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.
April in Paris
Shirley Bassey Lyrics
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I never met it face to face
I never knew my heart could sing
I never missed a warm embrace
Till April in Paris, chestnuts in blossom
Holiday tables under the trees
April in Paris, this is a feeling
I never knew the charm of spring
I never met it face to face
I never knew my heart could sing
I never missed a warm embrace
Till April in Paris
Whom can I run to
What have you done to my heart
The lyrics of Shirley Bassey's April in Paris describe the transformative power of the spring season in the city of Paris. The singer is reflecting on how they have never truly experienced the beauty of spring or the joy of being in love, until they visit Paris in April, when the chestnut trees are in bloom and people are dining outdoors under the trees. The singer compares this experience to a warm embrace, which they have never missed before. They are at a loss as to who to turn to because the experience of April in Paris has taken hold of their heart and transformed them in ways that they can't fully comprehend.
The lyrics are a beautiful homage to the city of Paris and the magic of spring. They encapsulate the feeling of falling in love and how it can change a person's perspective on life. The city of Paris is painted as a romantic and enchanting place, where anything is possible and love can thrive. The song is a tribute to the transformative power of love, and how it can open up a person's heart and change them for the better.
Line by Line Meaning
I never knew the charm of spring
Before experiencing April in Paris, I had never fully appreciated or been aware of the beauty and allure of the season of spring.
I never met it face to face
I had never personally encountered or experienced the delight of spring in a profound manner.
I never knew my heart could sing
I had never experienced such euphoria and joy within my heart as I did during April in Paris.
I never missed a warm embrace
Prior to experiencing April in Paris, I did not feel the longing or yearning for physical affection and warmth.
Till April in Paris, chestnuts in blossom
April in Paris, when chestnut trees are in full bloom, is a time of breathtaking beauty and splendor.
Holiday tables under the trees
Tables are set amidst and beneath the trees for al fresco dining and festive holiday celebrations.
April in Paris, this is a feeling
The experience of April in Paris is not merely visual, but evokes intense emotions of joy and contentment.
That no one can ever reprise
April in Paris is a singular, unique occurrence that cannot be replicated or revisited in the same way.
Whom can I run to
I am overcome with emotion and longing, seeking comfort and solace from someone or something.
What have you done to my heart
The experience of April in Paris has had a profound impact on my heart and emotions, leaving me questioning the source and depth of my newfound feelings.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: E. Y. Harburg, Vernon Duke
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islezeus
love this version
MONISA MONTOYA
I bought this album and was surprise at how high her voice was.
1951GL
The girl from Tiger Bay! Her early recordings reveal a voice so strong, controlled and emphatic - features lost as she got older. At the time, a superb singer.
Joelijah De Los Santos
I never knew the charm of spring
I never met it face to face
I never knew my heart could sing
I never missed a warm embrace
Till April in Paris, chestnuts in blossom
Holiday tables under the trees
April in Paris, this is a feeling
That no one can ever reprise
I never knew the charm of spring
I never met it face to face
I never knew my heart could sing
I never missed a warm embrace
Till April in Paris
Whom can I run to
What have you done to my heart
Robert Dobbie
I love Shirley Bassey
Wallace Plummer
She's a right stunner!
rgm 1987
So do I.