A View to a Kill

Duran Duran

About A 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

Lyrics © EMI MUSIC PUBLISHING LTD

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11 facts about this song

Formation and Inspiration
"A View to a Kill" is the title track from the 1985 James Bond film of the same name. The song was composed by Duran Duran along with songwriter John Barry, who scored the majority of the Bond films.
Noteworthy Achievement
"A View to a Kill" is the only James Bond theme song to have reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. In the UK, it reached #2 on the UK Singles Charts.
Critical reception
The song was awarded the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song in 1986. It was also nominated for a Grammy Award and BAFTA Award.
Impact on Duran Duran's Career
"A View to a Kill" marked a high point in Duran Duran's career. It was the last song that the original five members recorded together until 2004.
Making of the Music Video
The music video was set in the Eiffel Tower and filmed around landmarks in Paris. EMI spent about £200,000 on the video - a significant budget at the time.
Members' Reaction
Not every band member was content with the song. John Taylor (bass) later admitted he was actually ‘Meh..’ about the song.
Pop Culture
The song has been featured in various pop culture contexts over the years, including in video games and other music covers. Notably, it was used in the soundtrack for the 2002 James Bond game "007: Nightfire".
Celluloid Format Release
"A View to a Kill" was the last Duran Duran single to be released on the vinyl "45 RPM" format in the United States. After this, their singles were released on cassette and CD formats.
Official Performance
Duran Duran performed this song at Live Aid in Philadelphia, on the same day that they performed it on the film.
Bond Connection
One of the unique things about this song is that it's the only Bond theme where the film's name is included in the lyrics.
Rare Live Performance
The band rarely played this song live after Roger and Andy left the band in 1986. ‘A View to a Kill’ came back to the setlists only in 2001.

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