Dame Shirley is known not only for her fab voice but also, her outfits, her hand gestures and for not just singing but "living" her songs. She also has a really good sense of humour. Check out her performance of smoke gets in your eyes with comedy legends Morcambe and Wise - She doesn't miss a beat. God love her! Lol. Other powerhouse performances include: I am what i am, This is my life, Hey big spender and sooo many others. Enjoy your journey ❤
If you like admire Damn Shirley you may be interested in her brilliant sense of humor to match her brilliant voice. th-cam.com/video/UIekSslxejs/w-d-xo.html and th-cam.com/video/qxmu9HKN4gY/w-d-xo.html
Brilliant Shirley Bassey.....so expressive....."I am what I am " , " reach for the stars" , " this is my life " , a huge rabbit hole to go down.....there's only one Shirley ❤
@@awordfrompresidentpat1985 also have a look at Glastonbury from 2007 The Electric Proms 2009, I left these the other day but again appears to have disappeared! Appearance with Sir Tom Jones her long time friend and Welsh counterpart on Des O'Connor TV programme I think late 80's early 90's Christmas show, or her many appearances on Graham Norton show, and the recently departed Paul O'Grady amongst many others, I think she appeared on This Is Your Life twice which you'll get a good insight into her life, which has been far from easy, she lost her voice at one point in her career after the sudden death of her daughter around 40 years ago now, which has never been solved
Shirely was born in a poor area of Cardiff, Wales, called Splott. She first worked packing saucepans in a factory in Tiger Bay. This incredible, multi-cultural melting pot of over 50 nationalities blended harmoniously despite the poverty at times. Her career began in the clubs of Tiger Bay. This video is more interesting visually, especially the dress with the national flag of Wales, the Red Dragon. Hope you enjoy it. Loved your reaction Mr President Pat. th-cam.com/video/QMJJCT35fIs/w-d-xo.html
Dame Shirley Bassey has such a powerful voice. She is a very talented singer. Her father was Nigerian & her mother from Wales. All Welsh people can sing apparently.
I have been extremely fortunate to see Dame Shirley Bassey twice. What a powerhouse living legend! She is also known to be the only singer that can perform in an outdoor arena without speakers. That is how incredibly strong her voice is. She is incredible to say the least! ❤ Other songs can you react to is: Something This is my life I who have nothing Hey June. There are so many great hits that you will love. Enjoy.🙏
While I don't agree on that I would definitely say that for me as well as the overwhelming majority of Bond Fans, this is easily the best and most iconic Bond song, nearly every movie after it includes parts of the song played at key points.
I think many ppl would be hard pressed to find an argument against that statement. From her powerful vocals, to the horns, to the composition and how they weave in the James Bond theme song...impeccable. This is my favorite JB theme song. Man... even though this was way before my time, I can easily admit that they don't make singers or music like this anymore. Plus, those are bomb Bond movies! Love the older Bond flicks.
Making mine your words.. Perfect Singer who dominates the stage with precision. In ALL senses. And what a sensuality!!! My god! A Goddess. Forever... ❤
OMG you have been bitten by the Bassey Bug bad and theres no cure except to imerse yourself in her amazing talent. You must do 'This is My Life' and her rendition of 'Where do I begin (the theme from Love Story). The second always makes me cry.
I love the end of this "Goldfinger" performance when she grabs her hands to her body as if to say "This song is MINE. I DARE you to try!" I don't think anyone has?
Shirley bassey is the greatest female vocalists to come from britain. She was from a poor area of wales, tiger bay. Same as tom jones, from a small town mining community, ponyyprid. Shirley was a very beatiful woman, but also had a remarkable voice.
Thanks for your great reaction to the incomparable Dame Shirley Bassey! She is still going strong as shown in her live performance at the 2022 BAFTA Awards singing "Diamonds Are Forever" at age 85: th-cam.com/video/Grsxhi-MEEI/w-d-xo.html You can compare that performance to her performance of the same song 51 years earlier in 1971: th-cam.com/video/mMi97ZrkT4c/w-d-xo.html
Another great singer - have you seen Joe,Cocker perform the Beatles “With A Little Help From My Friends” from the iconic Woodstock Festival in 1968. Like Shirley, just nothing like him. It is stunning.
She performed this at the Oscars a few years ago, celebrating 50 years of Bond films. She's in her 80's and her voice as strong as ever. A very loud and long standing ovation followed. Adelle sang too - not the same response though! Check it out.
