Shirley Bassey - What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life / The Magic Is You (1979 Show #5)

1979 (Shirley hosts, Michel Legrand on her TV Variety Show. Shirley duets with Legrand on the first number as she sings an emotionally dynamic rendition of 'What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life'. Shirley then changes things up and sings the fun song, 'The Magic Is You'.)
Shirley recorded, What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life, on her 1970 LP Titled, 'Shirley Bassey - Something'
ABOUT, 'What Are you Doing The Rest of Your Life'
"What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life?" is a song with lyrics written by Alan Bergman and Marilyn Bergman and original music written by Michel Legrand for the 1969 film The Happy Ending and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song.
Apart from the award winning versions, this song has been covered by many renowned artists including Dame Shirley Bassey, Julie Andrews, Diana Ross, Na Leo Pilimehana, Maysa, Bill Evans, Ferrante & Teicher, Peggy Lee, Johnny Mathis, Carmen McRae, Jaye P. Morgan, Joe Pass, Frank Sinatra, Dusty Springfield, Barbra Streisand, Rita Reys, Andy Williams, Michael Bolton, Rick Braun.
LYRICS - 'What Are you Doing The Rest Of Your Life'
What are you doing the rest of your life?
North and South and East and West of your life
I have only one request of your life
That you spend it all with me
All the seasons and the times of your days
All the nickels and the dimes of your days
Let the reasons and the rhymes of your days
All begin and end with me
I want to see your face in every kind of light
In fields of dawn and forests of the night
And when you stand before the candles on a cake
Oh, let me be the one to hear the silent wish you make Those tomorrows waiting deep in your eyes
In the world of love you keep in your eyes
I'll awaken what's asleep in your eyes
It may take a kiss or two
Through all of my life
Summer, Winter, Spring, and Fall of my life
All I ever will recall of my life
Is all of my life
with you
THE MAGIC IS YOU was originally recorded and released as the title song to Shirley's 1978 LP titled, 'The Magic Is You'
LYRICS - The Magic Is You:
Close, when you're close I can hear violins
and the sound of a sweet mandolin
Touch, when you touch me a new dream begins
and I'm half way through summer and spring, yeah
And suddenly there's magic in the air
A tender sort of magic that we share
An unsuspected feeling just for you and me
No words can say exactly how I feel
'Cause I'm not sure that what I see is real
Well, I guess the magic is you
Love feels my heart with each word that you say
I'm so happy that you came my way
And suddenly there's magic in the air
A tender sort of magic that we share
An unsuspected feeling just for you and me

[@jolsn42]

My Lord, I forgot how just wonderful she was. 👍No one today can match her.

[@789armstrong]

Probably the greatest song ever written, superbly performed.

[@caracticusthirdaisi2986]

The fact that a live performance can be so completely flawless... not a recording of the best of 100 takes... Dame Shirley Bassey is simply one of the greatest vocalists who ever lived!

[@sas9023055]

I second and third that...Regards, Scot USA

[@marcandsebe]

I was at a wedding in Henley on Thames at the Phylis Court Club. They have concerts every summer and it’s all on the opposite bank of the River Thames. I went outside and suddenly heard Shirley’s stunning voice. It gave me goosebumps.

[@rbsprods3200]

Fantastic! Dame Shirley Bassey with maestro Michel Lagrand, together. WOW!!~

[@rosaj2652]

I prefer Dame Shirley's version with that big booming voice. She's a great vocalist and I remember watching her show when I was very young and being completely mesmerized by her beauty and talent! ❤😊

[@martynjohnson5788]

Brilliant performance from Shirley but let's not forget Michel Legrand on piano. He was a fantastic pianist and world-beating composer.

[@yovinny5244]

It's the perfect love song, no doubt. Shirley's version is the best. It's my favorite. I listen to it at least once a week. It never gets old. Love you Shirley.

[@paulreserva6991]

The magic is you Dame Shirley Bassey. This is my 1000000000th time I listen to the video. I just love the way you sang the magic is you!!!!!

