Shirley Bassey - My Way (1987 Live in Berlin)
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1987 (Shirley performs in Berlin celebrating the city's' existence for 750 years)
ABOUT this song:
"My Way" is a song with lyrics written by Paul Anka and popularized by Frank Sinatra. The melody is based on a French song "Comme d'habitude" composed by Claude François and Jacques Revaux. Anka's English lyrics are unrelated to the original French by Claude François and Gilles Thibaut and Anka is credited as a co-composer of "My Way" because he largely re-wrote the song. "My Way" is often quoted as the most remade song in history.
Paul Anka heard the original 1967 French pop song, Comme d'habitude (as usual) performed by Claude Francois with music by Claude Francois and Jacques Revaux and lyrics by Claude Francois and Gilles Thibault, while on holiday in the south of France. He flew to Paris to negotiate the rights to the song.[1] In a 2007 interview, he said: "I thought it was a bad record, but there was something in it."[2] He acquired publishing rights at no cost[3] and, two years later, had a dinner in Florida with Frank Sinatra and "a couple of Mob guys" at which Sinatra said he was "quitting the business. I'm sick of it, I'm getting the hell out".
Back in New York, Anka re-wrote the original French song for Sinatra, subtly altering the melodic structure and changing the lyrics: "At one o'clock in the morning, I sat down at an old IBM electric typewriter and said, 'If Frank were writing this, what would he say?' And I started, metaphorically, 'And now the end is near.' I read a lot of periodicals, and I noticed everything was 'my this' and 'my that'. We were in the 'me generation' and Frank became the guy for me to use to say that. I used words I would never use: 'I ate it up and spit it out.' But that's the way he talked. I used to be around steam rooms with the Rat Pack guys - they liked to talk like Mob guys, even though they would have been scared of their own shadows." Anka finished the song at 5am. "I called Frank up in Nevada - he was at Caesar's Palace - and said, 'I've got something really special for you.'"[2] Anka claimed: "When my record company caught wind of it, they were very pissed that I didn't keep it for myself. I said, 'Hey, I can write it, but I'm not the guy to sing it.' It was for Frank, no one else."
Dame Shirley Bassey recorded the song for her 1970 album Something. She also performed in live on numerous occasions notably the 1976 Royal Variety Performance. In the weeks following Sinatra's death in 1998 , Bassey sang is as a tribute to him on her "Diamond" concert tour.
LYRICS:
And now, the end is near;
And so I face the final curtain.
My friend, I'll say it clear,
I'll state my case, of which I'm certain.
I've lived a life that's full.
I've traveled each and ev'ry highway;
But more, much more than this,
I did it my way.
Regrets, I've had a few;
But then again, too few to mention.
I did what I had to do
And saw it through without exemption.
I planned each charted course;
Each careful step along the byway,
But more, much more than this,
I did it my way.
Yes, there were times, I'm sure you knew
When I bit off more than I could chew.
But through it all, when there was doubt,
I ate it up and spit it out.
I faced it all and I stood tall;
And did it my way.
I've loved, I've laughed and cried.
I've had my fill; my share of losing.
And now, as tears subside,
I find it all so amusing.
To think I did all that;
And may I say - not in a shy way,
"No, oh no not me,
I did it my way".
For what is a woman, what has she got?
If not herself, then she has naught.
To say the things she truly feels;
And not the words of one who kneels.
The record shows I took the blows -
And did it my way.
Пікірлер: 2 800
I'm 68 years old. When I was 18, I worked behind a bar in a UK night club. I got called in on my night off. I had requested time off because Shirley Bassey was appearing for the next two weeks.(not my kind of music). Long story short. I worked that night and every other night for the following two weeks, just to be able to watch and listen. She was amazing. There wasn't a sound while she was performing. I'll never forget that two weeks.
@aaronbyrne139
Ай бұрын
I have seen that once in my life. Not her. But 30 years later I remember it.
@derekstewart1948
Ай бұрын
Amazing
@user-pt9lt7kd8u
27 күн бұрын
Wow! What an experience for you.
