Shirley Bassey - The Living Tree (Official Video Full Version)

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Official video for Dame Shirley Bassey's single, The Living Tree. Unique and visually exciting, the video is included on the enhanced single alongside seven fantastic mixes.
It's difficult to know where to begin when it comes to describing Dame Shirley's incredible career which has spanned over 50 years. Having just celebrated her 70th birthday The Living Tree single and album prove age is no barrier for creating incredible music.
The original Welsh Diva and one of Wales' greatest musical exports, she stands tall alongside fellow Welsh singers Charlotte Church, Katherine Jenkins, Tom Jones, Cerys Matthews, Dorothy Squires, Bryn Terfel and Bonnie Tyler to name but a few.
The Living Tree was written and produced by Catherine Feeney and Nikki Lamborn of band Never The Bride. DSB fell in love with it after a chance encounter in Monte Carlo, where she now lives.
During her career Shirley has also collaborated with Swiss band Yello on The Rhythm Divine. She sang with Chris Rea on his Ferrari inspired film, La Passione, and probably most famously with The Propellerheads whose international club hit History Repeating propelled her into the spotlight. It featured on the soundtrack to the movie There's Something About Mary starring Ben Stiller and Cameron Diaz and was the music behind a Jaguar car ad.
Shirley is the only singer to have recorded more than one James Bond Theme. She recorded three! Applauded by John Barry, Sean Connery and David Arnold, her hit records Goldfinger and Diamonds Are Forever ranked as the two best Bond themes ever in a recent poll, where she comfortably beat fellow Bond singers such as Tina Turner, Madonna, Paul McCartney, Matt Monro, Gladys Knight, Sheryl Crow, Lulu and Sheena Easton to the top spots. Casino Royale star Daniel Craig recently suggested DSB should record the next theme - after hearing The Living Tree you can't help but see he's got a point!
In recent years Shirley's recording of Diamonds Are Forever was sampled by hip-hop star Kanye West.
DSB has performed duets with acts such as Neil Diamond, Andy Williams, Alain Delon, Michael Ball, Bryn Terfel, Charles Aznavour, Jack Jones, Robert Goulet and Eydie Gorme and shared a stage with Ray Charles and Liza Minnelli on a successful tour.
Dame Shirley was the star of the M&S Christmas TV ad with her sparkling version of Pink's Get The Party Started. The ad, filmed in a spy movie style, featured models Twiggy, Lizzy Jagger, Erin O'Connor, Laura Bailey and Noemie Lenoir as undercover agents on a secret mission to attend an exclusive performance by DSB at a glamorous Christmas party.
DSB premiered The Living Tree at the 2005 Royal Variety Performance, acknowledged as the best in recent years. She topped the bill in her birth town of Cardiff closing the Welsh-flavoured show in spectacular style. Another highlight of the event was Catherine Tate asking the Queen "Is one bovvered?"
In a recent episode of American Idol (the US equivalent to The X-Factor) contestants Jordin Sparks, Lakisha Jones and Melinda Doolittle all chose Shirley Bassey hits to impress judges Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Paula Abdul. Chris Sligh said "Shirley Bassey rocks hard core" and presenter Ryan Seacrest proclaimed that it was Dame Shirley Bassey songs that ruled the night.

[@DJDiva83]

This could have and still could be a great James bond theme!

[@carlosVasquez-qg5mv]

This theme is the 007 movie????

[@carlosVasquez-qg5mv]

All better style connery and moore style 00

[@grahamd5418]

Yes and Lady Gaga and Aria Grande could have been singers!

[@savetheplanet2982]

We all think that

[@abysstone]

Dang definitely

[@tkwondo000]

Absolutely AWESOME.. A Bond track if ever there was one. STILL could..Should be.

[@IndyCote]

YES

[@waynenorthover7403]

Perfect Bond track , couldn’t agree more ! Just need a perfect Bond to live up to it . Sean is a little old now , and no one else fills those shoes better . Need someone with as much style and class as he , and this lady

[@singularonaut]

Lyrics and voice are incredible! One of my favorite songs ever 😍❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@BayouBarbie504]

Beyonce who? slay dem young girls Dame Shirley!!!

[@scottrobertson4450]

True story !!!

[@BayouBarbie504]

scott robertson i.m glad you made me come here and be blessed by this sensational voice! Thanks ;-)

[@scottrobertson4450]

She's got some set of pipes on her !

[@KaizerMan]

They make different styles of music. You can't compare them. I mean as talented as Shirley Bassey is can you expect her to make a hot album that captivates young listeners ears like Beyonce does?

[@yellowlight2563]

Kaizer-Man only those who like real music. Not saying that Beyonce's music in terrible but this generation likes trash music in general.

