Shirley bassey gave a powerful delivery of a song written by john barry, anthony. Goldfinger main title by shirley bassey on amazon music. Aug 16, 2019 shirley bassey bio, divorce, net worth married biography who is shirley bassey. Shirley bassey goldfinger live at royal albert hall by bronzevenus. Shirley basseys performance at the 20 academy awards. The single release of the song gave bassey her only billboard hot 100 top forty hit, peaking in the top 10 at. Sheet music arranged for pianovocalchords, and singer pro in f major transposable. Feb 25, 20 bassey also made an impact in the social space, as twitter blew up following her appearance on the show. On the day of the oscars, according to topsy analytics, bassey was mentioned 36,000 times. The iconic singer, 82, looked incredible in a plunging emerald green. Retrosoul outfit sharon jones and the dapkings recorded a remake of the song for the soundtrack. Dame shirley closes the 2011 classic brit awards show may 12, 2011 by paying tribute to john barry. Shirley bassey without you goldfinger 1973 live at royal albert hall.
The orchestra hit some of the most recognizable notes in film history, the opening of john barry, leslie bricusse and anthony newleys theme from goldfinger, shafts of gold light spread across the stage and a shadow rose from the floor that turned out to be dame shirley bassey, the songs originator and, forever, its owner. Shirley bassey bio, divorce, net worth married biography. Adele won an oscar for her acclaimed version of skyfall for the daniel craig. On 14th may 1964, anthony newley recorded a heartfelt demo of goldfinger with john barry conducting, and this served as the blueprint for the version later tracked by shirley bassey. Goldfinger was the title song from the 1964 james bond film goldfinger. In 2008, the single was inducted into the grammy hall of fame, and in 20, a 76yearold bassey was asked to perform the song during the 20 academy awards as part of a tribute to the james bond franchises 50th anniversary.
Jul 05, 2017 shirley bassey goldfinger moonrakerdiamonds are forever medley big spender duration. Silahkan pilih salah satu audio dengan kualitas bagus di bawah ini. The instrumental version of goldfinger is a great piece all on its own. Listen to this tune and there is no question, this is bond, james bond. Singer shirley bassey performs onstage at the 85th annual academy. Tarja turunen goldfinger shirley bassey cover gertrudcam. So, im sorry but if you say the word goldfinger around me i might just break out into an involuntary goooooldfinger. Shirley bassey is a welsh vocalist with a big voice. I, i who have nothing i, i who have no one adore you and want you so im just a no one with nothing to give. The soundtrack album topped the charts, and united artists records released both bassey s vocal version and barrys instrumental version of the title song as singles from it. Dame shirley bassey a celebration of the arts held at the royal academy of arts outside arrivals. In 20, shirley bassey sang the song at the academy awards in tribute to the 50 years of james bonds films. Download dame shirley bassey goldfinger 2011 mp3,mp4 3.
Shirley is spectacular, once again, as she sings one of her hits, goldfinger, which was cowritten by john barry, leslie bricusse, don black and. Shirley bassey performs goldfinger theme song oscars 20. Its the bond theme that won an oscar, but it is completely midtable in terms of its musical merits. Oscars 20 james bond tribute shirley bassey youtube. Shirley receives a gold video for her live performance in cardiff in. Goldfinger 1998 shirley bassey 1998 viva diva tv special shirley bassey music and vids. The theme was originally recorded by newley, but was rerecorded with bassey for the film and the. Shirley bassey is my favorite singer in this album she put her spend on the most popular songs at that time. Shirley bassey goldfinger live at royal albert hall. She is the only singer to have recorded more than one james bond theme song. At age 76, shirley bassey performed the song during the 20 academy awards as part of a tribute to the james bond franchises 50th anniversary on the bigscreen.
