No one can sing like our Dame Shirley Bassey she is and always will be the diamond of the UK. Love her.

@gazzabazza19666

10 ай бұрын

Pure gold

Dame Shirley Bassey is well loved in the UK.

Dame Shirley is known not only for her fab voice but also, her outfits, her hand gestures and for not just singing but "living" her songs. She also has a really good sense of humour. Check out her performance of smoke gets in your eyes with comedy legends Morcambe and Wise - She doesn't miss a beat. God love her! Lol. Other powerhouse performances include: I am what i am, This is my life, Hey big spender and sooo many others. Enjoy your journey ❤

@awordfrompresidentpat1985

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Carol! I am so ready for this journey! :)

@maudeboggins9834

Жыл бұрын

If you like admire Damn Shirley you may be interested in her brilliant sense of humor to match her brilliant voice. kzread.info/dash/bejne/h32ZzbWsnNvLmtY.html and kzread.info/dash/bejne/o6yh15uBe7Gal7w.html

Brilliant Shirley Bassey.....so expressive....."I am what I am " , " reach for the stars" , " this is my life " , a huge rabbit hole to go down.....there's only one Shirley ❤

@awordfrompresidentpat1985

Жыл бұрын

Yay! I can feel the rabbit hole effect coming my way. I already am ready to do another reaction soon! :)

@sandrabutler8483

Жыл бұрын

@@awordfrompresidentpat1985 also have a look at Glastonbury from 2007 The Electric Proms 2009, I left these the other day but again appears to have disappeared! Appearance with Sir Tom Jones her long time friend and Welsh counterpart on Des O'Connor TV programme I think late 80's early 90's Christmas show, or her many appearances on Graham Norton show, and the recently departed Paul O'Grady amongst many others, I think she appeared on This Is Your Life twice which you'll get a good insight into her life, which has been far from easy, she lost her voice at one point in her career after the sudden death of her daughter around 40 years ago now, which has never been solved

@robdee9341

11 ай бұрын

George Harrison/Beatles song Something Shirley's version is up there..

Shirley is a phenomenon! No one comes close to her stage presence. If that doesn't deserve a standing ovation then nothing does!

@divatalk9011

Жыл бұрын

She's remarkable!!

@nilsolovjohansson9000

Жыл бұрын

Check out : Ol’ man river … with Judy Garland Misty .. Sarah Vaughn Both wonderful!

Dame Shirley is British royalty,. Shes beautiful and amazing. She oozes sexuality without doing a thing. Pure natural talent ⭐

@awordfrompresidentpat1985

Жыл бұрын

I can see that for sure. :)

Dame Shirley is 86 now. Make the most of this wonderful woman and her voice

Not even sure why they bothered with a microphone. Just incredible. Born just along the way from Tom Jones. There's something in the water.

Shirely was born in a poor area of Cardiff, Wales, called Splott. She first worked packing saucepans in a factory in Tiger Bay. This incredible, multi-cultural melting pot of over 50 nationalities blended harmoniously despite the poverty at times. Her career began in the clubs of Tiger Bay. This video is more interesting visually, especially the dress with the national flag of Wales, the Red Dragon. Hope you enjoy it. Loved your reaction Mr President Pat. kzread.info/dash/bejne/g4F-rKWNY5jMedY.html

@juliebone4929

11 ай бұрын

That's where my grandad came from. My mum went out with the chap who made her wigs for a while.

Dame Shirley Bassey is one of my favorite vocalists of ALL time.💯

Dame Shirley Bassey has such a powerful voice. She is a very talented singer. Her father was Nigerian & her mother from Wales. All Welsh people can sing apparently.

@thecockerel86

Жыл бұрын

😂 *apparently*

@arianbyw3819

8 ай бұрын

Not all of us! But Shirley is queen.

Shirley bassey is the greatest female vocalists to come from britain. She was from a poor area of wales, tiger bay. Same as tom jones, from a small town mining community, ponyyprid. Shirley was a very beatiful woman, but also had a remarkable voice.

