View To A Kill

Duran Duran

About View To A Kill

"A View to a Kill" is the thirteenth single by the English new wave and synth-pop band Duran Duran, released on 6 May 1985. Written and recorded as the theme for the 1985 James Bond movie of the same name, it became one of the band's biggest hits. It remains the only James Bond theme song to have reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100; it also made it to number two for three weeks on the UK Singles Chart. In 1986, composer John Barry and Duran Duran were nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song for "A View to a Kill". The song was the last track recorded by the most famous five-member lineup of Duran Duran until their 2001 reunion. It was performed by the band at Live Aid in Philadelphia, their final performance together before their first split. Following Barry's death, the band paid tribute as their encore at the 2011 Coachella Festival, Simon Le Bon reappearing in a tuxedo for a pared-down version backed by an orchestra, before launching into the full, upbeat track. Bassist John Taylor told the crowd: "We lost a dear friend of ours this year – English composer John Barry. This is for him." 


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Meeting you with a view to a kill
Face to face in secret places, feel the chill

Nightfall covers me, but you know the plans I'm making
Still overseas, could it be the whole Earth opening wide
A sacred why, a mystery gaping inside
A week is why, until we

Dance into the fire
That fatal kiss is all we need
Dance into the fire
To fatal sounds of broken dreams
Dance into the fire
That fatal kiss is all we need
Dance into the fire

The choice for you is the view to a kill
Between the shades assassination standing still

Earth's crystal tears, the fall of snowflakes on your body
First time in years to drench your skin in lover's rosy stain
A chance to find the phoenix for the flame
A chance to die, but can we

Dance into the fire
That fatal kiss is all we need
Dance into the fire
To fatal sounds of broken dreams
Dance into the fire
That fatal kiss is all we need
Dance into the fire

When all we see is the view to a kill

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Duran Duran

Duran Duran are an English New Wave band, formed in Birmingham in 1978. They were one of the most successful bands of the 1980s and a leading band in the MTV-driven "Second British Invasion" of the United States. Since the 1980s, they have placed 14 singles in the Top 10 of the UK Singles Chart and 21 in the Billboard Hot 100 and have, according to the Sunday Mercury, sold more than 100 million records. more »

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Written by: ANDREW TAYLOR, JOHN NIGEL TAYLOR, NICHOLAS JAMES BATES, ROGER ANDREW TAYLOR, SIMON JOHN LEBON

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11 facts about this song

Release Date
"A View to a Kill" by Duran Duran was released on 6th May 1985.
Movie Association
The song was the theme for the 14th James Bond movie "A View to a Kill," hence the title. It remains the only Bond theme to hit No. 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Recognition
Not only did the song top the Billboard Hot 100, but it also peaked at number two in the UK Singles Chart.
Band Collaboration
This single marked the end of the original line-up of Duran Duran until their reunion in 2001. It was the last recording done by the most famous five member lineup until 2004.
Music Composition
The song's distinctive bass line was produced by a Yamaha bass guitar.
Grammy Nomination
The song was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in 1986.
Creative Process
The soundtrack was created by John Barry and Duran Duran, the song is known for its unique creative process which started out with a disagreement between the two parties and ended up with an amalgamation of their ideas.
Music Video
The song's music video was directed by famed Australian director Russell Mulcahy, who has also directed many of Duran Duran's music videos.
Live Performances
The song is still integral to the band's set lists even today, standing out as a crowd-pleaser.
Commercial Success
The single sold over 1.5 million copies worldwide, further solidifying it as one of Duran Duran's most commercially successful songs.
Film Credits
Interestingly, "View to a Kill" was the first James Bond theme song that featured different renditions over the opening and end credits.

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