[@Dorothy4Jesus]

Absolutely beautiful 😍

[@GRHCU]

Shirley was just wonderful!! This comment section should include thousands of positive remarks!!! Incredible..

[@grai]

LeGrand seemed to be really enjoying it which tells you everything - he wrote it and must have heard every version

[@jeanlanz2344]

What a gorgeous voice by Miss Bassey and wonderful piano playing by Mr Legrand. Wow! God bless!

[@eulaliaking6471]

I am enamored with this recording! I have song it, listened to it , and played it over and over again for the last three weeks. GO ON SHIRLEY!!!

[@thewind01]

Wow! When legends meet ! Love this so much!

[@yovinny5244]

This song is so special to me. And it's all the more special when she does it. It's saved to my favorites so I can grab it and watch it when I need it. Thanks whoever for putting this up on You Tube.

[@PaoloNYC]

So amazing and so special. Shirley made the song her own! Love it!

[@leroymurray1590]

I agree with you wholeheartedly she puts her signature on it and makes it her comprable Shirley Bassey.!

[@contourbody]

Dusty Springfield, imho, she was on another level....

[@erodrod5485]

I will listen to this video, a million times, for always; one of the best from Bassey !!

[@colsomemiah6095]

Amber Holcomb but I adore Dame but on that song this 16 year old girl is more poignant and wistful

[@EM2theBee]

What an amazing voice and unique phrasing.

[@janetcianci7867]

I danced to this song at my first wedding!

[@edglebennett6312]

1st?

[@cyw225]

Wow! such Epic Rendition, so full of love and passion in a grandeur manner! with a tinge of melancholy.

[@DASH-qq9mu]

Superb Shirley

[@19battlehill]

beautiful voice

[@MartinSlidelMusic]

RIP Michel Legrand. Two of my icons together here.

[@RhondaBowman]

I can't help but feel wonderful listening to her sing. Awesome performer!

[@nancywong7623]

Just loved her singing this song. She did sing this song with a lot of emotion and feeling; well done Nancywong

[@aliciamariacecotti3840]

Greet greet singer !!!!!!!!!!! And great great componer . I LOVE them❤❤❤

[@martovill]

The best interpretion of this beautiful music I ever seen in my life,

[@ewat4753]

Shirley is everything!

[@BIGTODD250]

BRILLIANT!!!!!!!!!

[@masullomasullo3218]

No one sings it like you ! you are the one and only Diva

[@RudieDan]

I love her tone...she is a wonderful singer!

[@nancywong7623]

Shirley sang this song so beautifully with emotion; what a gifted singer. Nancywong

[@jorgemolina3837]

Come on: it is not only Shirley's voice. Michel Legrand playing live, the author of this song and others like The Windmill of your mind, summer of 42, Brian's song, the umbrellas of cherbourg.... Come on !!!!!!

[@richarddombakly413]

One word "exquisite ".

[@aroucaman100]

i love this lady !!!!!!!!!!1

[@katherinestewart9050]

I love this woman.. I lost her album I must find it again and get another turn table that has returned in 2023🙏💫❤

[@IFINEVERSING]

what a wonderful singer, she `reads` the music and lyrics and then acts the performance...it is an art that few can do properly

[@michaelappia6949]

Truly amazing! The magic is you, Dame Shirley!

[@josemorales3894]

RIP Mr Legrand that was our wedding song.We met him in New York one evening at the Blue Note for his first performance in NY.I know he had probably heard that about What are you doing the rest of your life before,but now that he is gone I’m happy we let him know how special that song was and is for us.Our version is interpreted by Johnny Mathis ,however Ms Bassey brings a whole another dimension to the song.

[@AdnanDuaneRazack]

As a child in London your presence, your voice, your smile mesmerized me....as an adult ...all those attributes you have still do, you are true magnificence!

[@Michael-wt4qs]

Bassey brings an operatic edge to everything- vowels proud and strong and the heart of an Italian! - a true pop artist who is or could have ruled the Mezzo operatic world - a star

[@dandy7989]

I am still listening to this medley. It's just gorgious, nostolgic, and sheer heaven!

