Bassey returned to perform in five arenas around the UK in June the same year, culminating at Wembley. Contributors. Guest stars Charles Aznavour, Rolf Harris, Johnny Nash and 'Emma'. The first programme of a new series of six television spectaculars, with her guest stars: 1960: Favourite British Female Singer - NME Award, 1993: Honorary Fellowship of the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, 2014: Lifetime Achievement Award - World Music Awards, 2019: Square of Fame - plaque of Bassey's handprints unveiled at the SSE Arena, Wembley Park, London, 2020: Official UK Chart Record - First female artist to claim a Top 40 album in seven consecutive decades, "Shirley Bassey: Diamonds Are Forever" - Mary Long (2017), This page was last edited on 1 April 2021, at 18:29. 5. The following year, she performed the official song for the rugby World Cup, "World in Union", with Bryn Terfel at the opening ceremony at The Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, wearing a gown designed on the Welsh flag. Shirley Bassey I Am What I Am 2009 Live At Electric Proms Song Mp3 Download Publish 10 years ago - Duration 4:35 - Upload By Shirley Bassey Music and Vids - Total 1,635,046 views - Source: YouTube Ad. In Argentina, singer Sandra Mihanovich recorded a Spanish language-cover of the song called "Soy lo que soy", released on an album of the same name in 1984. This was followed by a single and video to support the London Tourist Board, "There's No Place Like London" (1986), which was co-written by Lynsey de Paul and Gerard Kenny. [27] She returned to the UK with a record-breaking run of performances at the Talk of the Town nightclub. I Am What I Am (Original Arrangement) / SOMETHING (1984 Live) 9:32; Lists. Series repeated Mondays on BBC2 from 15 September – 20 October 1980 at 8:15 pm. 1 single. In the early and mid-1960s, Bassey had numerous hits in the UK, and five albums in the Top 15. She had ended her contract with United Artists, whose former record division was now part of EMI, and began what she referred to as "semi-retirement". [23], The "Goldfinger" theme song, however, had a lasting impact on her career. I Owe It All to You entered the Top 5 of the UK Albums Chart, making Bassey "the first female artist to claim a Top 40 album in seven consecutive decades." Sometimes the ace, sometimes the deuces. In 1985, Samantha, age 21, was found dead in the River Avon in Bristol, England. For All We Know. [20], In mid-1958, she recorded two singles that would become classics in the Bassey catalogue. She then made her American stage début in Las Vegas at El Rancho Vegas. [13][25], In 1969, she appeared in NBC's The Spring Thing, a musical television special hosted by Bobbie Gentry and Noel Harrison. In January 1959, Bassey became the first Welsh person to gain a No. [5], In 2000, Bassey was appointed a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) for services to the performing arts. [2][3][4] In January 1959, Bassey became the first Welsh person to gain a No. [83] For her part, Bassey was named as co-respondent in 1965 when Finch's wife, South African actress Yolande Turner, divorced the actor. [4] Bassey performed a 45-minute set at the 2007 Glastonbury Festival wearing a pink Julien Macdonald dress, and customised Wellington boots. Owing to the suggestive lyrics, the BBC banned it. Ze is de jongste van zeven kinderen. So come take a look. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover – to celebrate the British cultural figures of his life that he most admires. It's my world that I want to have a little pride in. Bassey celebrated 50 years in show business in 2003 with the release of the CD Thank You for the Years, which was another Top 20 album. I Am What I Am was the only studio album recorded by Shirley Bassey for the Towerbell Records label, several other tracks were also recorded at this label and issued as singles only. LYRICS: I am what I am In 1955, Bassey toured various theatres until she was noticed by the impresario Jack Hylton. We are still in shock...." Bassey celebrated her 60th birthday in 1997 with two open-air concerts, at Castle Howard and Althorp Park, and another TV special. The programme contains intimate moments behind the scenes as well as capturing her performances on the stage. 