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.
People
Shirley Bassey Lyrics
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People who need people,
Are the luckiest people in the world
We're children, needing other children
And yet letting a grown-up pride
Hide all the need inside
Acting more like children than children
Lovers are very special people
With one person one very special person
A feeling deep in your soul
Says you were half now you're whole
No more hunger and thirst
But first be a person who needs people.
People who need people
Are the luckiest people in the world
With one person one very special person
No more hunger and thirst
But first be a person who needs people
People who need people
Are the luckiest people in the world
The lyrics of Shirley Bassey’s song “People” speaks about the significance of human bonds and connections. The first few lines, “People, people who need people, are the luckiest people in the world” suggests that individuals who recognize and appreciate the importance of other people in their lives, who rely on others, are the happiest and most fulfilled individuals in the world. The next few lines, “We’re children, needing other children, and yet letting a grown-up pride hide all the need inside, acting more like children than children” corroborate this idea of the necessity of other people in an individual’s life. It argues that despite our pride and maturity, we are all children at heart who need the companionship and support of others.
The song also stresses on the importance of love in our lives, “Lovers are very special people, they’re the luckiest people in the world, with one person one very special person, a feeling deep in your soul says you were half now you’re whole, no more hunger and thirst.” Love can complete one’s life, makes one feel fulfilled and remove all feelings of inadequacy, hence the phrase “no more hunger and thirst”. Nonetheless, the final lines of the song, “But first be a person who needs people; people who need people are the luckiest people in the world” emphasizes the importance of selflessness and putting others first, addressing that in order to find happiness and fulfillment, individuals need to recognize the importance of others, and that there is a purpose in human connections.
Line by Line Meaning
People,
All human beings,
People who need people,
Those who crave human interaction,
Are the luckiest people in the world
They are blessed with a great fortune.
We're children, needing other children
As social creatures, we all require each other's company irrespective of age.
And yet letting a grown-up pride
Despite craving human connection, we often let our egos prevent us from reaching out.
Hide all the need inside
Our innermost needs and desires remain concealed from the rest of the world.
Acting more like children than children
We still act immature and silly despite growing older.
Lovers are very special people
Those who are in love share a unique, highly treasured relationship.
They're the luckiest people in the world
They are even more fortunate than those who simply rely on others for companionship.
With one person one very special person
Finding one person who truly understands and accepts you is priceless.
A feeling deep in your soul
You sense it within the core of your being.
Says you were half now you're whole
Being in each other's company makes you feel complete.
No more hunger and thirst
Alone time won't leave you feeling empty anymore.
But first be a person who needs people.
Before you can find that one special person, you must first value human connection.
People who need people
Those who require companionship and social interaction,
Are the luckiest people in the world
Are the most blessed of all.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Carmine Appice, Mark Stein, Tim Bogert, Vincent Martell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Romeo Ordas
Maybe I am the only person still watching this video now Nov 22, 2021, cannot help it, everything Ms Bassey sings is Magical, it makes me cry!
Paul S
You are definitely not alone in in watching this 😊
Julie Hartley
2023 !
Zeny Tucay
I love Shirley Basse's singing style, very powerful
Georgia Jawaid
ShirleyBassey has a wide vocal range. She can go low or high without difficulty, maintaining her powerful voice. Truly gifted & we are blessed to hear her wonderful gift of music. Thank God for ger.
MrReto2812
thank you so much for this! I am big Barbra fan and I adore this song. Shirley´s version is fantastic as usual! what a voice
Viw from the Sky
I love both of them!
scott sanderson
One of the very few who could match Barbra. . . .wow
birdlynn
I like the way she sings it over Barbera S. ;)
RAY LAZER.
Dame Shirley and her music will live on as long as we have people like you. thanks for the upload.