My dad popped round for a visit today. My parents are in town, and dad often comes for a cup of coffee on such occasions. As usual we discussed this and that – how the family is doing, and so on. Today we touched upon the next bond theme. I mentioned I had heard Sam Smith might be doing it; dad hadn’t heard of him, and we left it there. Moments after Dad left, though, I checked the news and, coincidence of coincidences, found this story. Smith is indeed doing the theme for Spectre. It remains to be seen, of course, how good a job he does, and I have my reservations. I realise I’m probably being a tad unfair on the guy, but the question is whether an X factor contestant can really match up to the likes of Shirley Bassey, Carly Simon or Tina turner – I have my doubts.