Shirley bassey net worth
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Shirley Bassey
Welsh singer (born 1937)
Not to be confused with Shirley Ballas.
Musical artist
Dame Shirley Veronica Bassey (; born 8 January 1937[1]) is a Welsh singer. Known for her career longevity, powerful voice and recording the theme songs to three James Bond films, the only artist to perform more than one, Bassey is one of the most popular vocalists in Britain.[2][3]
Born in Cardiff, Bassey began performing as a teenager in 1953. In 1959, she became the first Welsh person to gain a number-one single on the UK Singles Chart.[4] In the following decades, Bassey amassed 27 top 40 hits in the UK, including two number ones ("As I Love You" and the double A-side "Climb Ev'ry Mountain"/"Reach for the Stars") plus a number one on the Dance Chart ("History Repeating").[5] She became well known for recording theme songs of the James Bond films Goldfinger (1964), Diamonds Are Forever (1971), and Moonraker (1979).[6][7][8]
Bassey has had numerous BBC television specials and hosted her own v
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A look back at Shirley Bassey's 71-year career
It wasn't long until she crossed paths with 007, singing the theme for the 1964 Bond film, Goldfinger.
Bassey went on to sing the theme tunes for Diamonds Are Forever in 1971, as well as Moonraker in 1979, and has become forever linked to the James Bond film franchise.
However, her career is more than just Bond movies.
Bassey made her debut Royal Albert Hall performance in 1971, and even won Favourite British Artist at the first ever Brit Awards in 1977.
Most recently, she released her latest album, I Owe It All to You, in 2020, becoming the first female artist to chart in the top 40 across seven decades.
Now, Dame Shirley Bassey has received another honour, being made a Companion of Honour by King Charles III in a ceremony at Windsor Castle.
"Every step of my career has been about taking that chance, believing in myself and making that leap," she said.
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Dame Shirley Bassey facts: Singer's age, family, children, net worth and more revealed
1 October 2021, 17:21 | Updated: 19 January 2022, 17:03
By Thomas Curtis-Horsfall
Dame Shirley Bassey has remained one of Britain's most popular voices throughout the past seven decades, and is nothing short of a legend.
Here's all you need to know about the iconic Welsh singer:
Who is Dame Shirley Bassey?
Dame Shirley Bassey is a legend of British popular music, and is world renowned for her powerful, expressive voice in songs like 'Big Spender'.
She's most recognisably lent her voice to several James Bond films throughout the years, providing the iconic soundtracks to Goldfinger in 1964, Diamonds Are Forever in 1967, and Moonraker in 1979.
Bassey has sold over 130 millions records worldwide since her career began, and was the first Welsh artist ever to achieve a UK number one single with 'As I Love You' in 1959.
Read more: Forgotten duets: When Neil Diamond sang with Shirley Bassey
After the release of her final album in 202
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