Wow I've known of Shirley for 50yrs 7 unique beautiful awesome as are you with your warmth and pleasure in her perfomance thank you

I have been extremely fortunate to see Dame Shirley Bassey twice. What a powerhouse living legend! She is also known to be the only singer that can perform in an outdoor arena without speakers. That is how incredibly strong her voice is. She is incredible to say the least! ❤ Other songs can you react to is: Something This is my life I who have nothing Hey June. There are so many great hits that you will love. Enjoy.🙏

I thank you sir for what you are doing here. Dame Shirley Bassey deserves all the recognition that you have given her with your many videos of her performances! Thanks to KZread, so many of the younger generation stumble on to the fantastic lady and their reactions are similar to yours. It doesn't matter what the genre of music or the age difference, a great singer is a great singer! Check out Dame Shirley's 2005 Royal Variety Performance of Goldfinger. There were dances on stage, but all eyes were on Shirley. Regards, Scot, USA

She is brilliant. Diamonds are forever, this is my life, i who have nothing are all superb

My all time favorite movie theme! Hands down, nothing else even comes close!

@gerardcote8391

11 ай бұрын

While I don't agree on that I would definitely say that for me as well as the overwhelming majority of Bond Fans, this is easily the best and most iconic Bond song, nearly every movie after it includes parts of the song played at key points.

@blaxpoitation8528

11 ай бұрын

I think many ppl would be hard pressed to find an argument against that statement. From her powerful vocals, to the horns, to the composition and how they weave in the James Bond theme song...impeccable. This is my favorite JB theme song. Man... even though this was way before my time, I can easily admit that they don't make singers or music like this anymore. Plus, those are bomb Bond movies! Love the older Bond flicks.

Another great singer - have you seen Joe,Cocker perform the Beatles “With A Little Help From My Friends” from the iconic Woodstock Festival in 1968. Like Shirley, just nothing like him. It is stunning.

OMG you have been bitten by the Bassey Bug bad and theres no cure except to imerse yourself in her amazing talent. You must do 'This is My Life' and her rendition of 'Where do I begin (the theme from Love Story). The second always makes me cry.

I love the end of this "Goldfinger" performance when she grabs her hands to her body as if to say "This song is MINE. I DARE you to try!" I don't think anyone has?

Pres, from this same Royal Albert Hall 1974 gig, you will be impressed by Shirley's rendition of The Greatest Performance of my Life.

My wonderful loving late mother just loved Dame Shirley I still have vinyl albums my Mom had collected from the late 1950’s to the early 1970’s Yes Shirley is still British Royalty when it comes to entertainment At my Mom’s funeral going into the crematorium playing was chairman of the board Frank Sinatra and ‘that’s life’ then Andy Williams and ‘Ave Maria’ and leaving the crem Shirley and ‘climb every mountain’ I recommend you react to ‘climb every mountain’ 🇬🇧🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿😀😀❤️❤️

shirley is v full package!, that voice- wow!

OHHH. MYYY. GAWWD.... I've seen the video of her performing this later in life, but commenters were RIGHT about this early performance!!

This woman is amazing…absolutely the best entertainer I have ever seen. You cannot take your eyes off here as she become part of the song. My favourite song is … Where do I begin…… but if you want a real treat go on KZread and type… An audience with Shirley Bassey…… enjoy.

I like men who love Shirley! Greetings from Germany!

