Shirley Bassey - Diamonds Are Forever / GOLDFINGER (2002 Live)

2002 (Shirley's appearance on a BAFTA James Bond Tribute Show - Performing these two theme songs decades after her original recordings....The Dame's still got it!)
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.
ABOUT the song, Diamonds Are Forever:
Diamonds Are Forever is the soundtrack for the 7th James Bond film of the same name.
"Diamonds Are Forever", the title song, was the second Bond theme to be performed by Shirley Bassey, after Goldfinger in 1964. The song was also recorded in Italian by Shirley Bassey as "Una Cascata di Diamanti (Vivo Di Diamanti)", this version was only issued on 7-inch single in Italy and has not had a CD release.
Producer Harry Saltzman hated the song and it only made the film due to co-producer Albert Broccoli. One of Saltzman's major objections was to the innuendo in the lyrics.
The original soundtrack was once again composed by John Barry, his sixth time composing for a James Bond film. Music written by John Barry (Jonathan Barry Prendergrast) and lyrics by Don Black.
Diamonds Are Forever STATS:
recorded: September, 1971 U/A
released: November, 1971
soundtrack album: UK: 29216, US: UAS-5220
charted:
single UK: #38, January 15, 1972
single US: Pop charts: #57, January 29, 1972
Easy Listening charts: #14, January 1, 1972
album US: #74, January 8, 1972

Written as theme for the James Bond movie "Diamonds Are Forever" 1971. Released on soundtrack LP: Jan 6th 1972, and on a soundtrack single: Jan 29th 1972. Another single with Pieces Of Dreams on the B-side had been released 1971. The single reached position number 38 in the UK single charts in 1972. In the US the single reached No. 57 on the charts, and the soundtrack LP reached No. 74. The soundtrack LP is available digitally remastered on CD. The song is available on many collections, live recordings, and videos. This was the second official recording of a James Bond theme for Shirley Bassey after Goldfinger. Moonraker followed 1979.
In Italy the film was called "Una Cascata Di Diamanti" and for the Italian soundtrack single Shirley Bassey had recorded the song with Italian lyrics: "Vivo Di Diamanti".
ABOUT the Movie - Diamonds Are Forever:
Diamonds Are Forever (1971) is the seventh spy film in the James Bond series, and the sixth to star Sean Connery as the fictional MI6 agent James Bond. The film is based on Ian Fleming's 1956 novel of the same name, and is the second of four James Bond films directed by Guy Hamilton. The story has Bond impersonating a diamond smuggler to infiltrate a smuggling ring, and soon uncovering a plot by his old nemesis Blofeld to use the diamonds and build a giant laser satellite that would be used to hold the world for ransom.
LYRICS:
Diamonds are forever
They are all I need to please me
They can stimulate and tease me
They won't leave in the night, I've no fear that they might desert me
Diamonds are forever
Hold one up and then caress it
Touch it, stroke it and undress it
I can see every part, nothing hides in the heart to hurt me
I don't need love
For what good will love do me?
Diamonds never lie to me
For when love's gone
They'll lustre on
Diamonds are forever
Sparkling round my little finger
Unlike men, the diamonds linger
Men are mere mortals who are not worth going to your grave for
I don't need love
For what good will love do me?
Diamonds never lie to me
For when love's gone
They'll lustre on
Diamonds are forever, forever, forever
Diamonds are forever, forever, forever
Forever and ever

[@desmondkurt9509]

Her voice is a gift to humanity

[@susanbannister6270]

🌹💗

[@Francis-mt8xu]

No its not...she screams a lot

[@cmoyum]

@@Francis-mt8xu it is her projection and style...to stress the meaning and story.

[@rozchristopherson648]

A gift from God. 🧡🧡🧡

[@marccano5061]

Absolutely!!! 💯 What a beautiful voice!!! I saw Diamonds are Forever when I was 13 and now Im rediscovering this beautiful woman 👠 in every way.

[@bob110088]

The culture, society does not exist to produce talent like this, never see the likes of this again.

