Who is Shirley Bassey

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The Welsh Diva

Shirley Bassey has a successful career that spans 6 decades. Most famously known for the James Bond theme tunes, Goldfinger and Diamonds are Forever, she has been a favourite on worldwide dance floors since the 1960s. Her longevity and public appeal was acknowledged by Queen Elizabeth II when she was made a Dame Commander of the British Empire (DBE) on 31 December 1999.

Shirley Bassey - Glamour Queen 

Even at the age of 70, Shirley Bassey epitomizes old-school glamour. She is always impeccably dressed, is guarded about her private life, lives in Monaco and then there's that voice... Love it or hate it, it's powerful and distinctly her own. Her songs have a timeless energy that make you feel a million dollars. When you hear them, you are that lady dripping in diamonds or the man with the golden gun. Here's to you Miss Bassey!

Shirley Bassey at a Glance 

Dame Shirley Veronica Bassey, DBE (born 8 January 1937The Times 8 January 2010, Retrieved 2010-01-09 in Cardiff, Wales), is a Welsh singer who found fame in the late 1950s and has continued a successful career since then worldwide. "Welsh diva thrives on new material written by artists half her age" She is also well-known for recording the theme songs to the James Bond films Goldfinger (1964), Diamonds Are Forever (1971), and Moonraker (1979).Allmusic bio She has sold an estimated 135 million records to date. With 35 hits in the UK Singles Chart plus 37 hit LPs in the UK Albums Chart, she main...

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Shirley Bassey Videos 

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Shirley Bassey MY WAY

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Shirley Bassey THIS IS MY LIFE

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Shirley Bassey - Big Spender

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Shirley Bassey "Where Do I Beg...

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Dame Shirley Bassey Websites 

Dame Shirley Bassey - Official Website
Welcome to the official Dame Shirley Bassey website. Listen to and download the single 'The Living Tree' today!
Shirley Bassey on MySpace
MySpace music profile for Shirley Bassey with tour dates, songs, videos, pictures, blogs, band information, downloads and more
Shirley Bassey Fansite
Website dedicated to Dame Shirley Bassey, the world's greatest singer. Contains information about Shirley's recording career, as well as Peggy's blog and information on all the latest releases.

Become Shirley Bassey! 

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by Meloramus

I grew up with the tunes of Shirley Bassey and still love her to this day. Her voice conjures up an age when life was so chic - full of cocktails at d... (more)

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