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Weekend self-care open thread: The music of James Bond


First, let's get this out of the way: Daniel Craig is the best James Bond. This isn't even a valid debate. He has brought a wounded humanity to his portrayal of 007. He's not the debonair sociopath of Sir Sean Connery, or the camp of Sir Roger Moore. His Bond is a man weighed down by the things he's done. His final outing, No Time to Die, wraps up his story in the greatest tradition of epic heroes. No spoilers, but it will be fascinating to watch how Barbara Broccoli reboots the franchise, given how No Time to Die ends.

Anywho, getting to sing the theme song for a Bond movie is one of the pinnacles of a musical career. The theme songs are cultural touchstones. And Bond theme songs are some of the greatest pop music put to recording. For this weekend's self-care, we'll take a gander at the art of the 007 theme song.


Play your favorites in the comments, or whatever music floats your boat.

As always, be beautiful to yourselves and those around you.