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.
Hey Jude
Shirley Bassey Lyrics
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Take a sad song and make it better.
Remember to let her into your heart,
Then you can start to make it better.
Hey Jude, don't be afraid.
You were made to go out and get her.
The minute you let her under your skin,
Then you begin to make it better.
And anytime you feel the pain, hey Jude, refrain,
Don't carry the world upon your shoulders.
For well you know that it's a fool who plays it cool
By making his world a little colder.
Hey Jude, don't let me down.
You have found her, now go and get her.
Remember to let her into your heart,
Then you can start to make it better.
So let it out and let it in, hey Jude, begin,
You're waiting for someone to perform with.
And don't you know that it's just you, hey Jude, you'll do,
The movement you need is on your shoulder.
Hey Jude, don't make it bad.
Take a sad song and make it better.
Remember to let her under your skin,
Then you'll begin to make it
Better better better better better better, oh.
Da da da da da da, da da da, hey Jude
The lyrics to Shirley Bassey's song Hey Jude are a message of hope and encouragement to someone who is going through a difficult time, perhaps after a breakup or a loss. The song begins with the words "Hey Jude, don't make it bad," suggesting that the person shouldn't dwell on the negative aspects of their situation, but instead try to make things better. The next line, "Take a sad song and make it better," is a metaphor for heeding the advice the singer is giving, and using it to improve one's life.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Hey Jude, don't be afraid," emphasizing the importance of not letting fear hold one back from pursuing happiness. The lyrics suggest that the person in question has found someone they care about, but may be hesitant to pursue a relationship with them. The singer encourages them to take a chance on love, promising that "Then you can start to make it better."
The final verse of the song is a call to action, advising the listener to "let it out and let it in" and begin to move on with their life. The repetition of the word "better" in the final lines of the song is an affirmation that things will improve if the person takes action and lets go of their fear and insecurity.
Overall, Hey Jude is a timeless song about overcoming adversity and finding hope in difficult circumstances. Its message of encouragement continues to resonate with listeners today, more than 50 years after its initial release.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey Jude, don't make it bad.
Jude, don't worsen the situation.
Take a sad song and make it better.
Focus on the positive instead of dwelling on the negative.
Remember to let her into your heart,
Open yourself up emotionally to this person.
Then you can start to make it better.
Only then can you have a chance at improving the situation.
Hey Jude, don't be afraid.
Don't let fear hold you back.
You were made to go out and get her.
You were born to pursue this person.
The minute you let her under your skin,
Once you allow yourself to be vulnerable with them,
Then you begin to make it better.
Then things will start to improve.
And anytime you feel the pain, hey Jude, refrain,
When you're struggling, hold back from exacerbating the problem
Don't carry the world upon your shoulders.
Don't overburden yourself with unnecessary concerns.
For well you know that it's a fool who plays it cool
It's unwise to act unfazed when you're really struggling.
By making his world a little colder.
This behavior can push people away and make situations worse.
Hey Jude, don't let me down.
Don't disappoint me, Jude.
You have found her, now go and get her.
You've located this person, now make a move.
So let it out and let it in, hey Jude, begin,
Express your emotions and open yourself up to new possibilities.
You're waiting for someone to perform with.
You need someone to collaborate with you in a meaningful way.
And don't you know that it's just you, hey Jude, you'll do,
You're the only one who can make the necessary changes here.
The movement you need is on your shoulder.
You alone have the power to accomplish this.
Hey Jude, don't make it bad.
Jude, don't worsen the situation.
Take a sad song and make it better.
Focus on the positive instead of dwelling on the negative.
Remember to let her under your skin,
Open yourself up emotionally to this person.
Then you'll begin to make it Better better better better better better, oh.
Things will gradually start to get better in a big way, oh yeah!
Da da da da da da, da da da, hey Jude
The song's chorus.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Manolis Tomatsopoulos
Έι Τζουντ
Αυθεντική ερμηνεία, που εστάλει απ' τον υιό μου απ΄την Αγγλία
Έι Τζουντ, μην το παίρνεις στραβά
Πάρε ένα λυπητερό τραγούδι και κάν'το καλύτερο
Θυμήσου να την αφήσεις να μπει στην καρδιά σου
Και μετά μπορείς να αρχίσεις να τα καταφέρνεις καλύτερα
Έι Τζουντ, μη φοβάσαι
Γεννήθηκες για να την κατακτήσεις
Τη στιγμή που θα την αφήσεις να μπει στο πετσί σου
Τότε θα αρχίσεις να τα καταφέρνεις καλύτερα
Κι όταν θα νιώθεις πόνο, έι Τζουντ, ξέχνα το
Μην κουβαλάς τον κόσμο στους ώμους σου
Γιατί ξέρεις πως είναι ένας βλάκας που το παίζει έξυπνος
Κάνοντας τον κόσμο του λίγο πιο κρύο
Να να να, να να, να να να να
Έι Τζουντ, μη με απογοητεύσεις
Την έχεις βρει, τώρα πήγαινε και κέρδισέ την
Θυμήσου να την αφήσεις να μπει στην καρδιά σου
Και τότε θα μπορέσεις να αρχίσεις να τα καταφέρνεις καλύτερα
Λοιπόν άφησε τη να μπει και να βγει, έι Τζουντ, ξεκίνα
Περιμένεις κάποιον να δώσεις παράσταση
Και δεν ξέρεις ότι αυτός είσαι εσύ;
Έι Τζουντ, εσύ θα το κάνεις. Η κίνηση που περιμένεις είναι στον ώμο σου
Να να να, να να, να να να να, ναι
Έι Τζουντ, μην το παίρνεις στραβά
Πάρε ένα λυπητερό τραγούδι και κάν'το καλύτερο
Θυμίσου να την αφήσεις να μπει στο πετσί σου
Τότε θα αρχίσεις να τα καταφέρνεις καλύτερα
Καλύτερα, καλύτερα, καλύτερα, καλύτερα, καλύτερα, οο!
Betânia Pimentel
Ao ouvir Shirley Bassey cantar, eu tenho a impressão de que as "DEUSAS DO OLIMPO" tinham a mesma voz. Deslumbrante!
Bert Bertie
Unbelievable performance of the song, would knock anything and anybody into a cocked hat ! I was there and the atmosphere was electric, what an ovation, think we were all hoarse from cheering and deaf from the clapping! Can you believe the idiots who prepared the broadcast actually cut one of Shirley's songs -'' I want to know what love is'' Of course when she threw the Rose to Prince Charles and he caught it, that was pure theatre at its best. What a STAR !"
Robert Fencl
I have never seen any one bring as much joy and energy to their performances as Shirley Bassey. Incredible!
alternit
I think its really hard to cover Beatles songs convincingly, She did a wonderful job conveying the lyrics.
Catwoman62
I can watch this over and over again and be overwhelmed by the sheer beauty of her performance each and every time!
Ron Peel
Shirley, Your performances have brought added joy to my life.
Joseph Villasis
Unigue version wonderful
Jair Monteiro Martins
Nao Tenho palavras para classificar Shirley bassey. E, Maravilhoooooosa.
Jose Marcos Alves De Lima
Maravilhosa mesmo. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Jose Marcos Alves De Lima
Que apresentação magnífica. Esse vestido maravilhoso. Que voz poderosa. Linda da cabeça aos pés. Cantora sem defeitos. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