Greetings from Wales 🏴 UK 🇬🇧 bro. Wales is the smallest of the countries (one of 4) that make up the UK, our population a mere 3 million thereabouts and is the birthplace of Ms Shirley Bassey, a birthplace shared with another superstar singer Sir Tom Jones!! Wales has also produced acting royalty like Richard Burton and Anthony Hopkins, Actress wife of Michael Douglas (Catherine Zeta Jones) was born in Mumbles, Swansea, Wales about three miles from where I live. So my hometown is Swansea and there are 5 Swansea’s in USA, one of those is in the county of Bristol,Massachusetts and was named such after some of the earliest settlers there in the 1700’s were from Swansea, Wales!! 🏴
I've been a fan since the sixties! Had her very first vinyl ...this song is on it,and even better back then! Have the cd now...Saw her in concert at Hollywood Bowl,she was amazing!..as a helicopter was flying overhead she looked up and said,"eat your heart out Barbara" referring to Streisand!...At the end of the concert, she did that famous impression of Tina Turner with her hair blowing in the wind,,She and Della Reese brought me through my early days of love and romance along with Johnny Mathis and Nat King Cole and Elvis!..Goldfinger brought her to the head of the charts and in the spotlight....What a voice!
What!!! I never knew that. But, to be honest. I can her being a huge sensation in the 60's and 70's because she blown me away. She's for sure one of the most amazing singers I've reacted to so far. :) Thanks for much for the information.
This woman is amazing…absolutely the best entertainer I have ever seen. You cannot take your eyes off here as she become part of the song. My favourite song is … Where do I begin…… but if you want a real treat go on TH-cam and type… An audience with Shirley Bassey…… enjoy.
The acoustics are brilliant in the Royal Albert Hall. I feel lucky to have been there. Love Shirley Bassey too. Have you seen her performance at Glastonbury yet? Worth a watch.
I've seen this 100 times and still can't believe the power that comes from the lungs of that Women, it don't get any better ,such a presence and entertainer,she is a UK National Treasure.
So funny, I just suggested you find this live performance with her in the sea green dress. There are a number of them because it was a concert. Once again, she has one of the greatest voices of all time. Her voice is incredible. God gave her a once in a lifetime gift. She and Patti Labelle has incredible power and vocal agility, Both of them has preserved their voices so well. But, Shirley Bassey was still singing so well at 85 years old and Patti Labelle just sang at her goddaughter Mariah Carey's tribute at 79 years old. Shirley Basse was given the title "Dame" Shirley Bassey by Queen Elizabeth II. It's the female equivalent of a knight. This is My Life is another one of her greatest hits,
You need to watch the Bond film "Goldfinger" not only for the theme song but also my favourite line in a Bond film James Bond: "Do you expect me to talk?" Goldfinger: "No, Mr Bond, I expect you to die"
I thank you sir for what you are doing here. Dame Shirley Bassey deserves all the recognition that you have given her with your many videos of her performances! Thanks to TH-cam, so many of the younger generation stumble on to the fantastic lady and their reactions are similar to yours. It doesn't matter what the genre of music or the age difference, a great singer is a great singer! Check out Dame Shirley's 2005 Royal Variety Performance of Goldfinger. There were dances on stage, but all eyes were on Shirley. Regards, Scot, USA
Dearest Patrick, Thanks for your irresistible video reaction to Dame Shirley Bassey! I'm proud of you for being an American (I assume) and a man of color who embraces this exceptional woman. I've known about DSB for many years because I studied in my youth to become an opera singer. I remember buying one of her "live" concert albums and sharing it with my voice teacher who wasn't impressed with her singing. This crushed me, but I continued to listen to DSB's album because she was called the female Tom Jones who I also adored as a child and watched his TV show every week. Well, I happened to see your video of DSB, and I had no idea that she moved around and used such gestures when she sang. How mesmerizing this woman was! Can you imagine if the late Prince Rogers Nelson had written a song for DSB to perform. The audience would have rushed to the restrooms to tidy themselves after experiencing this artist on stage. I'm not surprised that Dame Shirley has a wicked sense of humor and that she's been married more than once. What man (straight, gay, bisexual or even celibate) could resist Shirley Bassey! Even women admire her artistry, charm and sensual energy. If only the young singers today, especially the famous ones, would study DSB's stage presence, costumes, vocal technique and demeanor, perhaps people wouldn't misbehave at their concerts, would be more respectful and enjoy the performance. Also, these singers need to find a good vocal coach to give them the proper guidance to avoid ruining their vocal chords and having surgery which means cancelling concerts or tours, thereby disappointing their fans. I like the way you arrange your videos by posting the date, time, location and song title. Keep up the good work, Patrick. By the way, I am subscribing to your channel. ❤❤❤
