Diamonds are Forever ( Live 2022 BAFTA's HD)

[@tommoncrieff1154]

How incredible was that?! The average person doesn’t even live to the age of 85 let alone show up at the Royal Albert Hall looking gorgeous and perform at nearly the top of their game and win themselves a standing ovation. She is an icon.

[@oenrob98000]

Amen 💖💖💖

[@richardjohnson9987]

amazing!!

[@scruffylee]

she first sang that in the albert 50 years ago im so happy to have had this come on ytube love this girl

[@mrsj1417]

WTF is wrong with people? 85 years old, sings great, yet they all sit there and clap like they're at a golf game. Show a little respect, if not appreciation.

[@gloomysunday8242]

The average person DOES live to the age of 85, I believe. At least in developed countries.

[@dawnevans3000]

She didn't have an easy life either,but blessed with talent.

[@rowenalucas4985]

NO AUTO TUNE NO BACK UP SINGER 85 YEARS OF AGE DAME SHIRLEY BASSEY THE LEGENDARY

[@rw8733]

Music royalty.

[@AndyHuston-fw5ef]

Sometimes I feel there's no words to describe this phenomenon I'm blown the fk away ❤🎉

[@rickyred001]

shes miming !!! shes missed her cue really early on lol

[@normadesmond6017]

magnificent

[@julmaodulio]

She's 85 and still brilliant, how's your grandma anyway?​@@rickyred001

[@jaywalker1233]

And THAT is how it’s done, ladies and gentlemen…

[@imaginationunreal]

Holy Fuck - 85 years old and she sings like that? I'm stunned.

[@tomtalker2000]

Yup she's that damn gifted. And shows how well she took care of her voice over the years. A consummate professional.

[@kewoods99]

And THAT, ladies and gentlemen, is how you sing a James Bond title song!

[@Oskar-2896x]

This. And at 85. Jeez

[@peterdavit9692]

85 years old just let that sink in. 85 years old and singing with control and immense vocal power. Her voice at this age is astounding. She has a unique instrument. DSB is a national treasure an ICON. Phenomenal 💞

[@DmanDice]

Id be lucky to be able to speak coherent sentences

[@stephenguppy8886]

She has to be the best female singer ever to be born in the UK. Unbelievable.

[@tgm250]

Welsh you mean.

[@stephenguppy8886]

@@tgm250 No. I mean, in the UK. Wales is a very small part of the UK. Don't tell me what you think I should say.

[@sahej6939]

Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 is rest of world,

[@stephenguppy8886]

@@sahej6939 Wales is practically third world.

[@adrianbriggs2763]

@@tgm250 Sorry man, Nigerian Father and a Yorkshire Mother..... No Welsh blood at all, just born there.... More Yorkshire than Welsh..... !!!

[@iwasglad122]

A song she first sang 51 years ago - BLOODY HELL!!!!! None of your lip-synching or intonation control here. Just the absolute real thing. The grande Dame once again showing the younger generation just EXACTLY how to do it! Thank you Dame Shirley - you are that diamond and your legacy will indeed last forever!

[@rw8733]

Completely agree. This is a masterclass.

[@TomYpsilanti]

I can still remember hearing "Goldfinger" for the first time when I was a boy, and it was a huge hit on the radio. She can still deliver a thrilling performance.

[@helloxonsfan]

Yes! She deserves all those applause & adulation... & more...!!! ... She's truly awesome...!!! Love her...!!! 🧡 👏 🎵 🎧 🏆

[@carloszenon4562]

Amen

[@damothepianist]

sung in the same key as 1987.. I know it is not exactly a high key but just saying DSB could have knocked it down a key had she needed to.

[@JasonAshworth]

Amazing vocal ability live at 85 year's old. You are world class. I love your voice and your powerful energy through your music. Thank you Dame Shirley Bassey. Xx

[@CR-ty5eg]

i cant believe how brilliant that was! My favourite singer of all time.

[@eyeshowyou]

So much respect. Listen to that voice at the age of 85. Incredible diva...forever forever forever

[@adwinvelez6734]

She may be 85 but her voice is just as clear & powerful as ever. May she continue to give us the gift of her voice for many years to come.💜💜💜💜

[@gabriels.carvalho4852]

Is she really 85? God damn, this is amazing.

