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Updated · Variety · Apr 16Lana Del Rey Unveils Theme Song for New James Bond Video Game
45 articles · Updated · Variety · Apr 16
- Lana Del Rey has released the official theme song for the upcoming James Bond video game, 007 First Light.
- The track, co-written with longtime Bond composer David Arnold, features classic Bond orchestration and debuts ahead of the game's May 27 release.
- Del Rey previously wrote a Bond song that was rejected in 2015; her new involvement brings fresh attention as the franchise returns to gaming.
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