"This is my life" live at the Royal Albert Hall next please ! 😊 ("Shirley Bassey Music and Vids" channel is a great source of videos besides Shirley's official channel)
Have liked & subscribed to your channel on the strength of you getting awestruck by Dame Shirley's amazing voice & stage presence and sensuality. 🎶🌞😎🙌👍
Dame shirley basseys career in showbusiness started in the 50s. Shes in her 80s and still foxy AF.... and sings as well as she ever did. In 70s and 80s she had her own variety show. Ive always wanted to see her live. Kanye west sampled diamonds are forever. Other songs worth checking out by her are her version of pinks get the party started, history repeating with the propellerheads, hey big spender and i who have nothing. She did 3 bond themes - the last being moonraker
I grew up hearing her songs because she was a favourite of my mother. Listening to this reaction I realize how phenomenal she really was. I didn't have an appreciation of her songs back then. Thanks for this reaction 👍
I saw Shirley live in 1986 . Amazing!!! Check out What now my love and I who have nothing . She was born and brought up in Tiger Bay in Cardiff in Wales 🏴 UK . A very poor area in the dock lands area of the city . She’s also duetted with Tom Jones , both Welsh Icons!
Have seen Shirley many times since 1975 to early 2000,s ....interval, empty stage, mic awaits, the air of excitement is tangible, the orchestra arrives, the conductor...and the house lights go down, spot light on, the orchestra begins intro and there she is...stunning! As you say, no dancers or backing singers just a wonderfully exciting performer that blows you away! None better.
My wonderful loving late mother just loved Dame Shirley I still have vinyl albums my Mom had collected from the late 1950’s to the early 1970’s Yes Shirley is still British Royalty when it comes to entertainment At my Mom’s funeral going into the crematorium playing was chairman of the board Frank Sinatra and ‘that’s life’ then Andy Williams and ‘Ave Maria’ and leaving the crem Shirley and ‘climb every mountain’ I recommend you react to ‘climb every mountain’ 🇬🇧🇬🇧🏴🏴🏴🏴😀😀❤️❤️
Shirleyh Bassey does an amazing cover of 'Something' wriiten by George Harrison of the Beatles search youtube for Shirley Bassey - SOMETHING (1973 TV Special). She also does and incredible cover of 'Light My Fire' by the Doors.
This was my favourite period of the glorious and beautiful Shirley Bassy. The crystal clear and dynamic voice was matched by her exciting performance. Could send me to the stratosphere. Probably one of the most exciting female singers.
Love your reactions to the music of my youth (and I ain’t young lol). Dame Shirley Bassie is an absolute Diva, truly brilliant. So if you’d like to check out something newer, sort of Bondesque and kinda cheeky; try “Get this party started”
Sir, Shirley Bassy's talent, doesn't require the extra expense of dancers to distract or to sell concert tickets. Dane Shirley Bassy has filled great concert halls internationally and will continue to do so; without the use of others on stage or the use electrics back stage.
You can hear also Diamonds Are Forever (live or studio version) and Moonraker (studio version is the best). Both themes from 007 movies. You’ll love it, too! ✌️
She was one of the classiest ladys to ever stand in front of a mic. An amazing voice and an amazing sense of humour. She was well known for getting the giggles. She didn't do too bad for a Welsh lass from a coal mining town. ✌❤🇬🇧
When Shirley was a child and in the school choir, she was made to stand out of the back door well away from the rest so she wouldn’t drown out the rest of them. Try Diamonds are forever. Another James Bond film. Xx
Like many others, I like her and her story telling. Her first song, was so risky, that it was thought it would permanently damage her career. I've been aware of this song for decades. Often a benchmark amongst other 007 songs. I'm so glad Chris Conners delivered a great song and version, for the reboot of the series, Casino Royale, it helped bring me back. There is a cover of the Goldfinger Song, when the movie first became legend. A young girl, along with the Righteous Brothers et al.. Were the house performers on a show called Shindig. She was young +-17, she covered and sang new songs. Including acting and singing new songs in popular movies of the time. She walked away from it all, to marry and create a family early. Her stage name was Donna Loren, there are few of her performances on the net. Goldfinger is one them, done on the show live. Bassey owns the song. But it's an interesting view, of what could have been.