[@38foreal]

People loose their voices when they age but at 85 .. come on guys this is fantastic 🇿🇦❤️

[@philbecker4676]

LOSE.

[@alberteisenmann1023]

Many people loose it long before. There is no exact age when this happens. But for 85 Shirley did it very well. It`s not the same than 50 years ago. But for her age it is great. No matter what some weak guys write here in their comments. They should remember that 85 procent are dead with 85.

[@lettiegrant9447]

You only lose your voice when you sing the way they do today with all the screaming. She doesn't scream when she sings.

[@alberteisenmann1023]

@@lettiegrant9447 The loss of voice has to do with the age and not with someones screaming.

[@barbiekat6352]

@@alberteisenmann1023 It’s LOSE not “loose”

[@create-your-lifeandreakuhn8293]

Those who criticize a legend, belting one of her signature songs brilliantly at 85 years of age, are maybe the folks not able to hold a note singing in the shower. Dame Shirley Bassey is a unique Superstar.

[@yogsothoth9890]

I was literally brought to tears. I had no idea she was not only still active, but as incredible as ever. A living legend from a time when music was beautiful and class and elegance were celebrated. May God bless her with many more years.🙏❤

[@theoperatripleaxel5417]

She HAS the range honey...

[@khutchy25]

🤣👌

[@SyntureRawaHahamovici]

Marvelous, great, gorgeous Dame Shirley Veronica Bassey. God bless her FOREVER AND EVER.

[@johntirado-glover3574]

Iconic. New generation please sit down.

[@mg-vo1vy]

i’m sat

[@KevinM23]

Dame Shirley Bassey everyone. On behalf of humanity, we thank you Dame for blessing us

[@oligrays]

Still got it, you go Shirley, legend, what a voice, always loved this track. Brings back alot of memories.

[@Agapegenian]

Is she a vampire? She is ageless and still excellent in singng! Nothis has changed! She is still the best!

[@seanguns8191]

how she is able to sing these songs this way at 85 is something that I never thought possible. Absolutely incredible!!

[@stephensherry5197]

An absolute living legend. we will never see her like again.

[@Mercyme57]

This just made me cry. An old man watching this truly wonderful artist perform a timeless classic; a beautiful woman whose songs and voice have always just been there for me, an essential part of the soundtrack of my life. God loves you Shirley. 🙏❤️

[@theresap.3305]

Me too. So much emotion

[@lazaroclarkeii8994]

@Mercyme57-youre not alone, watching this performance I couldn't help but to be moved to tears😭

[@AndyHuston-fw5ef]

I'm lost in a trance watching this ❤🎉😊

[@CuirPhotodotNet]

....SHE....made....TIME...STAND STILL....

[@TheHoliday077]

They will never be like another like her. Never be another star like her

[@joeyfiuza]

This lady is the definition of amazing.

[@tomsperduti2967]

Absolutely!

[@kenwall7484]

BEYOND!

[@bozm9961]

She is the definition of so many wonderful and beautiful things ✨️ 💕 💛 💖 💗 ❤️

[@TatanMorenoR]

85 years old!!! AMAZING

[@lornadavies2766]

Simply ageless and timeless! At her age, she can still belt it. Love her forever!! A real national treasure.❤❤❤

[@rw8733]

God bless her.

[@BBQ3313]

@Lorna Davies,well said,yes.

[@AndyHuston-fw5ef]

The Great Dame of Music ❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@erichernandez3846]

That sparkle in her eyes, that tilt of the head, that body movement and that voice!!!! Dame right!!!!!

[@dawnevans3000]

She is amazing I saw her in Sydney Australia ❤

[@Rosannasfriend]

I see some people trying to criticize… SMH. Do you understand that she’s freaking 85 years old? This was actually an excellent performance for any age. No matter what flaws, which anybody can have. It was amazing.

[@Sttephy30]

I don't really see anyone criticizing. They are deaf, whomever it is. She still has her chest voice, at 85 years old. This is RARE

[@gennaterra]

Who is criticizing her? So far looks like you're the only one suffering from AGEISM is.... YOU!

