Shirley Bassey

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Born 8 January 1937.

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Biography

Dame Shirley Veronica Bassey, DBE (born 8 January 1937) is a Welsh singer. She found fame in the mid-1950s and has been called "one of the most popular female vocalists in Britain during the last half of the 20th century". In the US, in particular, she is best known for recording the theme songs to the James Bond films Goldfinger (1964), Diamonds Are Forever (1971), and Moonraker (1979).

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Latest News Stories

News from the BBC

  1. Bassey's life poised for TV drama

    Wed 22 Jun 2011 11:51

    The story of singer Dame Shirley Bassey's life is being made into a film, the BBC...

  2. Prince to meet Ryder Cup captains

    Thu 16 Sep 2010 14:15

    The Prince of Wales is to meet the two Ryder Cup captains and attend the launch show...

  3. Bassey swings in

    Tue 7 Sep 2010 06:07

    Dame Shirley joins Ryder Cup curtain-raiser show

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BBC Reviews

  1. The Performance 2009

    Review of The Performance

    Reviewed by Tom Hocknell

    A return to what Bassey does best: sweeping, orchestral overstatement.

  2. Get The Party Started 2007

    Review of Get The Party Started

    Reviewed by Michael Quinn

    There is nothing like a Dame.

  3. This Is My Life: The Greatest Hits 2000

    Review of This Is My Life: The Greatest Hits

    Reviewed by Adrian Edwards

    A perfect celebration of her distinctive artistry.

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  1. Goldfinger

    BBC Radio 2 | Liza Tarbuck 18/05/2013

     
  2. Diamonds Are Forever

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  3. Spinning Wheel

    BBC Radio 2 | Liza Tarbuck 27/04/2013

     
  4. They Can't Take That Away

    BBC Radio 2 | Liza Tarbuck 06/04/2013

     
  5. Get The Party Started

    BBC Radio 2 | Anneka Rice Nicki Chapman sits in

     

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