Shirley Bassey - GOLDFINGER (2011 Live)

2011 - Dame Shirley Bassey appears on the Classic BRIT Awards Show)
Dame Shirley closes the 2011 Classic Brit Awards Show (May 12, 2011) by paying tribute to John Barry. Shirley is spectacular, once again, as she sings one of her hits, Goldfinger, which was co-written by John Barry, Leslie Bricusse, Don Black and Anthony Newley. Bassey is the UKs most successful female recording artist of all time, with approaching 140 Million records sold worldwide! Not bad for someone who never originally intended to go into show business!!
Shirley recorded two versions of this song. She recorded the soundtrack to the movie, 'Goldfinger' and then she recorded a version to be sold as a 'single.' Both versions are superb, but I believe she holds that big last note longer here, on the 'Single' version! Simply amazing! And, based on the length of this last note it most likely was during the recording of this version where John Barry kept telling Shirley to 'hold it,,,,hold it,,,,hold it' until as Shirley says, "I almost passed out!"
ABOUT the song, Goldfinger:
"Goldfinger" was the title song from the 1964 James Bond film Goldfinger. Composed by John Barry and with lyrics by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley, the song was performed by Shirley Bassey for the film's opening and closing title sequences, as well as the soundtrack album release. The single release of the song gave Bassey her only Billboard Hot 100 top ten hit, peaking at number eight; in the United Kingdom, the single reached #21. In 2008, the single was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
Upon being asked to create a theme song for the film-in-progress, Bricusse and Newley looked at each other instantly and sang out, "Goldfinger . . . wider than a mile," reprising "Moon River," the successful theme song from Breakfast at Tiffany's. Originally, Newley recorded the song, but it was re-recorded by Bassey with George Martin and Jimmy Page as a session guitarist. Newley's version was later released in 1992 to mark the 30th Anniversary of James Bond on film, in a compilation collector's edition: The Best of Bond...James Bond.
The release on vinyl of Bassey's version sold more than a million copies in the United States (Guinness Book of Records)[citation needed], and it also reached number one on the Japanese charts and the top ten of many European countries. The song has become Bassey's theme song and she has performed it in most of her concerts since the 1960s, often as an opening number.
LYRICS:
Goldfinger
He's the man, the man with the Midas touch
A spider's touch
Such a cold finger
Beckons you to enter his web of sin
But don't go in
Golden words he will pour in your ear
But his lies can't disguise what you fear
For a golden girl knows when he's kissed her
It's the kiss of death ...
From Mister Goldfinger
Pretty girl, beware of his heart of gold
This heart is cold
Golden words he will pour in your ear
But his lies can't disguise what you fear
For a golden girl knows when he's kissed her
It's the kiss of death ...
From Mister Goldfinger
Pretty girl, beware of his heart of gold
This heart is cold
He loves only gold
Only gold
He loves gold
He loves only gold
Only gold
He loves gold

[@gracegorman642]

She is 74 years old here. My God. I don't know any other singer who could still be that good, that late in life. EDIT: And I mean THAT GOOD. I know plenty others sang until they were nearly 100, but they weren't that good.

[@pinkypurple3013]

Terrific!

[@ashleybailey3125]

Grace Gorman there’s only one other.....Tom Jones.....I don’t know what they put in the water in Wales but I hope they keep doing it! ☺️

[@erikbergstrom258]

tina tuner

[@somniumisdreaming]

Streisand

[@Ericwvb2]

Check out Aretha Franklin singing A Natural Woman in 2015 aged 73 - one of the very few singers of Dame Shirley Bassey’s caliber.

[@RattusYu]

This was about 50 years since she recorded it. The voice aged like fine wine, fuller and deeper.

[@francescorossi2368]

How many singers can sing the same song 50 years later almost exactly like the first time?

[@tomjoseph1444]

@@francescorossi2368 Tom Jones is the only other one I can think of.

[@francescorossi2368]

@@tomjoseph1444 you are right. I didn't think of his voice.

[@filmfestivalradio1]

@@tomjoseph1444 So correct. And they're both Welsh...something really special and wonderful is going on in Wales with their singers!

