Q 01/05

Which artist performed the first sung title theme for a James Bond film?

A) Shirley Bassey

B) Matt Monro

C) Tom Jones

D) Nancy Sinatra

Answer · why

B) Matt Monro

The 'James Bond Theme' was the instrumental for Dr. No; the first sung title song was 'From Russia with Love' (1963), heard over the end titles.

Q 02/05

Which singer has performed the most official James Bond theme songs?

A) Adele

B) Tina Turner

C) Shirley Bassey

D) Billie Eilish

Answer · why

C) Shirley Bassey

Shirley Bassey is the only artist to have performed three official James Bond theme songs: 'Goldfinger', 'Diamonds Are Forever', and 'Moonraker'.

Q 03/05

Which was the first James Bond theme song to win the Academy Award for Best Original Song?

A) Live and Let Die

B) Nobody Does It Better

C) Skyfall

D) Goldfinger

Answer · why

C) Skyfall

Adele's 2012 song broke a five-decade drought; 'Writing's on the Wall' and 'No Time to Die' followed it to the podium.

Q 04/05

Who sang the theme song for the 1967 film 'You Only Live Twice'?

A) Nancy Sinatra

B) Lulu

C) Petula Clark

D) Dusty Springfield

Answer · why

A) Nancy Sinatra

A German cover, 'Man Lebt Nur Zweimal', was recorded by Gissy Andre the same year.

Q 05/05

Which former Beatles producer produced the 1973 theme 'Live and Let Die' and arranged its orchestra?

A) George Martin

B) Phil Spector

C) John Barry

D) Quincy Jones

Answer · why

A) George Martin

He insisted the song would only be released for the film if the band that recorded it also performed it over the opening credits.