Can you imagine Garland, Bassey and Gorme’ all singing this song together on TV?! Talk about powerhouses! Garland alone would have brought down the house! Unfortunately, those days are long gone. Thank goodness for TH-cam
I spoke with brilliant songwriter Dick Addrisi a number of years ago and he shared how one of his songs was too difficult for Streisand to master. But Shirley Bassey had no problem. She is a legend.
Another member of the British invasion of the mid-sixties that doesn't get half the accolades she deserves. Great performance!. Thank you for helping preserve Ed Sullivan's legacy and that of his guest stars!
Shirley and Barbra know each other and have each attended each other's performances many times over the decades. Barbra once stated many decades ago that Shirley was the only artist she would pay to see. Shirley was Barbra's mother's favorite singer. Shirley relates an incident that happened a few decades ago. She went back to the dressing room to see Barbra after attending one of her performances. Barbra's mother was there. After having a few laughs together, suddenly Barbra's mother started humming the music to 'Goldfinger'. After a few minutes, Barbra turned around and said, mom, will you just SHUT UP! Her mother said, I'm sorry, but Shirley is my favorite singer! Shirley thought to herself, this time for me to bow out! She didn't want to be responsible for a row with mother and daughter! lol
Her powerful, transparent and well modulated voice was unique in her style, an outstanding figure in music that had nothing to envy to the great contemporary American R&B stars such as Aretha, Diana Ross or Gladys Knight.
Many people think from a USA perspective, but Shirley Bassey is amongst the top tier female vocalists who have sold more than 100 million records. She was inducted into the Guinness Book of World records in 2000 for being the largest selling female vocalist from the United Kingdom. Although most of her sales are within ALL the territories of the United Kingdom and also throughout Europe, she did have several hits in the United States. Her concerts in the USA over the past 6 decades have always sold out. She had quite a few single hits with over 105 released, but her bread-N-butter was her album sales, which are obviously more lucrative financially. She also is the ONLY artist (male or female) who has had at least one top 40 hit in 7 consecutive decades. Dame Shirley's latest album was released in 2000 and it peaked at number 5 on the British Charts. Scot, USA
You never will have such a powerful voice like Dame Shirley Bassey again! Women like her had a God given talent that is rarely granted anymore. Now we’re stuck with hacks like Miley Cyress and Katy Perry and Taylor Swift. 😩
Shirley is about 4 years older than Babs however Babs got her inspiration from Judy Garland, Edith Piaf and Opera not Shirley, who became famous in the US round about the same time as Barbara.
I've never been a BIG Shirley Bassey fan. She has a great voice, but I'm not a fan of all the gesturing and movement she is known for. Nevertheless, she is a performer, and she's still performing.
Can you imagine Garland, Bassey and Gorme’ all singing this song together on TV?! Talk about powerhouses! Garland alone would have brought down the house! Unfortunately, those days are long gone. Thank goodness for TH-cam
Absolutely a voice and tone that is unmistakably one of the greatest sounds ever heard by man 👨 🙌 👏 👌 ❤️ 😍 👨 🙌 👏 👌 ❤️ 😍 👨 🙌 👏 👌
I spoke with brilliant songwriter Dick Addrisi a number of years ago and he shared how one of his songs was too difficult for Streisand to master. But Shirley Bassey had no problem. She is a legend.
Whidh song? "Never My Love"?
@@marknewcomedy1 - I believe it was "Excuse Me". Dick's version is on TH-cam.
Excuse me Barbra Streisand
maybe because streisand could not sing
@@jadezee6316 girl! Just search up videos of her. Especially from 1966-1967
Another member of the British invasion of the mid-sixties that doesn't get half the accolades she deserves. Great performance!.
Thank you for helping preserve Ed Sullivan's legacy and that of his guest stars!
a young Shirly Bassey at the peak of her vocal powers and they were Superior.....
She was 30 years old to be exact
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That is young is it not ?
Nobody does it like Dame Shirley Bassey!! She is captivating. The world's greatest female entertainer..
Outstanding performance.
The 007 voice forever!!😎
Hot damn that was good! Shirley is one of the greatest performers period.
Absolutely beautiful...my James Bond song lady.
What a fantastic rendition! Brilliant Shirley!
Stunning, she had it all, and her talent has never left her. She could give Barbra a run for her money.
Babs would be second on that competition.