2, and had a chart run of 30 weeks. Bassey's biggest selling solo albums are The Shirley Bassey Singles Album, peaking at number two and earning a gold disc, and the limited edition double album, Shirley Bassey 25th Anniversary Album, a platinum record charting at number three in 1978 on the UK Albums Chart.Her Top 10 album Something is her biggest-selling studio album, remaining in the UK Albums Chart for five months. Bassey recorded her first single, "Burn My Candle", released in February 1956, when she was 19. Follow me. Bassey recorded a song for the next Bond film, Thunderball (1965). The song was composed by Jerry Herman, an openly gay man. In 1978, Bassey pleaded guilty to being drunk and disorderly "after shouting abuse in the street and pushing a policeman". 8. What Now My Love Lyrics. 1987 (This is the arrangement as originally recorded by Shirley, sung to perfection, of course.) Orchestra directed by Kenny Clayton. 1 and stayed there for four weeks; it was the first No. Additionally, two of Bassey's earlier LPs also entered the charts in the '70s: And We Were Lovers (1967, re-issued as Big Spender), and Let's Face the Music (1962, re-issued as What Now My Love). [6] Bassey is one of the most popular female vocalists in Britain. "As I Love You" was released as the B-side of another ballad, "Hands Across the Sea"; it did not sell well at first, but after an appearance at the London Palladium sales began to pick up. EMI released the five-CD box set Bassey – The EMI/UA Years 1959–1979 in 1994. Listen free to Shirley Bassey – I Am What I Am (What Now My Love, Something and more). Two compilations, The Shirley Bassey Singles Album (1975) and 25th Anniversary Album (1978), both made the UK Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at Last.fm. Data zakończenia 2019-07-05 - cena 30 zł "Mr Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" was not used in the movie, although the film's score follows its melodic theme. The series (excluding the 7th highlights episode) was repeated on BBC2 on non-consecutive Thursdays from 23 June – 4 August 1977. Sharon Novak, born 1954) and Samantha Bassey (a.k.a. Bassey was awarded the freedom of her hometown, Cardiff, in a ceremony at City Hall on 17 May 2019. 6:38. In the latter mid-1980s Bassey had started working with a vocal coach, a former opera singer, and her album Keep the Music Playing (1991) displayed a grand, operatic pop style on several songs (perhaps also influenced by her album with the LSO seven years earlier). The series featured guests including Neil Diamond, Michel Legrand, The Three Degrees and Dusty Springfield and featured Bassey in various international locations as well as in the television studio. 8, while the original soundtrack of Goldfinger hit No. Bassey appeared on the Ball & Boe TV Christmas Special on Friday 20 December 2019, singing "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" with Michael Ball and Alfie Boe. Throughout most of the 1980s, Bassey focused on charitable work and performing occasional concert tours throughout Europe, Australia, and the United States. On 3 June 2002 she was one of a prestigious line-up of artists including Elton John, Paul McCartney and Tom Jones who performed at the Queen's 50th Jubilee Party at Buckingham Palace. 9:01. Bassey's UK comeback came in 1970, leading to one of the most successful periods of her career. And what I am needs no excuses. [3][41] She performed several of the new songs from The Performance in November 2009 on various TV shows: The Graham Norton Show, The Paul O'Grady Show and as the guest singer on Strictly Come Dancing. [93] She was invited to perform in 2002 at the Party at the Palace, a public celebration of the Queen's Golden Jubilee. With, Tonight this international singing star makes one of her rare appearances in this country. Recorded on the eve of her departure for a world tour. The singer celebrates 50 years in the business with a special performance at London's Roundhouse. Informacje o Shirley Bassey I Am What I Am - 7012049015 w archiwum Allegro. In November 2016 the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama announced the naming of the Shirley Bassey Studio in celebration of Bassey's long-standing support for young Welsh singers studying at the College. Bassey performed "I'm Still Here" and "The Lady Is A Tramp" on 13 November 2014 at the 2014 Royal Variety Performance in the presence of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. She had signed to United Artists, and her first album on that label, I've Got a Song for You (1966), spent one week on the chart; from 1966 to 1970, only two albums would chart, one of those a compilation. 