James Bond theme - inspired by Surrender?

[Trelane P]

The James Bond theme was recorded and used in 1962 for the Dr. No film.

Surrender was recorded in 1960 and released in early 1961 and was a no1 hit in the UK and USA.

I put it to you that the intro of Surrender was the inspiration for the James Bond theme. Surrender was a smash hit, there’s no way that the Bond composers were not aware of it.

Agree or just a coincidence?

[toffe]

I have also wondered this question to my self before.

Everytime time i hear the James Bond theme i think of Surrender!

[Suspicious Minds]

I did this topic on another forum. If you listen to the beginning of Surrender it sounds like the main James Bond theme for few seconds.

[U.S. Male]

Yes, the two songs do have similarities in their sound that's for sure (y)

I've always felt they should've had Elvis do a theme song for one of the Bond films.

[Lonniebealestreet]

I'll be darned! I never made the connection. (Mr. Obvious reference for those familiar.)

They are indeed very close.

[Sonny]

Well, the name Elvis will be connected to the upcoming Bond movie Quantum Of Solace, since one of the characters (till now a mystery though who it will be, and what part he or she will have) is named Elvis.

Sonny

[toffe]

Well, the name Elvis will be connected to the upcoming Bond movie Quantum Of Solace, since one of the characters (till now a mystery though who it will be, and what part he or she will have) is named Elvis.

Sonny

Ohh, thats great Sonny! (y)