[@bswann2]

the wonderful dame shirley what more can anyone say aint she a blessing

[@laurenlewis7]

I love this song and the song about the magic was so lovely to❣ I met her only 4 years ago (Glory2God🙌🏾 ) and she looks just as fantastic in person 💃🏾❣ but really something about watching such brilliance such genius such class such phenomenal Talent makes me so sad about what is considered music and Talent today bc TRULY it's #notevenclose....

[@jerrybeaver4677]

Shirley is the best singer to perform this song pure feeling very powerful voice she the greatest 💕💕💕💕💕

[@SRSM198]

Shirley had a great fan in my dad, so she is not only a great performer she holds memories of him also.

[@2Brian]

Wow, was she marvelous! That performance will forever be an unforgettable moment in Oscar history.

[@jeanmasonmcmahon2515]

I love her🎉❤

[@djbassey2]

The legendary Bassey.

[@janetgoldstein4301]

Love!!!

[@bswann2]

the wonderfull shirley and that voice she is very special always makes me feel good thanks girl

[@JoaoGuarnieriPianista]

Que voz espetacular!

[@marcovienna59]

I love you

[@BizLite8912]

Rest in peace, Michel Legrand.

[@carlossesma1469]

.. 💞✨💞 PER.. FEC.. TA... 🙊 sencillamente.. FENOMENAL.. la AMO.. 💞

[@dianadoos1944]

WOW WOW WOW

[@mickyalberta3484]

Shirley Bassey is an AWESOME singer.

[@bswann2]

as always shirley just great

[@peterashford7855]

she had such an amazing voice

[@alphaalfonso1969]

SINGING SONGS AS THE LANGUAGE OF MY SOUL...

[@makeminemusic1]

Amazing!!! Love her! :)

[@marvalightbourne5134]

dame Shirley bassey has such a robust voice ..love her

[@sas9023055]

ATTENTION: Dame Shirley Bassey will be appearing at the 2013 Academy Awards Show In Hollywood on February 24th. She will perform for the 50th James Bond anniversary celebration! Wonderful News! Bassey is herself celebrating 60 (Diamond) years in Show Business, starting back in 1953.

[@Thouveninpascal]

Un seul pianiste joue comme ça... une énigme.

[@johnchristopher9031]

The Magic is You,Dame Bassey.xx

[@jorgethomaznetto7778]

Voz de valor estraodinario pra que tem bom gosto

[@g.beatrizacuna2882]

Qué personalidad y estilo de mujer!!! había olvidado qué bien canta.

[@miriambatista3791]

MARAVILHOSA SEMPRE ! MISS BASSEY

[@domoniquecricket9767]

I Love Shirley! I Love Barbra! They Are The Best! I Would Like A Video Of Them Singing Together!

[@sas9023055]

You have great taste in music. Both these ladies are simply the best. I am so glad that your comment is a plus for both ladies, as so many others feel a need to put down the artist who is not his/her favorite. Shirley and Barbra have recorded many of the same songs over the past 50+ years, but their voices are different. Different, but equally amazing in their own vocal qualities/abilities. Anyone who can appreciate the talent of both these ladies is someone who simply appreciates the best in music. If both ladies sounded exactly alike, it would be a boring world. Regards, Scot

[@fredguillaume3674]

2 grands du musicol cette femme et ravissante très féminine une beauté de classe

[@chuckgary]

I've heard all the great versions (I think - B. S., Dusty, et al) - NO ONE, does this Michel Legrand classic, ("What are you doing...") with the meaning and mastery as Dame Shirley Bassey!

[@cristhinaeliachar606]

Simplesmente fantastico, Bassey é divina e LEGRAND indiscritível. SOBERBO

[@miriambatista3791]

WHAT ARE YOU DOING THE REST OF YOUR LIFE. Especial! S. Bassey

[@lenny122376]

best version of the song ever, period, sorry D Ross.

[@christianlewisphotography6910]

The Jim Tomlinson and Stacey Kent version is pretty good too. Love Shirley though.

