This year we are graced with the vocal talents of Alicia Keys and Jack White but it's clearly not the best theme some we've ever had.

In order to solve the mystery of the best and worst Bond themes around your favourite girls here at FemaleFirst have come up with the top (and bottom) five Bond anthems ever made - but bear in mind: it's just our opinions so sorry if your favourite doesn't make it in there!

Number Five: Diamonds Are Forever - Shirley Bassey

In at number five is Shirley Bassey and her track Diamonds Are Forever from the seventh Bond installment of the same name.

Diamonds Are Forever was the second Bond track to be recorded by the legendary Shirley Bassey despite the fact that producer Harry Saltzman hated the song and only put it in because his co-producer Cubby Broccoli forced him to.

Best Line: "Unlike men, the diamonds linger; Men are mere mortals who are not worth going to your grave for. " Well said Shirley.

Number Four: Nobody Does It Better - Carly Simon

Nobody Does It Better is a power ballad recorded by Carly Simon as the theme song for the 1977 James Bond film The Spy Who Loved Me.

As you might have noticed, it is one of the few theme songs which is titled differently to the name of the film but nevertheless it did well in the charts; reaching number one as well as an Academy Award nomination for Best Song.

An interesting fact (which you might already know) is that the phrase "the spy who loved me" is cleverly concealed in the lyrics; which -for the non-Bond brains out there - is the title of the third Roger Moore's third Bond film.

Best line: "The spy who loved me is keepin' all my secrets safe tonight" I wonder why he doesn't love you anymore Carly?

Number Three: Die Another Day - Madonna

Die Another Day was the 20th Bond film to hit the big screen, so it was only fitting that a modern-day superstar sung the title track. Oh, that was Madonna by the way!

The soundtrack was composed by David Arnold, a seasoned Bond composer by that time, with this being his third outing with the lyrics written by Madonna herself, who also had a small cameo in the movie as Verity, a fencing instructor.

There has been much debate over the success of this song as it was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Original Song as well as for a Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Original Song (2002).

So clearly it's place in the countdown is very subjective, but in the Channel 4 countdown; James Bond's Greatest Hits it was an overwhelming number one for under-24 year olds.

Best Line: "I think I'll find another way there's so much more to know, I guess I'll die another day, it's not my time to go." No you're right Madonna - it's not your time to go.

Number Two: Live And Let Die - Paul McCartney & Wings

The King of 'meaningful songs', Sir Paul McCartney always seems to find his way into musical charts, and this one is no different as he is the man behind the incredible Live And Let Die from the eighth Bond film.

This was Sir Paul’s chance to prove himself to Bond fans as he had been considered to sing the theme to Diamonds Are Forever but was beaten by a girl. (Ahem)

The theme was written by Paul and his wife Linda McCartney and performed by Paul and his group, Wings; making it the first 'true' rock and roll song used to open a Bond film,.

Paul didn't do too badly out of it either; For many years afterwards Live and Let Die was a highlight of his live shows, before it was convered by Guns N' Roses in 1991.

Best Line: "When you were young and your heart was an open book; you used to say life and let live" - At least it started out happily, without death.

Number One: Goldfinger - Shirley Bassey

Who else could be at number one than Mrs Bond herself ? It was unanimous in the office that the incredible Shirley Bassey and her Goldfinger (from the film of the same name)had to be in the top spot.

Despite being 44 years old, this song still packs a hell of a punch thanks to the forceful, dramatic style Shirley belts out with ease - no wonder she has sung three theme tracks!

To be honest, when I think of Band themes, I think of Shirley Bassey, in a sparkling dress and a massive voice. She's definitely proving that Goldfinger might be a horrible villain; but he's no match for our Shirley when it comes to nailing some vocals!

Best Line: "For a golden girl knows when he's kissed her; it's the kiss of death" - Spot on Shirley; sometimes I regret kissing blokes too!

So there you have it, our top five themes. But don't worry, we won't just leave you with five to feast your eyes on, we're not that cruel! Keep your eyes peeled next week as we'll be bringing you the five worst themes ever to grace the soundtrack album.

FemaleFirst - Ruth Harrison