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[danslittlefinger]

Now on the CBn main page...

The Sun Says 'Quantum' Singer Is Amy Winehouse

The rumour that just doesn't go away...

Winehouse Spokesperson Denies Rumours

"Pure speculation," claims singer's representative

Mark Ronson Confirms Amy Winehouse Bond Theme Rumours

'Hopefully it will get used. We're working on it and we'll see happens...'

Winehouse James Bond Title Theme Unlikely To Be Finished

Mark Ronson says the two had worked on the song

Daniel Craig Backs Amy Winehouse For James Bond Theme

'It would be amazing if she could...'

[killkenny kid]

I REALLY want this to be true. But, I don't think so!

[deth]

I would hope that whoever writes it collaborates with David Arnold....

[danslittlefinger]

I REALLY went this to be true. But, I don't think so!

I think EoN may have asked them to get together to see what they come up with..I don't think they have officially offered anything. Like you, I really would like this to be true as Amy has always been THE one to sing this.
Her or Leona Lewis anyway.

[HildebrandRarity]

Is this true? Where is the statement from Eon or Sony or David Arnold?

And what about David Arnold? We need to have his involvement so as to reference the melody in the score...which, in itself, will have to reference some parts of the Casino Royale score given that Q0S is the first ever sequel in the franchise.

It seems Eon's style to pick the act of the moment...and in this case, they better get cracking with her, 'cause from what i've heard, this girl is one self-destructive and sick person (addiction to substances) who may unfortunately o.d. any moment.

[danslittlefinger]

Is this true? Where is the statement from Eon or Sony or David Arnold?

And what about David Arnold? We need to have his involvement so as to reference the melody in the score...which, in itself, will have to reference some parts of the Casino Royale score given that Q0S is the first ever sequel in the franchise.

There isn't a statement from Eon..just my thoughts that they maybe exploring what they can conjur up.
And the story is from The Sun...

[sark]

And the story is from The Sun...

Yeah, I saw the link and didn't bother reading the story.

[Righty007]

I hope this is true! Her problems aside, she's undoubtedly a great performer and reminiscent of Shirley Bassey. Many Bond fans hate Amy Winehouse because of her personal problems and that's not fair.

[HildebrandRarity]

Is this true? Where is the statement from Eon or Sony or David Arnold?

And what about David Arnold? We need to have his involvement so as to reference the melody in the score...which, in itself, will have to reference some parts of the Casino Royale score given that Q0S is the first ever sequel in the franchise.

There isn't a statement from Eon..just my thoughts that they maybe exploring what they can conjur up.
And the story is from The Sun...

So is this more London tabloid BS, then?

[I've stayed clear of all singer/songwriter speculative discussion 'cause I take my James Bond music seriously...and part of me thinks that this girl would fit the mood of the movie...but the other part says 'this is not official news'.]

[quantumofsolace]

Her voice belongs on a Bond film more than any other of her generation

[The Dove]

Well..uh okay.. if it does turn out to be true that she is singing the title, I'll be a good sport and wait to hear the end result. I'm not all that familar with her work but I trust the opinions of CBN'ers here who know her music, that she has a great Bond song voice.. At least I'll know it won't turn out to be as awful as Die Another Day was..

[Captain Tightpants]

http://www.thesun

I stopped reading right there. The Sun is one of the worst tabloid papers about ...

[danslittlefinger]

http://www.thesun

I stopped reading right there. The Sun is one of the worst tabloid papers about
...

Which begs the question...why did Dan and Babs even entertain giving them an interview on set?

[dodge]

Delighted. As soon as it's official, all the Amy-bashers can toe the party line!

[Captain Tightpants]

http://www.thesun

I stopped reading right there. The Sun is one of the worst tabloid papers about
...

Which begs the question...why did Dan and Babs even entertain giving them an interview on set?

Because they were being polite?

[Single-O-Seven]

The idea of Amy Winehouse singing the theme is an exciting one. I really hope it goes through with her - that is, only if Madonna isn't available again.

[danslittlefinger]

http://www.thesun

I stopped reading right there. The Sun is one of the worst tabloid papers about
...

Which begs the question...why did Dan and Babs even entertain giving them an interview on set?

Because they were being polite?

to The Sun? Highly doubt it...I put it down to altitude sickness.

[sharpshooter]

Winehouse has the job? Eh, I hope not.

[zencat]

IF she's really recording a Bond tune (and it's a big if considering the source), it doesn't necessarily mean she's got the gig. She could be recording a song on spec.

[Flash1087]

That's what I'm assuming. Isn't it standard operating procedure to assemble a collection of demo songs and weed them out from there? I know there's been occasions where a specific artist was approached and nobody else, but I always got the sense they asked around and chose the one they felt had the most potential.