[@suep59]

What a sensational song. Shirley Bassey is the very best singer of all time. Love her.

[@AmyAIM]

petal cake It's a great one! Just remembered it, and had the urge to listen to it!

[@picardbs]

This is probably the title song of James Bond's film we never saw :-))

[@JustB3NJI]

This song never gets old...its seriously under-rated.

[@sebastiana.2358]

She should sing every Bond song. They should pass a law about it.

[@gorankjellgren5373]

The best, and greatest singer of popular music ever. Bar none.

[@MIKEY1970MIKE1970]

Goran Kjellgren Her voice is stunning...it gives me shivers in the same way as a sudden thunderclap❗️

[@donkiddick08]

the live version of this is best. living tree at royal variety performance should get you there.

[@kevankoya]

This is an incredible song and mega!! performance by Dame Shirley Bassey. ))

[@ogie969]

this lady should be reconised as the greatest singer england has ever produced.who else can say they can span 60 yrs and are still going strong .lots of performers are liveing off past glories ,this lady goes on and on ,and just seems to get better with time .and still THE BEST IS YET TO COME

[@obnob7230]

Err, sorry but our Shirl is Welsh, a Cardiff girl from my home town.

[@glenconmc]

No other singer could sustain these long high notes with such power and clarity, she is amazing.

[@davidrees1691]

Ann Bailey sings this song just as well--both remarkable performances xx

[@Xexsut]

Absolutely amazing! One of the GREATEST singers ever. We love you Shirley.

[@waynethompson9144]

Love ...love ... LOve...LOVE this song. Dame Shirley Bassey NEVER disappoints !!!!!!!

[@dutradelacerda]

Amazing... such a powerful voice!

[@fireleo56]

OH MY GOD! This is just vicious! I hope she does another concert in the United States. She really sounds even better than before. We talk of divas. But, she is the ultimate Diva. " Your sorry ass," she has just thrown down the gauntlet. Now, I wonder which of today's singers can even come close. NONE! WOW! Thank you for posting this. I am going to pass it on to my friends. WoW! 73 , and still kicking ass!

[@davidwalsh3439]

Shirley Bassey is special. She has an incredible voice. She always moved with the times. This performance is simply amazing.

[@MMubi]

Dame Shirley Bassey is a beautiful peace of love fall from heaven xx

[@conradsmithlacsina4166]

Damn, I remember the last time I was here was 8 years ago. And I thought of watching this again just tonight. How time flies.

[@babyboomerrodg]

I think we can all relate to the words in this song at some time or another.One of my favourites of hers and THATS saying something

[@minonamusic2388]

Can’t believe it’s 15 years since this song was released. Still sounds amazing and totally current in 2022. Timeless music.

[@colindale3027]

My bestest favourite Lady singer - and I've seen em all - including my 2nd favourite Doris Day - This girl is quality - xxxxxxxxxShirley. colindaleradiosutch

[@linctiger]

Dam that's such a good performance wow

[@itgetseasierlessitry]

Basseys Tree is still yielding lovely fruits.

[@pcao1]

I Love this Song and Video! She's BACK and kicking ass, Love you Shirley!

[@mrwin8]

no one better

[@KNJGSY]

What a fantastic song ! ...and Shirley still able to belt out full volume at the age of 70 without a quaver and without vocal enhancements !!!! I've just watched her on TV performing at Glastonbury. DSB in a class of her own. Only one female singer could get near in power and quality - my all-time favourite Ofra Haza - see Jerusalem of Gold on KZbin.

[@Mr641026]

I am breathless!!!!!So deep, so strong, so emotional!!!! This can be performed only by Shirley!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@copperbear66]

Picture this.."When you wake up in the morning and I kiss your sorry ass goodbye...what would I miss...there's nothing I can think of as I leave"

[@SirOvyntenRiveraSODR]

phenomenal!

[@sternenprinz1]

Yeah, she is amazing! But do you all realise that she was 70 years old when this song was released? Yes, she's born 1937 !!!! Wonderful!

[@moonlionwilliams1316]

Saw her live in 2006 and she belted this out live!! Gave me goosebumps.. love this woman xx 😘 ❤

[@jivkohristov3481]

and everybody start to watch her. and liked her.. SHIRLEY

[@MMubi]

The Living Legend/Queen.

[@comando0220]

3 years ago this song changed my life. I decided I was going to live for me and not for my husband or my children. All they did was take "mom" for granted. Still lov'em, but I ain't counting on anyone, but the Lord up above.

[@comando0220]

Yes! Yes! Yes! ...alll James Bond themes, until she can't sing anymore.