🤩🤩🤩 I swear you always find the best lives performances, I’ve never seen this one! Testament to your research! 🙌🏾🙌🏾 Thank you! I’m in love all over again!
Wasn't she great? Wow! And to think that she was of President Pat's grandparents' generation! Not only could she hit the notes perfectly, but she interpreted the song both by voice and movement in a way that was so entrancing and mesmerizing. You couldn't take your eyes off of her!
I don’t know if I knew that Shirley Bassey recorded three James Bond theme songs, but I do remember the first time she didn’t sing one, and I thought it was all wrong, L O L. I was so used to her voice on the songs that the new one, (even tho it was Paul McCartney & Wings!) just didn’t click with me at 1st. I have since come to love Live & Let Die. Oh well ,times change.
She actually did 4 including thunder ball for a song called kiss kiss bang bang. The producers wanted the theme song to be titled thunder ball, so the director quickly added in Tom jones singing a new song. Bassey’s original song was included on the movie soundtrack release and can be found on TH-cam th-cam.com/video/j4m9ptFefwo/w-d-xo.html
When you understand the context of how glamorous Shirley bassey was in the 70s, it illustrates how great the morcambe and wise sketch was. Particularly as you never saw celebrities outside of their normal context in those days, like you do now. A lot of the comedy of their celeb sketches were based on that.
She hasn't appeared on television for ages. I think you are too young and that is why you have missed her. She is phenomenal and cute as a button. Always puts lots of perso analogy into her performances.
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No one can sing like our Dame Shirley Bassey she is and always will be the diamond of the UK. Love her.
Pure gold
Dame Shirley is known not only for her fab voice but also, her outfits, her hand gestures and for not just singing but "living" her songs. She also has a really good sense of humour. Check out her performance of smoke gets in your eyes with comedy legends Morcambe and Wise - She doesn't miss a beat. God love her! Lol. Other powerhouse performances include: I am what i am, This is my life, Hey big spender and sooo many others. Enjoy your journey ❤
Thank you so much, Carol! I am so ready for this journey! :)
If you like admire Damn Shirley you may be interested in her brilliant sense of humor to match her brilliant voice. th-cam.com/video/UIekSslxejs/w-d-xo.html
and th-cam.com/video/qxmu9HKN4gY/w-d-xo.html
Brilliant Shirley Bassey.....so expressive....."I am what I am " , " reach for the stars" , " this is my life " , a huge rabbit hole to go down.....there's only one Shirley ❤
Yay! I can feel the rabbit hole effect coming my way. I already am ready to do another reaction soon! :)
@@awordfrompresidentpat1985 also have a look at Glastonbury from 2007 The Electric Proms 2009, I left these the other day but again appears to have disappeared! Appearance with Sir Tom Jones her long time friend and Welsh counterpart on Des O'Connor TV programme I think late 80's early 90's Christmas show, or her many appearances on Graham Norton show, and the recently departed Paul O'Grady amongst many others, I think she appeared on This Is Your Life twice which you'll get a good insight into her life, which has been far from easy, she lost her voice at one point in her career after the sudden death of her daughter around 40 years ago now, which has never been solved
George Harrison/Beatles song Something Shirley's version is up there..
Shirley is a phenomenon! No one comes close to her stage presence.
If that doesn't deserve a standing ovation then nothing does!
She's remarkable!!
Check out : Ol’ man river … with Judy Garland
Misty .. Sarah Vaughn
Both wonderful!
Dame Shirley is British royalty,. Shes beautiful and amazing. She oozes sexuality without doing a thing. Pure natural talent ⭐
I can see that for sure. :)
My mum loved shirley when she passed we had a recording of her singing shirley bassey song and played at her funeral
Dame Shirley Bassey is one of my favorite vocalists of ALL time.💯
Shirely was born in a poor area of Cardiff, Wales, called Splott. She first worked packing saucepans in a factory in Tiger Bay. This incredible, multi-cultural melting pot of over 50 nationalities blended harmoniously despite the poverty at times. Her career began in the clubs of Tiger Bay. This video is more interesting visually, especially the dress with the national flag of Wales, the Red Dragon. Hope you enjoy it. Loved your reaction Mr President Pat.
th-cam.com/video/QMJJCT35fIs/w-d-xo.html
That's where my grandad came from. My mum went out with the chap who made her wigs for a while.