[@normang2247]

RIP Michel Legrand

[@colsomemiah6095]

She always sings in italics...unparalleled among singers, Dame Shirley...

[@colsomemiah6095]

On aisle seat at Westbury...passed by smiling graciously, then stepped back and took my hand...guess I looked dazzled as I was

[@laurafort1]

Magica.

[@elianepilularosadias8158]

Totalmente d+ Shirley amooooo

[@bswann2]

there is only one shirley bassey makes anything she does. so easy

[@LEauReine]

I want to see your face in every kind of light In fields of dawn and forests of the night And when you stand before the candles on a cake Oh, let me be the one to hear the silent wish you make What are you doing the rest of your life? North and South and East and West of your life I have only one request of your life That you spend it all with me All the seasons and the times of your days All the nickels and the dimes of your days Let the reasons and the rhymes of your days All begin and end with me I want to see your face in every kind of light In the fields of dawn and the forests of the night And when you stand before the candles on a cake Oh, let me be the one to hear the silent wish you make Those tomorrows waiting deep in your eyes In the world of love that you keep in your eyes I'll awaken what's asleep in your eyes It may take a kiss or two Through all of my life Summer, Winter, Spring, and Fall of my life All I ever will recall of my life Is all of my life with you

[@GRHCU]

How good can it get Laurene!!!

[@cyw225]

Thank you so much for posting the beautiful lyrics！

[@LEauReine]

Yes, amazing poem, amazing melody

[@zenamorgan1754]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@torturepsychotroniquefrance]

no comment:)💞💕

[@theonewhoisbetterthanyou3570]

2:45 SO A LEGENDARY UNDERGROUND RAP SONG BY BLEU DAVINCI FEAT FABOLOUS AND YOUNG JEEZY BROUGHT ME TO THIS SAMPLE… this is a great record too.

[@dunhillan8360]

What are you doing the rest of your life? North and South and East and West of your life I have only one request of your life That you spend it all with me All the seasons and the times of your days All the nickels and the dimes of your days Let the reasons and the rhymes of your days All begin and end with me I want to see your face in every kind of light In fields of dawn and forests of the night And when you stand before the candles on a cake Oh, let me be the one to hear the silent wish you make Those tomorrows waiting deep in your eyes In a world of love you keep in your eyes I'll awaken what's asleep in your eyes It may take a kiss or two Through all of my life Summer, winter, spring, and fall of my life All I ever will recall of my life Is all my life with you. Que feras-tu le reste de ta vie ? Au nord, au sud, à l'est et à l'ouest de ta vie Je n'ai qu'une seule demande pour ta vie Que tu la passes toute avec moi Toutes les saisons et les moments de tes jours Tous les souvenirs et les soucis de tes jours Laisse les raisons et les rimes de tes jours Commencer et finir avec moi Je veux voir ton visage dans toutes les lumières Dans les champs de l'aube et les forêts de la nuit Et quand tu te tiens devant les bougies sur un gâteau Oh, laisse-moi être celui qui entend le vœu silencieux que tu fais Ces lendemains qui attendent au fond de tes yeux Dans un monde d'amour que tu gardes dans tes yeux Je réveillerai ce qui dort dans tes yeux Il faudra peut-être un ou deux baisers Tout au long de ma vie L'été, l'hiver, le printemps et l'automne de ma vie Tout ce dont je me souviendrai de ma vie C'est toute ma vie avec toi.

[@ΙωαννηςΜπαβας-κ9θ]

🎉❤ utube Ένα χρυσόψαρο μέσα στη γυάλα John Bavas

[@rogerwinters9856]

THE GREAT SHIRLEY SEXY BASSEY.

[@sas9023055]

Graham,,,I personally enjoy anything at Diana Ross has done over her, also, very long career. Thks for suggesting, Regards, Scot

[@rijamor]

That gal sure can hit a note.

[@pascalliger4237]

Funny how this song is not famous in France, even in the french version by Sacha Distel " Que feras-tu de ta vie ". But what a hit all over the world !

