Bond Snubs British Favourites
Bond producers have sensationally snubbed British acts in favour of American duo Alicia Keys and Jack White to record the theme for the forthcoming James Bond film, Quantum of the Solace. 
Amy Winehouse, Mark Ronson, Leona Lewis and Duffy had previously been in the frame to record the signature tune but have been passed over by the film's producers.
Jack White and Alicia Keys will record Another Day to Die, the first duet in the history of James Bond theme tunes.
Jack White is best known as the frontman of rock bands The White Stripes and The Raconteurs whilst Keys has received international acclaim for her sultry brand of R&B. Some commentators however have expressed misgivings at the pairing suggesting that British artists would be more appropriate to record the theme given the content of the film.
Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli who produced the film said: "We are delighted and pleased to have two such exciting artists as Jack and Alicia."
What do you think about the choice for this year's Bond theme? Are the producers right to opt for US acts or should they stick with the best of British?
You are just a sweeeet person. You have really seen the sensitive side of the issue,and i have found out that you are completely right.
I always get confused how Brits praise something that they know is not good,but because its British or English to be precise, not 'foreigner'! And when there is competition, what happens? Britain ends up with no qualification! Lord!Watch France-football. USA tennis or presidential race! British,its high time we promoted people with wonderful talents nomatter where they were born provided they are called British citizens.They are out there by who cares? Brits,Lets face the reality.Lets break this cheap politics and win,win and win. Britain will be more powerful; Isnt it?
...tee hee
now here's my wrong opinion - it should be Queens of the Stone Age, that would ROCK! quess my musical taste...
QotSA = QoS geddit
You mean half Scot, half Swiss and with jet black hair, as Fleming wrote him? Craig looks nothing like the part and spends too much time crying and cocking the job up! Good film, very well made, but not a "Bond" film at all ;-)
Anyhow we are talking about talent. People who are able to bring out the goodness of the film.Self descipline matters too.
And what we should remember is that it is all about BUSINESS.
These Bond guys have to look for people who will boost their stuff. I think they have got the reason why they chose these two people,and they are the ones who know what kind of melody they need from them. Im sure they have ever listened to their music.
All in all,they are the ones (Bond) in the field,they know why they chose them.
Lets wait and see what comes out. Wish them all the best.