Shirley Bassey - This Is My Life (1987 Live in Berlin)

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Shirley Bassey Music & VIDS (Scotsas)

13 жыл бұрын

1987 (One of Shirley's signature songs! Shirley performs in Berlin celebrating the city's existence for 750 years)
ABOUT this song:
This Is My Life (La vita) is a 1968 album by Shirley Bassey that was released in Italy on the United Artists label (UA 9035).
Bassey had started living as a tax exile in 1968, and was not permitted to work in Britain for two years.[1][2] In 1968 Bassey performed at the Sanremo Music Festival in Italy singing the song "La vita." This song was originally written by Bruno Canfora, with (Italian) lyrics by Antonio Amurri. For the song Bassey sang at the festival, the lyrics were partially rewritten in English by Norman Newell.
Side one of the album included only Italian songs with the exception of "La vita" which is the version with a mix of Italian and English lyrics. Side two is an edited version of the This Is My Life album that was released in Britain and the USA, with the addition of "To Give" which was only included in this album and on a single. Of the six songs recorded in Italian on this album only "La vita" has had a CD release. It appeared on the 1994 boxset Bassey - The EMI/UA Years 1959 - 1979. While in exile Bassey recorded several songs that were exclusively released in Italy and also performed frequently on Italian television.
In the next step in the evolution of "La vita," Newell wrote English lyrics for the remaining Italian parts and the result was "This Is My Life." This English-only version became one of Bassey's signature songs, often the final encore that she performs in concert.
LYRICS:
Funny how a lonely day, can make a person say:
What good is my life
Funny how a breaking heart, can make me start to say:
What good is my life
Funny how I often seem,
to think I'll find never another dream In my life
Till I look around and see,
this great big world is part of me
And my life
This is my life
Today, tomorrow, love will come and find me
But that's the way that I was born to be
This is me
This is me
This is my life
And I don't give a damn for lost emotions
I've such a lot of love I've got to give
Let me live
Let me live
Sometime when I feel afraid,
I think of what a mess I've made Of my life
Crying over my mistakes,
forgetting all the breaks I've had
In my life
I was put on earth to be,
a part of this great world is me
And my life
Guess I'll just add up the score,
and count the things I'm grateful for
In my life
This Is my life
Today, tomorrow, love will come and find me
But that's the way that I was born to be
This is me
This is me
This is my life
And I don't give a damn for lost emotions
I've such a lot of love I've got to give
Let me live
Let me live
This is my life
This is my life
This is my life

Пікірлер: 1 000

@stevensparks694 6 жыл бұрын

And this was done with NO earpiece as well..This is what a true performer IS!!!!

@jerry7311 6 ай бұрын

I'm 68 yo and I've never heard Ms Bassey sing. I have heard her name countless times though. So today was the day and OMG what a stunning beautiful woman and voice! I just can't stop saying OMG!!!! What have I been missing all these years but always time to make up for lost time.

@sas9023055 6 ай бұрын

Hi Jerry7311 - Your reaction is pretty much the same as so many others who have stumbled on to Dame Shirley Bassey and her 7 decades of music. I've uploaded over 930 clips of both live and studio recordings from this great lady of music. Her first number 1 was in the late 1950's and her last album that came out in 2000 was a top 10 hit. This resulted in Shirley having at least one top 40 hit over 7 consecutive decades. It's about the unique VOICE, along with the way she interprets the songs she sings.

@MsBonnie111 2 жыл бұрын

Born dirt poor in Tiger Bay, Shirley Bassey earned the right to sing that song and no-one on the planet can sing it with the passion, emotion and conviction that she does. The best singer in the World.

@jaybizman8594 4 ай бұрын

Agreed, I've been around long enough to hear the best of the rest. Shirley is IMO, numero uno. 😄

@heikebohne8864 12 күн бұрын

In Germany, many applaus there...., Her voice is unique....❤❤❤

@johnpaulsangalang4593 3 жыл бұрын

She's not just singing, she's telling a story.

@gunthernordin1429 6 жыл бұрын

These young hiphop singers and "artists" would not recognize a Goddess, even if she's standing right in front of them. Im so glad I lived in a time when singers were still grand! and music had stories.

@frankcintron4670 11 жыл бұрын

Only Shirley can sing this song with so much intensity and passion because she is truly celebrating her life with this song. The sophisticated German audience recognized it and gave her a well deserved standing ovasion.

