(1979–1987): Bond Goes Pop
By the 80s, Bond was chasing trends — disco touches, MTV power, and pop stars stepping into the spotlight. It was a mix of smooth romance and neon-soaked swagger, and somehow, it all worked.
This era brought softer love songs, disco influences, and full-on pop energy. It’s where Bond music embraced the bigger, bolder production of the decade.
Moonraker – Shirley Bassey (Moonraker, 1979):
For Your Eyes Only – Sheena Easton (For Your Eyes Only, 1981):
All Time High – Rita Coolidge (Octopussy, 1983):
A View to a Kill – Duran Duran (A View to a Kill, 1985):
The Living Daylights – a-ha (The Living Daylights, 1987):
This is an open thread
