Newley had a successful pop music career, with two number one hits in 1960: "Why?" and "Do You Mind?". He won the 1963 Grammy Award for Song of the Year for "What Kind of Fool Am I", but he was also well-known for "Gonna Build a Mountain" and comic novelty songs such as his version of "Strawberry Fair". He wrote songs that others made hits including Goldfinger (the title song of the James Bond movie), and Feeling Good, which became a hit for Nina Simone. With Leslie Bricusse, he wrote the musical Stop the World - I Want to Get Off in which he also performed, earning a nomination for a Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical. His other musicals included The Roar of the Greasepaint—the Smell of the Crowd (1965) and Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971), based on the children's book by Roald Dahl. The play was released in a film version in 1971.
Newley's vocal style has been recognised as a major influence on that of David Bowie. In recognition of his creative skills and body of work, Newley was elected to the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1989.
The shortlived 1960 ATV series "The Strange World of Gurney Slade" in which Newley starred, continues to have a cult following due to its postmodern premise that the Newley character is trapped inside a television programme. Apart from a repeat of one episode on Channel 4 in 1992, it has not been seen in the UK in recent years. The show's theme tune by Max Harris may be better-known today than the series itself.
His last feature role in the cast of EastEnders was to be a regular role, but Newley had to withdraw after a few months when his health began to fail.
For All We Know
Anthony Newley Lyrics
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We may never meet again
Before we go
Make this moment live again
We won't say goodbye
Until the last minute
I'll hold out my hand
And my heart will be in it
For all we know
This might only be a dream
We come and we go
Like the ripples, like the ripples in the stream
So baby, love me, love me tonight
Tomorrow was made for some
Oh, but tomorrow
But tomorrow may never, never come
For all we know
Yes, tomorrow may never, never come
For all we know
Anthony Newley's song For All We Know is about a couple who is parting ways, and they may not see each other again. However, they want to make the most of the time they have left together. The first verse implies that they may never meet again, so they want to relive this moment before they leave each other. They want to seize the day and make the most of every second they have together. The second verse implies that this may all be a dream, and their time together might not be real. The couple is longing to be with each other and want to make the most of their time, as they might not have any time in the future.
The couple decides not to say goodbye until the last minute and hold onto each other's hand. In doing so, they put their hearts into the moment and cherish every second they have left. The song's theme is about living in the now and making the most of every moment, as tomorrow is not guaranteed. The couple doesn't know what the future holds, and that's why they want to make the most of the present. For All We Know is a beautiful love song, but its message is timeless, and it speaks to the importance of living in the present and cherishing every moment.
Line by Line Meaning
For all we know
We cannot know for sure what the future holds
We may never meet again
It is possible that this may be the last time we are together
Before we go
Before our time together is over
Make this moment live again
Let us make the most of the time we have left
We won't say goodbye
We will delay our farewell until the very end
Until the last minute
We will use up all the remaining time
I'll hold out my hand
I will offer my hand in farewell
And my heart will be in it
You can be certain that my emotions are genuine
This might only be a dream
This experience may not be real
We come and we go
We move through life like the water in a stream
Like the ripples, like the ripples in the stream
We leave behind a small impact on the world as we pass through it
Love me, love me tonight
Let us make the most of the time we have together
Tomorrow was made for some
The future is unknown and cannot be predicted
But tomorrow may never, never come
The future is not guaranteed
Yes, tomorrow may never, never come
The future is uncertain
Lyrics © CARLIN AMERICA INC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: J Fred Coots, Samuel M Lewis
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
A Caunce
Just So Monumental Her Voice Is So Unique And Majestic. Great Video So Many Memories . Gets Me Every Time No Matter How Many Times I Hear This Great Classic. Thank You Dame Shirley For This And Many More Majestic Memories You Have Given Us All.
Rebeca del Real
Me encantoo el video, hasta las lagrimas. Yo adoro a Shirley Bassey y me gustan mucho tus videos
Elianepilularosa Dias
Amo Shirley bassey amooooo
Glenys Sites
Awesome shirley....britains finest talent !... powerful...dramatic...emotional.
Shirley Bassey Music and Vids
Happy Birthday Dame Shirley! I join all of your world wide fans to wish you a wonderful Birthday, and a most prosperous 2013. Your Diamond Anniversary in Show Business (60) years, is truely an amazing feat for any artist! We all are impatiently awaiting for you to record your next CD....hope hope hope, and maybe you will decide to tour the world to celebrate with all your fans...Regards, Scot
Colin Dale
OUR SHIRL - BEST OF BRITISH ..
tonono zamorano
Love this woman,love her voice and this two songs¡¡¡ thank you sas9023055 for posting - regards from Chile
Shirley Bassey Music and Vids
@tonono zamorano - You are very welcome. I'm glad that you are enjoying one of Shirley Bassey's great clips going back a half century. It's wonderful that this dame is still making records, isn't it..Regards, Scot
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ATTENTION: Dame Shirley Bassey will be appearing at the 2013 Academy Awards Show In Hollywood on February 24th. She will perform for the 50th James Bond anniversary celebration! Wonderful News! Bassey is herself celebrating 60 (Diamond) years in Show Business, starting back in 1953.
manga4774
wow!