[@suchabadkitty1293]

@@tomjoseph1444 Tom sounds great for his age, but he's def lost something. Dont mean that as a diss; he's over 80 ffs!

[@christophercabla6112]

She can sing all these new so called artiest under the table. the music industry is a joke now

[@gezdevoy6454]

Absolutely so true

[@Vesalate5151]

Nothing but facts

[@raphaferrari7361]

I would say it is an enourmous trash can, rather than a joke.

[@puppymcpupsters]

My Sentiments exactly

[@yengselavan3428]

I share the same feelings

[@tommadane3550]

She performs like she was 25 nothing has changed . Still beautiful with the same golden voice. Truly a legend

[@JamesCurtisOKC]

No, she absolutely does not sound 25.

[@tommadane3550]

@@JamesCurtisOKC you are entitled to your opinion.

[@mrgainz7252]

​@@tommadane3550her voice is a lot harder here but I prefer this version tbh, her voice is a lot more mature.

[@nicholasmaude6906]

Goldfinger is one of the best ever Bond theme songs.

[@Magnetron33]

The BEST!

[@soapissue1]

Thunderball

[@tomsmith2013]

@@soapissue1 Live and Let Die

[@bobmalack481]

How do you top Tom Jones in 'Thunderball' theme song?!

[@star_blazer]

It’s the quintessential Bond song.

[@robertguildford]

When she is in front of a full orchestra the result is magic.

[@xxdonaldqxxx]

It should be illegal for anyone other than Shirley Bassey to sing Goldfinger.

[@yvesmariette3168]

Obrigado o o

[@yvesmariette3168]

Obrigado o o o meu nome pó

[@gl0kittyy]

ED FRED I know right

[@iTeacupPanda]

Shirley Bassey's voice in Goldfinger, two words. " Grand - Seduction "; No one else can touch it.

[@gamerdaddy]

She IS a DIVA, undenyably !

[@boris8787]

And who is still watching in 2024.

[@snowrocket]

I am, and I'm still VERY impressed with Shirley, the orchestra, the camerawork, and editing on this fantastic clip!

[@princessyunyun23]

Me 21 here 😅

[@rinskedevries3272]

I am.💞 From Friesland, the Netherlands.🇳🇱

[@johntiggleman4686]

I am. My absolute favorite Bond theme song. What a voice! And such grace and beauty!

[@divynem]

Me...

[@angelcitygirl]

And how utterly classy is that. At the end she claps to the orchestra to give them their recognition. A true star.

[@ingevonschneider5100]

She is not singing live.

[@levimacdonald5188]

@@ingevonschneider5100 pardon dame shirley bassey ALWAYS sings live... 😠😬

[@levimacdonald5188]

Dame shirley bassey ALWAYS claps the orchestra 🎶🎤😍👑..she's amazing lady a true mega$tar ☆

[@Star-Man]

Romi Lopez I hate to break it to you but back then she was singing live...

[@glenyssites4175]

@@Star-Man well said.....shes the best !!

[@Acarsfault]

The mother of all James Bond themes ....

[@massimoteveremaglione7931]

Yes.

[@kasejogi3203]

Yess , and of course the Best Bond , the best Bond Movie, the best Bond actor Connery ,ad yeah Moore too

[@moow950]

@@kasejogi3203 From Russia with Love was great too!!!

[@joseguevara8321]

@@moow950 Sean Connery and Roger Moore will aways be the Best inhereitors of Bond's Name.

[@sloeberdoet]

@@joseguevara8321 Dalton and Craig are closer to Ian Flemings bonds. He wasn't a funny clown in his books.

[@AndyZaturno]

Now this is what I call a true James Bond song. Hear how powerful those instruments sound at 1:10

[@Magnetron33]

The most kick-ass version EVER!

[@etttiennne]

Completely agree, but also how many singers can contribute at the same strength and quality, so few.

[@jaynepowderhill1932]

Best.Bond. Theme. Ever.