7. Dame Shirley Veronica Bassey, DBE (/ˈbæsi/; born 8 January 1937)[1] is a Welsh singer, whose career began in 1953, well known for her expressive voice and for recording the soundtrack theme songs to the James Bond films Goldfinger (1964), Diamonds Are Forever (1971), and Moonraker (1979). [91], In 2018, Bassey reported that she had a great-granddaughter.[92]. My world and it's not a place I have to hide in. Bassey has always maintained that the death of her daughter was not a suicide. 0,0. Dame Shirley also performed at the Queen's Diamond Jubilee concert at Buckingham Palace on 4 June 2012, singing "Diamonds Are Forever". [40] A biography, Diamond Diva, was published in 2008. [19], Bassey began to live as a tax exile in 1968 and was unable to work in Britain for almost two years. Menu. Label: Long Island Music Ltd. – 20005-2. Dame Shirley Bassey: The Girl from Tiger Bay. A gala charity auction of her stage costumes at Christie's, "Dame Shirley Bassey: 50 Years of Glittering Gowns", raised £250,000 (US$500,000) for the Dame Shirley Bassey Scholarship at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama and the Noah's Ark Children's Hospital Appeal. More images. Teachers and students alike at Moorland Road School noticed Bassey's strong voice, but gave the pre-teen little encouragement: "...everyone told me to shut up. Shirley Bassey - I Am What I Am (Original Arrangement) / SOMETHING (1984 Live) 9:32. Bassey then announced to the press that she and Finch would not be marrying, telling the press: "It simply wouldn't work out. [89], In a 2009 interview, Bassey stated that she and her son, Mark, had reconciled. Their single made the Top 40, and Bassey contributed two more songs to the official album Land of My Fathers, which reached No. Shirley Bassey - I Am What I Am (Original Arrangement) / SOMETHING (1984 Live) Shirley Bassey Music and Vids. While "As I Love You" climbed the charts, so did Bassey's recording of "Kiss Me, Honey Honey, Kiss Me" and both records would end up occupying the Top 3 at the same time. It was her first appearance at an Oscars ceremony as a performer. [37] A new album, Get the Party Started, was subsequently released on 25 June 2007 and entered the UK Albums Chart at No. Ze gaat op haar vijftiende van school af om te werken in een fabriek in de buurt. [95][96] In 2016, she was named as one of "the 50 greatest Welsh men and women of all time". I Am What I Am: Dame Shirley Bassey – (2009 Live at Electric Proms) – Ringside Report Classic Song of the Day. [4] Her album The Magic Is You (1979) featured a portrait by the photographer Francesco Scavullo. Explore ... Shirley Bassey - I Am What I Am (Original Arrangement) / SOMETHING (1984 Live) 9:32; Lists. "I Am What I Am" is a song originally introduced in the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical La Cage aux Folles. Dame Shirley Bassey, 80, Wows With “I Am What I Am” ... Dame Shirley Bassey just celebrated her 80th birthday with a powerhouse performance that … View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1997 CD release of "I Am What I Am" on Discogs. Luister naar I Am What I Am van Shirley Bassey, 3,498 Shazams. 2 and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. [19], In 1957 she also recorded under the direction of American producer Mitch Miller in New York City for the Columbia Records label (which at the time had a distribution deal with Philips), producing the single "If I Had a Needle and Thread" b/w "Tonight My Heart She Is Crying". It includes a 50th-anniversary re-recording of "Goldfinger" (recreating the original orchestration) and a duet of "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend" with Paloma Faith, produced and conducted by Stuart Barr. Shirley Bassey I Am What I Am 2009 Live At Electric Proms Song Mp3 Download Publish 10 years ago - Duration 4:35 - Upload By Shirley Bassey Music and Vids - Total 1,635,046 views - Source: YouTube View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1984 Vinyl release of "I Am What I Am" on Discogs. I Am What I Am (Original Arrangement) / SOMETHING (1984 Live) 9:32; Lists. 