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[frankwalker]

Article by People mag says the Amy Winehouse work is not progressing. According to the article, Mark Ronson said "We did work on it but we never finished it so that's about it."

http://www.people.co...0197658,00.html

Sky news interview with Mark Ronson
http://news.sky.com/...1314848,00.html

Edited by frankwalker, 02 May 2008 - 11:25 PM.

[Royal Dalton]

Just saw it on the telly. That's the end of that then.

[danslittlefinger]

http://debrief.comma...p...c=46643&hl=

Mark Ronson says amy unfit to work.

Edited by danslittlefinger, 03 May 2008 - 12:25 AM.

[Qwerty]

Article by People mag says the Amy Winehouse work is not progressing. According to the article, Mark Ronson said "We did work on it but we never finished it so that's about it."

http://www.people.co...0197658,00.html

Sky news interview with Mark Ronson
http://news.sky.com/...1314848,00.html

Disappointing.

[Qwerty]

Winehouse James Bond Title Theme Unlikely To Be Finished

Mark Ronson says the two had worked on the song

[dodge]

I hope to God she pulls through and gets her life in art together. But at this point Bond work sure doesn't seem in the cards.

[DaveBond21]

I hope to God she pulls through and gets her life in art together. But at this point Bond work sure doesn't seem in the cards.

Yeah, seems unlikely now.

[d21089]

hmm... its a pity- bond 23 maybe?

[killkenny kid]

Very sorry to read todays news. Oh well, time to move on........next.

[dinovelvet]

Phew, looks like we managed to avoid that train wreck.

Now just watch as the new rumoured singer turns out to be...Pete Doherty

[Harmsway]

I would argue vehemently mind that SHAKEN NOT STIRRED was not at all painful. It was the most dynamic reworking of Bond music ever and one which left John Barry mightily impressed.

Even John Barry can make the occasional poor judgment.

What David Arnold did on that album was to achieve a standard of homage that, I believe, he hasn't always fed into his own work on the franchise (with the exception of CASINO ROYALE which saw him mature somewhat - with the title tune AND score).

I don't know... pretty much every song on SHAKEN NOT STIRRED is a forgettable, awkward cover of pre-existing material. The only keeper is Propellerheads' OHMSS. The rest is trash bin material.

It is also one of the key albums of the 1990's - for sales, profile and longevity.

Really? Where and when did I miss the massive spalsh that SHAKEN NOT STIRRED made? It certainly got some notice, but I hardly think it merits being named one of the "key albums of the 1990s"!

And Bjork had a crack at it too (with Arnold on mixing / producing duties too).

A terrific cover. Shame that Arnold dropped the one really good track.

[Captain Tightpants]

Phew, looks like we managed to avoid that train wreck.

Now just watch as the new rumoured singer turns out to be...Pete Doherty

I don't think he'll be doing anything more than Jailhouse Rock for a while ...

[DamnCoffee]

hmm... its a pity- bond 23 maybe?

I dont mean to sound harsh here, but if Winehouse carries on abusing her self in the way she has been, I dont think she'll be around much longer.

[Shrublands]

Well something tells me this is not the end of the possibility that Winehouse will do the theme song...

A spokesman for Winehouse added: ‘Mark has presented a track to Amy, but she had other ideas about the direction it should take. She has always made her own decisions about her music.’

and

Other sources mentioned that the prime reason this 007 theme stalled was that Winehouse ‘did not feel the song was appropriate in its current form.’

[Captain Tightpants]

[quote name='Shrublands' post='867029' date='3 May 2008 - 18:48']Well something tells me this is not the end of the possibility that Winehouse will do the theme song...

[Box]A spokesman for Winehouse added:

[Loomis]

Where and when did I miss the massive spalsh that SHAKEN NOT STIRRED made? It certainly got some notice, but I hardly think it merits being named one of the "key albums of the 1990s"!

I never felt the need to buy SHAKEN AND STIRRED (let's get the title right, shall we? ). Propellerheads' track is amazing, but the others? Meh. And if it's one of the key albums of the '90s I'm Sean Connery.

[marktmurphy]

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.

In what parallel universe is Amy Crackhouse even remotely reminiscent of Shirley Bassey? Amy looks like something Shirley's cat coughed up.

Bassey comparisons notwithstanding.....Amy would be an embarrassment to the Bond series. While she may have good vocals, so do lots of other people, and they also can come to the table without all the baggage that Crackhouse brings. To me, it seems almost unthinkable that EON would've even considered a person to sing the title/theme song that looks like a heroin junkie coming off a three-day bender. Does Bond really need to be associated with the Crackhouses and Doperty's of this world?

Leona Lewis is hot right now. She's a fresh, clean face with a great voice; give her a chance. I don't think EON should be in the habit of rewarding people with the privilege of doing a Bond song when said musician can't kick a heroin/cocaine/alcohol/domestic violence habit.

Rather needlessly unpleasant. When Lewis writes songs as good as Winehouse has written, then I'll pay attention. In fact when Bassey writes (and sings- has she eevr heard the word 'subtle'?) as well as Winehouse, then I'll pay attention to her.

Sad to hear this won't be happening.

[MarcAngeDraco]

Qwerty, I was a litle confused by this line in the latest main page article...