Dearest Patrick, Thanks for your irresistible video reaction to Dame Shirley Bassey! I'm proud of you for being an American (I assume) and a man of color who embraces this exceptional woman. I've known about DSB for many years because I studied in my youth to become an opera singer. I remember buying one of her "live" concert albums and sharing it with my voice teacher who wasn't impressed with her singing. This crushed me, but I continued to listen to DSB's album because she was called the female Tom Jones who I also adored as a child and watched his TV show every week. Well, I happened to see your video of DSB, and I had no idea that she moved around and used such gestures when she sang. How mesmerizing this woman was! Can you imagine if the late Prince Rogers Nelson had written a song for DSB to perform. The audience would have rushed to the restrooms to tidy themselves after experiencing this artist on stage. I'm not surprised that Dame Shirley has a wicked sense of humor and that she's been married more than once. What man (straight, gay, bisexual or even celibate) could resist Shirley Bassey! Even women admire her artistry, charm and sensual energy. If only the young singers today, especially the famous ones, would study DSB's stage presence, costumes, vocal technique and demeanor, perhaps people wouldn't misbehave at their concerts, would be more respectful and enjoy the performance. Also, these singers need to find a good vocal coach to give them the proper guidance to avoid ruining their vocal chords and having surgery which means cancelling concerts or tours, thereby disappointing their fans. I like the way you arrange your videos by posting the date, time, location and song title. Keep up the good work, Patrick. By the way, I am subscribing to your channel. ❤❤❤

Dame Shirley Bassey! Legend!!!

She is 86 and still going strong😊😊

Simply the best live performer ever, great voice and stage presence!!

Greetings from Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 UK 🇬🇧 bro. Wales is the smallest of the countries (one of 4) that make up the UK, our population a mere 3 million thereabouts and is the birthplace of Ms Shirley Bassey, a birthplace shared with another superstar singer Sir Tom Jones!! Wales has also produced acting royalty like Richard Burton and Anthony Hopkins, Actress wife of Michael Douglas (Catherine Zeta Jones) was born in Mumbles, Swansea, Wales about three miles from where I live. So my hometown is Swansea and there are 5 Swansea’s in USA, one of those is in the county of Bristol,Massachusetts and was named such after some of the earliest settlers there in the 1700’s were from Swansea, Wales!! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Pure 70s style! It's a stunning performance... as usual!

La meilleure. !!..fabuleux. .!!

Thank you for all the Shirley reactions! So great to watch them with you.

The acoustics are brilliant in the Royal Albert Hall. I feel lucky to have been there. Love Shirley Bassey too. Have you seen her performance at Glastonbury yet? Worth a watch.

Try the song 'Till' from her 1979 BBC tv series. Simply perfect ❤. There's so many performances that will blow your socks off it difficult to know where to stop with suggestions 😂

OK, Pres. Now you're at the party. Like I said, no one but no one emotes a song like Shirley. Loved her since the late 50's, yeah, a long time back.

Watch the 2002 version of this and diamonds are forever, it’s even better and her voice is even bigger

Amazing singer, best song and the best James Bond, Sean Connery

Dame Shirley a British icon for decades. BTW thank you for playing the whole song without interpretation.

You HAVE to listen to Dame Shirley singing "This is my life", absolutely awesome...🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿♥️

Shirley Bassey was always a great entertainer and had a very interactive stage presence - she lived every song she sang. Fabulous!

In 1964 I went to see a James Bond movie and the film showing was Goldfinger and Shirley was the song's intro and that was when I fell in love.

My fav is Diamonds Are Forever.💜

The besst of the best !!

I've been a fan since the sixties! Had her very first vinyl ...this song is on it,and even better back then! Have the cd now...Saw her in concert at Hollywood Bowl,she was amazing!..as a helicopter was flying overhead she looked up and said,"eat your heart out Barbara" referring to Streisand!...At the end of the concert, she did that famous impression of Tina Turner with her hair blowing in the wind,,She and Della Reese brought me through my early days of love and romance along with Johnny Mathis and Nat King Cole and Elvis!..Goldfinger brought her to the head of the charts and in the spotlight....What a voice!

@awordfrompresidentpat1985

Жыл бұрын

What!!! I never knew that. But, to be honest. I can her being a huge sensation in the 60's and 70's because she blown me away. She's for sure one of the most amazing singers I've reacted to so far. :) Thanks for much for the information.

Yes shes has sung so many great songs

I love how much you love Shirley!