[@klbax63]

You got that right those horns those strings and THAT VOICE so EPIC

[@Magnetron33]

@@klbax63 It really could not get better than that. A performance for the ages

[@felixho6671]

Whilst without doubt we all enjoy Shirley Bassey great performance, we should give same credit to the fantastic performance of the London Chamber Orchestra as a whole, and in particular the lovely smile of the conductor, and the female violinist at the beginning of the song she looked so enjoyable to this piece of music. How lovely The Orchestra was !

[@jacquesmertens3369]

At the age of 74 she outperforms her own original version. I don't find words to describe what I have just seen and heard.

[@traceythompson1092]

Black don't crack or fade. It keeps going until it drops dead. God bless the dead 🙏.

[@smulefilipmazurde4168]

@@traceythompson1092 You need to see my neighbour

[@traceythompson1092]

@@smulefilipmazurde4168 your neighbor probably has some stories to tell if their face hasn't stood the test of time.

[@TheStrmcliffae46]

what a gift!

[@antonyroberts4892]

Magnificence, quality, style, personality, timing and bravery

[@j-art0221]

She's really one the greatest and most powerful vocalists in history.

[@psdcypress3128]

Agreed

[@alexfernandohuenten1374]

Yes

[@terrencedixon3480]

It's a bad ass song, You suck rotting sack if YOU don't like it!

[@greg62945]

I'm a one man band on youtube.

[@monrocsol1739]

Not that much.

[@Red-Revolution708]

Nobody can sing like Dame Shirley Bassey, especially Goldfinger it gives you goosebumps .

[@rogerpr364]

I was going To say this! So, I second that!!☺

[@SamuraiiiJack]

Yeah ! Not the bullshit they do today

[@NevervousOtoole]

Too true ..when she sings it raises the hairs on my back

[@icarsten6625]

You know, I always say that they cannot do this today, and I feel like an old man. But… they really canˋt.

[@djc0108]

@@icarsten6625 You’re not an old man for stating facts. People of any era can appreciate Shirley Bassey’s talent…..absolutely amazing.

[@dewilew2137]

Everyone is talking about her voice, but can we just appreciate how BEAUTIFUL this woman is? 😭

[@suchabadkitty1293]

Gorgeous!

[@auggie803]

`-Yes---Beautiful and classy.

[@JCT1926]

She could look like Godzilla with a voice like that.

[@noahschwartz2270]

True. But never the less, I'm glad she doesn't look like Godzilla

[@psdcypress3128]

She’s a legend

[@normadesmond6017]

I personally think that Shirley Bassey should sing every Bond song. I mean - who does it better?

[@sergimartinez5693]

Besides Tina Turner and Adele, no one

[@ikevessey5551]

Sergi Martinez maybe Paul McCartney but Shirley Bassey is the best

[@bugenjoyer2187]

Duran Duran. They’re still around but the 80s aren’t so it probably wouldn’t work.

[@theeagleg674]

Tom Jones also

[@favrerules04]

Justin Bieber

[@chake46]

This is WHY the name Dame Shirley Bassey is cherished worldwide!!!!!!!

[@brianmcintyre8563]

The term dame means she has been knighted by the queen, its not her name , just a title.

[@chake46]

@@brianmcintyre8563 I am aware of this, she should be, an oversight perhaps

[@YY4Me133]

47 years later, and she still had it. Amazing voice.

[@bobgraham6563]

She is so good that even the orchestra stands and applauds....she is so impressive.

[@Magnetron33]

and she in turn applauded them.

[@ancientwellington3351]

RIP Sir Sean Connery,this will always be the best James Bond soundtrack.

[@bradfordreece1768]

Dilly, dilly!!!

[@crabbyj]

True facts!

[@jeffreyrepace785]

And he was the very best Bond of them all!

[@teresamance8381]

He’s dead?! When did he die?

[@ashersharif6264]

Eternal Diva and John Barry

[@fpcoleman57]

74 years old in this performance! That's just amazing!

[@TheCarnivalguy]

Dame Shirley: vocal chords of steel covered in gold. Just phenomenal.

[@istvanberta1908]

Dame EDNA

[@roccosophie6498]

This is called timing. Professionalism. This woman is the epitome of artistic genius. And she can sing. Like no other.

