“A View to a Kill” is a song by British band Duran Duran, released in 1985. It was the theme song for the James Bond film A View to a Kill.

Key Facts:

• Release Date: May 6, 1985
• Album: None (James Bond soundtrack)
• Genre: New wave, rock
• Length: 3:35
• Label: EMI, Capitol Records
• Writers: Duran Duran (John Taylor, Roger Taylor, Andy Taylor, Nick Rhodes, Simon Le Bon), John Barry
• Producer: Duran Duran, Nile Rodgers

Chart Performance:

The song reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, making it the only Bond theme to achieve this feat. It also reached number 2 on the UK Singles Chart.

Legacy:

“A View to a Kill” remains one of the most popular Bond themes and is notable for its energetic performance and catchy melody. The song’s success helped solidify Duran Duran’s status as one of the leading bands of the 1980s.

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