Dame Shirley is 86 now. Make the most of this wonderful woman and her voice
Dame Shirley Bassey is well loved in the UK.
Dame Shirley Bassey has such a powerful voice. She is a very talented singer. Her father was Nigerian & her mother from Wales. All Welsh people can sing apparently.
😂 *apparently*
Not all of us! But Shirley is queen.
I have been extremely fortunate to see Dame Shirley Bassey twice. What a powerhouse living legend! She is also known to be the only singer that can perform in an outdoor arena without speakers. That is how incredibly strong her voice is. She is incredible to say the least! ❤
Other songs can you react to is:
Something
This is my life
I who have nothing
Hey June.
There are so many great hits that you will love. Enjoy.🙏
My all time favorite movie theme! Hands down, nothing else even comes close!
While I don't agree on that I would definitely say that for me as well as the overwhelming majority of Bond Fans, this is easily the best and most iconic Bond song, nearly every movie after it includes parts of the song played at key points.
I think many ppl would be hard pressed to find an argument against that statement. From her powerful vocals, to the horns, to the composition and how they weave in the James Bond theme song...impeccable. This is my favorite JB theme song. Man... even though this was way before my time, I can easily admit that they don't make singers or music like this anymore. Plus, those are bomb Bond movies! Love the older Bond flicks.
Making mine your words.. Perfect Singer who dominates the stage with precision. In ALL senses. And what a sensuality!!! My god! A Goddess. Forever... ❤
OMG you have been bitten by the Bassey Bug bad and theres no cure except to imerse yourself in her amazing talent. You must do 'This is My Life' and her rendition of 'Where do I begin (the theme from Love Story). The second always makes me cry.
Simply the best live performer ever, great voice and stage presence!!
I love the end of this "Goldfinger" performance when she grabs her hands to her body as if to say "This song is MINE. I DARE you to try!" I don't think anyone has?
Not even sure why they bothered with a microphone. Just incredible. Born just along the way from Tom Jones. There's something in the water.
Shirley bassey is the greatest female vocalists to come from britain. She was from a poor area of wales, tiger bay. Same as tom jones, from a small town mining community, ponyyprid. Shirley was a very beatiful woman, but also had a remarkable voice.
Thanks for your great reaction to the incomparable Dame Shirley Bassey!
She is still going strong as shown in her live performance at the 2022 BAFTA Awards singing "Diamonds Are Forever" at age 85: th-cam.com/video/Grsxhi-MEEI/w-d-xo.html
You can compare that performance to her performance of the same song 51 years earlier in 1971: th-cam.com/video/mMi97ZrkT4c/w-d-xo.html
Oh wow! I can not wait!! Thank you so much for leaving the links for me. :)
@@awordfrompresidentpat1985 You are most welcome. I think you will enjoy her performances.
She is brilliant. Diamonds are forever, this is my life, i who have nothing are all superb
Wow I've known of Shirley for 50yrs 7
unique beautiful awesome as are you with your warmth and pleasure in her perfomance
thank you
Shirley = GODDESS. Electrifying live ❤❤
In 1964 I went to see a James Bond movie and the film showing was Goldfinger and Shirley was the song's intro and that was when I fell in love.
Yes President Pat,so excited for you discovering more of her discography! Your joy watching says it all.😊👍👍
Pres, from this same Royal Albert Hall 1974 gig, you will be impressed by Shirley's rendition of The Greatest Performance of my Life.
Another great singer - have you seen Joe,Cocker perform the Beatles “With A Little Help From My Friends” from the iconic Woodstock Festival in 1968. Like Shirley, just nothing like him. It is stunning.
Great song and what a great voice she definitely was the perfect person for this song and she nailed it
She is 86 and still going strong😊😊
She performed this at the Oscars a few years ago, celebrating 50 years of Bond films. She's in her 80's and her voice as strong as ever. A very loud and long standing ovation followed. Adelle sang too - not the same response though! Check it out.
Thanks Patrick for "Shirley Bassey - Goldfinger" The greatest James Bond title song of all times! 🎤
I honestly really like this song! I have heard the instrumental before!
