Duran Duran's James Bond Theme
A British new wave group made music history with a high-energy movie theme.
Chapter 1
The golden age of blockbusters
Chapter 2
Synthesizers and summer anthems
Chapter 3
Tragedies and triumphs in the news
Chapter 4
TV, tech, and everyday pop culture
Ch 2 · Synthesizers and summer anthems
schopenhauer 1985 Synth Summer Anthems
Rule the world, rule the world! The microcomputer's gonna rule the world.
schopenhauer A British new wave group made music history with a high-energy movie theme.
Fun Fact
Bond theme record: Duran Duran's A View to a Kill remains the only Bond theme to reach number one in the US.
schopenhauer A Canadian rocker's emotional power ballad soared to the top of the summer charts.
Glossary
synthesizer (noun)
An electronic musical instrument that generates and modifies sounds, typically operated by a keyboard. In June 1985, Tears for Fears used the instrument on Everybody Wants to Rule the World.
An electronic musical instrument that generates and modifies sounds, typically operated by a keyboard. In June 1985, Tears for Fears used the instrument on Everybody Wants to Rule the World.
Quiz
Which country's severe famine was the Live Aid concert organized to relieve in 1985?
BETA
schopenhauer Match the hits and headlines to discover what dominated pop culture in June 1985.
Quiz
Who was the main organizer behind the massive Live Aid benefit concert planned in June 1985?
Quiz
In which year was Bryan Adams's hit song 'Heaven' originally recorded before topping the charts in June 1985?
Quiz
Which British duo sang the June 1985 chart-topping hit 'Everybody Wants to Rule the World'?
Quiz
Which famous orchestra composer collaborated with Duran Duran on the song 'A View to a Kill'?
Quiz
Which band performed the title track for the James Bond film 'A View to a Kill' in June 1985?