@evelynarendse8679 2 жыл бұрын

I. Have. Always. Loved. Her. Singing. She's. Fantastic. Love. U. Shirley

@londoncalling151 Жыл бұрын

They gave her a standing what? Ovation or evasion?:)

@THSeaNotes Ай бұрын

Shirley should have 100 million subscribers. Give her some love ❤ She is all that and more! Sydnie Christmas is next. Don’t miss out!

@docleebongosia3466 3 жыл бұрын

For me she's the best of all time. There are songs that I heard before but her interpretation of the songs made me feel the message of the songs.

@paul4586 2 жыл бұрын

Not many can sing like that women

@carolynrentuaya3864 2 жыл бұрын

Shes my forever idol. The songs of yesterdays.

@editecariasalves6904 2 жыл бұрын

Completly agree with you 😉

@lolaquezada7472 2 жыл бұрын

@@paul4586 0

@itancesar-mo5rv Жыл бұрын

A maior cantora do planeta ❤

@WMJCPA 11 жыл бұрын

Ive never seen a singer put so much emotion into a song. I think that is what makes the performance great. Anyone can sing on key if they try, but it's the emotion that makes it a performance and not just a vocal track.

@thodoriskarakassoglou8818 6 жыл бұрын

This lady is a gift to mankind! A gift that God gave us all! !!!!!! Unique and fabulous! !!!!!

@thelibrarian894 Жыл бұрын

This particular performance is life changing never have I seen a singer sing a song with all her might. Her body, soul were expressing powerful emotions!

@leilayounis5536 2 жыл бұрын

This lady singer is my favorite singer ever...No one sings with every fiber of her body, so passionate, what a voice and what a performer...One of a kind

@sas9023055 12 жыл бұрын

Barry: You are right on! Bassey has it all. Her vocals are fluid, and she can sing both softly as well as belt to the rafters. In addition, Bassey's vocal range in belting voice is remarkable for a mezzo-soprano. Her high register is the same as Streisand, but she has the ability to hit those lower rich notes, again with absolute fluidity. Today's pop singers get 100's of Millions of youtube views, even though they don't have, & never will have the whole package. Today, doesn't matter!

@carlellison6952 8 жыл бұрын

My first exposure to this lady and her voice was in NYC while visiting my uncle. I was 18 and at 63 she is still in my life. What a wonderful, wonderful entertainer and hearing her sing brings chills to me and makes me so very happy. Buster Ellison

@shawnpreston1639 5 жыл бұрын

You lucky guy, you!

@rebeccacalma4942 2 жыл бұрын

Wow i wish she can perform here ni the Philippines i really gonna watch it Bassey has a very powerful voice, watching on uTube cebu, Phil.

@wellingtonmiddleton3739 2 жыл бұрын

@@rebeccacalma4942 She is simply the best! Beautiful, elegant, classy and with a voice beyond belief. Perhaps, the greatest performer/entertainer in our lifetime. From the beautiful, tranquil Islands of The Bahamas 🏝️🌅🏖️🇧🇸

@murielbarry3766 4 жыл бұрын

2020 and still listening.

@robertomoraga367 4 жыл бұрын

me too

@dijanaveselinov9920 4 жыл бұрын

of course

@yeseyperezlopez9824 3 жыл бұрын

Always!

@daverichards4415 3 жыл бұрын

2021 xxx

@steven54511 2 жыл бұрын

My Father was a huge fan of DSB, I forget how many albums he had and how many times he saw her perform in his lifetime but every time I hear her sing I think of him. Love you Dad xxx

@sundaysolana7338 3 жыл бұрын

The emotion is priceless, the vocals is untouched, she's one of the best artist performer I've ever known.. Jus wow😍😍👍

@clairedemello7597 2 жыл бұрын

I always get very emotional when ever I hear this song. Shirley Bassey….one of the worlds great singer and star.

@challloyd215 2 жыл бұрын

Me too, but it's because of one of my favorite singers, Lana Cantrell.

@ndegrattos 10 жыл бұрын

She was the best in the 70's and always will be till this day Nobody had a voice like Dame Shirley and she also acted out the song to the nine !!

@stcywll 11 жыл бұрын

Never heard this song before, but they played this at my Grandmother funeral last week..Shirley was her favorite singer.