[@MrTPain]

Don't quit on good sh**.🙄

[@kailasac6532]

Yes, society is now interested in other things, other topics, another speed of life 😢

[@tyleranthony4614]

The gilded age of entertainment glam. I agree.

[@RichardFrost]

There may be someone who is close .. the rising star Angelina Jordan - incredible talent. She does a fabulous 💍 are forever, that is getting better as she gets older .

[@ABC848]

✨🌟♠️🔱💎🔱♠️🌟✨

[@stacythomas1587]

The control she has over her voice is IMPECCABLE.

[@TheWiseMonkey8888]

4:08 ... flaw less :D

[@samuelmercer1529]

unmatched !

[@AndyHuston-fw5ef]

At this point it's just child's play for her Shirley Bassey show cased her status as Dame in this performance outstandingly excellent ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@susanbannister6270]

🌹💗

[@ldr11233]

She was 65 here omg!!! what a magnificent powerful voice! I get chills every time I come back to this video!

[@LEFTaTIP]

NO WAY......Her complexion and skin tone is so youthful.... And what a powerful sexy voice. She is stunning !!!

[@Realmasterorder]

No way ! she has so gorgeous figure complexion posture and power !

[@mtnstrand2819]

Not only the voice at that age, but her looks too!!!

[@Realmasterorder]

@@mtnstrand2819 yes she looks beautifull

[@mtnstrand2819]

The best voice in musical history!

[@joshuajenkins6912]

She was like "Let me slay this last note to show y'all how it's done"

[@arienfox]

And she NAILED IT!!

[@slapittywapitty8173]

Incredible! Makes it look easy too. Me, 'jealous?' Yeah; a lil'-bit ;-)

[@bestofthebeastlikebeast3754]

She was like Billie, Adele and other sit down, Ill show u true singing.

[@lisaellis9749]

YES!

[@chonalyngabardaarquinez6547]

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[@michaelbensen1987]

Shirley was 65 years old in the video. She sounded perfect in 1971 singing this song and 31 years later her vocals are still perfect. Shirley was born in 1937.

[@AndyHuston-fw5ef]

Who ask u her age

[@allenfreeland6494]

Guess he wanted to know if she still has the groove

[@peterantonybell965]

My unforgettable image of Shirley is from the Morecambe and Wise show where she's wearing 1 welly

[@davejohnson-yi2rk]

What a huge talent. That voice! She exuded apex stardom when she took the stage. First time I heard her in Goldfinger when it was released, I just had to buy the (vinyl) album. A voice like her demands a full orchestra backing it. My mother was lucky enough to see her live in the U.S. (New York) I believe just after "Diamonds Are Forever" . Bassey was on the top of a double bill with Lola Falana, but the audience was there to see only Bassey.

[@sas9023055]

Great Comment! It was the song Goldfinger that I heard when I was in High School back in the early 1970's where I discovered Shirley and her amazing vocal talent. Because Shirley toured the world so many times over the past 6 decades I was able to see her in concert at least a dozen times. (All in the State of California.) She possesses such a top tier voice, Shirley could, and still can sing the phone book and make it great. (even at 87 yo!). But, her performances were legendary! She learned at an early age from Vaudeville performers how to sing and not just stand there like a tree. She took this training to heart, and to this day is unique in how she sings and performs. Some say it's too dramatic, but I say if you can back it up with utter perfection vocals, it results in giving the audience what they want and keep them coming back for more. Although Shirley has had many wonderful hits, most of them in Europe, it has been more about her VOCALS and Stage presence that attracted the people fill halls for 6+ decades. Regards, Scot

[@intrepid5144]

Each of the 3 James Bond theme songs sung by Dame Shirley Bassey are "all hers"!!! I can't imagine anyone else ever singing them as well! Thank you Shirley for your Wonderful Voice!

[@donahunt832]

YES!!!

[@fluorosco]

Billy Eyelash?😂

[@kaydash3868]

she's a diamond herself.. love love love her voice...

