I've been in love with Dame Shirley Bassey ever since I heard her recording of Goldfinger for the James Bond movie...Moonraker close behind. Let's not forget the chic History Repeating, with the Propellerheads. I have about 8 of her cd's and was happy to have seen her perform once, of all places, right here in New Hope when I first moved here. By far, one of my favorite singers is putting mildly. And to date, I don't think anyone did a better job with Bond themes, like Shirley. Just timeless. Recently Dame Shirley shared a photo of herself wearing a gold sequin dress and matching face mask, her in a sequin gown is shocking right? At 83 she still looks fabulous and still sounds incredible. She had the picture taken in Italy earlier this autumn to mark her 70 years in show business, and this was a nod to Goldfinger. It was with much glee and delight a friend texted me two weeks ago, that the Dame is coming out with her "grand finale" album dedicated to her fans. Of course...you know damn well, this gay boy has already ordered my copy.
What better way to end the week, but with a listen to one of my favorite top 5 songs of all time.......
Solid Gold Masked Eleganza!
ReplyDeleteI adore her! SG god-daughter -- an actress and nightclub singer (REALLY good) does a great imitation of Shirley Bassey.
ReplyDeleteNow that must be something!
Deletegirl can belt out a tune, that's for sure!
ReplyDeleteThe Diva to beat ALL Divas! There has never been, and will never be, anyone like her...
ReplyDeleteNeedless to say, as you are more than well aware, I adore her. Jx
PS When your CD finally arrives, prepare yourself for The Dame vs... Albinoni!!
PS Our copy's getting a second outing; it's soooo good!
DeleteThank you dear Gin Blossom, I always love to hear you chime in. I look forward to the most auspicious occasion of it's arrival. I dare even say I have the libations and old fashioned glasses ready.......
DeleteI'm going to commit a blasphemy here so look out. I'll score her VERY high for those looks, not just now but throughout her career. But her singing voice has always left me...... COLD. There I've said it. S-O-R-R-Y!!!
ReplyDeleteOne famous press reviewer said: “Forget solar panels, windmills and ethanol. If we want to find the greatest natural alternative power source on earth, we should simply harness the lungs of Shirley Bassey.”
DeleteJx
No worries here about saying something. I have a few friends that way with her. They either don't like the over the top version of this song, or her singing in general. I feel much how you do about Patti LuPone.
Delete@Jon- that quote is amazing!
Of course I've heard of her. But I will say she gives me chills when i hear her sing this or any song. Must be what queens tell me they get from Garland or Streisand that I didn't get from them. Glad to know im at least gay.
ReplyDeleteLOL. Just love this. She did a cover of P!nk's "Get This Party Started" that was a riot. Have a lovely weekend, hon. Better days are coming. Hang in there. Kizzes.
ReplyDeleteLots and lots of talent!
ReplyDeleteThe best Bond song of all time. And man, does she have a set of golden pipes!
ReplyDeleteIt should be illegal for anyone other than Shirley Bassey to sing Goldfinger! I had no idea another album awaited us. I will have to look into that and fix rights!!!
ReplyDeleteDAMN! And she still looks incredible!!! Im so jealous you got to see her. I believe she also has sung more Bond themes then anyone else. I personally think that Shirley Bassey should sing every Bond song. I mean - who does it better?
ReplyDeleteI heard her sing this song a 100 times and it still gives me chills. I wish they'd had her back to sing the theme to Daniel Craig's last installment. Those two would be pure chic and all kinds of swank.
ReplyDeleteThey actually turned down her effort for Quantum of Solace - how dare they! Jx
DeleteThere is just no accounting for lack of taste some days. Were they bloody nuts?!?!?
DeleteAnd who got the gig? Alicia-fucking-Keys! Dreadful. Jx
Delete* passes out*
DeleteGoldfingahhh! What a voice! I love people with strong voices which stand up no matter the age of the singer. She looks like she could be Wanda Sykes sister, only glamorous.
ReplyDeleteIm thinking you and Norma below might want to join forces.....
DeleteI ain't lip syncing, sweetie! I'd be singing at the top of my lungs, off-key and all! What fun! By the way, I don't care for Patti LaPone either. I don't get it.
DeleteOops, LuPone! See how much I don't care?
DeleteI don't get it either. There is an air about her I just never cared for.
DeleteIf you social distance, you won't be effected by her "air" darling.
DeleteShe is a strong woman.
Probably uncircumcised.
It wouldn't surprise me in the slightest.
DeleteI best keep my rubber gloves handy.
Always thought it would be fun to lip-sync to The Greatest Performance of My Life.
ReplyDeleteNorma, go for it. Id sit front and center and tip you darling.
Delete😘
DeleteI do. Daily. Jx
DeleteAnd your Grammy's in the mail!
DeleteA true Diva, a true singer, who doesn't have to rely on "tricks", autotune, 100 dancers behind her, to perform her special magic!!! Just a great orchestra and her magnificent commanding voice! Like many here I thought her Bond songs were the most memorable. I will have to get that new cd. We have three of them and there treasure. But she's long been favorite singer of ours.
ReplyDeleteShe is truly a Grande Dame of the First Order!
ReplyDeleteShe looks fabulous! She's proof od true real talent, one which does not have to rely on studio magic or background dancers, or lip-synching. Yep, I have to agree, she's always been the best at Bond themes. Though, I must say Adele blew me away.
ReplyDeleteThe Glam.
ReplyDeleteThe STYLE.
The Class.
The Sass.
Absolutely fantastic. Love her.
Her History Repeating is absolutely awesome. I almost died when The Propellerheads came up with it. I have that in a maxi-single. If I ever do drag, that's the song I'm lip syncing. And you, my dear, will have to drag me up.
XOXO
As long as I get to "tuck" you in!!!!!!!!!!
DeleteOoooh, can I watch!?
DeleteI’m there for it!
DeleteI'm shocked at how great she still sounds even though she's 83! Oh yes, I've heard some snippets from the album. Diamonds are Forever is one of my favorite Bonds songs. But Moonraker certainly is a beautiful song.
ReplyDeleteI do the matching mask and gown almost as good.
ReplyDeleteAnd with your chest, I just bet you pull it off.
DeleteI've seen her but never knew who she was. I got educated.
ReplyDeleteStay Safe and Coffee is on
I love Adele, but Dame Shirley Bassey was and will always be the ultimate Bond singer! Thank you, sweetpea, for sharing this! xoxo
ReplyDeletehttps://youtu.be/vqNcyFNMfLM
DeleteI've seen that videos!!!! One of my favorites!!!! That's how my parties looks dear.
DeleteAs my other half has already said;
ReplyDelete"The Diva to beat ALL Divas! There has never been, and will never be, anyone like her.."
The new album is beyond fabulous.
You will love it.