One title: Diamonds are forever
Greetings from Wales 🏴 UK 🇬🇧 bro. Wales is the smallest of the countries (one of 4) that make up the UK, our population a mere 3 million thereabouts and is the birthplace of Ms Shirley Bassey, a birthplace shared with another superstar singer Sir Tom Jones!! Wales has also produced acting royalty like Richard Burton and Anthony Hopkins, Actress wife of Michael Douglas (Catherine Zeta Jones) was born in Mumbles, Swansea, Wales about three miles from where I live. So my hometown is Swansea and there are 5 Swansea’s in USA, one of those is in the county of Bristol,Massachusetts and was named such after some of the earliest settlers there in the 1700’s were from Swansea, Wales!! 🏴
I've been a fan since the sixties! Had her very first vinyl ...this song is on it,and even better back then! Have the cd now...Saw her in concert at Hollywood Bowl,she was amazing!..as a helicopter was flying overhead she looked up and said,"eat your heart out Barbara" referring to Streisand!...At the end of the concert, she did that famous impression of Tina Turner with her hair blowing in the wind,,She and Della Reese brought me through my early days of love and romance along with Johnny Mathis and Nat King Cole and Elvis!..Goldfinger brought her to the head of the charts and in the spotlight....What a voice!
What!!! I never knew that. But, to be honest. I can her being a huge sensation in the 60's and 70's because she blown me away. She's for sure one of the most amazing singers I've reacted to so far. :) Thanks for much for the information.
Thank you for all the Shirley reactions! So great to watch them with you.
Shirley Bassey was always a great entertainer and had a very interactive stage presence - she lived every song she sang. Fabulous!
Shirley is unforgettable!
This woman is amazing…absolutely the best entertainer I have ever seen. You cannot take your eyes off here as she become part of the song.
My favourite song is … Where do I begin…… but if you want a real treat go on TH-cam and type… An audience with Shirley Bassey…… enjoy.
The acoustics are brilliant in the Royal Albert Hall. I feel lucky to have been there. Love Shirley Bassey too. Have you seen her performance at Glastonbury yet? Worth a watch.
I've seen this 100 times and still can't believe the power that comes from the lungs of that Women, it don't get any better ,such a presence and entertainer,she is a UK National Treasure.
Amazing voice
So funny, I just suggested you find this live performance with her in the sea green dress. There are a number of them because it was a concert. Once again, she has one of the greatest voices of all time. Her voice is incredible. God gave her a once in a lifetime gift. She and Patti Labelle has incredible power and vocal agility, Both of them has preserved their voices so well. But, Shirley Bassey was still singing so well at 85 years old and Patti Labelle just sang at her goddaughter Mariah Carey's tribute at 79 years old. Shirley Basse was given the title "Dame" Shirley Bassey by Queen Elizabeth II. It's the female equivalent of a knight. This is My Life is another one of her greatest hits,
shirley is v full package!, that voice- wow!
You need to watch the Bond film "Goldfinger"
not only for the theme song
but also my favourite line in a Bond film
James Bond: "Do you expect me to talk?"
Goldfinger: "No, Mr Bond, I expect you to die"
I thank you sir for what you are doing here. Dame Shirley Bassey deserves all the recognition that you have given her with your many videos of her performances! Thanks to TH-cam, so many of the younger generation stumble on to the fantastic lady and their reactions are similar to yours. It doesn't matter what the genre of music or the age difference, a great singer is a great singer! Check out Dame Shirley's 2005 Royal Variety Performance of Goldfinger. There were dances on stage, but all eyes were on Shirley. Regards, Scot, USA
OK, Pres. Now you're at the party. Like I said, no one but no one emotes a song like Shirley. Loved her since the late 50's, yeah, a long time back.