"there are no doubts that the track will ever be finished"

[littlenellie]

I would argue vehemently mind that SHAKEN NOT STIRRED was not at all painful. It was the most dynamic reworking of Bond music ever and one which left John Barry mightily impressed.

Even John Barry can make the occasional poor judgment.

Even on a whole album ? He seemed pretty happy with it at the time.I wonder what you disliked about it that he liked ?

What David Arnold did on that album was to achieve a standard of homage that, I believe, he hasn't always fed into his own work on the franchise (with the exception of CASINO ROYALE which saw him mature somewhat - with the title tune AND score).

I don't know... pretty much every song on SHAKEN NOT STIRRED is a forgettable, awkward cover of pre-existing material. The only keeper is Propellerheads' OHMSS. The rest is trash bin material.

Can I completely disagree? good...... I completely disagree

It is also one of the key albums of the 1990's - for sales, profile and longevity.

Really? Where and when did I miss the massive spalsh that SHAKEN NOT STIRRED made? It certainly got some notice, but I hardly think it merits being named one of the "key albums of the 1990s"!

Loads of people bought it,loads of people seem to like it, I dont think arnold has ever made any claims about the record being a key album, but for some people, thats what it was.It just wasnt for you.Doesnt make it bad.

And Bjork had a crack at it too (with Arnold on mixing / producing duties too).

A terrific cover. Shame that Arnold dropped the one really good track.

Bjork requested that it be left off as she wasnt happy with her vocal.Shame,its great.

There's really no point claiming somethings good or bad, you can only claim not to like it.One mans meat is another mans poison.
But now Winehouse is out......who should sing the song ?? Or is that asking for another 8 page thread to start again ?
Should it be moody and dark, or rocky and exciting ? If there's twice as much action perhaps an 'up' song rather than a 'down' song would be better

[Royal Dalton]

But now Winehouse is out......who should sing the song ?? Or is that asking for another 8 page thread to start again ?
Should it be moody and dark, or rocky and exciting ? If there's twice as much action perhaps an 'up' song rather than a 'down' song would be better

Something dark and mysterious. Sung by Alison Goldfrapp.

[Quantumofsolace007]

i'm holding out for a rocker like yes or Rush to do it

[bond 16.05.72]

i'm holding out for a rocker like yes or Rush to do it

That's a joke right, some over the hill passed it rockers as to suggestion to Lewis,Winehouse is infintely more talented than Lewis and Bassey put together.

DAF was the only track I didn't think the instrumental versions was better, she's overrated very much like some think Conery is god.

Bassey would be nothing without Barry except some cabaret singer from Wales, if it's not Winehouse EON should get some balls and hire Portishead or Massive Attack, 3rd is an awesome achievement and proves the Bristol massive reunion is on with MA & Tricky albums on the horizon.

Depeche or Gahan on his own though he has a questionable druggy past so maybe he shouldn't get the job for that reason.(this is sarcasm) I see this going to a safe option I really hope we can get something worthy and not some pop trash like Lewis, bland and unexciting ala Crowe or Garbage.

If Arnold to pull the sma e trick as Play Dead again then Bjork is an option but the idea of giving it to Amy lites like Duffy, nice girl but obviously a record company looking for their own Winehouse.

Winehouse maybe a scag head but at least she;'s got edge and some originality, Duffy and that Gabriella Climie are just chart muzak.

[Thunderfinger]

Agree with you, 72.
and hello bondgirl!

[Solex Agitator]

Regardless of all the variance of opinion of Ms. WInehouse's troubles and addictions, I must say that she has a powerhouse voice. She would, in my opinion, make a fine candidate for a Bond theme. My dream is that she would record a new version of "Mister Kiss Kiss Band Bang" for the closing credits...

[Mr. Blofeld]

Regardless of all the variance of opinion of Ms. WInehouse's troubles and addictions, I must say that she has a powerhouse voice. She would, in my opinion, make a fine candidate for a Bond theme. My dream is that she would record a new version of "Mister Kiss Kiss Band Bang" for the closing credits...

Well, then, we're two of a kind; we think as one...

[Skudor]

Saw a clip on this on BBC News 24 or Sky News earlier today. It's a shame, sounds like they couldn't agree - which sounds like Winehouse just wasn't up for it. I hope they manage to find someone with equal talent to do a song (perhaps the one that Ronson was working on?)

[Harmsway]

Shame about Winehouse. I thought she'd be a good choice.

[Santa]

My mother was in the car with me earlier when Amy's 'Love is a Losing Game' came on my iPod, at which point Mother asked who it was, because she said it sounded like a 60s Bond song. She was surprised and impressed to hear it was Amy Winehouse, whom she only knows through her tabloid exploits. I thought that was quite interesting.

[Mr. Blofeld]

My mother was in the car with me earlier when Amy's 'Love is a Losing Game' came on my iPod, at which point Mother asked who it was, because she said it sounded like a 60s Bond song. She was surprised and impressed to hear it was Amy Winehouse, whom she only knows through her tabloid exploits. I thought that was quite interesting.

Yep; great voice, shame about the girl.

[Blofeld's Cat]

Shame about Winehouse. I thought she'd be a good choice.

That song just may show up on her next album in some form or other. Whether we'll notice it as a Bondian song or not is another thing. If it's noticed at all.