Shirley Bassey is a LEGEND. One of the greatest singers and artists of all time. Her vocal power, control, and technique are unmatched. She’s the definition of a true diva!!!
@Alex Personally, I find her voice to be anything but angelic; quite the opposite. Her vocal style is too brassy, loud and lacks any subtlety and nuance whatsoever. I'm always amazed at people who describe her voice as elegant.
I have in my career/life been a very lucky bunny.I used to work at The Dorchester (London)Where Shirley and her (then) husband Sergio would always stay.She arranged for 6 members of staff to attend her Albert Hall concert (front row seats) and to have a glass of "champers! with her in her dressing room after.Offstage she is quiet,modest,dresses down,AND is very funny ( and a bit risque!)One of my greatest memories.
I get what you are so enchanted by her. I grew up in a house where my mom and aunt used to dress up in wigs and gowns in our living room, lip sync to her records with the hair brush mic, and pretend to be her. When I saw her singing on TV for the first time I was in love. She looked like a queen, and none of the American R&B singers sang the way she did. My mom is her biggest fan, and I took her to one of Dame Shirley's concerts years ago. That was an experience! The way she came out on the stage, her look, the way she sang the songs...can't describe it. But its not the same when you watch her on video. She performed with a big orchestra instead of with a band, and she was on stage for almost 2 hours...with no back up singers or dancers or gimmicks. There was a crescendo towards the end of almost every song...just like at 7:17, and the audience was loving on every minute of it. Seriously, what would be the point of anyone else trying to sing Goldfinger?
Pkease don't try and shade american r&b singers, they are great too in a different way. She is british they are not, this is not r&b obviously etc so why try to lift her up while piting her against others who can also sing??
Really enjoyed this. I have had the privilege of seeing her live many times over the years at The Royal Albert Hall in London. Nothing can prepare you for her voice and her charisma. She is utterly sensational. When you are only a few metres away from her ... and she hits those notes ... it’s incredible.
One of my favourite singers. She has such a majestic velvety voice. These are the types of voices I love, I also love how she sings, her delivery and phrasing. She is so so underrated. Jesus! I'm from the UK and she is well respected here. A legend.
Thanks to Celine who sang Goldfinger in her Vegas concert, I became to know this lady... And what a monster she is! Her voice is so powerful even with her age! Goldfinger is the best James Bond theme in my opinion. The last note here is like heaven.
I am so glad you reviewed this woman!!! Thank you, thank you!!! Do you know she first recorded the song in 1964? She has done 3 Bond songs. These and Moonraker. But you are right, Goldfinger is it. The power in that last "gold". Many singers can hit the note, but not with that power. I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
You're a sensitive and gourmand young man that can notice the beauty where the age tries to hide it. Yes, she was still gorgeous here, that kind of a woman that only few are lucky enough to meet in life.
Now I just left the Queen of rock for the Queen of Queens, Dame Shirley Bassey. Please, a vid of her entire legacy. She is magnificent here, but her overall body of work is out of this world. ❤❤❤
The ultimate entertainer with true talent, sophistication and beauty. We can watch her via YT forever! She is still stunning, check her out today. The orchestras that supported her were the best. Amazing.
I was lucky enough to meet Shirley on the beach in 1992, Lake Worth Florida. I was in heaven... also went to her concert at the Montreal Jazz Festival back in 1991.What a night it was...
Wow! I'll bet you were in heaven! Can you elaborate? How did you meet, what did she say, etc. Do you live in Florida like I do, or were you on vacation?
Love to see your reaction to her first appearance - 19 years old in 1956 (which got her banned on the BBC) with Burn my Candle. The voice of James Bond for my generation. The girl from Tiger Bay.
I just found this amazing woman today, i mean i knew diamonds are forever, but im shocked i haven’t come across her like that and im very into old music. But shes in my collection forever
Gives me chills every time! On this performance she was a little husky but still lovely. It's the champion of James Bond themes along with "Goldfinger."
This beautiful. I'm crying real tears right now my friend. I saw this movie at the Show Case theater in Petaluma with mt mother in 1971. The audiance was so nosy, but be mum and got inspired. Goldfinger say no more.
As a boy in 1960s London, the sight of Shirley on the television was mesmerising. Her looks, mannerisms, and voice were so “exotic” to me. She was extraordinary as was her fellow Welsh singer, Tom Jones.
I have been a fan ever since I first heard the song "Goldfinger" on the radio when I was just 7 years old. She just gets better and better like fine wine.
Three actually she also sang the theme song for moon taker, bit yes incredible voice, amazing mid chest belts, you really feel it when she gets up there and really rip the note a new one
Shirley Bassey is a LEGEND. One of the greatest singers and artists of all time. Her vocal power, control, and technique are unmatched. She’s the definition of a true diva!!!
absolutely right my friend...
Ah....she is the ABSOLUTE QUEEN OF THE DIVAS......NO one can compare.......never.....
Her and Tom Jones, two wonders of Wales.
Shirley Bassey's a born star!!!! 🌟🌟🌟
The elegance, the grace, the power, the theatrical mannerisms and natural sex appeal, she is in a league of her own.