[@dee_dee_place]

I love Dame Shirley Bassey. There is one thing that I noticed in this performance... her vocal range is lower but she held her notes longer. I thought the change-up was just stunning.

[@dianeallen9039]

Flaws show a performance is live and real. Rather have that than performances which are autotuned to death or, even worse, lip synched.

[@phd2007]

JESUS FUCKING CHRIST WHO WOULD DARE CRITICIZE THIS PERFORMANCE???? Sweet mother of god, the woman is fucking eighty-five years old and sounds like perfection.

[@carls7860]

I saw Charles Aznavour in 2014 at Royal Albert Hall when he was 90.. he still had it.. long live Dame Shirley ❤!

[@alanwisdom7777]

She has just given a lesson of class, singing, emotion, greatness, and all this at 85 years old. It's was breathtaking, I had goosebumps... Spectacular and the dress was beyond everything 💜

[@warrenmilford1329]

If you haven't seen it, check out her performance at the BAFTAS in 2011 I think it was. She does 'Goldfinger'. Her performance , and the orchestra's, is mind blowing.

[@AndyHuston-fw5ef]

Yes her best performance of Diamonds and Goldfinger ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@MrTPain]

❤

[@roryboytube]

Phenomenal. She officially retired December 2020. She just performs at special events now but to keep hitting those high notes still requires continued Vocal exercise and preparation. That's the sign of a true professional. Unstoppable Miss Bassey. Longest performing female artist of all time (Hello Guinness book off world records !!)

[@sheilawhite8314]

wow she is still here doing that song amazing a real BOND GIRL

[@crazymasterblaster]

Brings tears to the eyes, love her, amazing voice, what a talent even at her age.

[@garethhughes5043]

So good to hear her at her age.. Such a class

[@ceddd91]

I can't believe it.... I absolutely can't beleve it !!!! The voice sounds exactly as it did 50 years ago !!!! love her.

[@TJ1920]

85 and still going strong Remarkable Career Best Singer of our generation

[@TJ1920]

Don’t know how Dame Shirley does it suffice to say she’s positively Brilliant Toronto Ontario Canada

[@dotnb]

Without a doubt

[@LiTim17]

WOW!! At 85 she still possess that robust and developed chest voice… I am astounded!

[@DavidAsset78]

They should have flown her out to Hollywood to participate in the Bond tribute at the Oscars. She would have brought some class to an otherwise tasteless endeavor.

[@bondfool]

Sometimes over a certain age, plane trips aren’t a good idea, let alone transatlantic flights.

[@mpr3698]

Simply amazon! At the age of 85 she still has a voice like when she was 34 and performed the song for the 1st time.

[@paulodelorios8482]

SHES OUTSTANDING! !

[@terenceoctober581]

No she doesn't has that 34yr voice, but she is still phenomenal, great performance, love the Dame.

[@ruabossy4700]

Stop lying already!

[@rah62]

While she's remarkable for 85, her voice is not the same as it was a half-century ago. She's singing lower and has to slide up into the high notes, but still quite amazing for her age.

[@marcomarko1759]

OMG.....THIS WOMAN IS 85 YRS OLD???....AMAZING,,,JUST AMAZING!!!!!!!!

[@kekxstar1053]

must be protected at all costs....

[@Gioveolympus]

Oh my, she's 85...this woman is a force of nature.

[@paulogargowitch9938]

magnifique Shirley Bassey respect 🌹

[@RJLNetwork]

She is 85 years old and still KILLING IT!!! Shirley Bassey, one of the best! I'm pretty sure Sean and Roger were smiling down upon you from Heaven!

[@garethhughes5043]

Such a star! 87 now and still going strong. Love her ♥️

[@paulcgrout5108]

I WISH SHE WOULD TOUR IN THE USA. SHE SOUNDS AND LOOKS FANTASTIC.

[@NPA1001]

85 years old .. Amazing

[@jm7804]

Stone-cold legend right there. 85 and her voice can still fill an auditorium with remarkable range. How many female vocalists maintain that quality at that age? None that I can think of. Not in a live performance like this. She still looks amazing too. This has to be one of her favorite performances of all time.

