A View to a Kill - Duran Duran (1985) 10/21/23

Quick trivia question: What's the only James Bond movie theme to reach #1 on Billboard's Hot 100?

Answer: 1985's "A View to a Kill," written by composer John Barry, and recorded by Duran Duran.

"A View to a Kill" was the 7th and final Bond film to star Roger Moore. (It's the one where Christopher Walker's character, Max Zorin, is out to destroy California's Silicon Valley).

And not only did it hit #1 here in the US, but also in Canada, Belgium, Denmark, Spain, and Sweden. Plus, it reached the Top 10 in 8 other countries. The song was also nominated for a Golden Globe Award.

The video was filmed at the Eiffel Tower, and features scenes from the movie.

"A View to a Kill" from..."A View to a Kill:" a Great Song of 1985 by Duran Duran...and an answer to a cool James Bond trivia question! :-)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fp4CR2HcHLQ

Tomorrow: Belinda is mad.