Dame Shirley Bassey Imagine -BBC documentary 2009-

[@richalderson6069]

I love it when younger generations don't discriminate and want to pay respect to the legends regardless of music eras or styles.

[@wandering_armadillo]

I guess my parents made sure I grew up knowing Shirley Bassey and she has been with me my whole life journey. Dear Shirley, eternal gratitude for your art and stratospheric talent ❤

[@gerhildtheien3418]

Yes, this is Dame Shirley Bassey, the unreachable in every respect - just a class of its own. There will never be one like her again. This documentation is just great and shows once again her incredible abilities. Dame Shirley, we do love you - July 8th, 2020

[@maikolmaikol64]

I discovered shirley the dame about 2 months ago and have been everyday trying to catch up with such an incredible woman great pipes great personality totaly adorible WOW 👏❤

[@juliocv5342]

Shirley and Sarah Vaughan, They are two unique voices. Incomparable!!!. I adore both.

[@emitch9213]

Yes, Sarah V is her unique 5talent too.

[@margaretperotti4062]

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[@ramisgreenful]

Such a gifted singer blessed by God ! Greetings from the Brazilian rainforest in Manaus. Long live, Dame Shirley Bassey , our universal girl from Tiger Bay, UK.

[@roder51]

God had nothing to do with it. He's imaginary.

[@alegramonticelli6038]

Must have been an absolute high for Gary the first time he heard Shirley sing his composition. I have a deep, deep respect for the artist and the human being Shirley Bassey. Always had.

[@vincentwolfe7741]

Amazing doc. Loved it. Dame Shirley is my She-ro. When I was in Monte Carlo I went to her condo building and just bowed.

[@tylerlordhamilton252]

THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL DOCUMENTARY.

[@jamiecesar3585]

The greatest entertainer of England and in the 🌎 Thank You England We love DSB and you.💕💕🤗🎶🎶♾️💎☺️🙏🏼🙏🏼😎

[@suelybenicia7226]

She is the best !! Brazil

[@ericmoore1015]

How are you doing today my name is Erica

[@suelybenicia7226]

@@ericmoore1015 Hi, Eric ! Shirley is unique . I have been working.

[@ericmoore1015]

@@suelybenicia7226 okay cool

[@ericmoore1015]

@@suelybenicia7226 so where are you from

[@suelybenicia7226]

@@ericmoore1015 I was born in Itabira - Minas Gerais Brasil

[@mizkel4604]

Watching it at this very moment! I can't believe I am just learning about this AMAZING WOMAN! I don't know why it's taking me my whole life (51 years) to find or be given such a gift! I feel so many emotions listening to her sing. It's like her an old friend who stops in to say hi and somehow all those painful yet empty spaces in your heart, soul and life have been filled in with something oddly familiar but refreshing and incredibly comforting. WOW! This is GOD'S doing... guess he figured I really needed something very special to help me get through this pain! I am so grateful for this amazing woman and her soul healing voice!!! God bless

[@joshdance9959]

Well said Kellie! Yes I feel the same and have just discovered her myself at the age of 52. I hope you are doing well. Peace 🎵🙂❤️

[@popland1977]

Thanks so much for this!!

[@ericmoore1015]

How are you doing today my name is Erica

[@jhb61249]

Judy Garland, Edith Pilaf, Ethel Merman, Lena Horne, Lisa Manelli, Carol Burnette, etc, etc.!

[@ruivalentim783]

Great singer!

[@donbaxley5530]

I see Barbara Streisand and Tina Turner in her. What a great singer!

[@operabilia]

Tina Turner? Gosh no.

[@emitch9213]

I don't...?

[@butch6969]

I see them too!

[@susovalencia1968]

SHIRLEY FOREVER

[@amnonkraus]

מתגעגע מישראל....אמנון❤

[@jphillips4509]

The one and only. Ty.

[@luizbila8726]

Do I deserve this great, great and greatest gift, though so small , little that I am. Do I deserve … Thank you. In Mozambique, when I say, %Shirley Bassey% -they say, in local language: I bought a basin, in Portuguse % comprei uma bacia%… what more to say about this great , great and greatest human who has no name, but % Shirley Bassey...

