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.
Greatest Love of All
Shirley Bassey Lyrics
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Teach them well and let them lead the way.
Show them all the beauty they possess inside.
Give them a sense of pride, to make it easier;
Let the children's laughter remind us how we use to be.
Everybody's searching for a hero;
People need someone to look up to.
A lonely place to be, and so I learned to depend on me.
I decided long ago never to walk in anyone's shadow.
If I fail, if I succeed.
At least I lived as I believe.
No matter what they take from me,
They can't take away my dignity.
Because the greatest love of all is happening to me.
I found the greatest love of all inside of me.
The greatest love of all is easy to achieve.
Learning to love yourself is the greatest love of all.
I believe that children are our future;
Teach them well and let them lead the way.
Show them all the beauty they possess inside.
Give them a sense of pride, to make it easier;
Let the children's laughter remind us how we use to be.
I decided long ago never to walk in anyone's shadow.
If I fail, if I succeed, at least I lived as I believe.
No matter what they take from me,
They can't take away my dignity.
Because the greatest love of all is happening to me.
I found the greatest love of all inside of me.
The greatest love of all is easy to achieve.
Learning to love yourself is the greatest love of all.
And if by chance that special place that you've been dreaming of
Lead you to a lonely place
Find your strength in love
The song "Greatest Love of All" by Shirley Bassey is an uplifting and inspiring anthem about the power of self-love and confidence. In the first verse, Bassey declares that children are the future and need to be taught to appreciate their own beauty and to take pride in themselves. She recognizes the importance of allowing children to be carefree and happy, as their laughter reminds us of the joy of youth. The second verse is a reflection on the search for a hero or role model, which can be difficult when one is feeling lonely and lost. Bassey reveals that she learned to depend on herself instead of others, and declared that she would never walk in anyone's shadow. She concludes that the most important love that one can have is for themselves, as it gives them inner strength, dignity, and the ability to achieve anything they desire.
The song was originally written in 1977 by Michael Masser and Linda Creed for George Benson, but was later popularized by Whitney Houston in 1985. Shirley Bassey recorded her own version in 2007, which was included on her album "Get the Party Started." The song has since become a timeless classic and has been covered by numerous artists.
Line by Line Meaning
I believe that children are our future;
A conviction that children are the next generation and have the potential to become better than the past generation
Teach them well and let them lead the way.
Educate them and allow them to drive the present and shape the future
Show them all the beauty they possess inside.
Reveal to them their internal charm and abilities
Give them a sense of pride, to make it easier;
Instill in them a positive self-image to propel them forward
Let the children's laughter remind us how we used to be.
The sounds of children having fun could evoke memories of the simple joys of life before excessive ambition and worries took hold.
Everybody's searching for a hero;
Every person seeks a role model, mentor, or savior
People need someone to look up to.
Humans require someone who embodies excellence, can guide them and inspire them
I never found anyone who fulfilled my need.
Shirley Bassey never met anyone who matched her expectations,
A lonely place to be, and so I learned to depend on me.
She ended up feeling isolated, so she had to rely on herself for companionship and self-fulfillment
I decided long ago never to walk in anyone's shadow.
The singer chose to blaze her own trail rather than copy someone else.
If I fail, if I succeed.
In both success and failure moments,
At least I lived as I believe.
she upheld her values and lived as she deemed appropriate.
No matter what they take from me,
Regardless of what the detractors, critics or opponents take away from her,
They can't take away my dignity.
Her sense of pride, worth, and identity were not subject to their opinion or control.
Because the greatest love of all is happening to me.
There is no greater feeling in the world than the one the singer experiences right now.
I found the greatest love of all inside of me.
The most important love is the love she has for herself.
The greatest love of all is easy to achieve.
The most significant love is attainable and within reach.
Learning to love yourself is the greatest love of all.
Developing self-love and appreciation is the epitome of affection.
And if by chance that special place that you've been dreaming of
The environment she's been longing for,
Lead you to a lonely place.
Taking her to a desolate location
Find your strength in love
She should locate inner fortitude in what she loves
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Linda Creed, Michael Masser
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Lerich
Her version is beautiful right after Whitney Houston, Whitney has the best version and shirley comes right after her in this song
Kok's
horrible version
Misael González Ibarra
Excelente interpretación de la cantante Número ONE, DSB. Gracias.
Fernando's Drum
I love Shirley and I love Whitney...but Whitney wins with her version.
I'm sad that Shirley cut the final verse out! That has the most important message in the song!!
Marcio Lomelino
AMAZING!
Psi Hak
Its funny how Whitney's outfit while singing this in 1992 is similar to shirley in 1990 only in white, They are like ying yang jf you compare them side to side both are so good!
oaisab twenyfour
I love Whitney’s version and I like Desiree Coleman’s rendition.
Debbie Kock
Whitney Houston used to pick-up all the pieces from all singers
Clloyd
I love this woman and her style of belting, but no Whitney here, but it was great to hear them both do the same song! SB one of the top 5 of all time, for me.
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