She is adored in Britain and rightly so. Brilliant diva ... and that is why the Queen made her Dame Shirley Bassey!
Such an exemplary example for vocal preservation! She can still hit all these notes with crazy power, authority and resonance in her 80’s
It’s not just about her powerful angelic voice, it’s the whole charismatic and magical package. Legend.
@Alex Personally, I find her voice to be anything but angelic; quite the opposite. Her vocal style is too brassy, loud and lacks any subtlety and nuance whatsoever. I'm always amazed at people who describe her voice as elegant.
Definitely one of our National Treasures and quite possibly the most powerful female voice ever.
I have in my career/life been a very lucky bunny.I used to work at The Dorchester (London)Where Shirley and her (then) husband Sergio would always stay.She arranged for 6 members of staff to attend her Albert Hall concert (front row seats) and to have a glass of "champers! with her in her dressing room after.Offstage she is quiet,modest,dresses down,AND is very funny ( and a bit risque!)One of my greatest memories.
I was at The Dorchester too ( Grill Room 1982/83 ) she asked me for Sweet & Low :-) . Absolute LEGEND!
A fabulous story.
She is beautiful. I love watching her perform.
I get what you are so enchanted by her. I grew up in a house where my mom and aunt used to dress up in wigs and gowns in our living room, lip sync to her records with the hair brush mic, and pretend to be her. When I saw her singing on TV for the first time I was in love. She looked like a queen, and none of the American R&B singers sang the way she did. My mom is her biggest fan, and I took her to one of Dame Shirley's concerts years ago. That was an experience! The way she came out on the stage, her look, the way she sang the songs...can't describe it. But its not the same when you watch her on video. She performed with a big orchestra instead of with a band, and she was on stage for almost 2 hours...with no back up singers or dancers or gimmicks. There was a crescendo towards the end of almost every song...just like at 7:17, and the audience was loving on every minute of it. Seriously, what would be the point of anyone else trying to sing Goldfinger?
Pkease don't try and shade american r&b singers, they are great too in a different way. She is british they are not, this is not r&b obviously etc so why try to lift her up while piting her against others who can also sing??
I AM obsessed with this lady
Feliph Sant Same
Me too
Dame shirley bassey is an icon
dame Shirley is 80 now and still a force of nature as can be seen in her latest posts on here
Loooove that you don't just react to singers that are popular right now. You take it back.
Just, she is perfection. Very happy to see younger people discover the best artists. :-) She is incredible.
Really enjoyed this. I have had the privilege of seeing her live many times over the years at The Royal Albert Hall in London. Nothing can prepare you for her voice and her charisma. She is utterly sensational. When you are only a few metres away from her ... and she hits those notes ... it’s incredible.
*Era of Golden vocals!* Impeccable technique and voice! When talent was at the forefront :D
Queen, and what a powerful instrument.
One of my favourite singers. She has such a majestic velvety voice. These are the types of voices I love, I also love how she sings, her delivery and phrasing. She is so so underrated. Jesus! I'm from the UK and she is well respected here. A legend.
She is Welsh like me. She wss raised in Cardiff Wales. Brilliant voice.
Thanks to Celine who sang Goldfinger in her Vegas concert, I became to know this lady... And what a monster she is! Her voice is so powerful even with her age! Goldfinger is the best James Bond theme in my opinion. The last note here is like heaven.
Maicon It is the GOLD STANDARD of Bond themes. It used to frighten me as a child.
Moonraker is good too. Only she could sing about a space ship!
She killed that kast note, damn!!
I am so glad you reviewed this woman!!! Thank you, thank you!!! Do you know she first recorded the song in 1964? She has done 3 Bond songs. These and Moonraker. But you are right, Goldfinger is it. The power in that last "gold". Many singers can hit the note, but not with that power. I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
I love Shirley Bassey!
I love Dame Shirley Bassey. You should check out her performance of Almost There at the BBC Proms. That was moving and powerful.
Ms. Bassey is UNSTOPPABLE.
You're a sensitive and gourmand young man that can notice the beauty where the age tries to hide it. Yes, she was still gorgeous here, that kind of a woman that only few are lucky enough to meet in life.
that last "gold" note she hit at the end of goldfinguhhhhh...
Was the best of the best of all her performances of this song!
She was wearing white with soft blue backgrounds for Diamond are Forever, and Red dress with a red background for Goldfinger.
Now I just left the Queen of rock for the Queen of Queens, Dame Shirley Bassey. Please, a vid of her entire legacy. She is magnificent here, but her overall body of work is out of this world. ❤❤❤
She slayed and knew it at the 85th academy awards
sweet baby jeeeesus that last note was astounding!
Dame Shirley is a legend.
Yeah.....she was still so magnetic, that kind of a woman that will never born again. Beautiful and powerful lioness. WOW.
.....IMMORTAL....and COMPELLING....
Her 'Diamonds are Forever' is one of the rare theme songs better than the movie.
I am always humbled by Dame Shirley Bassey. Extraordinary.
I 100% agree... Absolutely stunning...!!! 👍🏼
Incomparable Shirley, no one can surpass her, no one.