[@patrickryan1515]

Wow -- Nearly half a century later and her delivery of this song is unaltered at all by time. She's simply timeless.

[@FriendlyPitbull1]

Please let her sing another Bond song!!! She is beyond AMAZING!!!

[@yewkuanyeo6200]

FriendlyPitbull1

[@JamesonEst1780]

FriendlyPitbull1, I was thinking that as I listened to Dame Shirley sing this song. I've never tired or become any less impressed in her ability, she is amazing. It would be great if one of the new Bond films were to get Shirley Bassey to sing the theme.

[@damianatejerina7144]

FriendlyPitbull1 no hay otra como ella!!

[@nexttvmarketing]

she did sing another james bond song and they rejected it REASON 198 to hate quantum of solace

[@timtobias6541]

nexttvmarketing I agree. She should do one more theme. it would be celestial!!!!

[@mason1982]

78 and still can sing like that? Darn. She's brilliant.

[@SirDavidCold]

Is a goddess

[@cromerbeach]

Mason she looks great too

[@meandmyfriendtodd2103]

Love the song . Only that lady knows the tone the way it is never try to do this song better keep it as is . FOREVER

[@colkilgore100]

I'm saying that too Mason. She's 78 and still belting them out like she did half a century ago? Amazing. And supernatural.

[@grantomalley8532]

@@colkilgore100 Darn, she looks great for her age really

[@MyraJean1951]

Absolutely NO ONE could ever do this song as well! She gets every drop out of it. I get shivers hearing her do this live. WOW, just WOW1111

[@stephensonp.christian8997]

Yes, Myra you can say that again. She gives me goosebumps just listening to her sing. I always watch her perform with my wife but she passed away in 2020 to Covid and I miss her so much. It bring so much memories.

[@stanmat5]

NO ONE --NANA MOUSKOURI

[@laurence.MusicAndSights]

I couldn t agree more with you. Just posted a comment. Alas in France hardly nobody has ever listened to her numerous albums. She is a réal classy diva

[@suchabadkitty1293]

@@stephensonp.christian8997 I am so sorry about your wife 💔

[@jaycastro07]

Celine Dion slays Shirley Bassey haha

[@alcd6333]

47 years later and she can still perform this hit as majestic as the first time. My personal favorite Bond film: great plot, cool gadgets, and the best villains 007 ever encountered.

[@johntiggleman4686]

007 to Auric Goldfinger: "Do you expect me to talk?" Goldfinger (laughingly) "No Mr. Bond, I expect you to die."

[@bobadkins7377]

@@johntiggleman4686 that’s exactly the line I think of every time I see an ad for this movie or hear the theme! Neat trick on the golf course too!

[@patricialinguissi8732]

Yes exactly you're absolutely right. Best bond ever! It was my Dad's favourite movie. Rip Daddy love you.

[@rogerpr364]

Al Cd! I second that! Period!

[@christopherthurston3919]

There are Bond Films...and then, there is Goldfinger--which seems still to outshine them all..!!!

[@raglansleeves1965]

Her voice is a treasure of the universe and beyond.

[@martikepler4700]

I agree

[@carlosaraujo2944]

I concur 100%

[@ΒασίλιαΧατζηστεφάνου]

Of course. I agree with you 1000%

[@girolamogiannola5848]

condivido

[@szbert]

Dame Shirley is not just a national treasure, but a world treasure. WHAT A SONG. What a performance!

[@nanettenn9734]

Shirley is just FABULOUS ,she OWNES this SONG ( GOLD FINGER) .NO ONE can sing this Song like Shirley !!!! she is truly the BEST !

[@idraote]

She's second only to her younger, unsurpassable self. And, at her age, she still belts out like there's no tomorrow. A real titan.

[@RideOnTime1]

Oh no no no Don't ever use the words "belts out" and Dame Shirley in the same sentence. She would give you a look that would turn you to stone!! Check out "Diva's are Forever"

[@quizpubbob]

@@RideOnTime1 Elton John belts out, 'Candle in the wind' Hahaha. Shirley Bassey however... ;P

[@quizpubbob]

​@Philip Alumbo I think she is good, but I would have to properly think about it to say who's best. But [although he hasn't specified] I would have thought he's talking in reference to the singer who sings this song best.

