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.
All by Myself
Shirley Bassey Lyrics
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And making love was just for fun, those days are gone
Living alone, I think of all the friends I've known
But when I dial the telephone, nobody's home
All by myself, don't wanna be all by myself anymore
All by myself, don't wanna live all by myself anymore
Hard to be sure, sometimes I feel so insecure
And love so distant and obscure, remains the cure
All by myself, don't wanna be all by myself anymore
All by myself, don't wanna live all by myself anymore
When I was young I never needed anyone
And making love was just for fun those days are gone
All by myself, don't wanna be all by myself anymore
All by myself, don't wanna live all by myself anymore
All by myself, don't wanna be all by myself anymore
All by myself, don't wanna live all by myself anymore
The lyrics of Shirley Bassey's song "All By Myself" are a poignant portrayal of the loneliness that comes with living alone. In the first verse, the singer reflects on her younger days when she didn't need anyone and making love was just for fun. However, as time has gone on, she has realized that she needs companionship and connection with others. The chorus repeats the phrase "don't wanna be all by myself anymore" twice, emphasizing the singer's desire to break free from her isolation and find meaningful relationships.
In the second verse, the singer acknowledges that it can be difficult to find love and companionship - she feels "so insecure" and "love so distant and obscure". However, she also recognizes that the cure for this loneliness is to find someone to share life with. The final repetition of the chorus is particularly powerful, as the singer repeats "don't wanna be all by myself anymore" four times, emphasizing the urgency of her desire to find companionship.
Overall, "All By Myself" is a heartfelt portrayal of the need for human connection and the loneliness that can come with living alone. The repetition of the chorus underscores the urgency of this desire for connection, while the verses skillfully paint a picture of the singer's journey from self-sufficiency to a recognition of her need for others.
Line by Line Meaning
When I was young I never needed anyone
During my youth, I was self-sufficient and didn't rely on anyone for emotional support.
And making love was just for fun, those days are gone
During my youth, sexual relations were carefree and not taken seriously, but currently, the concept of love has changed.
Living alone, I think of all the friends I've known
Living independently makes me reminisce about the times I spent with my friends in the past.
But when I dial the telephone, nobody's home
When I attempt to contact my friends, they aren't available to speak with me.
All by myself, don't wanna be all by myself anymore
The experience of living alone has caused me to want company and not be alone.
Hard to be sure, sometimes I feel so insecure
There are moments where I doubt myself, and I'm unsure of what to do or who to turn to.
And love so distant and obscure, remains the cure
Although the idea of love feels unattainable and mysterious, it is still the solution to my loneliness.
All by myself, don't wanna be all by myself anymore
The loneliness I feel is unbearable, and I crave companionship.
All by myself, don't wanna live all by myself anymore
I don't want to continue living alone for the rest of my life and desire someone to share it with.
When I was young I never needed anyone
During my youth, I was self-sufficient and didn't rely on anyone for emotional support.
And making love was just for fun those days are gone
During my youth, sexual relations were carefree and not taken seriously, but currently, the concept of love has changed.
All by myself, don't wanna be all by myself anymore
The experience of living alone has caused me to want company and not be alone.
All by myself, don't wanna live all by myself anymore
I don't want to continue living alone for the rest of my life and desire someone to share it with.
All by myself, don't wanna be all by myself anymore
The loneliness I feel is unbearable, and I crave companionship.
All by myself, don't wanna live all by myself anymore
I don't want to continue living alone for the rest of my life and desire someone to share it with.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Universal Music Publishing Group, Tratore, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Eric Carmen, Sergei Rachmaninoff
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Julio César Carvajal D'Orlemont
Excelente voz y muy bien interpretada esta canción
Marjorie Mahieu artist Thuin
First Like 🎶🎤 My favourite version 😃👍 Have a nice and happy day. Greetings from Belgium 🎶🎤🐦
David Pérez Barrio
Me encanta Shirley bassey
Dawud Jibreel
Shes a fantastic technical singer, but this heartfelt song required a heartfelt and emotive vocal. Someone who can connect with the sentiment in the lyrics and elevate them through their vocal treatment. Simply belting with power whilst feigning sadness with a dramatic frown isn't enough. Too melodramatic and focused on impressing rather than expressing.
Mỹ Hà's Vocal Evaluation
Emotive is subjective, her vocal is absolutely gorgeous to me, strong and powerful, covered sound, warm and thick, not overly pop bright and nasal
Dawud Jibreel
@myhavocal Completely understand that which is why I praised the objective factors before giving my opinion on the subjective elements of this performance. If you were taken in by her singing then I'm happy for you. I found it lacking in sincerity and verging on theatrical whilst remaining technically excellent. Each to their own.
Meomeow
yup the obejective part is that she deliver better technique than celine dion version, the emotion is opinion