[@kinkylinky5889]

There's something amazing about her voice, I just cant quite put my *finger* on it...

[@ssdivizion]

Also diamonds are composers,agree with me?

[@xiomaranunez3013]

Kay Dash AGREED!!💎💘

[@danseabreeze1404]

@@kinkylinky5889 Maybe if you had a gold finger : l

[@mrlodwick]

She is the girl Kay x

[@christinemillership1189]

Shirley is still alive……..she was 65 when she performed this…….she was known for her fantastic wigs and long sexy dresses. Great performer……..and was my dad’s favourite singer.

[@charlieh126]

Love her little smile at 4:23 she knew she was about to SERVE

[@fluorosco]

Her voice is so good that nobody comments on how absolutely Gorgeous She is ❤

[@carlcordova2332]

Now that's an example of kick-ass Broadway belting and vibrato.

[@christopherrowan3886]

Unbelievable! This woman shimmers like a Queen. Her charisma and presence are off the scale; not to mention, she has one of the greatest voices in history!

[@jerryrichards4300]

Christopher Rowan he'll yes

[@xiomaranunez3013]

Christopher Rowan Definitely!!!💫✨

[@WJWinstonOficial]

the greatest voice ever!

[@Johnnycdrums]

Yeah! I come from "away" , and I dig it wicked bad.

[@JohnnyNation]

That's precisely why she was bestowed the title Dame !!!###

[@DavidBrown-bp4iq]

What can you say? A Dame is a Dame, a one-of-a-kind. She's "all that."

[@musicrocksoffical]

One of the best singers we will ever see.

[@ThrizylNandoo]

God the drama in her eyes! Her whole body is a part of the performance when she sings. I love it.

[@Pantera-wu9ty]

There are no words to describe just how amazing her voice is.............such a class act, never to be duplicated for a 1000 yrs!

[@rosachavez-green2107]

Sean Connery. Oo7Gold Finger

[@AndyHuston-fw5ef]

The lady with the golden voice ❤

[@cashandcoin405]

Or more 😊

[@tuulenkoti]

Nobody in music has this level of class nowadays

[@keitha.355]

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[@lisaellis2593]

Agreed.

[@comiatta]

@@roinnney8171 Please fix your attitude, there was absolutely no need to come in here to be so aggresive. Just chill.

[@leeteplitz7673]

Celine Dion does❤

[@jamesbedukodjograham5508]

She was a good singer back in her heydays.

[@ceciliasarsaba6932]

Thumbs up If You're listening in 2020

[@donnaclarke508]

Thumbs, pinky fingers, index fingers, married finger..... Toes... Chin...

[@marjanp4784]

December 2020❤️

[@gpk1027]

This and Goldfinger, my favorite Dame Shirley Bassey songs

[@teddybearmartin1]

listening in 2022

[@AndyHuston-fw5ef]

2023 ❤

[@ClarenceHW]

What a performer, what a voice. Young singers, listen to this woman.

[@sas9023055]

Clarence Wooten Right on! Dame Shirley was not only very lucky to have inherited some of the greatest pipes in the world, but she started during an era where you couldn't rely on technical equipment to enhance your voice. Now, well into her late 70's Bassey still performs grueling vocal excercises regularly to keep her voice the best that it can be. And, it's paid off; if you watched the 2013 Academy Awards Show, it was Shirley who stole the show. Goldfinger is actually a very difficult song to sing, and that is why few others (Past or Present) have even attempted to sing it, let alone blow it out of the park.

[@ClarenceHW]

Shirley Bassey Music and Vids Yes indeed, I'm a professional musician (old school) worked with Diane Schuur for over 2 years. This performance is powerful. As you mention, Goldfinger has some difficult intervals to sing, even more difficult to sing with power and confidence.

[@missmaggie2620]

Shirley Bassey Music and Vids She brought the house down that night!

