According to the Riverfront Times, the James Bond theme has a bassline that uses the notes B-C-C#-C. The same sequence of notes is in “Surrender.” However, 007 and company cannot claim plagiarism.

When Madonna wrote her James Bond theme song, she wanted to bring the Cold War spy into the modern era. The tune is a touch on the divisive side. by Matthew Trzcinski. Published on June 9, 2024.

Singer Lana Del Rey is pictured on October 2, 2019. She says she had one of her songs rejected as a theme tune for a James Bond movie. Mat Hayward/Getty Images. Asked if she'd consider ...