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    James Bond theme - inspired by Surrender?

    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?
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    I have also wondered this question to my self before.

    Everytime time i hear the James Bond theme i think of Surrender!
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    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.
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    Yes, the two songs do have similarities in their sound that's for sure

    I've always felt they should've had Elvis do a theme song for one of the Bond films.
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    I'll be darned! I never made the connection. (Mr. Obvious reference for those familiar.)

    They are indeed very close.
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    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sonny View Post
    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.

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    Ohh, thats great Sonny!
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