The title song can be heard in many of the other songs on this cd, because of its great beat. Skladbu slozili leslie bricusse, anthony newley a john barry. Apr 16, 2015 shirley bassey licensed to youtube by wmg. Shirley bassey leads oscars 50th birthday tribute to james. Print and download goldfinger sheet music by shirley bassey. Smiths song writings on the wall accompanied the 2015 film spectre, while adele sang the. On the day of the oscars, according to topsy analytics, bassey was mentioned 36,000 times on twitter up from just 150 mentions a day earlier. Most if not all of the songs are the same but live performances are always nice.
Apr 02, 2020 dame shirley veronica bassey, born january 8, 1937, is a welsh singer, perhaps bestknown for performing the theme songs to the james bond films goldfinger 1964, diamonds are forever 1971, and moonraker 1979. As with other artists in this unique different packaging with minialbums inside cd series, the remastering is first class. Shirley bassey sings goldfinger dame shirley bassey sings the james bond classic goldfinger during the the oscars. Goldfinger, hes the man the man with the midas touch a spiders touch such a cold finger beckons you to enter his web of sin but dont go in golden words he will pour in your ear but his lies cant disguise what you fear for a golden girl knows when hes kissed her its the kiss of death from mister goldfinger pretty girl, beware of his heart of gold this heart is cold golden words he will. As she began the song with the gestures she has surely done a. Vinyl 7 shirley bassey goldfinger 1964, vinyl discogs. Composed by john barry and with lyrics by leslie bricusse and anthony newley, the song was performed by shirley bassey for the films opening and closing title sequences, as well as the soundtrack album release.
Newleys recording would eventually be issued on the 1992 compilation album the best of james bond. The main title of goldfinger performed by shirley bassey is the definitive theme that sets the benchmark for all of james bonds cinematic adventures. Shirley bassey goldfinger video, audio remastered youtube. Shirley bassey goldfinger moonrakerdiamonds are forever medley big spender duration. Check out goldfinger by shirley bassey on amazon music. Golfinger diamond are forever mix 11 live from the palladium 1987 1. The popular english belter shirley bassey sang the third movies theme, goldfinger, and made it a radio hit. To celebrate the 50 year milestone of the james bond film franchise, legendary singer shirley bassey was invited to perform goldfinger at the 20 academy awards. Composed by john barry with lyrics by leslie bricusse and anthony newley, the song was performed by shirley bassey for the films opening and closing title sequences, as well as the soundtrack album release. Shirley is spectacular, once again, as she sings one of her hits, goldfinger, which was co. Listen online to shirley bassey goldfinger and see which albums it appears on. The title song is another excellent tune by shirley bassey. Aug 28, 2019 360 video browse channels sign in to like videos, comment, and subscribe. Check out goldfinger main title by shirley bassey on amazon music.
But if you want to hear a wonderful voice in albums from the 70s, this is a great group 4 of the 5 i had on vinyl. Goldfinger is one of the best james bond films of all times, at least i think it is. Dame shirley veronica bassey, dbe is a welsh singer whose career began in the mid1950s, and is well known both for her powerful voice and for recording the. Many stars would follow her gleaming example through the years. Shirley bassey at 80 her 8 most iconic performance music. Download shirley bassey shirley 1997 or any other file from music category. Watch the music video and discover trivia about this classic pop song now. Goldfinger 85th annual academy awards 20 shirley bassey. Dame shirley bassey sings goldfinger dame shirley bassey graces the stage to perform the james bond classic goldfinger. Goldfinger hes the man the man with the midas touch a spiders touch such a cold finger beckons you to enter his web of sin but dont go in golden words he will pour.
Dame shirley bassey performed goldfinger during a james bond tribute at the oscars 20. Scrobble songs and get recommendations on other tracks and artists. James bond theme songs ranked from worst to best, based on. Bassey is timelessyou must see her performance at the oscars last year for the james bond tribute. Shirley bassey goldfinger oscars 20 video dailymotion. Its the bond theme that won an oscar, but it is completely mid table in terms of its musical merits. She is popular for both for her powerful voice and for recording the theme songs to the james bond films goldfinger, diamonds are forever, and moonraker. Dame shirley bassey, 82, dazzles in a plunging emerald. Cd universe is your source for shirley bassey s song i mp3 download lyrics and much more. And shirley bassey dazzled as she attended the 71st red cross gala in monaco on friday night.
