Black Bond Behind The Music Quiz
Which legendary black diva sang the theme song for the 1963 James Bond film 'Goldfinger'?
- Diana Ross
- Patti LaBelle
- Tina Turner
- Shirley Bassey
- Shirley Caesar
Name the funky musical genius who recorded with James Bond theme song singer Sheena Easton.
- Rick James
- Prince
- George Clinton
- Lenny Kravitz
- James Brown
Which biracial chanteuse sang the theme song to the James Bond movie, 'The Spy Who Loved Me'?
- Mariah Carey
- Alicia Keys
- Carly Simon
- Kimberley Locke
- Faith Evans
Duran Duran performed the theme song to the James Bond movie 'A View To A Kill.' Who was the dance music sensation who co-starred in the film?
- Donna Summer
- Thelma Houston
- Crystal Waters
- RuPaul
- Grace Jones
The rock group Garbage was nominated for the Grammy Award for 'Album of the Year' in 1999 but didn’t win. Who beat them out for the coveted honor?
- Lauryn Hill
- Madonna
- Sheryl Crow
- Shania Twain
- Moby
Shirley Bassey's version of the James Bond theme song 'Diamonds Are Forever' was sampled by which hip-hop superstar?
- Diddy
- Pharrell
- Kanye West
- Snoop Dogg
- Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott
Sheryl Crow sang the theme song for the James Bond movie, 'Tomorrow Never Dies.' Which '80s superstar did she start off as a background singer for?
- Madonna
- Cyndi Lauper
- Boy George
- Michael Jackson
- Prince
Though Gladys Knight sang the theme song for the James Bond movie 'License to Kill,' what other movie did she sing the theme for?
- Shaft
- Beverly Hills Cop
- Mahogany
- Claudine
- Sparkle
James Bond theme song alum Tom Jones ('Thunderball') is internationally known as a real lady's man. Which member of The Supremes was he romantically linked to?
- Diana Ross
- Mary Wilson
- Florence Ballard
- Cindy Birdsong
- Jean Terrell
Chris Cornell, who performed the theme song for the James Bond movie, 'Casino Royale,' was the lead singer of what chart-topping '90s rock band?
- Soundgarden
- Pearl Jam
- R.E.M.
- Rage Against The Machine
- The Red Hot Chilli Peppers
The same year Madonna sang the theme song for – and appeared in – the James Bond flick, 'Die Another Day,' she starred in another film that flopped at the box office. Name it.
- 'Swept Away'
- '40 Days and 40 Nights'
- 'Bad Company'
- 'A Walk To Remember'
- 'Rollerball'
Living legend Paul McCartney sang the theme song for the James Bond movie, 'Live and Let Die,' which subsequently made its mark on Blaxploitation film era by featuring a black actress playing a love interest of Bond. Who was the actress?
- Pam Grier
- Tamara Dobson
- Paula Kelly
- Lonette McKee
- Gloria Hendry
Tina Tuner sang the theme song to the James Bond movie, 'Goldeneye,' but which music legend from the UK actually wrote the song?
- Elton John
- Annie Lennox
- Bono
- Shirley Bassey
- Ozzy Osbourne
Alicia Keys has been chosen at the female vocalist to sing the theme song for the new James Bond movie 'Quantum of Solace.' What two other chart-topping female singers was rumored to be up for the gig?
- Amy Winehouse and Beyonce
- Pink and Britney Spears
- Rihanna and Duffy
- Mariah Carey and Janet Jackson
- Madonna and Celine Dion
Legendary James Bond movie theme singer Shirley Bassey did the honors for the third time for the movie 'Moonraker' in 1979. Which legendary songwriter co-penned the song?
- Diane Waren
- Burt Bacharach
- Hal David
- Henry Mancini
- David Foster
- Synopsis
- 'Quantum Of Solace' continues the high octane adventures of James Bond (Daniel Craig) in 'Casino Royale.'
Betrayed by Vesper, the woman he loved, 007 fights the urge to make his latest mission personal.... - Read Full Synopsis
- Starring
- Daniel Craig, Olga Kurylenko, Mathieu Amalric, Judi Dench
- Director(s)
- Marc Forster
- Distributor(s)
- Sony
- MPAA Rating
- Not Yet Rated
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