5. Shirley Bassey sings and introduces her guests, "Show of the Week: Shirley Bassey at Bern's Restaurant", Shirley Bassey at Bern's Restaurant, Stockholm. [90] Bassey resides in Monaco. [46] She sang "Goldfinger" to a standing ovation. Shirley Bassey - I Am What I Am Lyrics. [2] An album sung entirely in Spanish, La Mujer was released in 1989. A documentary portrait of the internationally-acclaimed vocalist, following her travels through New York, London and Monte Carlo. A BBC/SFB Co-production. Bassey collaborated with Chris Rea in the film La Passione (1996), appearing in the film as herself and releasing the single "'Disco' La Passione". Hey world, I am what I am I am what I am And what I am needs no excuses I deal my own deck Sometimes the ace, sometimes the deuces It's my life and there's no return and no deposit One life, so it's time to open up your closet Life's not worth a damn till you can say Hey world, I am what I am Discover releases, reviews, track listings, recommendations, and more about Shirley Bassey with The London Symphony Orchestra - I Am What I Am at Discogs. [88] The ordeal of losing her daughter caused Bassey to temporarily lose her voice. She also performed a concert in front of 10,000 people at the Bryn Terfel Faenol Festival in North Wales broadcast by BBC Wales. Bassey was the subject of This Is Your Life on two occasions: in November 1972 when she was surprised by Eamonn Andrews at Heathrow Airport,[29] and in January 1993, when Michael Aspel surprised her at the curtain call of a sell-out concert at the Royal Albert Hall.[30]. In 1973, her sold-out concerts at New York's Carnegie Hall were recorded and released as a two-LP set, Shirley Bassey: Live at Carnegie Hall. From the triumphs of a world tour, this superbly talented artist arrives for another high-flying television special. I am what I am I am my own special creation So come, take a look Give me the hook or the ovation It's my world that I'd want to have a litt The recording sessions took place at Olympic Studios, Barnes, London, in July and August 1984. Let me live Let me live Sometime when I feel afraid, I think of what a mess I've made Of my life Crying over my mistakes, forgetting all the breaks I've had In my life I was put on earth to be, a part of this great world is me And my life Guess I'll just add up the score, and … Your life is a sham till you can say. Between 1970 and 1979, Bassey had 18 hit albums in the UK Albums Chart. Contributors. Contributors. I Am What I Am by dame Shirley Basseyfrom the Album "The Best Of Shirley Bassey" from 1988 Footage of a performance shot last September as Shirley Bassey opened Cardiff's new International Arena with two sell-out shows before an audience of 11,000 fans. 1 single. yzope, promosexual, M00D, remco2502. In the aftermath of "Goldfinger" her UK sales started to falter as well: only two of her singles would enter the UK Top 40 from 1966 to 1970. In a documentary that is almost as revealing as her dresses, Shirley Bassey talks about her work and the cost to her family life. 2 and earned a gold disc, and the 25th Anniversary Album eventually went platinum.[19][28]. Dame Shirley Veronica Bassey, DBE ( / ˈbæsi /; born 8 January 1937) is a Welsh singer, whose career began in 1953, well known for her expressive voice and for recording the soundtrack theme songs to the James Bond films Goldfinger (1964), Diamonds Are Forever (1971), and Moonraker (1979). Oceń ... Live at Carnegie Hall. Advanced Search. The complete concert recording was not released until it was included in the EMI compilation 'The EMU/UA Years 1959-1979' (ref: AllMusic review by Bruce Eder). I Am What I Am was the only studio album recorded by Shirley Bassey for the Towerbell Records label. The recording sessions took place at Olympic Studios, Barnes, London, in July and August 1984. Shirley Bassey. A profile of the Welsh singer on the release of. With the SFB Orchestra directed by Brian Fahey. Around this time she recorded a duet with the French film actor Alain Delon, "Thought I'd Ring You" (1983). With 'Segment' choreographed by, Starring international singing star Shirley Bassey with her special guest. [3] In 1979, Bassey recorded the title theme song for the Bond film, Moonraker. Also at the party are: "International Cabaret presenting Shirley Bassey", "Show of the Week: The Sound of Shirley Bassey". Two popular Audiences with Shirley Bassey have aired on British television, one in 1995 that attracted more than 10 million viewers in the UK, with the second being broadcast in 2006. Other singles of this period included the hit "Never Never Never", an English version of the Italian "Grande grande grande", reaching the Top 10 in the US Adult Contemporary Chart, the UK Top 10 and No. [19] Bassey appeared on the cover of Ebony magazine in 1963, and sang at a Washington gala celebrating President Kennedy's second year in office.