She has performed her authentic portrayal of dame shirley bassey worldwide in over 25 countries so far. Dame shirley bassey the living tree at royal variety. Dame shirley bassey manages to keep getting better, she looks great and she has that voice no one can even come close to, and to think shes been sharing her gifts for over 40 years. The living tree, which they felt would benefit from the bassey treatment. Dame shirley bassey, the sixth and last child of eliza jane start and henry bassey. It is available from amazon as an ebook or in paperback via this link. Dame shirley bassey get the party started 2007, super. Latest headlines world news you mag event books mail shop property. The living tree lyric are written by two very special ladies called nikki lamborn and catherine feeney of never the bride. The living tree, a modern take on classic bassey anthems, would not have happened but for the persistence of two ukbased songwriters, nikki. A chapter of his life story was the subject of the 2018 film green book. Get the party started arranged by orchestra, conductor steve sidwell backing vocals catherine feeney, margo buchanan, nikki lamborn, rietta austin guitar murray gould mixed by bob kraushaar producer bob kraushaar, catherine feeney, chuck norman, nikki lamborn recorded by dame shirley s vocals matt howe written. Dame shirley bassey sings with passion and so much emotion in the radio edit.
Shirley bassey was born on january 8, 1937, in cardiff, wales. Dame shirley bassey is 80 years old, but she had no trouble keeping up with the younger crowd at a prestigious theatre awards party in london on sunday night the goldfinger singer was in. I have a lot of albums by the ladies and this one ranks as good as any of them. Music video for get the party started by dame shirley bassey. Bassey was accompanied by geoff love and his orchestra and the williams singers. Shirley bassey the living tree big spender duet with. Shirley bassey blog unofficial dame shirley bassey news. Shirley explains how she fell in love with the song, written by catherine feeney and nikki lamborn who together. Shes had many achievements in a long and distinguished career, but dame shirley bassey has revealed one of her proudest moments is becoming a greatgrandmother. Dame shirley bassey shirley bassey, female singers. In 1999, shirley basse was made a dame commander of the british empire by the queen of england. Her first new album in 20 years has shot dame shirley into the limelight. The living tree, written, produced and originally recorded by the group never the bride, was released as a. Pictured, shirley, then 19, rests her head in her dressing room between acts.
Pulled down almost over her eyes is a fur hat very shirley bassey. The girl from tiger bay shirley bassey story sutton. When you register to our service, youll enjoy instant access to dame shirley bassey s agent giving you the opportunity. Unofficial dame shirley bassey news and features music film, music icon, soul music. I was truly horrified to read some of the unsavoury pieces of this book, written by a man who admits only having heard slightly about her a few years ago. This book is a comical memoir, describing life on the road impersonating one of the worlds most respected and greatest divas, dame shirley bassey. She rarely manages to get to sleep before 4am, her body. Dame shirley bassey introduces the living tree at the faenol festival in north wales. The same year she was awarded the legion dhonneur by france.
These stunning photos show dame shirley bassey as a young singer on the brink of stardom. Shirley bassey biography childhood, life achievements. Dame shirley bassey introduces the living tree youtube. It is available from amazon as an ebook or in paperback format. In 2000, bassey was made a dame for services to the performing arts. However, it appears that get the party started should change all that as it is truly an album for the masses and those that truly appreciate a magnificent vocalist.
See 3 tour dates featuring the girl from tiger bay the dame shirley bassey story. Shirley bassey the return of the diamond dame daily. Shirley bassey, famed singer of james bonds goldfinger, releases a cd revamping some of her classic hits and introducing new songs, including a cover of pinks get the party started. No one sings with the panache, power and feeling of shirley bassey. Bigger, better and with more glitz and glamour than ever before. Dame shirley bassey, 76 she sang gold finger at the 20 oscars and brought the house to its feet. She was the voice of james bond movies four decades ago, had her own television show soon after, and was giving journalists. Dame shirley veronica bassey, dbe born 8 january 1937 is a welsh singer whose career began in the mid1950s, best known for recording the theme songs to the james bond films goldfinger 1964, diamonds are forever 1971, and moonraker 1979. Dame shirley bassey, now 70 years old, wowed the crowd with her 45minute performance at last weekends rainlashed festival. Dame shirley bassey poses with annabelle wallis at awards. Teenage shirley bassey is captured in black and white. The living tree was written by catherine feeney and nikki lamborn of the band never the bride, who recorded the song for their 2002 album surprise. Due to the success of the digital download of the single get the party started remixed by chris cox get the party started was released officially in the united states on 18 march 2008 on the decca label, making it the first album to be released there by bassey after a. Dame shirley bassey, 82, dazzles in a plunging emerald sequinned ballgown as she attends the 71st monaco red cross ball gala.
