A look back at the best Bond themes

Sam Smith is the latest artist to perform the James Bond Theme. Credit: Reuters

Sam Smith's Writing's On The Wall is to be the next James Bond theme song in Spectre.

The original Bond soundtrack, which has become synonymous throughout the 53 years of 007, was by The John Barry Orchestra:

It was the theme for the first film, Dr No, back in 1962 and got up to number 13 in the UK's single music charts.

One of the most iconic theme's was in Goldfinger.

Shirley Bassey recorded the first of her two Bond soundtracks in the film in 1964.

Goldfinger was the fastest grossing picture in film history when it was released Credit: PA

She later went on to sing Diamonds Are Forever in 1971 and Moonraker in the 12th film eight years later.

Bassey sang Goldfinger at the 2012 Academy Awards, as part of the 50 year anniversary of the film series:

The highest charting theme was A View To A Kill by Duran Duran.

The song topped the US charts and reached number two in the UK:

It was the last time film to feature Roger Moore as 007.

Duran Duran promoting A View To Kill, which topped the US charts Credit: PA

The most recent Bond film, Skyfall, saw Adele's soundtrack win her an Oscar and a Golden Globe.

It also reached number two in the UK singles charts: