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How the hell did Tom Jones' crappy song get chosen over this?

posted 15 years ago by Jack_Krauser
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oREmbGD84Kw

or even this?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3rqS98seNA&feature=related

Thought I was havin' trouble with my adding. It's all right now

[–] rac701 10 years ago

Basically, because it much more accurately sets the tone for a (action-adventure-suspense) James Bond movie.

Also, because it had the title of the film in it, which the producers wanted included.

[–] louiseculmer 10 years ago

kiss kiss Bang bang is a terrible song. the Tom Jones one is miles better.

[–] MooseNugget 10 years ago

I thought the Tom Jones song was one of the best for a Bond movie. Plus the ending is great.

[–] sage2112 9 years ago

I think there's just something wrong with a dude singing a Bond song. I even think FRwL should've been a gal. I like the Thunderball song - yeah just should've been Bassey.

[–] louiseculmer 9 years ago

I think it's good to have variety. I like the Thunderball song and the From Russia With Love one, and the Live and Let Die one.

[–] FootOfDavros (8246) 4 years ago

These are ridiculous.

Tom Jones' is fine.

[–] [deleted] a year ago

"crappy song"???

[–] agentalbert (3132) 7 months ago

The Tom Jones song is one of the five best Bond themes. It's my personal favorite. His performance, and the way he belts out that final powerful note is fantastic.