[@bradly2007]

Haunting and magical, Shirley is a singing wonder and it is hard to believe that I first experienced this legend in concert thirty-five years ago as she looks & sounds greater than ever...Bravo Shirley Bassey!!!!

[@PurpleisBEAST]

I vote for a Dame Shirley Bassey + Adele duet for a theme song for Bond

[@homer151]

Can Dame Shirley be next M

[@scottrobertson4450]

born for the part

[@leftyriverfunforlife3411]

Why everything she sings sounds James Bondish to me ? Is it just me or you guys have the same feeling ? By the way she is a real Divea .

[@TheSenator007]

Have you heard about Shirley Bassey's 'No good about goodbye'? If not, you should definitely look it up, because it was made for Quantum Of Solace. Unfortunately, it was rejected.

[@lycangold]

A great song, but probably didn't get chosen coz it's called The Living TREE (???) *rolls eyes*

[@nunotojo]

Brilhantissima... poderosa!!!!!! Linda, Uma das melhores do mundo!!!! A melhor no seu genero...

[@rogerwatkins2148]

I'll just say it... Rock Hall of Fame!!!

[@IndyCote]

And it absolutely could've been one of the best themes ever. I know I read somewhere that either when he heard her sing her version of Get This Party Started or this song, Daniel Craig suggested she be chosen to sing whatever the next Bond theme would be.

[@kerryfoster1]

Absolutely stunning. Long live Shirley xxxxxxx

[@uncledarnell]

What a phenomenal voice and at 70 no less!!

[@MikesTrackBuilding]

Should have been a bond theme. Maybe even the latest....

[@MiamiMase]

the most powerful voice in the world. The Queen of all Divas!

[@kerryfoster1]

Come to think of it they should make a film just so this could be the Theme. Its just POWERFUL !!!

[@julieanderson1858]

💛💚💛💚💛💚💛💚💛💚💛💚 I want this song in *CPS* ... Aka CHILDREN SERVICES....👎 my "Movie"..👍. About the corruptness in that gov..doing to make them$$$$ and low incomes loose they loved ones on false statements.....and they are continuing to do this.....desteoying families.on ...falseify documents...t personally knlnow this... But loads of pi eople are not made aware of yet .... andif *CPS* isn't affecting their life they don't care at that moment and never will we. Be made aware of it if we don't expose it...ourselves.....!!!!! 💛💚💛💚💛💚💛💚💛💚💛.. Still working on it.. Justice.

[@WarriorBoy]

Since the most recent Bond was the 50th anniversary, and since Dame Shirley has done so many famous Bond tunes, it was criminal to not have this or something new in her style as the song for Skyfall. Adele's song was good, but this would've been much better.

[@Paraprax]

This, to me, is the real theme of Quantum Of Solace. The song, the lyrics, the video, all endlessly better and more relevant to the film than that arrogant vanity disaster White and Keys put together.

[@ynotvideo]

This woman is a GREAT artist...I agree with Cogsazra and mrbondohmss...her voice is still in wonderful condition, and the strings section reminded me of the "Bond" them as well. I will hope that Wilson And Broccoli ask to sing for another Bond movie before the franchise expires. To ME Dame Shirley Bassey is the ORIGINAL Bond Girl!

[@alexandralochore]

Shirley Bassey is a power within her own right...she will blow you away

[@papageorgeblues]

That is an AWESOME SONG thanks to Never The Bride for writing it! Shirley's power and delivery is outstanding as ever!

[@Nunavuter1]

Start the Casino Royale (2006) opening credits in muted mode, and play this as the soundtrack instead.

[@Kohl423]

A terrific singer/performer and in her younger days One Hot Mamma! Great Bond songs as well. Part of my growing up. Thanks Shirlie.

[@joannlamonica8067]

THIS TREE. IS ALIVE AND CONTINUES TO GROW BIGGER BIGGER!!!!!! DAME SHIRLEY IS THE ENTIRE PACKAGE AND CONTINUES TO SHOW HER GRATITUDE TO HER FANS ALL OVER THE ENTIRE WORLD THROUGH HER SONGS🌹🌹. A TRUE CLASS ACT. DAME. AND MAY SHE CONTINUE TO BLESS US ALL FOR MANY , MANY YEARS TO COME . WE THANKYOU FOR THE YEARS , DAME. SHIRLEY👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑. JOANN. LAMONICA. ONEONTA. NEW. YORK

[@ShakinJonny]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOW!!!! Can ANYONE ever top this??? Sounds like the best Bond theme, that never were! Sadly!

[@70sboy98]

Goosebumps .