She visited her nephew in the 50’s took him and my dad who were school friends to the cinema in Woolston before she was famous
Thanks for your honnest comment!! Shirley Bassey is as always simply the best!!!
The ultimate entertainer with true talent, sophistication and beauty. We can watch her via YT forever! She is still stunning, check her out today. The orchestras that supported her were the best. Amazing.
He's cute and sweet. And what a joy to see a young chap loving DSB!
She's haunted me since childhood with that voice. I used think,who is that voice????
Gladys Night did a great bond theme my favorite .
I was lucky enough to meet Shirley on the beach in 1992, Lake Worth Florida. I was in heaven... also went to her concert at the Montreal Jazz Festival back in 1991.What a night it was...
Wow! I'll bet you were in heaven! Can you elaborate? How did you meet, what did she say, etc. Do you live in Florida like I do, or were you on vacation?
She is now 81 years old and turning 82 by Jan 2019 and would you believe that she had still the same powerful voice. :-)
“They looking all mad” 😂😂😂😂😩
I cant wait to see Selena singing like this at 65.
XD
On the floor!! 🤣🤣🤣
Who is that chick?
Keep dreaming. LOL
The shade tho
Love to see your reaction to her first appearance - 19 years old in 1956 (which got her banned on the BBC) with Burn my Candle. The voice of James Bond for my generation. The girl from Tiger Bay.
I just found this amazing woman today, i mean i knew diamonds are forever, but im shocked i haven’t come across her like that and im very into old music. But shes in my collection forever
Shirley looks similar to my Mom. Miss you Mommy. 🖤💍🌹
“Heeeeeee lovessssss goldddddd” 👏🏼👏🏼
Beautiful in every way! That voice!
Goldfinger - No one else can sing that like her!!! Her voice the orchestra everything brought me to tears!!!
Gives me chills every time! On this performance she was a little husky but still lovely. It's the champion of James Bond themes along with "Goldfinger."
I like the huskiness. It adds something. Especially on goldfinger. Like she's and older woman warning the new ones about him
Dame Shirley actually sang three James Bond theme tunes! The third being Moonraker ;)
You have to watch her performance of Gold Finger live at the Royal Albert Hall, 1974, it is incredible.
Shirley's facial expressions adds to the song. So much power in her voice!!
This beautiful. I'm crying real tears right now my friend. I saw this movie at the Show Case theater in Petaluma with mt mother in 1971. The audiance was so nosy, but be mum and got inspired. Goldfinger say no more.
YOU HAD BETTA SANG SHIRLEY!!!!!!!
L'Homme DeMond OMG she haunted my youth with that song lol.
As a boy in 1960s London, the sight of Shirley on the television was mesmerising. Her looks, mannerisms, and voice were so “exotic” to me. She was extraordinary as was her fellow Welsh singer, Tom Jones.
I have been a fan ever since I first heard the song "Goldfinger" on the radio when I was just 7 years old. She just gets better and better like fine wine.
She's gorgeously
Shirley Bassey-"I Who Have Nothing" Live 1988
Shirley is fabulous
She later did "Moonraker" in 1979. Also, in 2009, she did sing a song from the movie Quantum of Solace, titled "No Good About Goodbye."
Wales... "The land of song!"
Great reaction. What a voice.
Have you watched her perform the song Big Spender? Please give it a try.
Three actually she also sang the theme song for moon taker, bit yes incredible voice, amazing mid chest belts, you really feel it when she gets up there and really rip the note a new one
react to i am who i am from her 80th birthday special she is a legend!!
He got a classical slight operatic vibrato
One correction. She didn't record 2 Bond themes.....she did *3* !! Goldfinger, Diamonds Are Forever....aaaand.......Moonraker !! ;-)
Try her live perfmance of Kiss Me Honey Honey Kiss Me her pre Bond hit. You will be glad you did
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Shirley Bassey has THREE Bond theme songs to her name. 1) Goldfinger 2) Diamonds Are Forever and 3) Moonraker :)
I seem to remember she promoted _Concord_ for British Airways.
Not darker, it's richer and lower. Stunning.
Epic!
She was 65 in 2002
Legendary!
Shirley Bassey My WAY Live U NEED TO REACT
Keep up the good work my freind!
You don’t get better than Shirley or Patti. Or even Barbara.
I feel the same way
Absolutely!
2002 she was 66 years old
My diva
Dame Shirley.
Please react to “Misty” by Sara Vaughan (Live from Sweden)
Chemy Ariguznaga Yes!
Edward E Right?!?!
Omg yes please react to this! Sarah Vaughan is great
I've literally also been asking for this😂
Thank you xxx
Try Sarah Vaughn sometime, please.
ich liebe sie auch ja de POWER OF HER VOICE
Legend as always, also please react to mariah carey vision of love 27 years of legendary vocals
Celine Dion "Vole" live in Paris 1995 and "In Some Small Way" live!!
It’s such a weird angle you’ve filmed. It makes Dane Shirley’s right hand and arm look freakishly gigantic.
React Shirley Bassey big spender
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She was 65
Privileged audience, which translates as dead.