[@Dave.S.TT600]

very well said

[@lawrencefoster5855]

The orchestra immediately stand and turn to her for the inevitable ovation. Genuine respect and admiration from professional musicians. This isn't a good performance for a veteran, its a performance very few women of any age, anywhere in the world, could match.

[@ConnCollector]

Shirley Bassey sings as well as she did 50 years ago. Spectacular 50 years ago. Spectacular today. God bless her.

[@borisc6714]

Like a wine of great vintage, she gets better with years... talent plus hard work equals transgalactic performance!!!

[@judjudersawn2596]

She sounds better here than her live performance in 1974. Wow

[@fayesouthall6604]

I’ve watched both and I’m thinking the same.

[@jameswallace2487]

The passing of Sir Sean Connery brought me here today and of course Shirley Bassey's singing.

[@SillySinner]

Same rip séan

[@jonbassett8023]

Same! Watching Bond movies now...

[@lisaellis2593]

Same.

[@carlfalk7251]

Saw Dr. No in '62 with Mom and Dad. Was about 7. Hooked me immediately. Rest In Peace Sir Sean Connery.

[@robertoperugini7137]

@@carlfalk7251 please tell your story about Sean

[@Matticitt]

I'm shocked at how great she still sounds even though she's 78!

[@DonGomez007]

+Mateusz Wojtkiewicz She was 74 years old in 2011... she has stopped performing live but she went into the studio last year at 77 to record an album :-)

[@michellewilliams3931]

Don Gomez Don she performed live 2013 Academy awards an she's performed in 2014. Not sure of 2015. She was awesome in 2013.

[@DonGomez007]

Michelle Williams No live performances in 2015.

[@tanny4u2]

Michelle Willia

[@1060michaelg]

Yes. and it's not even a "She sounds good for her age..." because any female singer at ANY age would love to belt out a tune like that.

[@mozartbabe]

2020 and I still get the chills when I hear this song! Her voice is amazing

[@williampocock9429]

i agree gold finger is her best wishes

[@williampocock9429]

me too

[@augustonavarretetemponi8341]

SO DO I!

[@lisaellis2593]

Same!

[@bayaavarn4349]

The world will miss sean connery....

[@englishincontext4025]

I listened to this immediately after watching the video where she sings it live, in 1974. Her voice is so much better now; fuller, stronger and more resonant. She really is a phenomena.

[@lorikaimadison9361]

This violinists are living their best musical life through this song!

[@PatrickNthedesert]

Lori Madison so are the brass section

[@keller109]

So we’re going to ignore the rest of the orchestra? 🧐

[@lorikaimadison9361]

@@keller109 That is what stood out for me. I guess the entire blended sound stood out for you!

[@lorikaimadison9361]

@@PatrickNthedesert Yes they are!

[@MrBoybergs]

@@PatrickNthedesert my thoughts excactly; iconic melody.

[@jatikalmanigault]

I'm in my home, alone listening to this powerful rendition and I just stood and gave Dame Shirley Bassey a standing ovation, because, well...DAMN!!!

[@kyle47922]

A song like this you are never alone.

[@rodrickpugh1836]

She sung the hell out of that song...

[@TheDieselbutterfly]

She is THE BOSS!!

[@greg62945]

I'm a one man band on youtube.

[@thatoneguychad420]

You stood up and gave a round of applause, to no one. In an empty house. Okay.

[@jorgearturojaimesgarcia1344]

Goldfinga with this british pronunciation. Únique with Shirley Bassey. This song was writen for her!

[@waindayoungthain2147]

It 's not me. But my own wish sorry the which’s 😊to everyone to live altogether . I love you 💕.

[@howardblasingame7961]

Goldfinger was written for Shirley Bassey

[@jorgearturojaimesgarcia1344]

@@howardblasingame7961 indeed,no doubt about it.

[@arianbyw3819]

Welsh darling. Not british!