[@musicman5478]

+Clarence Wooten i believe they should stop singing ashamed of themselves

[@MetalMistress888]

+Clarence Wooten All young female singers should study this woman.

[@kylarduncan00]

She has such a stage presence when she preforms! It always has and will give me goosebumps!

[@ii7005]

I agree she reminds me of Tina Turner

[@timothyball7502]

Dang! A goose that has bumps?

[@Magnetron33]

@@ii7005 She's been doing this since before Tina

[@budsurtees4224]

Now that's how you sing and deliver a song.

[@QuantumOfSolace1]

Way more entertaining than those Super Bowl halftime shows - pure talent!!

[@johnathanmphoto]

Goldfinger is HER SONG. There is NO reason for anyone else to EVER try singing it.

[@deanelydiard1846]

I had the exact same thought.

[@stevencorder36]

Same here !

[@Magnetron33]

She agreed to sing it after she heard the music even when there were no lyrics. As far as I can tell, she was the only one offered the song. It was practically written for her and there are few songs and artists so inextricably tied together. A classic composition that is the measure for all other Bond songs

[@philippehalm6254]

...and nobody dares !

[@bambammaria]

And that's how it's done, boys and girls...

[@Francis-mt8xu]

Also for GAYS AND LESBOS

[@Tomtom-ep1yt]

​@@Francis-mt8xutf you on about?

[@ronretired282]

The world has gone crazy during this pandemic but, for 5 minutes I was able to put the craziness aside, and take pleasure in hearing her voice. Dame Shirley Bassey. A classic!

[@edwardalamo2507]

The so called pandemic was nothing compared to the Vietnam War, 10 years

[@rogefedwon]

She commands that stage. The sign of a true star.

[@boxerseed]

Her best performances of Diamonds are forever and Goldfinger I could find in the web. Absolutely breath-taking. It's not only her voice, it's her personality.

[@sas9023055]

Riccardo: Check out, this compilation of the Greatest James Bond Theme Songs that I created and uploaded. The first song is Dame Shirley performing Goldfinger at a Royal Variety Performance. And, mid-way into the 1 Hour Clip I included a great version of Shirley singing Diamonds Are Forever live back in the 1970's. I think you will enjoy and can skip any performances you want to along the way! Regards, Scot 50 Years of James BOND / Compilation of the Great Theme Songs with Movie Clips (1 Hour)

[@donahunt832]

it's marvelous how her voice shines on top of that huge orchestration so typical of bond themes

[@roquey44]

I like the more mature Bassey. Thr voice is fuller, more majestic.

[@sas9023055]

You may be aware, but others are not aware of this: When Shirley started in show business back in 1953, she was classified as a soprano. I have uploaded tons of her recordings going back to the 1950s and early 1960's if anyone would like to take a listen. They are excellent, and show a different side of Shirley's vocal abilities. Over the years her voice settled somewhere between Alto and Mezzo soprano. Shirley's highest note is A5, which is the highest note for an official mezzo soprano artist, but she can hit all the notes within the low Alto range as well. Performing in smoke filled rooms when she was younger may have had something to do with her voice change. But, many Shirley Bassey fans, such as yourself may be happy about those smoke filled rooms she performed in. lol

[@roquey44]

Wish I could talk "vocalist" with you, but I can't. LOL! Hey, the lady is a "beast." How can you sound like this after 60 years in the game? Smoke filled rooms? Hey, they mature the voice. Give you a sense of "life." It shows in an awesome way.

[@chrisbowen9043]

Shirley's voice throughout her career was unequaled. Plus she was so damn beautiful your eyes and ears remain riveted.

[@popland1977]

I love your videos, but there's a few errors in your comment. An alto isn't a vocal fach, it's a choir position, I think you're confusing it with a contralto and other mezzos have hot A5s and beyond

[@alystee1]

Agreed! Luuuuvvv her

[@mightykc73]

and that, ladies and and gentlemen...is how its done.

[@TechhNique]

She’s beautiful!!!! Look how elegant she looks. That voice, Jesus. She’s a diamond herself.

