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.
Theme From New York New York
Shirley Bassey Lyrics
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I'm leaving today
I want to be a part of it
New York, New York
These vagabond shoes are longing to stray
Right through the very heart of it
New York, New York
I wanna wake up in a city that doesn't sleep
These little town blues are melting away
I'll make a brand new start of it in old New York
If I can make it there, I'll make it anywhere
It's up to you, New York, New York
New York, New York, New York
I want to wake up in a city that never sleeps
And find I'm a number one, top of the list
These little town blues are melting away
I'll make a brand new start of it in old New York
If I can make it there, I'll make it anywhere
It's up to you, New York, New York, New York
Shirley Bassey's "Theme From New York New York" is a classic musical tribute to New York City. As the song begins, the singer declares their intention to leave their current home and move to the city that has captured their imagination. They express a desire to fully immerse themselves in the city and become a part of its vibrancy, walking through its streets, and taking in everything it has to offer.
The lyrics continue with the singer painting a picture of what they envision their life in New York to be like - waking up in a city that never sleeps, feeling like they're on top of the world. They express a willingness to leave behind their old life and start anew in the city, while acknowledging that it won't be an easy journey. They know that if they are able to make it in New York, they'll be able to make it anywhere.
Line by Line Meaning
Start spreading the news
I am announcing my departure publicly
I'm leaving today
I am departing today
I want to be a part of it
I desire to belong to it
New York, New York
The city being referred to is New York
These vagabond shoes are longing to stray
I feel a strong urge to wander
Right through the very heart of it
I want to explore the most significant parts of the city
New York, New York
The city being referred to is New York
I wanna wake up in a city that doesn't sleep
I want to live in a city that is always active
And find I'm king of the hill, top of the heap
I aspire to be the most successful and respected person in the city
These little town blues are melting away
My sadness associated with small towns is disappearing
I'll make a brand new start of it in old New York
I aim to start afresh in a city with a great history
If I can make it there, I'll make it anywhere
If I can achieve success in New York, it would mean I can be successful anywhere
It's up to you, New York, New York
It is up to the city to help me achieve my aspirations
New York, New York, New York
The city being referred to is New York
I want to wake up in a city that never sleeps
I wish to reside in a city that is always active
And find I'm a number one, top of the list
I want to distinguish myself as the most accomplished person in the city
These little town blues are melting away
My sadness associated with small towns is disappearing
I'll make a brand new start of it in old New York
I aim to start afresh in a city with a great history
If I can make it there, I'll make it anywhere
If I can achieve success in New York, it would mean I can be successful anywhere
It's up to you, New York, New York, New York
The city would have to aid me in achieving my dreams
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MICHAEL JOHN MONTGOMERY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Filomeno Moiron
Não basta abrir a boca e dizer os versos. Ela também representa. Ela é um autêntico monumento .
Frank Cintron
Superb performance which rivals Sinatra's; she is my favorite singer.
Ana Silva
Maravilhosa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Henry White
If I knew her personally I would have fallen in love!
TOMATO POTATO
❤😙🥰👍 SHERLY BASSEY Your voice so high ... NIice all of your song 😙😙❤🙏🙏
HOME FOR THE GOLDEN GAYS INC. FOUNDATION
Amen!
Shirley Bassey Music and Vids
ATTENTION: Dame Shirley Bassey will be appearing at the 2013 Academy Awards Show In Hollywood on February 24th. She will perform for the 50th James Bond anniversary celebration! Wonderful News! Bassey is herself celebrating 60 (Diamond) years in Show Business, starting back in 1953.
Jjacques Jotte
contrairement a cairtaines chanteuses qui ont repriesent cettemagnifique chanson de LIZA c superbe merci SHIRLEY et bravo
Gerry Marian
MY DEAREST DAME SHIRLEY SHE HAS THE BEST ARRANGEMEMT OF NEW YORK NEW YORK. CAN ANYBODY LET ME THAT IS THE TAGE SONG WHAT SHE GOES INTO THE RAG TIME THEME IF NEW YORK NEW YORK????
gregg anaya
Yeah all those winners of the Voice Top that Bitches...and y’all know who im talking about....