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Radiohead Releases Unused James Bond Theme Song for Christmas

Radiohead Releases Unused James Bond Theme Song for Christmas

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Pathway To Paris Event At Le Trianon In Paris — Thom Yorke performs during Pathway to Paris at Le Trianon on December 4, 2015 in Paris, France.David Wolff-Patrick—Redferns/Getty Images

December 25, 2015 10:33 AM EST

Radiohead has a Christmas present for you—their take on a James Bond theme song.

The British band was apparently tapped to record the title track for the latest Bond film Spectre, but the studio ended up going with fellow Englishman Sam Smith to sing the theme. Still, Radiohead found that the song “became something of our own, which we love very much” and they decided to release the track to fans on Christmas, tweeted front-man Thom Yorke.

“As the year closes we thought you might like to hear it,” he added. “Merry Christmas. May the force be with you.”

You can stream the song below via Soundcloud.

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