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.
Where Do I Begin
Shirley Bassey Lyrics
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To tell the story of how great a love can be
The sweet love story that is older than the sea
The simple truth about the love he brings to me
Where do I start?
Like a summer rain
That cools the pavement with a patent leather shine
And gave a meaning to this empty world of mine
He fills my heart
He fills my heart with very special things
With angels' songs, with wild imaginings
He fills my soul with so much love
That anywhere I go, I'm never lonely
With him along, who could be lonely
I reach for his hand, it's always there
How long does it last?
Can love be measured by the hours in a day?
I have no answers now, but this much I can say
I'm going to need him till the stars all burn away
And he'll be there
He fills my heart with very special things
With angels' songs, with wild imaginings
He fills my soul with so much love
That anywhere I go, I'm never lonely
With him along, who could be lonely
I reach for his hand, it's always there
How long does it last?
Can love be measured by the hours in a day?
I have no answers now, but this much I can say
I'm going to need him till the stars all burn away
And he'll be there
Shirley Bassey's "Where Do I Begin" (also known as "Love Story") is a beautiful love ballad that explores the depths of a romantic relationship. The lyrics delve into the emotions that love evokes, and the song follows a pattern of posing questions and providing answers. The first verse asks, "Where do I begin?" and answers with the line, "To tell the story of how great a love can be." This theme of an all-encompassing love continues throughout the song.
The second verse uses a wonderful metaphor comparing the entrance of the love interest to a summer rain that cools the pavement and makes everything shine. The imagery of a refreshingly cool rain serving as a balm to the heat of the day and washing everything clean touches on how love can transform and renew us. The lover has added meaning to the singer's life and filled a previously empty place in her heart.
The third verse contemplates the depth and duration of love. The singer wonders if love can be measured by the hours in a day, and whether it will last until the end of time. While there may be no answers, the singer is confident that she will need her love until the end of her own days. The song ends with the assurance that the lover will always be there to support, to love, and to be a constant presence.
Line by Line Meaning
Where do I begin?
How do I start telling the story of this great love?
To tell the story of how great a love can be
To express and narrate how beautiful love can be
The sweet love story that is older than the sea
The beautiful love story that has been around for ages
The simple truth about the love he brings to me
The honest truth about the love he has for me
Where do I start?
How do I start telling the story of this love?
Like a summer rain
That cools the pavement with a patent leather shine
He came into her life like a refreshing rain that brightened everything up
He came into my life and made the living fine
And gave a meaning to this empty world of mine
He brought happiness into her life and gave her world a new purpose
He fills my heart
He occupies and fills her heart with love
He fills my heart with very special things
With angels' songs, with wild imaginings
He fills her heart with unique and wonderful things, like songs of angels and vivid imagination
He fills my soul with so much love
That anywhere I go, I'm never lonely
He fills her soul with so much love that she never feels alone wherever she is
With him along, who could be lonely
I reach for his hand, it's always there
With him by her side, she is never lonely and he is always there to hold her hand
How long does it last?
Can love be measured by the hours in a day?
How long can love last? Can it be quantified by time?
I have no answers now, but this much I can say
I'm going to need him till the stars all burn away
And he'll be there
She may not know the duration of their love, but she knows she will always need him to the end of time, and he will always be there for her
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION
Written by: TAYLOR SWIFT
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@americanitalianisrael4008
THIS LADY MIGHT JUST BE THE GREATEST FEMALE SINGER IN HUMAN HISTORY.
@WilfredaChau-fu7co
SUNDO MO NA JACOB
@sueparras6028
There's very few singers who can belt out a tune like Shirley Bassey! She's just incredible! 🎼🎵🎶♥️♥️♥️
@dianekeegan5250
Shes absolutely just mesmerising when she performs
@norb9846
must say that she has made a lot of effort since her youth and since then she has never stopped improving, very good career and millions of people are grateful to her
**an infinite gratitude to someone for something, to be grateful for him.
@dianekeegan5250
@@norb9846 she's divine divine divine
@1970sthrowback
less than a few, none
@willemoosterom2438
She is great but check Lara Fabian.
SB her syllabes are sometimes sharp in the high register.
@valodaslanian2000
If Beethoven was alive ; he could see the Shirley Bassey’s soul in his song (this is a great song written by great BEETHoVEN)
@bronco297
One of the best singers of all times, with talent and passion.❤️🙏