That's the Truuuuth!
barbera...even spelled correctly, is not on anyone's list of great singers
Shirley and Barbra know each other and have each attended each other's performances many times over the decades. Barbra once stated many decades ago that Shirley was the only artist she would pay to see. Shirley was Barbra's mother's favorite singer. Shirley relates an incident that happened a few decades ago. She went back to the dressing room to see Barbra after attending one of her performances. Barbra's mother was there. After having a few laughs together, suddenly Barbra's mother started humming the music to 'Goldfinger'. After a few minutes, Barbra turned around and said, mom, will you just SHUT UP! Her mother said, I'm sorry, but Shirley is my favorite singer! Shirley thought to herself, this time for me to bow out! She didn't want to be responsible for a row with mother and daughter! lol
@@jadezee6316 she is,!
Her powerful, transparent and well modulated voice was unique in her style, an outstanding figure in music that had nothing to envy to the great contemporary American R&B stars such as Aretha, Diana Ross or Gladys Knight.
Love this song! Love her rendition❤
She makes it look so easy. Guess it is, for her.
She is fabulous. I don't understand how she didn't become a bigger star.
She was a huge star in Europe, however she was primarily a live act.
Yeah she was absolutely massive across the pond.
Many people think from a USA perspective, but Shirley Bassey is amongst the top tier female vocalists who have sold more than 100 million records. She was inducted into the Guinness Book of World records in 2000 for being the largest selling female vocalist from the United Kingdom. Although most of her sales are within ALL the territories of the United Kingdom and also throughout Europe, she did have several hits in the United States. Her concerts in the USA over the past 6 decades have always sold out. She had quite a few single hits with over 105 released, but her bread-N-butter was her album sales, which are obviously more lucrative financially. She also is the ONLY artist (male or female) who has had at least one top 40 hit in 7 consecutive decades. Dame Shirley's latest album was released in 2000 and it peaked at number 5 on the British Charts. Scot, USA
Miss those years...was fabulous time...
A beautiful woman
❤❤❤Shirley❤❤❤ She did amazing on this song. The fact that it is live just makes this clip even more astonishing.
You never will have such a powerful voice like Dame Shirley Bassey again! Women like her had a God given talent that is rarely granted anymore. Now we’re stuck with hacks like Miley Cyress and Katy Perry and Taylor Swift. 😩
Just Beautiful... 🌹
Happy first day of March! ☀️🪻🌷🍀
Happy Wednesday... thank you for sharing! 💖
💐...A "Spring Fever" for YOU as Elvis once sang in 1964
@@haraldtrittner4396 I have "Spring Fever"! 😄🌷
@@that70sgirl90 GLORIOUS...but please check the Elvis Song on YT; i guess you'll like it😉
@haraldtrittner4396 I will do that!
Thank you for sharing, Harald! 💖
I googled the song. "Spring Fever" was from "Girl Happy." Thank you, I didn't remember that. 💖
I love her styling. Such a great talent!
Stunning performance! I love her music and her voice was so powerful! Thank you for sharing this! God Bless You & stay safe.
I heard Della Reese perform this song live in 1968. I can't find where she ever recorded it but it was flawless
WOW!!!! What a gift she has!
Shirley Bassey, Is one of the greatest female singer, we haven’t ever seen😊
Fantastic Singer!!!💥💥💥💥💥♥️
Spectacular and Unique Voice.....
WONDERFUL Voice, just beautiful!
Woww...such an outstanding Version👌
BRILLIANT voice!!!
One of the all time greats!
Absolutely legendary !
Very nice 👌
Good ole days.
Great
Love her. She’s so perfect
That voice! ❤❤❤❤
From the UK with love Ms gold finger is you don't know Basey
one of the greats
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This is where Barbara Streisand got it from. Shirley's been in game professionally since she was a teenager
since the mid 1950s
Shirley is about 4 years older than Babs however Babs got her inspiration from Judy Garland, Edith Piaf and Opera not Shirley, who became famous in the US round about the same time as Barbara.
@@arlenecerf8833 Judy Garland said Shirley Bassey had the voice she admired the most. High praise. Shirley was trained in the operatic style.
@@adambrocklehurst4211 I’m aware of that and Shirley has also said that she has admired Judy Garland since she was a wee lass.
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Oh my god
I've never been a BIG Shirley Bassey fan. She has a great voice, but I'm not a fan of all the gesturing and movement she is known for. Nevertheless, she is a performer, and she's still performing.
Who cares? You’re a Debbie Downer.
Do you feel better for sharing that?
Swinging Shirley.
Take that, Mr. Goldfinger!
Extraordinary talent.