On TH-cam you can find a 'This is your life' on Shirley... also she is still performing in her 80s...👏👏👏
This was so much fun, watching your face whilst Ms Shirley did her thang! She is an absolute national treasure in the UK ❤
Yes shes has sung so many great songs
Dearest Patrick,
Thanks for your irresistible video reaction to Dame Shirley Bassey! I'm proud of you for being an American (I assume) and a man of color who embraces this exceptional woman. I've known about DSB for many years because I studied in my youth to become an opera singer. I remember buying one of her "live" concert albums and sharing it with my voice teacher who wasn't impressed with her singing. This crushed me, but I continued to listen to DSB's album because she was called the female Tom Jones who I also adored as a child and watched his TV show every week. Well, I happened to see your video of DSB, and I had no idea that she moved around and used such gestures when she sang. How mesmerizing this woman was! Can you imagine if the late Prince Rogers Nelson had written a song for DSB to perform. The audience would have rushed to the restrooms to tidy themselves after experiencing this artist on stage. I'm not surprised that Dame Shirley has a wicked sense of humor and that she's been married more than once. What man (straight, gay, bisexual or even celibate) could resist Shirley Bassey! Even women admire her artistry, charm and sensual energy. If only the young singers today, especially the famous ones, would study DSB's stage presence, costumes, vocal technique and demeanor, perhaps people wouldn't misbehave at their concerts, would be more respectful and enjoy the performance. Also, these singers need to find a good vocal coach to give them the proper guidance to avoid ruining their vocal chords and having surgery which means cancelling concerts or tours, thereby disappointing their fans. I like the way you arrange your videos by posting the date, time, location and song title. Keep up the good work, Patrick. By the way, I am subscribing to your channel.
❤❤❤
"This is my life" live at the Royal Albert Hall next please ! 😊
("Shirley Bassey Music and Vids" channel is a great source of videos besides Shirley's official channel)
THIS is a performer! So dramatic and so expressive! Great song for a great movie Goldfinger.
Watch the 2002 version of this and diamonds are forever, it’s even better and her voice is even bigger
Dame Bassey is phenomenal. I saw the movie, Goldfinger and the song was as popular as the movie. And, everyone loved 007🇺🇸❤
Dame Shirley a British icon for decades. BTW thank you for playing the whole song without interpretation.
I still get chills❤❤❤🎉😂
She is magnificent, and helped make James Bond into the enduring meme it is
Dame Shirley Bassey! Legend!!!
Shirley is everything ❤️🔥
Have liked & subscribed to your channel on the strength of you getting awestruck by Dame Shirley's amazing voice & stage presence and sensuality. 🎶🌞😎🙌👍
You will love her song "The Joker". Seriously. She does a killer version of " Light my Fire," too.
My Dad had a huge crush on her!
Dame shirley basseys career in showbusiness started in the 50s. Shes in her 80s and still foxy AF.... and sings as well as she ever did. In 70s and 80s she had her own variety show. Ive always wanted to see her live. Kanye west sampled diamonds are forever. Other songs worth checking out by her are her version of pinks get the party started, history repeating with the propellerheads, hey big spender and i who have nothing. She did 3 bond themes - the last being moonraker
I love how much you love Shirley!
That was funny as hell. Thanks for some live Shirley. Ace reaction.
I grew up hearing her songs because she was a favourite of my mother. Listening to this reaction I realize how phenomenal she really was. I didn't have an appreciation of her songs back then. Thanks for this reaction 👍
Your mom has amazing taste. She's incredible. Thank you so much for comment. :)
I saw Shirley live in 1986 . Amazing!!! Check out What now my love and I who have nothing . She was born and brought up in Tiger Bay in Cardiff in Wales 🏴 UK . A very poor area in the dock lands area of the city . She’s also duetted with Tom Jones , both Welsh Icons!
What a voice ❤❤
She recorded 2 times "Gold Finger" and "Moonraker," the 3rd time the song was not used.
Have seen Shirley many times since 1975 to early 2000,s ....interval, empty stage, mic awaits, the air of excitement is tangible, the orchestra arrives, the conductor...and the house lights go down, spot light on, the orchestra begins intro and there she is...stunning! As you say, no dancers or backing singers just a wonderfully exciting performer that blows you away! None better.
She’s great for sure
My wonderful loving late mother just loved Dame Shirley
I still have vinyl albums my Mom had collected from the late 1950’s to the early 1970’s
Yes Shirley is still British Royalty when it comes to entertainment
At my Mom’s funeral going into the crematorium playing was chairman of the board Frank Sinatra and ‘that’s life’ then Andy Williams and ‘Ave Maria’ and leaving the crem Shirley and ‘climb every mountain’
I recommend you react to ‘climb every mountain’
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You HAVE to listen to Dame Shirley singing "This is my life", absolutely awesome...🏴♥️
A maior cantora do planeta terra ❤
She did 3 Bond songs. Another great one is 'Diamonds Are Forever'.
Shirleyh Bassey does an amazing cover of 'Something' wriiten by George Harrison of the Beatles search youtube for Shirley Bassey - SOMETHING (1973 TV Special). She also does and incredible cover of 'Light My Fire' by the Doors.