[@brantsingleton8497]

She really laid onto that last note, she hit it in the absolute perfect tone. Flawless!

[@Rosannasfriend]

It was EPIC!

[@TheWiseMonkey8888]

Absolutely... 2:45 ... don't you just love it!

[@smhorse]

I have to say that the hairs on the back of my neck stood on end at that point. I'd say she has at least the same, if not greater, lung capacity as many track-and-field athletes!

[@yellowlight2563]

Your pic expresses my face when the note was hit

[@xiomaranunez3013]

Camilla's Mom indeed!! She's magnificent!!💎💕

[@ashsilvi9369]

She is just incredible

[@gaga140012]

What a set of pipes she has, one class act. Some of today's so called stars should take lessons from her.

[@eltatoyo9211]

Thus is REAL singing. It can't be taught.

[@AndyHuston-fw5ef]

It's the African tribal beat it's in her blood comes natural in her earlier concerts u can even see d African dance if u if u know what to look for

[@debutriah2854]

@@eltatoyo9211yes it can lol

[@rouvengatsby9187]

.........und 20 Jahre später singt Sie immer noch einfach brillant !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@noirchild58]

Clearly there is NO point in anyone else even attempting to sing Goldfinger.

[@TheEchovoices]

WOW SHE IS STILL GORGEOUS A DIAMOND HERSELF

[@saltwatercb]

Amen to that!

[@xiomaranunez3013]

noirchild58 She's BRILLIANT!!

[@jessicamcneill4013]

This happens to be my father's favorite 007 theme song.

[@annalisa14]

noirchild58 - if course, but we can have tons of fun playing like we can sing it! Can 🎤

[@scottc9100]

When people say some singers are effortless, this is who they are referring to.

[@captainnice9698]

I've seen Shirley sings these songs hundreds of times and SHE NEVER "PHONES" IT IN, EVER.... She sings these songs each time like it is the first time AND it is VERY clear that she enjoys singing them. Beauty, grace and greatness, she is the complete package.

[@michelle_ca8549]

Lucky. I missed out.

[@chi8772]

What do you mean by “phone it in”?

[@dumoulin11]

Not only does she completely own these songs, she looks like she's just having so much fun. What an incredible and majestic performer!

[@donahunt832]

yes its as if singing is a singular joy for her

[@ardaber8464]

I’m only 21, most music today lacks the soul and passion from that of the likes of Shirley Bassey. Truly mesmerising, the power and delivery....ughhhhhhh

[@c_jade]

I agree. I'm only 18 and I feel like kids my age and younger will never really know true music that had passion and soul. She is amazing and so elegant!!

[@chereesmith8822]

Another 20 year old year here and I've been on a Dame Shirley Bassey binge, I cannot agree more, there are only a few artists that exude this type of sheer beautifullness,perfection and power in their voices. Absolutely beyond compare

[@theresag1969]

...And power.

[@spaghettienthusiast5763]

Queue in Filthy frank "I'm born in the wrong generation''

[@theresag1969]

Adele? Compare and contrast Shirley and Adele. Adele should sit down.

[@stefaniewinkler863]

Ein Genuss für die Seele,was für eine Power diese Dame besitzt!Wundervoll

[@TotalSinging]

This is what being at the top of your game looks and sounds like kiddies. It doesn't get any better than Shirley Bassey doing her Bond themes, And her joy at singing them shows in every inch of her being.

[@fensterputzernuernberg]

There are only 2 female singers who i am captivated with when they start to sing >> Shirley and Whitney Houston ..

[@bellabana]

Dame Shirley Bassey for me is just stunning and the best. Whitney was amazing but she wasn’t able to maintain the strength of her voice at the same level as Bassey even though she was years younger.

[@simonwebster368]

You're so right John. The legendary megastar Whitney Houston was always my number one artist who left me spellbound, esp for the first 15 years of her career when she was at her best and her voice was untouchable - didn't hurt that she was the most beautiful singer too. Shirley Bassey is an enduring powerhouse and icon.