[@maikolmaikol64]

John barry we love you too and dont forget it

[@leecoryassociatebroker6869]

After watching this documentary I have come to the conclusion that singers are not born singers, but made that way! All you need is the golden vocal cords to go with the flow!

[@michaelstratton6701]

She was born a singer, all natural

[@graemedey9310]

Absolutely loved this!

[@hunkhk]

All hail the queen and DSB :) David is amazing and keeps it real.

[@DennisMurphey]

What a lovely tribute, all I knew was Gold Finger great education. Such a talent and personality.

[@joshdance9959]

Wow. Such an amazing woman. And such poignant words from Neil tenant at the end of this doco. I've just become a Shirley convert. Thanks for posting 🎵🎸🙂

[@skineyemin4276]

Not my vibe (at all), not my musical taste, not my personal style and definitely not gay..., however, this woman's immense beauty, her 'put it all on the line' performances, and extremely strong voice cannot be denied and I have and newfound respect for this woman as an artist. Her African-ess, cannot be denied and has, in large part, contributed to her great beauty, ultra charisma and super talent. But, truly, what a beauty...., good Lord!

[@shongo01]

Watch her documentary (from 2001), which the struggles that she suffered in her personal life. Then you will understand how colossal her emotional response was in this video (especially after she listened to the mix of "After the Rain"). The phrase "This girl just can't take it anymore" sums up all of her heartache (that she has kept bottled up from being haunted her entire life about her inability to give her children the one thing they needed more----time). You can see that she is on the brink of crying as she closes her eyes and listens to "After the Rain". And just as she starts to cry she stands up and dances with the producer to switch the subject and focus on the performance of everyone involved. Just watch a short excerpt of this video [ from time marker 33:50 to 35:00 ] in which she speaks about success and stardom and the toll it has taken on her relationships and children. You can see that she is visibly upset as she speaks about it. But when the narrative changes to allow Leslie Bricusse to chime in on Dame Shirley's inner drive to deal with it and move on (without sacrificing her talent). Shirley Bassey is just an incredible woman. For her to start out with so little, and to achieve what she has is simply "awe-inspiring"...only in the stars!!

[@popland1977]

Why bother telling us you don't like her? Egotistical...

[@FallacyAsPraxis]

I hate that people stereotype her music as over-dramatic 'belting', and that they associate her so much with gay culture. Back in her time, as now, she's just Shirley---a woman who is incredibly talented and can sing anything while looking like a million dollars. I identify with her because she's the powerful light-skinned black person who proved herself to the world---despite her poor background. But that soul is not the part of her that most people see. Black women in particular have had a hard time of it...in every industry where they've tried to be successful. And even when they cross all the T's and dot all the I's they still catch flack. In this respect Dame Shirley reminds me of my mother. People do judge you based on where you come from and the way you look. And we have to use every God-given opportunity to prove to them just how wrong they are.

[@v.c.webster9250]

African-ness? With the incorrect hyphen, what do you mean? She grew up in Wales! And who cares about your 'vibe' in music.

[@skineyemin4276]

@@v.c.webster9250 Oh how impressive! A punctuation mark nazi! Now that's a new one. I'm very impressed.

[@BrendaLaMour]

Thankyou for your uploads Debra Skinner!!

[@marijkemarindaagnes]

Thank you Shirley

[@antoniofortunato1494]

Elle touché mon ame

[@fvanheest1]

I love her, such a beautiful powerful voice. great.

[@machpodfan]

Another unique one-off--love her.

[@jorgeluizferraz3041]

Debra Skinner, obrigada por esta maravilha de Documentário sobre a Divina Diva Dame Shirley Bassey grande cantora e interprete da música internacional ,tudo que ela canta fica lindo e com as performances de palco mais ainda! Sou fã de carteirinha ! Congratulation .