[@jeframp3805]

Petula clark but that is it.

[@gabrieleschulze7627]

Well her looks look a little - let's call it beautified.

[@ryancraig1552]

@@gabrieleschulze7627 good for her then

[@johnhaggard]

Style, class, charisma, and talent. Like no other.

[@KinnArchimedes]

To hit these notes at 85 is quite amazing.

[@Magnetron33]

She works relentlessly on her breathing. A real force of nature as well. To be belting it out with that much power is miraculous.

[@scott931]

Still beautiful. Still elegant. Still a diva. Her voice is still unbelievable.

[@whodini6130]

While father time is snatching these old dolls throats Ms. Bassey is standing strong voice is still powerful

[@earlradius9511]

tears running like a waterfall .. such a grace, voice.. She is the biggest diamond of all....... shine for us for decades to come!!

[@garethhughes5043]

Such a powerful voice at 85..no gimmicks, all live. Go Shirley

[@martyclaybourn6494]

There’s only one Shirley. We will never see her like again.

[@valentinobergamofilho4330]

It is a gift from God to sing like this at 85!

[@ImagineDat2502]

Truly

[@junelawson8367]

Oh my goodness, she is a gem. She looks good and still sound great at afe 85. I lkve you dear Shirley.

[@marvinc.lascano6126]

This performance deserves a billion views ❤️❤️❤️ Love from Philippines

[@princesscute87]

I mean come on. I couldn’t sing this at 34 let alone 85. A remarkable woman. Voice so powerful. Just incredible. Gave me goosebumps. When you see the crap in the charts these days. This is called singing ❤️

[@johnferraguft6079]

Hi Clare, I couldn't agree more with you, you have great taste in music and appreciate greatness!!! Shirley certainly is a phenomenal artist!!! Did you ever see her live? I was lucky to attend her concerts twice in Melbourne, Australia. Anyway, I wish you all the best and have a happy Easter!!!👏😃

[@princesscute87]

@@johnferraguft6079 Saldy Iv never seen her live but have grew up hearing her music. She has one of the best voices in the music business. Happy Easter to you too 🐣 xx

[@rw8733]

This is a masterclass for today's so-called singers.

[@albertblease125]

I chose wisely; simply TheBestSinger I have ever heard!

[@64andyjh]

My God what an absolute phenomenon this woman is! To be able to sing like that at 85 with barely a flutter. Is there nothing on this Earth that can stop Dame Shirley? I hope not!

[@brucelee9750]

This live performance is just totally outstanding, it really is so hard to believe that she is 85 years of age. There are very few people who could sing this song with so much conviction and grace, even at half the age of her. Ladies and gentlemen, I give you Shirley Bassey, in short the Welsh Legend. Total respect to an artist that has stood the test of time, you are a national treasure. I salute you. 🙏 🙏🙏 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@michaelfinucane5231]

And, that, ladies and gentlemen is how you own the stage. Dame Shirley can do no wrong in my eyes.

[@WallasGirl]

AMAZING SINGER DAME SHIRLEY BASSEY AND POWERFUL AND WONDERFUL GOLDEN VOICE I LOVED GREAT LADY

[@nicholasborelli275]

She's 85!!! OUTSTANDING!!

[@bellestarr9976]

The Welsh produce amazing singers! Tom Jones and Dame Shirley Bassey are truly amazing and they can still belt out a song when others can barely manage a whisper. Shirley did a phenomenal job here. I am in awe.

[@Msdinomite]

About 4 years ago Sir Tom performed a concert where I was working for the summer and I got to hear it. His voice is still jaw dropping and as all of the stars from his generation, he doesn't need any extra help from technology. He can actually sing

[@1TommyP323]

As well as the smokey voiced legend Bonnie Tyler!

[@marcushull12]

And Cerys Matthews

[@davidwalsh3439]

pjDon't forget Dorothy Squires also a magical performer.

[@IFINEVERSING]

@@davidwalsh3439 Dorothy has never been forgotten.

[@tiko2916]

Pure gold never fades away.., just keeps glowing 🌟

[@OhEdie]

I CRIED. THANK YOU FOR SUCH A LEGACY, One of the best voices i've EVER heard.