And she's welsh 🏴🏴 and proud welsh lady
The besst of the best !!
I've heard a few covers of this song, but if they don't do that little kiss on the shoulder, it's not right. Dame Shirley *is* this song.
This was my favourite period of the glorious and beautiful Shirley Bassy. The crystal clear and dynamic voice was matched by her exciting performance. Could send me to the stratosphere. Probably one of the most exciting female singers.
You just heard one of the BEST.
Love your reactions to the music of my youth (and I ain’t young lol). Dame Shirley Bassie is an absolute Diva, truly brilliant. So if you’d like to check out something newer, sort of Bondesque and kinda cheeky; try “Get this party started”
Sir, Shirley Bassy's talent, doesn't require the extra expense of dancers to distract or to sell concert tickets. Dane Shirley Bassy has filled great concert halls internationally and will continue to do so; without the use of others on stage or the use electrics back stage.
You can hear also Diamonds Are Forever (live or studio version) and Moonraker (studio version is the best). Both themes from 007 movies. You’ll love it, too! ✌️
She was one of the classiest ladys to ever stand in front of a mic.
An amazing voice and an amazing sense of humour.
She was well known for getting the giggles.
She didn't do too bad for a Welsh lass from a coal mining town.
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When Shirley was a child and in the school choir, she was made to stand out of the back door well away from the rest so she wouldn’t drown out the rest of them. Try Diamonds are forever. Another James Bond film. Xx
Her Bond songs are iconic 👏🏻 Check out I (Who Have Nothing) and Johnny One Note! She’s amazing! I love how cheeky she was in her performances 😂
Amazing singer, best song and the best James Bond, Sean Connery
Try 'this is my life' one of her best dramatic songs!!
The best best female vocal performer in my book. And what is it with Wales? Shirley and also Tom Jones.
Like many others, I like her and her story telling. Her first song, was so risky, that it was thought it would permanently damage her career. I've been aware of this song for decades. Often a benchmark amongst other 007 songs. I'm so glad Chris Conners delivered a great song and version, for the reboot of the series, Casino Royale, it helped bring me back. There is a cover of the Goldfinger Song, when the movie first became legend. A young girl, along with the Righteous Brothers et al.. Were the house performers on a show called Shindig. She was young +-17, she covered and sang new songs. Including acting and singing new songs in popular movies of the time. She walked away from it all, to marry and create a family early. Her stage name was Donna Loren, there are few of her performances on the net. Goldfinger is one them, done on the show live. Bassey owns the song. But it's an interesting view, of what could have been.
Fantástica!!!
🤩🤩🤩 I swear you always find the best lives performances, I’ve never seen this one! Testament to your research! 🙌🏾🙌🏾 Thank you! I’m in love all over again!
Right! It's amazing how many great performance you find on TH-cam. I am so glad I find her now. :). Thank you for always watching my videos. :)
Wasn't she great? Wow! And to think that she was of President Pat's grandparents' generation! Not only could she hit the notes perfectly, but she interpreted the song both by voice and movement in a way that was so entrancing and mesmerizing. You couldn't take your eyes off of her!
No-one can top her on Bond
The golden tonsils of Ms Bassey.
welcom to our world, many british artist the American have not heard off.
I don’t know if I knew that Shirley Bassey recorded three James Bond theme songs, but I do remember the first time she didn’t sing one, and I thought it was all wrong, L O L. I was so used to her voice on the songs that the new one, (even tho it was Paul McCartney & Wings!) just didn’t click with me at 1st. I have since come to love Live & Let Die. Oh well ,times change.
She actually did 4 including thunder ball for a song called kiss kiss bang bang. The producers wanted the theme song to be titled thunder ball, so the director quickly added in Tom jones singing a new song. Bassey’s original song was included on the movie soundtrack release and can be found on TH-cam th-cam.com/video/j4m9ptFefwo/w-d-xo.html
Great reaction, I have the same reaction to her performance.
When you understand the context of how glamorous Shirley bassey was in the 70s, it illustrates how great the morcambe and wise sketch was. Particularly as you never saw celebrities outside of their normal context in those days, like you do now. A lot of the comedy of their celeb sketches were based on that.
She hasn't appeared on television for ages. I think you are too young and that is why you have missed her. She is phenomenal and cute as a button. Always puts lots of perso analogy into her performances.