[@serkosgioulian6772]

DIVINE...THE VOICE OF HEAVEN...RESPECT ❤️🎤🌹

[@elianepilularosadias8158]

É um prazer imenso ouvir Shirley. Me faz bem d+ amoooooo

[@nestoreliogarcia3128]

QUE PRIVILEGIO DISFRUTAR DE ESTA VOZ DE ORO. DESDE BAHIA BLANCA. R. ARGENTINA. GRACIAS SHIRLEY.-

[@mariojr9258]

I love her thaks

[@Sherirose1]

Thank you💞🌹💕❤️

[@hunkhk]

pet shop boys song is bloody amazing - and DSB did it justice - what a superstar

[@popland1977]

This album was so underrated. I wonder was she very disappointed that it didn't crack the Top 20

[@ed008ue]

The British Version of "La Lupe"!!

[@jonathanelewis9134]

So funny. I was thinking the same thing!

[@francoiswilliams]

Tiger Bay sounds like Hillbrow used to be in Johannesburg in the 89s and 90s...wild but great!!!

[@joebunnag4280]

Stronger. Than. Same. Age

[@dr.sampage190]

Thank you, Debra! :-)

[@laurapatricia5832]

y always love you you are great

[@ericmoore1015]

How are you doing today my name is Erica

[@verareid2155]

❤❤❤❤❤😊

[@mariacristinabajouth8436]

Que pena que no hayan subtítulos en español! Admiro a Shirley y me gustaría saber todo sobre su vida. Desde Argentina la saludo!!!

[@randomuser1105]

People just can't write music like composers of the 60s and earlier. It's a shame.

[@rhogscolico7424]

Great singer the only one.

[@kavandesai4849]

u super

[@leecoryassociatebroker6869]

Did she ever sing “As time goes by”? I think she would be a natural for it!

[@DebraSkinnerDSB]

Yes on the album Yesterdays

[@leecoryassociatebroker6869]

Thanks

[@TimothyZakaria]

​@@DebraSkinnerDSBI think she's my mom I know she was born in Australia but grew up in the UK. Great Documentary Cuba Gooding Jr is my older brother

[@GazzaLloyd]

Please could you tell me if Dame Shirley Bassey is still alive and if she is how old is she, because I am a great fan of hers and have been since the early 1970's ?

[@zoranmatovic6756]

She was born 1937. and very much alive!!!

[@gerardszydlinski2815]

Shirley alives and so her magnificient voice :)

[@ramisgreenful]

God blessings alwAys !

[@donsimon34]

INMORTAL

[@rogerlephoque3704]

The denizens of Tiger Bay in the port city of Cardiff never refer to Tiger Bay as Tiger Bay. It's the "Docks" or Bute Street. It was dubbed "Tiger Bay" by London's Fleet Street and it stuck but never, ever with Cardiffians

[@joselito7776]

I see a lot of similarities between Garland and Basey: same awsome vocal power and consummate cabaret delivery. Its just a shame that Garland's demons, just like Whitney Houston's, consumed her before she could witness a tribute to her talent as Bassey did with this album.

[@v.c.webster9250]

When she said Garland had been one of her early influences I definitely hear a palpable similarity in their belting and dramatic delivery both had.

[@telecaster0123]

Goldfinger..who can not remember her voice.

[@Bebemarbellla-pc6rt]

Unique, never anyone like her.

[@kavandesai4849]

only one actor and singer combination is only only and only shierly bessy song

[@lindseycarribean5113]

A black judy garland.

[@jeffreyzeiss1326]

Her mother is Caucasian

[@FallacyAsPraxis]

Why do they keep trawling her background as the 'girl' from a poor background...etc? Jeez, BBC. Most singers who became successful came from poor or working class backgrounds...including the Caucasian ones. They treated This woman badly when she first came to the USA because they didn't know that she is black. I would have hoped that they treated her better at home. They didn't. Despite her talent she had to work her way up. I feel for Dame Shirtley. Like me, she has very fair skin..but despite that we are still black. Its frustrating to see that so many decades have have passed and nothing much has changed. People still judge us by the shade of our skin. Even black people are guilty of it. Good for her that she is a star and has millions of dollars. For the rest of us, the struggle is still real.

[@dw999]

Now that I know she lives in Monaco to avoid paying her fair share of taxes, AND she had reactionary views about Britain, it will be my pleasure never to listen to her again. Thank you, though, for posting this.

[@paulodelorios8482]

Why do you think paying taxes is a saintly thing to do? Taxes is just legal racketeering.