Feb 25, 20 dame shirley bassey earned a standing ovation at the oscars on sunday when she lead a tribute to james bonds 50th birthday by singing goldfinger, the 1964 bond theme song that launched her. Goldfinger was written by john barry, leslie bricusse and anthony newley. Not just the melody but the very sound and delivery musically identifies what a james bond film is all about. Oddjob, goldfinger, the db5, lasers, ft knox, a nuclear bomb, beautiful bond girls, and of course sean connery, all were here. Goldfinger proves james bond has the midas touch paperblog. Though she only performed three out of the many bond film theme songs, her strong, brassy style became a bond theme trademark. Shirley bassey sang the song in a pulloutthestops manner under the opening credits, and the film, which opened just before christmas, was a critical and commercial success. April 6 goldfinger 85th annual academy awards 20related videos. Shirley basseys performance of goldfinger at the oscars. Shirley bassey performs one of the best and most popular title songs ever. Shirley bassey performs goldfinger theme song oscars 20 hd shirley bassey performs goldfinger theme song oscars 20 hd shirley bassey performs goldfinger theme. Shirley bassey to make firstever appearance on telecast.
Dame shirley veronica bassey, dbe is a welsh singer whose career began in the mid1950s, best known for recording the theme songs to the james bond films goldfinger, diamonds are forever, and moonraker. Most of the shirley bassey albums i have on cd are 60s. Goldfinger is the first of three james bond films with a theme song sung by shirley bassey. Titulni pisen z treti bondovky goldfinger 1964 nese stejny nazev jako film a skvele ji zazpivala shirley bassey. Daftar dame shirley bassey goldfinger 2011 bisa kamu temukan disini. Jun 21, 2011 dame shirley closes the 2011 classic brit awards show may 12, 2011 by paying tribute to john barry. Dame shirley veronica bassey, born january 8, 1937, is a welsh singer, perhaps bestknown for performing the theme songs to the james bond films goldfinger 1964, diamonds are forever1971, and moonraker1979. Bassey s remarkable rendition of goldfinger has stood the test of time. All james bond songs ranked 24 best james bond theme songs. Adele, shirley bassey set for big postoscars sales gains. But thunderball, the third attached theme song to a bond film is strangely inert, especially when considered directly alongside shirley basseys goldfinger. In january 1959, bassey became the first welsh person to gain a no.
In 2012, for the james bond video game 007 legends, an instrumental. Something, sea and sand, you and i, are my favorites. Shirley bassey will make her firstever appearance on the oscars. Dame shirley bassey earned a standing ovation at the oscars on sunday when she lead a tribute to james bonds 50th birthday by singing goldfinger, the. Vinyl 7 shirley bassey goldfinger 1992, vinyl discogs. This album was a huge comeback for her it stayed on the charts for a long time. Goldfinger is the title song from the 1964 james bond film goldfinger.
From goldfinger to skyfall, we rank every james bond theme song from. Shirley bassey goldfinger 85th annual academy awards. Apr 28, 20 the orchestra hit some of the most recognizable notes in film history, the opening of john barry, leslie bricusse and anthony newleys theme from goldfinger, shafts of gold light spread across the stage and a shadow rose from the floor that turned out to be dame shirley bassey, the songs originator and, forever, its owner. The 20 oscars were lumbering along as they always do, with.
Would a tribute to the james bond franchises 50th anniversary be complete without the woman who sang the theme song to goldfinger. So, its somewhat ironic that shirley basseys strident, striking performance. Gratis download dame shirley bassey goldfinger 2011 mp3 mp4. This app only provides mp3 streaming and no download feature because it may infringe the. All i have to see is the name shirley bassey and i buy it. Saw her performance on the oscars and just had to get the song. If british spy james bond cant be called upon to save the mishandling of pop music by the 20 oscars, producers did at least book the next best thing.