No matter what you face in life man woman or child. Do it your way. Stand up in the face of fear may you all find meaning and happiness 2023 and beyond.
Nobody sings with that theatricality. The legendary voice is just a little part of her talent!
I've heard this song by Frank Sinatra, but to hear Shirley Bassey sing this song took me to a new high. I played this song for my mother's memorial in 2021. I hear every woman's emotion, pain, joy, sadness, and freedom in this song video. The woman chooses not to explain why and did not want to explain anything to anyone. I hear my mother's voice and all her years of emotions in every movement Ms.Bassey made. I see now that my mother did things Her Way. Letting go and letting someone you love enjoy their life's journey without explanations is very hard to do. My mom enjoyed her journey I hope it took you to places no one will dear to explore.
@sas9023055
3 жыл бұрын
Barbara: What a wonderful comment! Thank you, Scot
@2398mithu
Жыл бұрын
Wishing her eternal peace
@PAMCMLXXXV
Жыл бұрын
Check out Elvis version too.
@Bahia82
Жыл бұрын
She’s alive still
@sergiobotto46
Жыл бұрын
A que
Damn, get`s me every time..........she acts and sings at the same time. She truly is a living legend, and don`t tell me she`s not.
@mugesUSA
8 жыл бұрын
+Johan Lebbing Dame Shirley Bassey! She is PHENOMENON!
She is the song spectacular, no one did better than her.
Strong Shirley Basset singing this song with conviction..... 😍
@andybetz.9978
Жыл бұрын
Hi Theresa
My sister played this song on her funeral i believe,realy beautiful song😊
There isn't another singer that performs like Shirley Bassey..She lives each & every song she sings..
@MountTheodore72
9 ай бұрын
We're not gonna find singers like this for an awful long time.
@Parseenfroo
6 ай бұрын
Exactly, it's as if she goes into a trance when she starts singing, totally unaware of her surroundings until the end of the song, amazing.
This was filmed more than 30 years ago, and is still chilling to listen to. She NAILED IT.
@Samuel-yz1sm
3 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@Lth56
3 жыл бұрын
She nailed every song she performed. One of the best ever.
@damaqadikhals2644
Жыл бұрын
She Was 50 Back When At That Time
@deliawinn8700
Жыл бұрын
Perfect. I wonder if Frank Sinatra and Paul Anka ever listen to her version.!
@gilbertikorong2636
Жыл бұрын
@@Lth56 ; the best version of this song is clearly the version of Elvis Presley
The very best version of this song. I’m addicted to Frank’s version, but there is so much emotion, power, and heart put into Shirley’s version. And my goodness. She’s singing it live!
@wellingtonmiddleton3739
11 ай бұрын
She is simply the best - no one takes command of a song and dominate a stage like this lady. She gives you goosebumps when she opens her mouth 👄. Sing on Dame, sing on❤
@okaloshitay
11 ай бұрын
Yes indeed, the emotion comes out at the very end when she was almost in tears
@iyabobassir9855
10 ай бұрын
Have you heard Elvis singing this?
@musicrocksoffical
10 ай бұрын
@@iyabobassir9855 Yes.
@jarboekoesters4945
10 ай бұрын
Agreed. This is one of Shirley Bassey's best live performances. So many amazing moments on stage during her long career , but this performance certainly stands out.
No comment... Just feeling's ❤❤❤❤
Nobody ever had more passion in singing! The facial expressions, the mouth, hands, and body movements show the emotions embedded in the songs. She totally deserved every booming applause!
@caglatasci391
3 жыл бұрын
Great singer of all times 😀
@youssefnawar1394
2 жыл бұрын
Noel Chua affirmative
@davidgladwin4954
2 жыл бұрын
QUITE SIMPLY THE BEST
@ingridnielsen5940
2 жыл бұрын
@@youssefnawar1394 ten
@davotravel
2 жыл бұрын
Britney is the only one who has topped her
I miss my mother so so much. . . . . . . May her Beautiful Soul Rest in Peace Amen
@nidhinolikara292
3 жыл бұрын
May her.memory be blessed
@arabianseagull
3 жыл бұрын
@@nidhinolikara292 Amen!
