She now resides in Monaco and has recently sold her London apartment. Many of its furnishings were auctioned for charity. Two very popular 'Audiences With Shirley Bassey' have aired on British TV, the most recent being in March 2006.
In 2006, UK retailer Marks and Spencer hired Bassey for their Christmas advertising campaign, with Dame Shirley singing a cover of P!nk's 'Get the Party Started'.
In late 2009 Bassey released 'The Performance' her first studio album for two decades, which was released in a maelstrom of anticipation. Still popular well into one of the longest and most illustrious musical careers in British and indeed international history, Bassey is considered by Brits to be a national treasure.
's Wonderful
Shirley Bassey Lyrics
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'S awful nice, 's paradise, 's what I love to see
You made my life so glamorous; you can't blame me for feeling amorous
'S wonderful, 's marvelous, that you should care for me
C'est magnifique, 't is what I seek, that you should care for me
C'est elegant, 't is what I want, 't is what I long to see
My dear, it's four leaf clover time, from now on my heart's working overtime
'S exceptional, no bagatelle, that you should care for me
The lyrics of Shirley Bassey's song, "S'wonderful" express gratitude and amazement towards someone who cares for her. The use of superlatives like 'marvellous', 'awful nice' and 'paradise' highlights the joy and happiness that the person she is singing to brings to her life. The chorus, "S' wonderful, 's marvellous, that you should care for me" emphasizes how wonderful and marvelous she feels because someone loves her. The lyric "You made my life so glamorous; you can't blame me for feeling amorous" suggests that the person's love has brought joy, excitement, and passion to her life.
The lyrics also use French language "C'est magnifique, c'est elegant" to convey sophistication and refinement. The line "My dear, it's four leaf clover time, from now on my heart's working overtime" adds a touch of luck and destiny to the song, implying that the love between the two is divinely orchestrated. "S'wonderful" is a celebration of romance, and the words capture the beauty of being cherished and loved.
Line by Line Meaning
'S wonderful, 's marvellous, that you should care for me
It is truly wonderful and marvelous that you show such affection for me
'S awful nice, 's paradise, 's what I love to see
It is extremely lovely and feels like paradise whenever I am with you
You made my life so glamorous; you can't blame me for feeling amorous
Your presence in my life has made it full of glamour and luxury, it's no wonder I feel romantic towards you
C'est magnifique, 't is what I seek, that you should care for me
It's truly magnificent and exactly what I desire that you show me such care and affection
C'est elegant, 't is what I want, 't is what I long to see
It's entirely elegant, and what I want and yearn for the most is to bask in your love and care
My dear, it's four leaf clover time, from now on my heart's working overtime
Dearest, it feels like finding a four-leaf clover, my heart is beating harder now and forevermore
'S exceptional, no bagatelle, that you should care for me
It's exceptional and not just a small matter that you care for me
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