So funny, I just suggested you find this live performance with her in the sea green dress. There are a number of them because it was a concert. Once again, she has one of the greatest voices of all time. Her voice is incredible. God gave her a once in a lifetime gift. She and Patti Labelle has incredible power and vocal agility, Both of them has preserved their voices so well. But, Shirley Bassey was still singing so well at 85 years old and Patti Labelle just sang at her goddaughter Mariah Carey's tribute at 79 years old. Shirley Basse was given the title "Dame" Shirley Bassey by Queen Elizabeth II. It's the female equivalent of a knight. This is My Life is another one of her greatest hits,

She is magnificent, and helped make James Bond into the enduring meme it is

I saw Shirley live in 1986 . Amazing!!! Check out What now my love and I who have nothing . She was born and brought up in Tiger Bay in Cardiff in Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 UK . A very poor area in the dock lands area of the city . She’s also duetted with Tom Jones , both Welsh Icons!

Dame Bassey is phenomenal. I saw the movie, Goldfinger and the song was as popular as the movie. And, everyone loved 007🇺🇸❤

When you understand the context of how glamorous Shirley bassey was in the 70s, it illustrates how great the morcambe and wise sketch was. Particularly as you never saw celebrities outside of their normal context in those days, like you do now. A lot of the comedy of their celeb sketches were based on that.

She performed this at the Oscars a few years ago, celebrating 50 years of Bond films. She's in her 80's and her voice as strong as ever. A very loud and long standing ovation followed. Adelle sang too - not the same response though! Check it out.

THIS is a performer! So dramatic and so expressive! Great song for a great movie Goldfinger.

Shirley is everything ❤️🔥

This was so much fun, watching your face whilst Ms Shirley did her thang! She is an absolute national treasure in the UK ❤

I've seen this 100 times and still can't believe the power that comes from the lungs of that Women, it don't get any better ,such a presence and entertainer,she is a UK National Treasure.

Thanks for your great reaction to the incomparable Dame Shirley Bassey! She is still going strong as shown in her live performance at the 2022 BAFTA Awards singing "Diamonds Are Forever" at age 85: kzread.info/dash/bejne/eaan2sqiXbCrdaw.html You can compare that performance to her performance of the same song 51 years earlier in 1971: kzread.info/dash/bejne/n4Gdm5mTos66ZMY.html

@awordfrompresidentpat1985

Жыл бұрын

Oh wow! I can not wait!! Thank you so much for leaving the links for me. :)

@luminiferous1960

Жыл бұрын

@@awordfrompresidentpat1985 You are most welcome. I think you will enjoy her performances.

You need to watch the Bond film "Goldfinger" not only for the theme song but also my favourite line in a Bond film James Bond: "Do you expect me to talk?" Goldfinger: "No, Mr Bond, I expect you to die"

She still has a fab voice now in her 80s

That was funny as hell. Thanks for some live Shirley. Ace reaction.

Great song and what a great voice she definitely was the perfect person for this song and she nailed it

Thanks Patrick for "Shirley Bassey - Goldfinger" The greatest James Bond title song of all times! 🎤

@awordfrompresidentpat1985

Жыл бұрын

I honestly really like this song! I have heard the instrumental before!

@freshname

Жыл бұрын

One title: Diamonds are forever

And she's welsh 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 and proud welsh lady

A true ARTIST!

The best best female vocal performer in my book. And what is it with Wales? Shirley and also Tom Jones.

Try 'this is my life' one of her best dramatic songs!!

Have liked & subscribed to your channel on the strength of you getting awestruck by Dame Shirley's amazing voice & stage presence and sensuality. 🎶🌞😎🙌👍

You can hear also Diamonds Are Forever (live or studio version) and Moonraker (studio version is the best). Both themes from 007 movies. You’ll love it, too! ✌️

On KZread you can find a 'This is your life' on Shirley... also she is still performing in her 80s...👏👏👏

This was my favourite period of the glorious and beautiful Shirley Bassy. The crystal clear and dynamic voice was matched by her exciting performance. Could send me to the stratosphere. Probably one of the most exciting female singers.

Yes President Pat,so excited for you discovering more of her discography! Your joy watching says it all.😊👍👍

Shirleyh Bassey does an amazing cover of 'Something' wriiten by George Harrison of the Beatles search youtube for Shirley Bassey - SOMETHING (1973 TV Special). She also does and incredible cover of 'Light My Fire' by the Doors.