[@patrichellberg4143]

WOW! Lift my hat She still got it damn unique Ms Bassey!

[@rayl7335]

The Dame still blow off the roof of that stage at her 85; as she only can..! with her powerfull voice and dazzling personality.

[@PHX787]

Now shes 87...87 years young! WOW!

[@leeanderson5025]

None of the so called artists these days can match her even at 85 she still sounds great

[@gennaroschisano1647]

Grandissima... Non ci sono parole... Grandissima... Non dovrebbe morire mai!!!!!

[@generalkota6190]

This song is at its best, now she is older, most loose their voice, hers gets stronger.

[@100Singers]

Dear Madonna, dear Sam Smith, dear Alicia, dear Billie .... THIS is a Bond-Song and THIS is a performance!

[@sahej6939]

Madonna ‘s was the worst! Alicia, Sam, and Billie kicked ass

[@DolleHengst]

Even Tina Turner's Goldeneye pales in comparison. And she's the Queen of Rock 'n Roll.

[@aussie8114]

85 years old. WOW 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@xavierdh2000]

Dame Shirley Bassey you can never go wrong

[@MOV1983]

She has taken care of herself and her instrument. Continued blessings. Brava!

[@lenirequiestas2924]

You cannot have that vocal prowess at 85. Golly! 🥰🥰🥰

[@lettiegrant9447]

These singers today won't have it. They scream too much.

[@gabrieleschulze7627]

Listen to Tom Jones, he is 82 and still sings damn good. It's an exception, but not impossible. You need good vocal technique and vocal hygiene, and a good physical fitness level.

[@jandroniol]

This is a clear example of how the whole stage is used without taking a step and leaving everyone with their mouths open.

[@markwhite4266]

85 man how way she is better than the majority of our current 'singers' and she looks absolutely amazing and classy x

[@richl6725]

I saw her show in 1974. She still sounds amazing. Thank you Dame Shirley... Your diamonds are forever.

[@barryjacobs8524]

Doesn’t she look beautiful. A true performer and great artist. I’ve loved you for forever. Beautiful.

[@centaureg]

I was thrilled with her performance of 'Goldfinger' at the 2011 Oscars, but this performance blows that out of the water completely. It is hared to imagine the lady is belting out songs at 85 and doing a better job of it than just about anybody yet there she stands in all her glimmering glory. Bravo!

[@dianegarciaprieto2118]

Brava Dame Shirley,goose bumps.

[@marjanp4784]

The whole thing was magical, specially the lighting as if all the lights were dancing with the rhythm of the song...❤️

[@tysonb3568]

Wow, I had NO idea she performed at Oscars in 2011. Ill have to look it up! I love this woman

[@ericholck3914]

@@tysonb3568 I think it was actually 2013, but regardless - it was spectacular. The last note of Goldfinger was absolutely thrilling.

[@Magnetron33]

The Brit Awards 2011

[@tmc200527]

I was surprised that I got chills listening to this performance. I think it was a combination of the song and nostalgia growing up with the James Bond movies either in the theater or on TV.

[@garethhughes5043]

Wow.. So powerful, even at her age..

[@bobinobaker]

Incredible 85 years...the indestructible unique wonderful Dame Shirley Bassey

[@jetsofaqua2206]

Deserved every clap she got and then some. The control is seriously out of this world, range excellent. Superb.

[@chanjiewan6823]

this is absolutely unbelievable .....i am speechless... 85? but how?

[@normadesmond6017]

there should be a law made that only Shirley Bassey is allowed to sing the Bond songs. Incredible.

[@MariaVelazquez-m1g]

Esta dama es increíble con la edad que tiene su voz maravillosa, ella tiene esa belleza física ❤😅

[@smezher]

What a legend! A real artist❤

[@thedanielstraight]

Her voice is in such fantastic shape. Those upper notes ring and sparkle just as in the original recording... Incredible!

[@gingernox8400]

Wow wow wow wow and Wow Dame Shirley Veronica Bassey!!!

[@masonsvocals]

She’s still in her prime ❤️

[@slyx._]

The Legend….. 85 yo…. So magical