@frankhellwig3222
3 жыл бұрын
I was at school with Samantha
@annekeveenhof1009
3 жыл бұрын
@@nidhinolikara292 1111¹1
@wilsonwalker1181
3 жыл бұрын
@@annekeveenhof1009 Hello. How are you doing?
Follow the way of your life and make every moment delightful cause it never goes back
The great Dame Shirley no comparison simply the greatest
Shirley Bassey was my mum's favourite singer Shirley is one of the greatest singers out she puts all her feelings into everything she sings there will never be another Shirley Bassey or anyone like her all the best Shirley in your retirement enjoy yourself take care ❤❤❤
My uncle Carl, who fought in both German World Wars, worshipped this girl. My grandson aged 23 thinks the same and says she is the best ever - both these Shirley Bassey fans are Welsh, and so am I!!!!
My God, what a woman
It’s actually really easy what she is doing. But the way she delivers it is magnificent.
@sas9023055
Ай бұрын
It's easy from the standpoint that it's an easy song for Shirley to sing. Shirley's delivery is simply the icing on the cake. With that said, there really aren't that many POP songs that this lady has stayed away from over the past 7 decades. Sometimes, she would tell her musical conductor that she just couldn't sing the song. But, it was more about her having to learn the words and music as Shirley did not read music. Once she learned the song, the singing part was easy for her. She has always had the pipes to sing anything.
She didn't sing a song, she was the song. What a voice! So much sensation. It was simply amazing.
@mugesUSA
8 жыл бұрын
+secubie Woow! your comment is incredible! You read my mind! Dame Shirley Bassey PHENOMENON!
@keithwright4921
6 жыл бұрын
Love.you my dear,Dame.xxxxxx
@crazyorganist1609
6 жыл бұрын
Makes me proud to be welsh
@zoranmatovic6756
6 жыл бұрын
Yakida!!!
@keijolaakso8348
6 жыл бұрын
Ihanaaaaaa
My first time hearing/seeing this woman perform AND I'M 25 YEARS OLD! What rock have I been living under?? I have chills.
@ChocolateGumDrop89
3 жыл бұрын
Don’t feel bad I just found out about her I’m instagram and I’m 31 lol
@marinalvasouza4548
3 жыл бұрын
Great.
@user-ms9eb2bh1d
3 жыл бұрын
Have you ever heard her What Now My Love ？ I cried,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
@albertcornofsky8533
3 жыл бұрын
@@ChocolateGumDrop89 1st +q1111
@mirfangu
3 жыл бұрын
Im 2 yo
Am i the only watching and teary now? Sept 23 2021 at 3:55 PM.
One of the most outstanding voice of all time
The definition of "singer"!!! She is simply amazing!
@tonymoore2447
3 жыл бұрын
Hello Georgia
@xatzistefanouvasiileia3746
2 жыл бұрын
She certainly is. An absolute and perfecttttttttttttttt voice.
@davidprime8909
2 жыл бұрын
My grandma always called Shirley brassy bassy and how true with brass that shines forever a true Dame
Shirley bassy to me has the best voice it's so rich so mellow so strong so passionate I love her expression and she is so beautiful she one POWERFUL woman this lady makes me cry watching her profound
What a great voice! That red gown is gorgeous, her hair cut. She’s 86 now. Wish her good health, happiness. May the good LORD bless And keep her
I want his played at my funeral.
Shirley Bassey in my opinion is the only woman that her performance specifically on that song can be compared with that of Frank Sinatra! Talents of such a high level are born once in a century...
@sas9023055
8 жыл бұрын
+luisa nomikou - Luisa...I would also check her Shirley's 1974 and 1976 versions of this song. Every version is slightly different, but they ALL are great!
@mariabrch8760
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! :-) I would love to hear the other performances of Shirley Bassey on that song! Shirley is always Great!