[@taff6987]

British??? 😂😂😂pull the other one! Try welsh

[@andrewbrendan1579]

I am. Blown. A. Way. by Dame Shirely's performance. A joy and a blessing to hear and see such excellence. Along with that, the young lady who introduces Dame Shirley is so gracious and articulate and classy.

[@Ciclopea2]

I loved her too, she looked out of a 1960's movie, perfect presenter for Dame Shirley's performance.

[@operabilia]

Possibly THE best live rendition ever .... Huge, golden-toned, luscious voice and what a presence! Legendary. Unique. Nobody can come even remotely close to the "DSB sound".

[@operabilia]

Thanks, I know it! But this one is maybe more breath-catching, more sensuous .... She's magnificent anyway. Unsurpassed.

[@Jorr235]

I heard her sing this song a 100 times and it still gives me chills.

[@lisaellis9749]

Same!

[@SuperBnichols]

she took care of her gift not like singers of today

[@bredmond812]

Man! You sure said it.

[@eec589]

I don't know, Celine Dion still has her singing chops in order.

[@jumpforjoy6]

Lady gága still goes to her vocal teacher of 20 years

[@christopheradams5607]

You don't know anything about today's singers.

[@vincentrobinson9645]

SuperBnichols Truth

[@realsportstudio]

2023 and I still feel the chills of the terror of Mr Goldfinger.

[@robertfencl4401]

The feeling you must get from a standing ovation! So well deserved.

[@mikedudley6719]

Goldfinger, the James Bond theme all the other themes wish they could have been. Bassey's voice did not diminish with age, as she proves here.

[@IndyCote]

Agreed. I think they need to let her to the next one. Daniel Craig's last movie and Shirley's 4th and final Bond theme. She is the queen of Bond themes. Adele came close...and while I loved her theme for Skyfall...part of me wished Shirley had done it. I seem to recall that at one time, after hearing Shirley sing Living Tree, Daniel Craig recommended her but it didn't happen.

[@melindasoriano1696]

Mike Dudley of

[@williamlozier5454]

Mike Dudley , you are right. I might add that singers today, rap, whatever have this idea of self importance. Lack talent & exploit their power.

[@shuroom57]

When she gets through singing this song, I feel like I need a cigarette (even though I don't smoke). Whoa, Nellie.

[@gracegorman642]

Hahaha!!!

[@annette9747]

Her performance was extraordinary!

[@lesnuitsdeflandresmariecha2175]

Dame shirley bassey

[@jeromejackson6111]

That was too funny!

[@Jleed989]

And a martini shaken not stirred

[@atsrecords1960]

Been a musician all my life, heard this a million times in the movies, TV, etc. But to hear this played by these disciplined Brits gives me goosebumps no matter how many times I watch it. Amazing performance. There are so many details in this song. I never really appreciated John Barry for his work. And of course the vocals could only be pulled off by the amazing Shirley Bassey. I can watch this 1000 times and it still moves me.

[@keithrobertson8101]

Shirley Bassey can still belt the songs out like she's 20

[@ghostindamachine]

Absolutely stunning! The sheer ease that she can hit every note flawless, her control of vocal power and sheer confidence is just extraordinary!

[@dameshirleybassey2914]

Thanks for your sincere compliment and love, i'm not complete without you as my fan i have you to be most thankful for.

[@andyguy0610]

A well deserved standing ovation. Dame Shirley still has such a fantastic voice. The ability to hold that end note for so long WOW!

[@Ciclopea2]

Dame Shirley Bassey knows that she's addictive, so she decided to be fabulous forever. Everything about this video is brilliant, and the orchestra was superb 👏👏👏

[@Ettrick8]

74 years old and she is still belting this song out. Pure class

[@worldofameiso5491]

The fact that she makes this seem so easy, just shows how extraordinarily talented she is. There is only one...

[@artistphx]

This is an example of something being done right. Nothing more, nothing less!

[@nighthiker8872]

One of my 10 best! top 10!

[@WilliamWhite-rj5wx]

No one I believe can sing Goldfinger like Shirley Bassey. Whether the movie start sequence. Her voice is awesome.