[@kriximae2817]

That last note gave me major goosebumps!!! I'm pretty sure I wasn't the only one who repeated that over and over.

[@zaneramjeawan8042]

I did..I was a great note...freaked me out

[@bestofthebeastlikebeast3754]

Me too. I download and made mp3)

[@timothyball7502]

Goosebumps, dang at 68 I have never seen a goose with bumps. Attractive?

[@Magnetron33]

The 2011 version at the Brit awards is so well recorded and filmed and the performance, in my opinion may be the best of her career she and the synphony put it over like gangbusters.Even at 74 when most are finished she still had unbelievable power! It is interesting to see various takes throughout her career. That is the one I watch over and over. This one is excellent as well.

[@rozchristopherson648]

Whoever chose Shirley Bassey to sing these Bond theme songs, I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[@sas9023055]

John Barry was instrumental in selecting Shirley to sing her Bond songs. Before the idea of a James Bond movie series was thought of Shirley performed with John Barry and his orchestra throughout the UK and Europe. He was thus very familiar with her tremendous vocal abilities. When Barry approached Shirley to record the Goldfinger Soundtrack she had two questions, 1) What is a Goldfinger? 2) Can I first listen to the Lyrics? Barry said that the Lyrics weren't written yet, but he let her listen to the music. The minute Shirley heard those horns, she said I'll do it, no matter what the Lyrics are. And, both never looked back!

[@rozchristopherson648]

@@sas9023055 Thank you for your reply. Then I am indebted to John Barry for bringing Shirley Bassey and the Bond movies together, a match made in heaven.

[@crumpetsbuttered]

Shirley is a national treasure

[@sas9023055]

Shirley is also a world treasure, Regards Scot USA

[@saralizarzaburu5650]

@Shirley debe ser considerada un TESORO UNIVERSAL.

[@joannlamonica8067]

DAME SHIRLEYI IS A GIFT --PERIOD!!!!👑✈️🛩🇱🇷. AMERICA. JO-ANN. 6/10/2023.

[@emmanueldavidvillanuevagan5011]

Its amazing!!!, I dont understand why 50 years later, she can make perfect tones!!! She is my Idol

[@HaloFTW55]

Her voice just aged well I guess.

[@Josh_J9]

Well it's not 50 years later is it ? This is from 2002

[@sameerhafeez7029]

Joshyyy J goldfinger is from 1964 and diamonds are forever is from 1971

[@theresag1969]

...and look this good doing it.

[@damianjackson8533]

Is she not like,the rave----what a star!

[@nancychong4650]

So stunning. if I was one of the audience I would be astonished just to listen to her voice. Whatta a star.

[@thyslop1737]

Great voice . Very theathrical. Storyteller.

[@pschaefer143]

4:24 that look, assessing the situation, and getting herself into it. And then that sly smile. She knows shes gonna knock it out of the park. We aren't ready for what she's got.

[@rhonda2555]

Our good lady friend is as relevant in 2022 as she was in the sixties. Class, style and grace this lady has in spades. Timeless elegance effortless style and classic attire. Simply glamorous chic and perfection on legs.

[@chemicalpoisons]

65 years old and a voice that could easily crack a glass. A dame through and through. You can't help but shiver at the closing moments of Goldfinger. You also have to love how she performs and acts a little as she sings. Tremendously alluring.

[@reic0002]

i think shes 85

[@Tomtom-ep1yt]

@@reic0002 not when this was recorded

[@tootsiepujie]

Five minutes later.., I finally catch my breath.

[@susanblanche9684]

At 85 still singing with power and pwrfection

[@argerinejordan4703]

Shirley is the epitome of elegance, class and beauty. She wears the most beautiful gowns at her concerts! Love Dame Shirley Bassy!!❤❤❤💖💖😍😍😍😀😀😀

[@theempress1104]

You summed up Dame Shirley Bassey so well!!!! I agree a 100%!!!!!