@josemanuelreyesandrade67
8 жыл бұрын
+luisa nomikou Helo Luisa, I recommend you to hear the voice of my "second love" Vicky Karr (the first one is Shirley Bassey). Both voices are similar! Enjoy her.
@johnwhitehouse7136
8 жыл бұрын
I agree she the best could listen to her 24 seven
@mariabrch8760
8 жыл бұрын
JOSÉ MANUEL REYES ANDRADE Thank you a lot Jose! Of course I will hear it with pleasure, thanks again for your recommendation! I love both voices...! :-)
She is absolute, she is great, she is breathtaking, she is the only one - lady Shirley Bassey
Beautiful Shirley and lovely song.
@kentaylor3319
3 жыл бұрын
Hello Maria. How are you doing?
@Lamarie77
3 жыл бұрын
@@kentaylor3319 I am fine.i am going to work now.it is very sunny here in Paris.Have a nice day.My e mail:maria.samson77@hotmail.com
Vielen Dank! Dies war ja wirklich eine besonders emotionale Coverversion von diesem Song. und dann auch noch in meiner Heimatstadt aufgenommen. Lustig auch, dass ich wieder der einzige Deutsche zu sein scheine der mal was raushaut.. Naja "My way" halt
I'm italian and I dedicate this wonderful song to my dad Sergio who loved this wonderful singer so much. Thanks Shirley ⚘💖
What a talent!!!!
Amazing. Lady. One. Of my favorite singer legend. 👏👏👏👏👏👏🎉😘😘😘😘❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Dame Shirley Bassey was the most loved performer of my late father. Ηe likened her as the nightingale of the worldwide pentagramm and as he also said there never will be another performer like her in history of the music. He used to have many of her vinyl records. And when I hear her lovely voice reminds me a lot of my father and his nice words for her. I wish her to be happy and healthy for all of her life.
@tonymoore2447
3 жыл бұрын
Hello Elli
WOW… Her voice, her emotions singing that song is unbelievable. She is a Diva 👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾 Love you 👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾
@alinahartau5823
2 жыл бұрын
Vrem cât suntem tineri să avem o cale?! Ne urmam cu inversunare calea ,până când se anuleazä totul,si trebuie să facem fata singuri Destinului, Ști ce înseamnă să fi doar Tu cu tine insuti,și atât?!Să te ai sprijin doar pe tine? Devii puternic,liber și independent, vrind nevrìnd.
Que d'émotions dans le crescendo de cette interprétation ! My way est la chanson de bien de vies.
I love both frank n Shirley singing this... Pam
The world's best ever female vocalist just stunning ❤
@martapaciello8662
7 ай бұрын
¡EXTRAORDINARIA !❤
@franzvegs4497
6 ай бұрын
PATTI LABELLE ARETHA FRANKLIN BARBRA STREISAND
@fel1xzr412
2 ай бұрын
Whitney 🫶
@aprilfisher4947
7 күн бұрын
Celine dion.
For me this is the best version of this song I have ever heard, from all the talent shows to Sinatra, breathtaking!
@tazshking666
3 жыл бұрын
She sang it well but Elvis Presley sang it the best
@gaby.6538
3 жыл бұрын
Lol
@gaby.6538
3 жыл бұрын
LOL this is a joke ??
@user-ms9eb2bh1d
3 жыл бұрын
I vote you.
@josephinecentino87
3 жыл бұрын
The composer of the song my way is Paul anka sang by frank sinatra
Wie sie am Ende aufdreht...! Genial ! Hatte das Glück sie mal LIVE sehen zu dürfen...! Was für eine schöne Frau ! Diese Augen !!!
SHIRLEY IS NOW 80 AND AS GOOD AS EVER.BRAVO SHIRLEY.
I was lucky enough to have seen Shirley when she was in Sydney in the 50_60s and she is still gong strong in the 70s what a great lady
@conniekehag7114
3 жыл бұрын
I saw her in Sydney in the 60’s I was 19 yrs old and married , I adored her then For her singing and I still do ❤️
@tonymoore2447
3 жыл бұрын
@@conniekehag7114 hello Connie
Amazing daime sherlly, thank you 😊🙏😘❤
These 60s babes were hot as hell and Had incredible voices And talent....women today cannot even come close to these 60s gals.