[@mitchohh]

i believe she just made 70, or was it 71? right between there somewhere. anyway, she is incredible! and ageless... right!? amazing.

[@BaronKresnar]

BOND, JAMES BOND.

[@mummyjohn]

Kreshna Aryaguna debrief.commanderbond.net/topic/63869-non-james-bond-songs-which-include-the-james-bond-theme-vamp/

[@IndyCote]

+Kreshna Aryaguna I think I read an article once that Daniel Craig heard this and wanted her to sing the theme for what was then his first Bond film. In any case, I think they need to give her one more. She can still deliver.

[@JustB3NJI]

One of Basseys best songs, slighty annoyed it didn't do better.

[@Rosannasfriend]

Never gets old!

[@scottrobertson4450]

top drawer

[@homer151]

+scott robertson she was always was top drawer and still is top drawer

[@alexandralochore]

i keep watching this....you just dont mess with shirley..she'll blow ur head off lol

[@monroepls]

WOW..GREAT..WONDERFUL...70 & still perfect...

[@emblaocean]

This is not a James Bond song, but one of her best!!!

[@ricardocantoral7672]

This should have been the theme for Casino Royale.

[@quemequitenlobailao6244]

Por Dios que gran voz,sublime!

[@dananddanfilms]

The song is superb, the singing is wonderful (although Nikki Lambourn's version is ace too) but I've got to say the video is terrible. Ditch the animations and let the Dame do her thing.

[@alfienoakes8992]

nobody, I mean, NOBODY DOES IT BETTER.

[@itancesar-mo5rv]

Ninguém tem maior voz so ela e número um ❤

[@karnikovski]

Cada vez que ouço esta músicas com a minha querida Diva Dame Shirley Bassey as minhas energias se renovam.

[@celluloidal]

gobsmacking awsome! Worship Shirley Bassey!!! Hope it get to be a number 1!

[@badon20]

Even at the age of 70, her voice is still so powerful!

[@WalterFarinaOfficial]

Shirley Number ONE - Sei FAVOLOSA - I Love You ;)

[@Sunsheena]

dame shirley you are a goddess......long may you live, sing, love.

Absolutely true!!! Cheers from Mexico!!

[@hubbellgardner]

Feckin amazin ! She is a force of nature - long may she reign !

[@carlamonsalve8773]

HERMOSA VOZ BELLA SHIRLEY 😍😍😍

[@mrshelenmclean7712]

Love love love this song only sung by herself..The Queen..

[@leejganderson7827]

love it..it's like Chers... Gypsy.m Indian.and..also fleetwood mav.gold dust woman..... . . . look up Senator Nancy Schaefer... please​..thax

[@standman525]

The Bond theme that never was . Fabulous

[@DiffrentDrumr]

"...and i kiss your sorry ass goodbye." Love the way she says it! I turn the volume way up on this one... gives me chills. Shirley is awesome! The whole "Get The Party Started" cd kicks ass.

[@miltsar]

wow she still has it ! she is incredible !

[@retract14]

BRAVO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@gf1001]

Very good performance Bassey is a Diva if you love Shirley youll love Dorothy Squires is it possible Shirley modeled herself on Dorothy? I think so if you hear the 2 singers seem very similar perhaps its the Welsh effect Bravo Divas pity no Dorothy squires vids on here to compare styles and vocal styles.

[@Sunsheena]

Thank you ......for everything you ever did.

[@gf1001]

Love it Shirley at her best pity no Dorothy Squires vids she was the first Diva very emotional perhaps Shirley had someone to model herself on she has achieved cult status if you love Shirley as I do youll love Dot too I think all welsh singers are fab.

[@gf1001]

I believe every one is modeled on someone. I believe Bassey was a Squires fan and was the first on her feet to applaude squires at The Talk of The Town in the 60s if you know your music youll know what I am on about bud.

[@Yanipooh]

"and i kiss your sorry ass goodbye" love that line

[@nyronut]

I've said it before, & I'll say it again,"THE" greatest diva of them all. BAR NONE !! 70 & just as good as ever. Hey Shirley: Wanna get married again ? Love ya, xoxoxo

[@DudeonetoNothin]

she is the sound track to kill bill and 007

[@carlamonsalve8773]

BRAVOOOOO

[@Jameswallace21]

New Zealand loves Shirley. She is a star.

[@willystaccato]

Een van mijn favoriete songs

[@peterikarlstad]

The original is by "Never The Bride" featuring the equally amazing singer Nikki Lamborn.

[@leejganderson7827]

Beautiful music...more admire....

[@sergiocarneiro3703]

Aqui na Terra não existe outra cantora tão perfeita quanto a você minha querida Shirley!!!!