Shirley Bassey

Welsh singer

Photo by: Rob Mieremet · CC BY-SA 3.0 nl · Wikimedia Commons

Born:January 8, 1937

Age:89

Zodiac Sign:Capricorn

Born in:Cardiff, United Kingdom

Residence:Monaco, Monaco

Languages:English

Singer

Links

Wikipedia Official Website IMDb Facebook X (Twitter)YouTube

Famous For

Movies & TV

The Art of Dissent

Songs & Albums

GoldfingerWorld in UnionAs Long as He Needs MeAll That JazzThe Fabulous Shirley Bassey

Awards

Order of the Companions of Honour (2024)Knight of the Order of Saint-Charles (2023)Knight of the Legion of Honour (2003)Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (2000)

Shirley Bassey

Welsh singer

Biography

Dame Shirley Veronica Bassey (; born 8 January 1937) is a Welsh singer, known for her career longevity, powerful voice and recording the theme songs to three James Bond films – the only artist to perform more than one officially. Bassey is one of the most popular vocalists in Britain. In a career spanning more than 70 years, Bassey has sold more than 140 million records worldwide, making her one of the best-selling female artists of all time. She is the first woman in history to claim a Top 40 album in seven consecutive decades in the United Kingdom. Born in Cardiff, Bassey began performing as a teenager in 1953. In 1959, she became the first Welsh singer to gain a no. 1 single on the UK singles chart. In the following decades, Bassey amassed 27 top 40 hits in the UK, including two no. 1s ("As I Love You" and the double A-side "Climb Ev'ry Mountain"/"Reach for the Stars") plus a no. 1 in the Dance Chart ("History Repeating"). She became well known for recording theme songs of the James Bond films Goldfinger (1964), Diamonds Are Forever (1971) and Moonraker (1979). Bassey has had numerous BBC television specials and hosted her own variety series, Shirley Bassey. In 2011, BBC aired the television film Shirley, based on Bassey's life and career. Since making her first appearance at the Royal Albert Hall in 1971, she has performed at the venue 45 times. Bassey received the first award for Best British Female Solo Artist at the 1st Brit Awards in 1977. She was appointed a Dame in 1999 for services to the performing arts. In 2003, she was ranked among the "100 Great Black Britons". Her song "Goldfinger" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2008. She has influenced other singers, and was a favourite of Aretha Franklin.

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Photos

TV-opnamen van Welsh zangeres Shirley Bassey

Collectie / Archief : Fotocollectie Anefo Reportage / Serie : [ onbekend ] Beschrijving : TV-show van Shirley Bassey voor AVRO; Shirley Bassey zingt Datum : 14 januari 1971 Trefwoorden : muziek, televisieprogramma's, zangers Persoonsnaam : Bassey, Shirley Fotograaf : Peters, Hans / Anefo, [onbekend] Auteursrechthebbende : Nationaal Archief Materiaalsoort : Negatief (zwart/wit) Nummer archiefinventaris : bekijk toegang 2.24.01.05 Bestanddeelnummer : 924-1762

Shirley Bassey at Wembley Arena, 2006

The Sound Of 007 With Dame Shirley Bassey, Jamie Cullum, Skin, Lulu, Ella Eyre, Garbage, Don Black, Hans Zimmer, Paloma Faith, David Arnold and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - Royal Albert Hall - Tuesday 4th October 2022

The Sound Of 007 With Dame Shirley Bassey and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at the Royal Albert Hall - Tuesday 4th October 2022

Een gouden versie van het album Goldfinger, persoonlijk eigendom van Shirley Bassey, gefotografeerd in de Kunsthal in Rotterdam tijdens de tentoonstelling Designing 007: Fifty Years of Bond Style.

Concert de shirley Bassey début des années 70 à la Muensterhalle de Munster en Allemagne ( Westphalie)

Collectie / Archief : Fotocollectie Anefo Reportage / Serie : [ onbekend ] Beschrijving : TV-opnamen van Engelse zangeres Shirley Bassey ; Shirley Bassey , kop Datum : 11 januari 1971 Trefwoorden : TV-opnamen, zangeressen Persoonsnaam : Bassey, Shirley Fotograaf : Mieremet, Rob / Anefo Auteursrechthebbende : Nationaal Archief Materiaalsoort : Negatief (zwart/wit) Nummer archiefinventaris : bekijk toegang 2.24.01.05 Bestanddeelnummer : 924-1644

Collectie / Archief : Fotocollectie Anefo Reportage / Serie : [ onbekend ] Beschrijving : TV-opnamen van Engelse zangeres Shirley Bassey Datum : 11 januari 1971 Trefwoorden : TV-opnamen, zangeressen Persoonsnaam : Bassey, Shirley Fotograaf : Mieremet, Rob / Anefo Auteursrechthebbende : Nationaal Archief Materiaalsoort : Negatief (zwart/wit) Nummer archiefinventaris : bekijk toegang 2.24.01.05 Bestanddeelnummer : 924-1643

Een gouden versie van het album Goldfinger, persoonlijk eigendom van Shirley Bassey, gefotografeerd in de Kunsthal in Rotterdam tijdens de tentoonstelling Designing 007: Fifty Years of Bond Style.