What an incredible delivery of emotion. She leaves absolutely everything on that stage.
I will not stop listening to this song. It’s awesome. Shirley is wonderful 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
@sas9023055
2 жыл бұрын
Check out Shirley's 1974 and 1976 performances of this song. All are a little different, but just as dramatic. When someone gives a dramatic performance of this song, they better be able to back it up with supreme vocals. And, Shirley Bassey never fails to amaze with her powerful voice...
@mysteewillow5787
Жыл бұрын
So moving beautiful a true singer
On Mothers Day eve, I want to wish her a Happy Mothers Day. She loved Ms. Bassey and so do I, and this song. When I was a little girl, my mother was in the hospital and wanted to come home, they let her. That night, she fell in love with Lana Cantrell, who sang this on Ed Sullivan. We followed her around like love sick puppies! Now, at 66, I found a child on YT, named Carina Veghiu, and she's absolutely fantastic, like a mini SB, her beauty and power and emotion. This song is so emotional for so many reasons, 6 years ago and hopefully again in 2. I also sang this in a show when I was about 18, centuries ago, I hope my mother liked it. But, SB is just brilliant, her vocals are otherworldly and even her belting gives Whitney Houston competition and that's a hard thing to do. Shirley Bassey sings one word and I burst into tears. Sorry I vented. My Way does something to my emotional chord!
Shirley Bassey doesn't sing songs. She acts them. This is truly one of the finest examples. Amazing.
Elvis, Paul Anka, & Sinatra Will be proud to you MRS. SHIRLEY 🌷
OVER 50 YEARS OLD HERE! Name an artist at this age still giving this standard!
Legend legend, God have crafted them to entertain us and makes us feel in other world. God bless you
@elmerarpon4966
3 жыл бұрын
Uu70
The very best live interpretation ever!!! Dame Shirley is an electrifying and sensational performer on stage. Nobody does it like her.
@pasimaenpaa2360
5 жыл бұрын
not even frank ??? i don't think so. she is great, but never better than frank, at least what becomes to this song.
She sings as if she tells the audience her own story with melody
Spine tingling, not ashamed to admit I cried.
Dame Shirley Bassey, we are blessed to have you, you are such a blessing and a vocal technician and your storytelling, and the resonance, incomparable ..Your fan from Nigeria
Une des plus fabuleuse chanson des années 70 Un moment de pur BONHEUR
روعة الغناء والأداء و الحضور المميز .عمالقة الفن الر فيع . احب هذه السيدة و اغانيها
Excellente Femme. Merveilleuse artiste. Une bête de scène imbattable. J'adore.🥰❤️👍🌹
@francesccarolgarriga7858
Жыл бұрын
Hello Sror, il faut être plus vieux pour aimer autant cette musique et femme, si tu étais jeune tu ne penserais pas comme ça, c'est sûr🍾🥂 🎗️🎗️🎗️🎗️
@koannhanchau7893
Жыл бұрын
@@francesccarolgarriga7858 HA HA. J'ai 62ans .figurez vous. J'ai roulé mes bosses. Bien à vous.
I Love Shirley Basssey Very Very Very good. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Having talent and possessing a great voice is not enough. It is the projection , sentiment and the delivery of the song what creates an artist. I have heard this version from many artists or vocalists, but this one took me aback. Shirley did one of the best versions I have heard ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I will her a 15 if this was a competition. I truly enjoyed it
There are no words. I am reeling after listening to this again
Shirley sang this song with pure conviction. It brought tears to my eyes.
Bonjour à tous. Une des plus grandes chansons du monde et elle est Française 🎶💞✨🤗! Nananère 😀!
@homerosoares517
2 жыл бұрын
The original song is “Come d’habitude” isn’t it? Amazing 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
@sylvainmyst8851
2 жыл бұрын
@@homerosoares517 Hello my friend 🙋♂️😀! Yes, the original song is "Comme D'habitude" And, it's a French song 🇨🇵🎤🎶😃 ! And me, I'm French 🇨🇵😀! Ha, ha 😃!
