 5 of 20

5. The string introduction at the beginning of the theme from "You Only Live Twice" was used by Robbie Williams. On which song? Hint

She's The One

Angels

Millennium

Let Me Entertain You

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Question 6 of 20

6. The main theme to "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" is "We Have All The Time In The World" by Louis Armstrong. In 1995 who used this track on their TV advert? Hint

Guinness

Carlsberg

Fosters

Boddingtons

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Question 7 of 20

7. "Diamonds Are Forever" was Shirley Bassey's second Bond theme. What nationality is Shirley? Hint

Welsh

Irish

Scottish

English

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Question 8 of 20

8. Which rock band released a cover version of "Live And Let Die" in 1991? Hint

Guns n' Roses

Aerosmith

Bon Jovi

Iron Maiden

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Question 9 of 20

9. Who performed the theme song to "The Man With The Golden Gun"? Hint

Sheena Easton

Shirley Bassey

Carly Simon

Lulu

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Question 10 of 20

10. Complete the following lyric from the theme from "The Spy Who Loved Me". "Nobody does it better; makes me feel sad for the rest; nobody does it half as good as you; ___________" Hint

you make me feel blest

baby, you're the best

you're ahead of all the rest

baby, you do so well

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Question 11 of 20

11. Who performed the theme for "Moonraker"? Hint

Carly Simon

Sheena Easton

Rita Coolidge

Shirley Bassey

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Question 12 of 20

12. What is unusual about the opening credits of "For Your Eyes Only"? Hint

The performer of the theme can be seen on screen during the credits

There is no 'gun barrel' logo at the beginning

There aren't any opening credits

The credits include clips from earlier movies

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Question 13 of 20

13. The theme for "Octopussy" does not contain the title of the movie within its lyrics. What is it called? Hint

Double-O Heaven

Secret Service

All Time High

Drifting Away

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Question 14 of 20

14. Which British band of the 1980's performed the theme to "A View To A Kill"? Hint

Duran Duran

Spandau Ballet

Wham!

Simple Minds

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Question 15 of 20

15. The theme for "The Living Daylights" was performed by A-Ha. What nationality is the band? Hint

Norwegian

Danish

Swedish

Finnish

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Question 16 of 20

16. The theme song for "Licence To Kill" is performed by Gladys Knight. What is the name of her famous backing band? Hint

Pips

Seeds

Squeaks

Angels

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Question 17 of 20

17. "GoldenEye" was performed by Tina Turner, but who wrote it? Hint

Bono and The Edge

David Bowie

George Michael

Liam and Noel Gallagher

18. The main theme for "Tomorrow Never Dies" was performed by Sheryl Crow. Which of the following bands submitted a song for the producers consideration? After being rejected the song appeared as a B-side to one of their singles, but it was re-named "Tomorrow Never Lies". Hint

Blur

Divine Comedy

Pulp

Spice Girls

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Question 19 of 20

19. Who performed the theme for the 1999 movie "The World Is Not Enough"? Hint

Manic Street Preachers

Jamiroquai

The Verve

Garbage

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Question 20 of 20

20. Which diva provides the theme for the James Bond film, "Die Another Day"? Hint

Britney Spears

Mariah Carey

Celine Dion

Madonna

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the first James Bond film, "Dr No", the opening credits were accompanied by a calypso version of which childrens song?

Answer: Three Blind Mice

The three blind "mice" in this case were professional hit-men.

2. Which artist performs the theme song for "From Russia With Love"?

Answer: Matt Monro

An instrumental version is played during the opening credits but we get to hear Matt's silky tones at the end.

3. "Goldfinger" is performed by Shirley Bassey. To date, Shirley is the only artist to provide the theme for more than one Bond film. How many has she done?

Answer: 3

Shirley also did "Diamonds Are Forever" in 1971 and "Moonraker" in 1979.

4. The main theme for "Thunderball" was originally going to be called "Mr Kiss-Kiss-Bang-Bang". Is this True or False

Answer: True

Dionne Warwick performed a version of "Mr Kiss-Kiss-Bang-Bang" before the producers decided that the films title needed to be in the theme. Tom Jones performed "Thunderball" for the film.

5. The string introduction at the beginning of the theme from "You Only Live Twice" was used by Robbie Williams. On which song?

Answer: Millennium

The original version of "You Only Live Twice" was performed by Nancy Sinatra, Frank's daughter.

6. The main theme to "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" is "We Have All The Time In The World" by Louis Armstrong. In 1995 who used this track on their TV advert?

Answer: Guinness

The perfect pint of Guinness takes a few minutes to pour so the song is very appropriate.

7. "Diamonds Are Forever" was Shirley Bassey's second Bond theme. What nationality is Shirley?

Answer: Welsh

Shirley is known as "The Tigress from Tiger Bay". Tiger Bay was a dockside area of Cardiff, the capital of Wales.

8. Which rock band released a cover version of "Live And Let Die" in 1991?

Answer: Guns n' Roses

The original was performed by Paul McCartney and Wings.

9. Who performed the theme song to "The Man With The Golden Gun"?

Answer: Lulu

There is a song by Alice Cooper called "The Man With The Golden Gun". It is claimed (by Cooper) that this was to be the theme tune to the movie but the producers backed out

10. Complete the following lyric from the theme from "The Spy Who Loved Me". "Nobody does it better; makes me feel sad for the rest; nobody does it half as good as you; ___________"

Answer: baby, you're the best

The song, entitled "Nobody Does It Better" was performed by Carly Simon.

11. Who performed the theme for "Moonraker"?

Answer: Shirley Bassey

This was Shirley's third and, so far, final James Bond theme.

12. What is unusual about the opening credits of "For Your Eyes Only"?

Answer: The performer of the theme can be seen on screen during the credits

Sheena Easton was the performer, it's the only time (to date) that the singer has made an appearance. It was used as the promotional video for the song.

13. The theme for "Octopussy" does not contain the title of the movie within its lyrics. What is it called?

Answer: All Time High

The song was performed by Rita Coolidge.

14. Which British band of the 1980's performed the theme to "A View To A Kill"?

Answer: Duran Duran

This song was one of the most popular of all, it reached No2 in the UK charts and No1 in the US.

15. The theme for "The Living Daylights" was performed by A-Ha. What nationality is the band?

Answer: Norwegian

The group is from the small town of Asker, near Oslo.

16. The theme song for "Licence To Kill" is performed by Gladys Knight. What is the name of her famous backing band?

Answer: Pips

The original plan was to use a new version of the James Bond theme for this film. A version was recorded by Eric Clapton but it was not used and has not been released.

17. "GoldenEye" was performed by Tina Turner, but who wrote it?

Answer: Bono and The Edge

"GoldenEye" reached No10 in the UK charts.

Answer: Pulp

"Tomorrow Never Lies" is the B-side of the Pulp single "Help The Aged".

19. Who performed the theme for the 1999 movie "The World Is Not Enough"?

Answer: Garbage

"The World Is Not Enough" reached No11 in the UK charts and No13 in the US.

20. Which diva provides the theme for the James Bond film, "Die Another Day"?

Answer: Madonna

As well as composing and performing the title song, Madonna has a cameo role in the movie.

Source: Author lincolnshep

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