It was announced today by producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. and Sony Pictures Entertainment, that Chris Cornell, the singer/songwriter behind Soundgarden, Audioslave and Temple of the Dog, has written, in collaboration with Bond composer David Arnold, and will perform the main title song entitled "You Know My Name," for the new James Bond adventure CASINO ROYALE.

Daniel Craig stars as the new "007" in CASINO ROYALE directed by Martin Campbell. The film will be released worldwide by Columbia Pictures on November 17, 2006.

The acclaimed singer-songwriter, whose upcoming release with Audioslave marks the 11th album of his career, has also enjoyed success with the groups Soundgarden and Temple of the Dog, as well as his own critically acclaimed solo album in 1999, "Euphoria Morning." In addition, he has collaborated with such groups as Alice in Chains and made contributions to other soundtracks.

"I've always loved Chris' work, both as a writer and as an artist, and had hoped someday to find the right film to inspire him," said Lia Vollack, President, Worldwide Music for Columbia Pictures. "His music is both soulful and tough. It was the perfect complement to Daniel Craig and CASINO ROYALE."

Cornell joins such distinguished performers as Madonna, Sheryl Crow, Paul McCartney & Wings, Carly Simon, Shirley Bassey, Tom Jones, Tina Turner, Gladys Knight, Sheena Easton, Duran Duran and Garbage who have performed title songs for previous James Bond adventures, though he will be among the select few who have both written and performed an "007" title song (others include McCartney & Wings, Crow and Madonna). Other songs were written by composers as varied as Anthony Newley & Leslie Bricusse, Lionel Bart, John Barry, Bono & The Edge and Marvin Hamlisch.

So it is true then Im really looking forward to hearing the song, hopefully it will be edgy but still with the classic James Bond feel to it. Its not an obvious choice, but I guess theyre going for something darker and more raw to go with the choice of Daniel Craig.

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So it is true then Im really looking forward to hearing the song, hopefully it will be edgy but still with the classic James Bond feel to it. Its not an obvious choice, but I guess theyre going for something darker and more raw to go with the choice of Daniel Craig.

Im still not to sure on that choice for James Bond, don't get me wrong Daniel Craig is an awesome actor and quite possibly an improvement over Pierce Brosnan, but I'll reserve judgement until I see the film.

Just a side note Daniel Craig was awesome in Layer Cake.

Daniel Craig is really going to help redefine James Bond for a modern audience. I love the Bond series, and know a little bit too much about it (others know more), and was heavily involved with Die Another Day as that was being produced. I can see where the directors are coming from after the change in direction, you simply can't keep making films of epic proportions in a film series. Rejuvinating it with a grittier actor, one more akin to Connery than Moore, might be exactly what the series needs. As long as the script is stronger than what was offered to Dalton (and it is, trust me) then we're up for something good this November.

Post Last Updated:28.07.2006 at 08.32

Thats what I want to hear :)

Interestingly enough the song has received only negative reviews from those who have been lucky enough to hear it. I wonder if it's back to the drawing board for some tweaks?