Have seen Shirley many times since 1975 to early 2000,s ....interval, empty stage, mic awaits, the air of excitement is tangible, the orchestra arrives, the conductor...and the house lights go down, spot light on, the orchestra begins intro and there she is...stunning! As you say, no dancers or backing singers just a wonderfully exciting performer that blows you away! None better.

Bravo

Amazing voice

You will love her song "The Joker". Seriously. She does a killer version of " Light my Fire," too. My Dad had a huge crush on her!

You just heard one of the BEST.

She’s great for sure

What a voice ❤❤

I still get chills❤❤❤🎉😂

A maior cantora do planeta terra ❤

Love your reactions to the music of my youth (and I ain’t young lol). Dame Shirley Bassie is an absolute Diva, truly brilliant. So if you’d like to check out something newer, sort of Bondesque and kinda cheeky; try “Get this party started”

"This is my life" live at the Royal Albert Hall next please ! 😊 ("Shirley Bassey Music and Vids" channel is a great source of videos besides Shirley's official channel)

'Diamonds are forever' is the best

She was one of the classiest ladys to ever stand in front of a mic. An amazing voice and an amazing sense of humour. She was well known for getting the giggles. She didn't do too bad for a Welsh lass from a coal mining town. ✌❤🇬🇧

Isn't Dame Shirley Bassey fantastic !!! Let's face it - You 'youngies' have missed out on the golden age of popular music from the last half of the 20th century. Also the USA was very focused on their own artists and the black community on their R&B music. I'm pleased to see you checking out music from the UK, and don't forget AUSTRALIA ! There is a wealth of fabulous music from 'the land down under' that you have never heard of. Other black Americans have been discovering it and I'd love you to do the same because I've thoroughly enjoy your presentation and engrossed, joyful reactions to the marvellous Shirley Bassey. For an Aussie start, please react to the man known as 'The Voice' in Aussieland, who is John Farnham. He is a consummate, charismatic showman. Please always react to John LIVE and preferably in concert. He has been putting out No. 1 record albums since the 1970s, so there will be plenty to choose from and a lot of his songs are on You Tube. Check out, 'You're The Voice,' ( a hit around the world) and 'Help' in concert with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Aussies will flock to your channel to reply to your reactions. Thanks.

Ahhhh.... Our beloved Shirley!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️💯 Nobody expressed a song like our Shirl😂🎶🎶🎵🎶🎵

Fantástica!!!

I grew up hearing her songs because she was a favourite of my mother. Listening to this reaction I realize how phenomenal she really was. I didn't have an appreciation of her songs back then. Thanks for this reaction 👍

@awordfrompresidentpat1985

Жыл бұрын

Your mom has amazing taste. She's incredible. Thank you so much for comment. :)

Shirley Bassey is wonderful! Check out her duet with Neil Diamond!

The golden tonsils of Ms Bassey.

She did 3 Bond songs. Another great one is 'Diamonds Are Forever'.

Dame shirley basseys career in showbusiness started in the 50s. Shes in her 80s and still foxy AF.... and sings as well as she ever did. In 70s and 80s she had her own variety show. Ive always wanted to see her live. Kanye west sampled diamonds are forever. Other songs worth checking out by her are her version of pinks get the party started, history repeating with the propellerheads, hey big spender and i who have nothing. She did 3 bond themes - the last being moonraker

I've heard a few covers of this song, but if they don't do that little kiss on the shoulder, it's not right. Dame Shirley *is* this song.

Pat! Love your Dame Shirley reactions, she is my one. You need to review her singing Excuse Me, theres a version live from Berlin on youtube. Its the most amazing pure drama ever.

Her Bond songs are iconic 👏🏻 Check out I (Who Have Nothing) and Johnny One Note! She’s amazing! I love how cheeky she was in her performances 😂

Great reaction, I have the same reaction to her performance.

welcom to our world, many british artist the American have not heard off.