[@davidwesley2525]

@@theempress1104 Dame Shirley Bassey? More Like QUEEN Shirley Bassey. 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@dominiquejohnson5241]

She really is IMPECCABLE even in 2022

[@celesteadeanes4478]

could this be the greatest voice in history?

[@frederickloucks4865]

She is magnificent......

[@Dvco33333]

As an elder...I've seen all the greats from Billy Holiday, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston,...to this very day this black woman still gives me the chills with her voice!!! Salute to you ... Dame Shirley Bassey

[@XYZ-ds4jg]

Because she IS black.

[@Theremedialgash]

@@XYZ-ds4jg think shes mixed race and grew up in the slums of tiger bay, a few miles from here, since demolished. Adore her,will even let her off for the Monaco thing, deserves it a wonderful ambassador

[@rasputinsliver9092]

Not sure how the color of her skin plays into it all. She sings great because she has the ability. Her skin color doesn't confer that ability. She'd sing as great if her skin color was any other color.

[@rasputinsliver9092]

@Blue Skies, I'm talking about the physical pigmentation of one's skin. That has nothing to do with vocal inflection, accent, etc. What you're talking about is learned cultural aspects. And anyone of any color growing up in a given place, say, such as the South, will very likely sound like others in that area regardless of the color of their skin.

[@Dvco33333]

@Naija guy ...Rather it's sports, movies, whatever ...black people excel physically more than others in every genre, it's clear today we have all these "culture vultures" because of their genius, so it would be remiss not to acknowledge their melanin...don't you agree?

[@davec9736]

My god...what a voice!

[@johnnypool2206]

Someone once told her that her voice was too deep for a woman to be singing any song. Boy were the wrong as ever. I have this song, and Goldfinger, both on 45rpm stereo. What a voice...what a voice!

[@remiem-iw7uk]

And THAT ladies and gents is a true SINGER!!!!!

[@cobra5586]

Goldfinger ---- sung by the golden voice no one else is able to sing this song in such performance like shirley! To let her sing this unforgettable James Bond Theme was the absolutely right decision! "Diamonds are forever" is no less great sung, her performance is everytime on the same high level.

[@waynejohnson1304]

No one could have sung Goldfinger better than Shirley Bassey. She was put on this earth to sing this song better than anyone else who has ever lived or will ever live in the future. This song belongs to her alone.

[@jeffzloczower2886]

Definitely 👍

[@PetShopMod]

She is utterly.....spectacular. Her voice is an absolute gift to us.

[@Dutchlessons785]

Amazing! Whist some singers like Whitney Houston lose they voice as they age, Shirley Bassey only improves with time! Well done!!!

[@FlyingSharpshooter]

I never knew what a charismatic diamond Shirley really is ... until now (first time seeing her & just impressed)

[@Ramon_the_Foodi]

OMG, I love her voice!

[@rogefedwon]

After scanning the KZbin archives for Shirley singing Diamonds are Forever and Goldfinger live, I can say with confidence that these are the BEST live performances she has ever given. She didn’t miss a single note, faultless.

[@sandrap4188]

Goldfinger theme song defines an era, a generation. Everytime I hear it, memories of the mid 60's thru 70's flood my mind. The Cold War, the Space Race, big chrome fenders on cars, and every guy wanting to be Sean Connery 007 along with every gal wanting every guy to be Sean Connery 007.

[@LB9997]

When I think of James Bond I think of Shirley Bassey!

[@duke6j]

This woman is outstanding!! What a voice!!

[@ROCKINGMAN]

A great singer in her own class.

[@rogerlephoque3661]

Of the great female singers performing live, no one commands the stage and our attention in quite the magnificent way as this Great Dame. Not even La Striesand.

[@muscleboypa]

What a voice! Dame Shirley is such a classy woman!