That said, this could be alright. She's got some personal issues, sure, but Winehouse's style is pretty befitting of a Bond theme. Amy Winehouse doing one sounds a lot better initially than Chris Cornell doing one, and look how awesome his song was. Fingers crossed, here.

...although I'm still silently pulling for The Killers.

[Jim]

That's what I'm assuming. Isn't it standard operating procedure to assemble a collection of demo songs and weed them out from there? I know there's been occasions where a specific artist was approached and nobody else, but I always got the sense they asked around and chose the one they felt had the most potential.

I suspect it's something like that.

[Captain Tightpants]

Yeah, but every artist has a schtick (I like that word), a thing they play up to extreme levels. Like Kylie Minogue; without her elaborate costume, she's not really all that much on stage.

Amy Winehouse's is her habit.

I honestly think half her act - or more - stems from the fact that she's in and out of rehabilitation. Like the song Rehab; if that's not an effort to try and make her alcohol/drug/whatever abuse sound acceptable, I don't know what is. And I honestly can't see EON wanting o associate themselves with that. I mean, if you watch her performances at the Grammy Awards, they spent msot of the time concentring on her supporting musicians: she was either drunk or coming down from something. It doesn't matter which way you cut it, she wasn't fit to be in stage. Rock stars with drug habits are usually pretty unreliable as well; just read Anthony Kiedis' autobiography and you'll see what I mean. The Qunatum of Solace theme would have to be written, composed, arranged and recorded within the next six months. It's run to a really tight schedule, and an unreliable performer is going to wreak havoc with that, especially if she's in and out of rehab.

Besides, I'm pretty sure EON wouldn't want to associate themselves with a drug habit. If ever they're signed on a performer with a history of drug abuse, it's been so far in the past that nothing has come of it. Amy Winehouse, on the other hand, spends most of her time out of rehab justifying why she should still be there. The last I heard of her, her face was covered in scars, allegedly from impetigo (even though they looked nothing like the disease), which takes six to eight weeks to recover from ...

[Vauxhall]

Very happy with this if it turns out that Winehouse is writing the QUANTUM OF SOLACE theme but I'll still wait for confirmation before getting truly excited.

[marktmurphy]

Probably not true, or if it is it's a pitch rather than official song; but if it were true I'd be far from unhappy.

It's the first time Mark Ronson's name's been mentioned and that's quite exciting (if true). They stand an excellent chance of creating something very impressive.

[HildebrandRarity]

Probably not true, or if it is it's a pitch rather than official song; but if it were true I'd be far from unhappy.

It's the first time Mark Ronson's name's been mentioned and that's quite exciting (if true). They stand an excellent chance of creating something very impressive.

Yeah, that's all fine and can't argue with what they may come up with ... but the missing link is David Arnold. I don't care how great a song is, it simply has to have its melody weaved into the fabric of the score...other wise it's not going to be effective, IMO. And, if you look at history, DA needs to be involved in some form of the writing from day one.

[JADSTERSDAD]

Delighted. As soon as it's official, all the Amy-bashers can toe the party line!

Or.....NOT! Dismissing this story, but if it's true then we should worry. What happened last time a feted and talented singer who likes to control and bring in her own producers got the reins? The worst Bond song EVER. That's what. Sure, Winehouse has got a good voice. If they get David Arnold and Don Black to write the song and get HER to toe the party line, then we should be ok. Mark....who?

[marktmurphy]

Yeah, that's all fine and can't argue with what they may come up with ... but the missing link is David Arnold. I don't care how great a song is, it simply has to have its melody weaved into the fabric of the score...other wise it's not going to be effective, IMO. And, if you look at history, DA needs to be involved in some form of the writing from day one.

I'd prefer that to happen, yes, but Arnold seems to throw his themes away anyway. We get a few flourishes but he could use them a bit more, even. YKMN could have been a stonking action theme but the Miami sequence was just a load of noises to punctuate everything that happened onscreen. If John Barry didn't feel that he needed to do that I'm not sure why such a big Barry fan as Arnold can't do the same occasionally.

And if Barry could be a big boy and weave someone else's themes (From Russia With Love, the Bond theme) into his soundtracks, I'm not sure why Arnold can't.

Mark....who?

What, seriously? You've not heard of three-time Grammy winner, BRIT award winner and double platinum album-selling producer Mark Ronson? He's done quite well.

[Shrublands]

I would say that this is true, Winehouse has the gig.

The article just doesn

[Captain Tightpants]

[quote name='Shrublands' post='857477' date='5 April 2008 - 11:26']I would say that this is true, Winehouse has the gig.

The article just doesn

[Shrublands]

[quote name='Captain Tightpants' post='857479' date='5 April 2008 - 12:37'][quote name='Shrublands' post='857477' date='5 April 2008 - 11:26']I would say that this is true, Winehouse has the gig.

The article just doesn