[22]. Shirley Bassey remains one of the greatest female entertainers of all time. Shirley Bassey is vooral bekend van de soundtracks van drie James Bond-films zoals 'Goldfinger' en de evergreen 'This Is My Life'. 10 on the US Dance Chart. I Am What I Am was the only studio album recorded by Shirley Bassey for the Towerbell Records label, several other tracks were also recorded at this label and issued as singles only. In the sleeve notes for Bassey's 25th Anniversary Album (1978), Peter Clayton noted that: "Acceptance in America was considerably helped by the enormous popularity of ("Goldfinger")...But she had actually established herself there as early as 1961, in cabaret in New York. Orchestra directed by, From the Cirkus Studio in Stockholm, Sweden. Returning to the James Bond franchise, she recorded the theme song for Diamonds Are Forever (1971). Bassey made her Carnegie Hall debut on 15 February 1964. [45] She performed at the 2013 Academy Awards on 24 February 2013 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the James Bond movie franchise. I Am What I Am was the only studio album recorded by Shirley Bassey for the Towerbell Records label. Written by John Barry and Leslie Bricusse, after Bassey's version it was re-recorded by Dionne Warwick, and then rejected in favour of a new song, "Thunderball," hastily written by Barry and given to Tom Jones (who, like Bassey, is Welsh) after the film's producers decided the song over the opening credits must feature the film's title. [39] In 2007, Bassey performed in Fashion Rocks in aid of The Prince's Trust at the Royal Albert Hall. The BBC broadcast a 70-minute drama entitled Shirley on 29 September 2011, depicting Bassey's early life and career. This release was the first digitally recorded album made by Shirley Bassey and was issued on vi… Saved by Lisa Keegan. I deal my own deck. Bassey previously recorded "Who Wants to Live Forever" for her 1995 Sings the Movies album. This is her life with no return and no deposit, and what a life it has been. "[81] A year later, Hume sued the actor and another man, John McAuliffe, for being "indiscreet" with the singer. [2][7][8], Shirley Veronica Bassey, the sixth and youngest child of Henry Bassey and Eliza Jane Start,[9] was born on Bute Street, Tiger Bay, Cardiff. Shirley Bassey Good Mood My Music Musicals Singing Songs Caviar Videos Divas. The recording sessions took place at Olympic Studios, Barnes, London, in July and August 1984. Shirley Bassey is vooral bekend van de soundtracks van drie James Bond-films zoals 'Goldfinger' en de evergreen 'This Is My Life'. Read about I Am What I Am (live) from Shirley Bassey's Classics Vol. Shirley Bassey sings a selection of show stopping songs, with the help of a large orchestra, the cast of the hit West End stage musical. Playing via Spotify Playing via YouTube. 1 in the US that year. Label: Long Island Music Ltd. – 20005-2. It is worth noting that this was Dame Shirley Bassey's only live show this year. On 11 March 2018, Bassey performed "Almost Like Being In Love" in a tribute to Sir Bruce Forsyth at the London Palladium. Bassey v. Icon Entertainment plc (1995) EMLR 596. Bassey provided vocals for Swiss artists Yello on "The Rhythm Divine" (1987), a song co-written by Scottish singer Billy Mackenzie. In a 1999 interview with Nigel Havers in her Monte Carlo apartment, Bassey pointed to a piece of paper framed on the wall and referred to it as her first contract, at a salary of £14 a week (a considerable sum for a sixteen-year-old in 1953). Bassey appeared on the Morecambe and Wise Christmas Show, broadcast on Christmas Day in 1971. Following the success of the previous album All by Myself, this album peaked at number 25 in the UK album chartand reached Gold status. Dame Shirley Veronica Bassey wordt op 8 januari 1937 geboren in Tiger Bay, Cardiff. Tonight Shirley sings many of her famous hits together with a selection of new songs. 