[@pjcanta8171]

Every new crappy song I heard, I always go back to this for cleansing 🥰

[@Grind-To-Greatness]

Shirley Bassey is so beautiful ❤️ Class at it's finest🥂

[@LFOVCF]

Bloody hell, I've gotta walk this off. This Tiger Bay beauty, is the blueprint for Bond songs. Many have done a good job, but but none are classy, like Bassey. She is now 84.

[@cynthiasimpson572]

WOW!! What can one say about a voice like that. Simply, there is only one Dame Shirley Bassey they will never be another. Beautiful lady with a spectacular voice! All the best to you and your family. 🥰😘🥰💕

[@celsolapienis2977]

Diamonds are Forever and Goldfinger brings me good memories about my youth!!!!!! God bless Shirley and Sean Connery.

[@gw2891]

So true 😊

[@lee-annebarrett366]

My father thought she was fabulous. I use to hid hide behide the lounge room door as a child to watch her on Australian television late at night in the 1960s. I had never heard a voice like hers before.

[@mpojr]

Nobody does it better than Shirley Bassey,she help make the Icon JAMES BOND

[@flashtheoriginal]

There will never be another. Just a SUPERSTAR

[@mmikephilly]

Liquid Platinum voice...when Shirley sings, you're in for an immense treat! An event of excitement and greatness! No words can quite describe it. A legend, maybe?

[@Magnetron33]

Maybe? No! Certainly!

[@Arany-Csillag]

.........LIQUIIIIIIIIID

[@tombyrne3635]

Wow love your words Michael and yes amazing

[@lisaellis2593]

I' feel strong and magnificent , when I ' hear Dame Shirley sing!

[@stacythomas1587]

That opening instrumental sequence has to be the most iconic sound in all the Bond movies....especially the horns section.

[@pelican5708]

Shirley Bassey is mesmerizing... and her voice takes you to another level! What a great Dame!

[@lordbyron3603]

I’ve listened to Shirley over a dozen times now this past week !

[@Cinetyk]

OMG, I was born in 84 and Shirley's performanece's hit the benchmar for hall 007 performances. The genius lyrics performances together with the movies' soundtracks... It sets the stage to the special music, evocative with the music and themes... This is was painted my child's imagination of what Cold War was like... Thank you for such soulful, richful performances..

[@TheWorldofCharts]

I met Dame Shirley Bassey in London back in 1997 and she was such a sweet pie :-)

[@BloodyBillyREX]

It’s unhealthy how many times I played that last note. I fall in love every time!

[@sas9023055]

It still brings chills down my spine! There are soprano vocalists who can hit very high notes, but a great Mezzo Soprano like Shirley hitting and holding a high note is a totally different experience. You can almost feel the reverb going through through your body. Amazing this lady is!

[@omejia376]

She needs to teach modern artists what true music is and show then what an amazing shows is.

[@davis2284]

We were just lucky enough to grow up in the right era

[@TheGiokink]

Now thats what I call a star!!!!!!

[@elvistsakane121]

Superstar !!!!!!!

[@Nebarus]

She is the diamond! Shine forever my lady. :)

[@nicholasleavsley2231]

She's awsome there isn't a singer like her ever

[@salliemae9284]

Shirley Bassey owns a special voice that only comes once in a lifetime . I am blessed that I experience listening to this beautiful lady .

[@alexmanalo1518]

as a boy in the late 60s, my father took my brother & me to our first James Bond movie 'Diamonds are forever'. This song struck to me since then. Great movie & song indeed.

[@universal-zy5bh]

Ha - sounds like my story...in the early-mid 60's my grandfather took me and my brother to a Bond triple-header of Gold Finger, Dr. No, and From Russia with Love! We sat in the very front row, and we were dazzled for over six hours to say the least. I loved her singing then, and just now I'm seeing her perform those Bond songs, and now I know how stunning, sexy, gorgeous a performer she was for many years!!

[@patriciomaia3200]

Beautiful Woman Singer !!! One Voice Fantastic!! The Song is Wonderful !! ....007 histories Songs.. Fantastic..

[@threepot]

Best bond song sung by the greatest female singer ever.