@homerosoares517
2 жыл бұрын
@@sylvainmyst8851 Thanks a lot. I didn’t know that the original song was French. It’s wonderful 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Absolutely stunning performance, every word etched in her heart as she delivers like no one else can. Beautiful lady too.
Dame Shirley Bassey. Puts her heart and soul into every song. Outstanding performance. What a legend. She did it her way.
She sang it with her heart and soul ❤, I cried ..
What a version. It brought me tears.
This wonderful classic has so many talented and brilliant singers who have presented it to us over many d....ALL Their way...I have heard them all on U Tube and each of them tell it the story in a unique way...As they see it. Just like we all do in life. Each of them adds a new dimension and layers. Sinatra, Elvis, Celine, Bassy and many others. 2020.Thank you all xx.
Oh my God, how emotional!!!!!
@elpidiodelapena5566
4 жыл бұрын
oh yes this is so cool voice❤
WOW 👏 WOW 👏 AND MORE WOW 👏. A FEW YEAR I SAW HER !! AT THE AMFAR PARTY; AT CIPRIANI WALL STREET. AND SHE WAS AMAZING 👏 BEAUTIFUL LADY. BLESSINGS!! AND D THANK YOU 🙏 FOR ALL THIS YEARS! OF BEAUTIFUL INTERPRETATIONS !! ❣🙏👍
This is Real and Beautiful Music. Classic Forever. Great voice and beautiful lady.
Faultless end of, awesome 🤩
There are so few singers who communicate a lyric from their gut. Pure emotion. So moving. Phenomenal Dame Shirley!! ❤
She is the ONE & ONLY! Thank you, Shirley! You are my eternity!
Just amazing! She Is the song, One of the biggest performance all times.
Excellent BEAUTIFUL lovely 👍🥰❤she is so sweet I Loved ❤❤
La perfection dans l émotion la version ultime
Je ne me lasse pas d'écouter cette magnifique performance, qui me fait à chaque fois ressentir une profonde émotion. Merci Shirley.
Crying every time! Emotional!❤️
Shirley forever and ever.
Dame Shirley Bassey! You are PHENOMENON!
J'adore cette version. Quel feeling ! Bravo.
@AnakinSkywalker68
3 жыл бұрын
Pareil....Vraiment chouette
@ericmoore6716
3 жыл бұрын
How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore
@wilsonwalker1181
3 жыл бұрын
Hello Veronique. How are you doing?
AMAZING Shirley Bassey again stunning voice.❤
She sing in her heart,the emotion and every word she put it in her action and feel the music.she is an amazing singer an icon🥰👍
This woman is amazing...I had chills in my entire body...mama mia. You can sing baby...you can sing.
You'll fall in love with Shirley Bassey in her rendition of many love songs. One will feel emotional with the way she sings with story telling to the listeners. She's admirable to the highest level.
Till This is my life My way Hey Jude Etc ohhhh replay always So Shirley's rendition of every song she sings
Not many songs make me cry she feels it
Quelle voix incroyable et quelle présence 👍👍👍
@brigitteperraud3161
Жыл бұрын
SHIRLEY BASSEY ET FRANK SINATRA , DES VOIX !!!
Shirley was born to Enchant and Delight, her unique musical power is precious, her voice is a gift to the world. "No-Body does it, like her".
Elle me fait pleurer quand je l'ecoute ❤️🌹🙏🏾
So wonderful, brings back so many wonderful memories ❤
Whoa! Magnificent voice. She sings like she is telling her story.
@Parseenfroo
6 ай бұрын
That sums it up perfectly.
Truly amazing performance by the ageless beautiful Shirley Bassey.
Thank you ,madam for all the wonderful songs you shared with the world. Wales is ,rightly, proud of you.
Here voice are great I like that very much awesome🌹✨❤✨😘👍🏼
The name of this woman is talent.
Voice meraviglisa grazie❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