About the song, the living tree the living tree was written by catherine feeney and nikki lamborn from never the bride, who recorded the song for their 2002 album surprise. Official video for dame shirley bassey s single, the living tree. Shirley bassey the return of the diamond dame daily mail online. The girl from tiger bay tells the unique story of dame shirley bassey s incredible rise to stardom and her magical career spanning 65 years. Never the bride performing the living tree live at the stables theatre, the perfect venue for a very special concert. Does the 66yearold dame shirley feel shy about being interviewed. The album reached number 6 in the charts, which was her second highest entry after something in 1970 result. We all know that she had a hard upbringing, and all credit to her for rising above this by her sheer talent. The girl from tiger bay the dame shirley bassey story. Dame bassey, looking much younger than her 71 years, possesses a vocal instrument that is unparalleled, sounding just as full and vibrant as she did fortyodd years ago. Shirley bassey get the party started official video. Dame shirley bassey, now 70 years old, wowed the crowd with her 45minute.
Originally finding fame in the mid1950s, bassey has been called one of the most popular female vocalists in britain during the last half of the 20th century. One of the most fabulous people i ever met was dame shirley bassey. Dame shirley bassey, 82, dazzles in a plunging emerald. Unique and visually exciting, the video is included on the enhanced single alongside seven fantastic mixes. Though the sun is already low in the sky, the day is young for dame shirley bassey. Bbc to book wheelchair accessible seating please contact the box office on 0121 296 9543 licenced bar and refreshments. Get the party started arranged by orchestra, conductor steve sidwell backing vocals catherine feeney, margo buchanan, nikki lamborn, rietta austin engineer matt howe guitar murray gould mixed by bob kraushaar producer bob kraushaar, catherine feeney, chuck norman, nikki lamborn recorded by dame shirley s vocal. Dame shirley bassey agent details dame shirley bassey. As dame edna, humphries has written several books and hosted various television shows on which humphries has also appeared as himself. Dame shirley bassey get the party started 2007, cd. The performance is an album by welsh singer shirley bassey, released on 9 november 2009. Shirley bassey is a 1961 album by shirley bassey, her fifth studio album and her third with emicolumbia. The girl from tiger bay, the dame shirley bassey story. Dame shirley veronica bassey, dbe is a welsh singer whose career began in the mid1950s.
See 2 tour dates featuring the girl from tiger bay the dame shirley bassey story. Of the earlier books on bassey, muriel burgesss shirley is necessary for completing the portrait, while bassey s own my life on record and in concert is mostly a missed opportunity except for the album covers by richard avedon, angus mcbean and francesco scavullo. The band unplugged and giving their all to the audience. Dame shirley veronica bassey, dbe born 8 january 19371 is a welsh. In 2000 the guinness book of records announced that bassey was the most successful british. In 2000, she was also given the title of the most successful british female singer and was included in the guinness book of records. To unlock contact details for dame shirley bassey s agent and dame shirley bassey s management staff, simply log in or register online today.
Born in tiger bay, cardiff, wales now called cardiff bay, of paternal nigerian and maternal english descent. But, after giving birth and leaving her daughter sharon in the care of a sister, bassey soon started to perform again. It is her first studio album of original compositions in three decades. Guinness book of recordscitation needed 2003 outstanding contribution to. Shirley bassey the living tree official video full. Shirley s version of pinks get the party started is almost a bond theme for the new millennium. In 2000 shirley bassey was made a dame commander of the order of the british empire dbe by queen elizabeth ii. In january 1959, bassey became the first welsh person to gain a no. She had the baby, sharon, but instead of giving up her career she. Get the party started by shirley bassey on amazon music. An amazing song, a perfect performance and a complete joy, my jaw just keeps hitting the floor every time i listen to this. Wind beneath my wings where shirley is only being accompanied by michael alexander on the piano and how do you keep the music playing.
The book, miss shirley bassey by john l williams covers much more than could ever be included in a movie, and it covers many episodes in shirleys life that im sure she would prefer not to. Dame shirley bassey at her very best with the living tree. The festival, that was started by dairy farmer michael eavis in. Dame shirley bassey, looks great and she is one of my favorite singers dame shirley bassey, cos theres nothing like a dame. Dame shirley bassey is back better than ever with an album that would give any of the onehit lohanhiltonspears wonders more than a run for their money. I was truly horrified to read some of the unsavoury pieces of this book, written by a man who admits only having heard slightly about her a. I have been a dame shirley bassey fan for over 50 years. A singer since childhood, bassey s bold voice, along with her perseverance, helped her move beyond her impoverished upbringing. This incredible recording can be found on the get the party started album, which is out now. Dame shirley veronica bassey, dbe born 8 january 1937 is a welsh singer with a career spanning more than 60 years. For todays blog we have a performance from dame shirley bassey from a german tv show called.
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