[@pepperwilliams4428]

A true Diva, a true singer, who doesn't have to rely on "tricks", autotune, 100 dancers behind her, to perform her special magic!!! Just a great orchestra and her magnificent commanding voice!!!!! Try emulating that Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus!

[@elizaannmanabat2341]

greafy

[@Smartkid2387]

It's so silly to compare. Shirley is great and so are those other women, in their own respect.

[@МираМакарова-и9й]

+Gnimn ha, Miley can sing, if only forgot, that she hasn't at all vibrato in her voice, and choreography too.

[@gcolman7714]

She doesn't have the range.

[@joshtomley767]

Pepper Williams yes just the London chamber orchestra no biggy 😂😂

[@trinelangohr6661]

I came here wondering "can she do it live?", and on her first note I got shivers down my spine. She's doing it even better live. Wah.

[@sas9023055]

Trine: I recently uploaded a 1 hour clip titled, 50 years of James Bond The Great Bond Movie Themes. The first song is Dame Shirley singing Goldfinger at a Royal Variety Performance. This is just another amazing performce from this lady who is simply, 'THE VOICE'. Shirley has four performances on this clip. Check it out! Regards, Scot

[@rajendrakumarvarsani4184]

Wa Re wah More powerful than an entire orchestra 👏🏽

[@stevesmith2718]

The greatest Bond ever was Goldfinger with the unforgetable Gert Fröbe as Goldfinger.

[@qudamaa6744]

She's really dominated the stage with her outstanding voice. Got goosebumps!

[@donaldsedig7045]

For you, Mr. Connery. Good bye, THE James Bond.

[@ronsta11]

Absolutely. There cannot be a better James Bond. Not that others are bad, but Mr. Connery was in a different league.

[@robertskiffington1065]

I was a teenager in '64 and found her song riveting. I ran out and bought the soundtrack and the 45 rpm. I still have them!

[@garygemmell3488]

Goldfinger. The first Bond film I ever saw where I was old enough to understand and follow the plot. "No, Mr. Bond. I expect you to die.". Classic

[@jennyrust8334]

Her voice is amazing, most older singers get a little thinner, but Shirley’s voice is strong way to go!!

[@Magnetron33]

Best version ever. Perfection is rare and very difficult to achieve but this is perfection in every conceivable way.

[@181suydam]

THIS is how you carry a tune! The "So Called" artists of today could learn a lot from her!

[@Ralph_Smith0724]

Concerning Bond themes, Goldfinger, as sang by Shirley, is the Platonic idea of what a Bond's theme must sound.

[@CaribouDataScience]

One word.. ICONIC.

[@LizaFan]

1:33 You know instantaneously she's going to own it. Jesus.

[@RonWylie-gk5lc]

And THAT ladies and gentlemen is how THAT is done, lol, I think this theme was what really made the bond movies into something more than just spy films, it is as important as the actor, story and gadgets that made a Bond movie classy and far bigger than anything else.

[@michaelbarlow6610]

@ Ron Whylie. Although Bassey's "Goldfinger" is the first Bond film main title song that movie fans think of (and rightly so) when they think of James Bond, Matt Monroe's superb rendition of "FRWL" set the Bond films apart from other spy films in 1963 , the year before "Goldfinger" came out in the theaters in 1964.

[@michaelbarlow6610]

@ Ron Wylie. I misspelled your last name in my above-posted response comment. Sorry about the spelling error.

[@eugenekline1988]

WOW What a powerful voice. She is like a fine wine.....

[@pinkypurple3013]

So true!!

[@isaacjohnson8752]

Wow! The orchestra and Shirley sounded perfect, great balance and oh my goodness was her voice still beyond iconic.

[@jgomez7061]

Ahhhh!!!. I got goosebumps. She killed it, god damm!!! and the arrangement too, the trumpets, total alphas all around.

[@jettcarlburg356]

"Beware of his heart of gold His heart is cold.... HE LOVES ONLY GOLD!!!!"

[@gildalea]

dame shirley an tina turner are the real global queens! There is no one like one of the two. No one.

