Keys and White duet for Bond tune

Updated 13.35 Wed Jul 30 2008

Keywords: The Raconteurs, Alicia Keys, tune, White Stripes, theme, Jack White, Bond, Quantum of Solace, James

Alicia Keys and Jack White have teamed up to record the theme to the next James Bond film, Quantum of Solace.

The pair are also joined by The Raconteurs for Another Way to Die, the first duet in the history of Bond songs.

The pair are also joined by The Raconteurs for Another Way to Die, the first duet in history of Bond theme songs

The announcement puts an end to rumours that Amy Winehouse, Duffy or Leona Lewis had landed the job.

Although Winehouse had been working on a theme with producer Mark Ronson, it was scrapped because he said the singer was not up to recording.

The film's producers Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli said: "We are delighted and pleased to have two such exciting artists as Jack and Alicia."

The musicians "were inspired by our film to join together their extraordinary talents in creating a unique sound for Quantum of Solace", the producers added.

Previous stars to record Bond tunes include Dame Shirley Bassey, Duran Duran, Sir Paul McCartney and Chris Cornell, who recorded the theme to the last film, Casino Royale in 2006.

Quantum of Solace will be released in November.