[@IanKeith100]

The best version of this song I have ever heard. Beyond stunning.

[@michaelmiller1215]

IanKeith100 I love the upbeat optimistic version of this performance. But my favorite rendition will always be Rosemary Clooney’s melancholy version!

[@steveleslie]

I thought Barbra Streisand had the definitive performance on this one. I don't anymore. Wow :)

[@sas9023055]

Steve: You have a great sense of music. Shirley Bassey has every note in the book, and so the singing she makes look easy. But, what she also has and includes in her performances is every expression in the book. Watching her live, it just brings her performance to a different (higher) level. It's the difference between receiving hysterical applause or standing ovations versus polite applause. Guess what category that Shirley fits into? lol

[@steveleslie]

@Dusk Hollow Ah! Well said. I have to agree now. Being a songwriter, the song wins every time.

[@BIGTODD250]

Both are of course excellent. However, my favorite interpretation of this belongs to Della Reese. Yes, Della Reese! Its the arrangement ! I believe its a Mercer Ellington arrangement. And the vocal phrasing of Della- that just knocks my socks off.

[@donkiddick08]

if you do upload it, it will be the only version on here. this may indicate that EMI are indeed blocking it.

[@marianamartins7017]

Original Tradução *What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life (tradução)* *O que você vai fazer pelo resto da sua vida?* Eu quero ver seu rosto em todo tipo de luz Nos campos da madrugada e nas florestas da noite E quando você estiver perante as velas de um bolo Oh, deixe-me ser o único a ouvir o silêncio que você deseja O que você vai fazer pelo resto da sua vida? Norte e Sul, Leste e Oeste de sua vida Eu tenho apenas um pedido de sua vida Que você o gaste todo comigo Todas as estações e os tempos de seus dias Todas os níqueis e as moedas do seu dia Deixe as razões e as rimas de seus dias Todos começam e terminam comigo Eu quero ver seu rosto em todo tipo de luz Nos campos da madrugada e nas florestas da noite E quando você estiver perante as velas de um bolo Oh, deixe-me ser o único a ouvir o silêncio que você deseja Os amanhãs esperando profundamente em seus olhos No mundo do amor que você mantem em seus olhos Eu vou acordar o que está adormecido em seus olhos Pode demorar um ou dois beijos Durante toda a minha vida Verão, inverno, primavera e outono da minha vida Tudo que eu sempre lembrarei da minha vida *É toda a minha vida com você* TBJ

[@grahamsimpson6221]

dame shirley truly inspirational fabulous,but check the diana ross version,truly beautiful.

[@sas9023055]

Don...I haven't done a clip on that song, but I think it's a good idea. Unfortunately, it's hit-miss when I upload a song if EMI decides to block it's view from certain countries. I haven't figured out why some songs from the same LP are allowed in certain countries and others are blocked. Anyway, maybe I'll do a clip on that song..Regards, Scot

[@AvalonMorley]

Simply marvelous! And I don't think I've ever heard "The Magic Is You" before, or even heard of it. Was the music to that also composed by Michel Legrand? And who wrote the lyrics? And were they written in English first, or French, or some other language? Nice to find such a happy, stylish song for the first time. Brava to Miss (Dame?) Bassey, and all the musicians here.

[@sas9023055]

Avalong - The Magic Is You was written by Stelios Vlavianos and Robert Rupen

[@AvalonMorley]

sas9023055 Thanks so much for the reply and info. I don't think I've ever heard of those two, so will check them out. Aloha.

[@kymsutton9578]

She never got the fame she deserved !

[@kodijames6277]

With 'her' VOCAL ABILITY...is it any 'wonder' that 'SHE' was the one 'chosen' to sing the (title song) to "Goldfinger"!!

[@lenagigantes7179]

UTUBE JUST IN TIME BY JOHN BAVAS

[@MrRickywallace]

As good as Barbara’s!

[@TheTunneys]

Its actually from show #5 1979 - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKivm2yLoL2cpLc

[@sas9023055]

Thank you very much!

[@dondarko7885]

There are no current female artists who compares to the women of this era.