12 in the UK album chart; and the single, "What Now My Love" made it to No. 1 in Australia and South Africa. More images. I am what I am. The accompanying booklet opened with a poem by Marc Almond. Top 3: The Shirley Bassey Singles Album her highest-charting album, reached No. Ze gaat op haar vijftiende van school af om te werken in een fabriek in de buurt. Bassey's first marriage was to Kenneth Hume in 1961. Bassey was now recording far less often but an album of her most famous songs, I Am What I Am (1984), was recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) conducted by Carl Davis. This album and the majority of her recordings from this period have been released on CD by EMI and BGO Records. On 9 August 2019, Dame Shirley performed at UNICEF's Summer Gala in Porto Cervo, Sardinia, singing "Goldfinger", "Diamonds Are Forever" and "S'Wonderful". View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1996 CD release of "I Am What I Am" on Discogs. 8 in the UK Singles Chart. With, An international cabaret this week from London introduced by. I am what I am. A number of artists wrote songs expressly for Bassey, including Manic Street Preachers, Gary Barlow, Tom Baxter, KT Tunstall, Pet Shop Boys, Nick Hodgson of the Kaiser Chiefs, John Barry and Don Black. Bassey is seen in a glamorous Ice Palace singing a cover version of Pink's song "Get the Party Started", wearing an M&S gown. reached No. Even in the school choir the teacher kept telling me to back off till I was singing in the corridor!" Give me the hook or the ovation. [42] She also performed at the Classical Brit Awards in 2011, singing "Goldfinger" in tribute to John Barry.[43]. Released 1984. Bassey was made a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) on 31 December 1999 by Queen Elizabeth II for services to entertainment. I feel I have to be free. Shirley Bassey - This Is My Life (1985 Live in Poland) Shirley Bassey Music and Vids. Just now I am not ready for marriage to anyone. She is the only singer to have recorded more than one James Bond theme song. Bassey played the Friday night at Henley Festival in 1984. 4:36. Click “Customize” to review options, including controls to reject the use of cookies for personalization and information about browser-level controls to reject some or all cookies for other uses. In 2001, Bassey was principal artiste at the Duke of Edinburgh's 80th birthday celebration. Something Else. She was invited to perform at the Queen's 90th Birthday celebrations at Windsor Castle on 15 May 2016. Listen to I Am What I Am by Shirley Bassey, 4,668 Shazams. Everything Releases Artists Labels. I Am What I Am was the only studio album recorded by Shirley Bassey for the Towerbell Records label, several other tracks were also recorded at this label and issued as singles only. [85][86] However, Bassey's first husband suggested that Samantha, born during the couple's marriage, was the result of an affair between Bassey and Peter Finch. Shirley Bassey Recently returned from a record-breaking appearance in New York. In 1977 she received the Brit Award for Best British Female Solo Artist in the previous 25 years. She grew up in the adjacent community of Splott. Shirley Bassey on location in Sardinia and Berlin sings some of the songs which have made her famous. "The Living Tree", written, produced and originally recorded by the group Never the Bride, was released as a single on 23 April 2007, marking Bassey's 50th anniversary in the UK Singles Chart – and the record for the longest span of Top 40 hits in UK chart history. [3] On 24 March 2010, Avon and Somerset Police confirmed they were undertaking fresh inquiries into the death and specifically claims that the convicted killer Michael Moffat was involved in her death. She was awarded France's top honour, the Legion d'Honneur, to signify her popularity and importance in the culture of France. "I Am What I Am". Bassey performed at a gala celebrating the 80th birthday of Mikhail Gorbachev on 30 March 2011. yzope, promosexual, M00D, remco2502. She now resides in Monaco, and has recently sold her London apartment. [44] Ruth Negga played the title role. Complete your Shirley Bassey with The London Symphony Orchestra collection. I am my own special creation. Marks & Spencer signed her for their Christmas 2006 James Bond-style television advertising campaign.