[@jameshourston8800]

Cher also! Lister to her do the Star Spangled Banner at the 1999 Super Bowl. Shes 53 and holds the final brave for, count them, 10 seconds let along elevating the lyrics a few times. Phenomenal. Whitney pales in comparison I am afraid.

[@bobnagel6449]

@@jameshourston8800 Don't forget Barbra Streisand. I'm not a fan of hers, but she is pretty popular. If you don't think she's great I'm sure she'll be glad to tell you.

[@timothyball742]

global=goball!

[@barbarabeesley7451]

She still has it!!!!! A true singing icon!!! 💜

[@jamescarter5042]

Shirley sings this song with passion and emotion.

[@philipcarthy2977]

There's just not enough superlatives to describe this lady.its one voice that comes on the radio and immediately you know who it is,she has graced us for so many wonderful years,I can only wish her good health and happiness. LEGEND.

[@brianswanson9881]

I had to watch "Goldfinger" today and hear what version was better. This version is far better. I get the chills whenever I hear Shirley sing this song. Love what she does with her hand gestures. 100% effort when she sings Goldfinger.

[@_space_cat_]

Outstanding performance. I couldn't help but applaud even if I'm just watching it on KZbin in my house. Can't imagine how it felt being there live.

[@TrulygreenSolution]

Dame Shirley Bassey is AMAZING! Mind you: this was 47 years AFTER she originally recorded this! LEGENDARY!

[@user-rr2eo7gb7z]

Could not agree more: this Dame should BE asked to sing EVERY BOND movie theme...! The best !

[@wildpeaceful6695]

Agree...🦋

[@clf8668]

And Tom Jones "Thunderball" He is only 0ne that could have done that song and he hold a long note at end too!

[@Vikt68]

Yes, agree x

[@AlphaEarth]

I like Adele, but she ain't no Dame Shirley.

[@lisaellis9749]

Exactly!

[@davidhughmiller]

Skyfall was a great film, terrible song though.

[@lauradelta8060]

No comparison

[@AlphaEarth]

@@davidhughmiller How that song won an Oscar, I will never know.

[@floridaredneck]

What a treat. I didn't even know there was a live performance of this. Could you imagine her being a great grandmother? That's just not human.

[@JasonRamosNJ]

She is one the greats. Its interesting that to me that she is not even more popular than she is. To me she is the original Diva!

[@robbie36064]

Agree..... she's an original

[@joeseltumanon3201]

Ram Media religion

[@ayokay123]

She IS the original Diva, but fortunately, he had the chops to back it up. I didn't learn that she was British until only recently. Once you hear that voice, you recognize it no matter what the song is.

[@Southamericangirl42]

Jay the Ram She's known the world over by young (well, maybe not by those silly millennials) and old fans. How does that equal 'not more popular' in your mind?

[@georgeisaak5321]

The absolute diva in person :). Boundless talent and skills beyond imagination in combination with passion

[@icebox9093]

there is & will be, only one Shirley Bassey...

[@josephkane829]

Oh my God, Shirley and the orchestra are magnificent.

[@darcymarlaurindolealleal4646]

Best opening in the James Bond - Goldfinger series, and in shirley bassey's voice got the best!

[@jimmyjameson8705]

she certainly is one of the all time greats..takes a back seat to NO ONE!

[@geraldattanasio5428]

I remember seeing the movie Goldfinger in a packed movie theatre in 1964. She sang this song during the opening credits. What a voice. What a song. What a movie.We we’re so lucky to have grown up during that time. Thank you, Shirley.

[@McAster99]

The best version of this song, with just pure grace on every level of the performance.

[@chrismaynard6016]

The Queen of Bond themes......sends a shiver down the spine.......nobody did it like Shirley. WOW!!

[@rogerheden3249]

3× .

[@yearginclarke]

Definitely nobody did it like her, set the tone for the whole serie

[@paulajacobs9699]

She is truly a marvel. No other performer can even come close to her talents. So dramatic. Love her....

[@coconyt3623]

I only now found out that she still performed that much later. Almost 50 years after the film. There are no words. What an amazing performance. One of the greatest vocalists of all time. Goose bumps and shivers.

[@_kaushin1540]

It doesn't get much better than this.