@rosalredmix1627 2 жыл бұрын

She’s the most beautiful voice I’ve ever heard. So difficult to imitate, unique in her style and techniques. Nobody could follow her footsteps in singing… the only one and the last one…very stunning…awesome and phenomenal…I love most when she sings low low notes…

@dawnbrown6669 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely perfect..one of the most beautiful voices ever.... amazing

@pendantbabs 11 жыл бұрын

she sang this song after havng a row with her husband about him emptying her bank account, YET AGAIN, and this song made her mind up to leave him, THE BEST MOVE SHE EVER MADE.

@dottiec7943 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. But of real news. Appreciate it. Sad though 😓

@evawaziri2473 3 жыл бұрын

Greate Move from Shirley thanks, I dhid not no, this Storry 💗❤

@evawaziri2473 3 жыл бұрын

So sad end Creul Blessed Dame Shirley 💗❤💗

@aldod3937 3 жыл бұрын

Well after.having 2 illegitimate children, 1 not by him whilst married to him, what do you expect. Either way shes Queen.

@brianoidperson 3 жыл бұрын

Allways have more than one account!!

@thomasvanheerden8214 Ай бұрын

What a performance!!!!! Gives me goose bumps.!!!!!!!!!Head off Shirlrey; this will always escorteded me back to my childhooh and still love and adore it ! Thank you for that Shirley.

@ginacamposano6717 2 жыл бұрын

I will never get tired listening to this song.. I really love the way she sung it from her heart u can feel it... This is my song...love Sherly..💜💜💜💜💜

@CarolanNathan 6 жыл бұрын

this gives me the chills...such a great artist without ego...

@ergieandaya4872 5 жыл бұрын

Wow... Just singing all her soul and heart out!!! A true storyteller and singer... No one could beat that. Watching now, August 2019.

@dragonfly6908 2 жыл бұрын

I was fortunate to see Shirley Bassey at The Sheffield Arena and her voice was amazing it has tremendous power it stunned the audience into silence.

@homerosoares517 2 жыл бұрын

She is a Diva, star, wonderful , unbelievable voice and interpretation. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

@davecrauz5058 8 жыл бұрын

This singer sings with fantastic voice. She knows emphasis, low and high tones are handled perfectly and what id important she captivates the audiences as there is soul-spiritual ties to her rendition of the song.

@daveroberts4086 3 жыл бұрын

This is her life and Why Not she's just so beautiful and brilliant well that's our own Shirley Bassey and she is just the Queen of Wales and she always will be loved by the great Welsh People and Why NOT. Bhirley Sassey. How great is That and what a beautiful Star ⭐️She will always be loved by her beautiful Fans. The Greatest Queen of Wales.

@MARVINsEYES 2 жыл бұрын

She's going to be immortalized through this song she had given life at the peak of her career.

@kevinwall795 3 жыл бұрын

Every song, every performance moves me to tears. Perfection.

@helenferida2020 2 жыл бұрын

She's not only singing or interpreting songs she tells her stories to us....love the songs so much!!!

@joserochoag1 11 жыл бұрын

I love this woman and her music. She is THE ONE!

@arturodelada9570 2 жыл бұрын

She's a world class performer ever!

@berns845 11 жыл бұрын

She sings with so music emotion and passion. She is awesome!!!

@mariancomillo3831 3 жыл бұрын

Me and my dad used to sing this song when i was 8 years old. I'm from the Philippines.

@bradly2007 5 жыл бұрын

Shirley Bassey doing her heavy hitter classic "This Is My Life" always incredible to experience, great singer came to LA lots 70's-90's and miss those wonderful times, so glad many of these great clips survive and play them often...

@jamiecesar3585 2 жыл бұрын

Shirley Bassey the best of all time we 💕💕💕 you.🎶🙏💎💎💎😎❤️🥰

@patriciawatson5459 4 жыл бұрын

Shirley Bassey gives you goose bumps, she is breathtaking

@trailerman2 8 жыл бұрын

The ultimate voice, the ultimate performer, the ultimate STAR.

@patriciawatson5459 4 жыл бұрын

Shirley's voice is absolutely out of this world I could listen to her over and over again and again,it is so powerful and the expressions on her face tell the story her eyes are beautiful,she is gorgeous

@beatrizliwanag5499 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely one of the greatest songs...full of emotions...

@cynthiabruce3530 3 жыл бұрын

Music is inspirational by all of my favorites! And you are one of my all time favorites.

@matthewperry5473 3 жыл бұрын

I love this song ❤️❤️ so much I love you for loving this performance ❤️ we're you listening 🎧🎧 from?

@KellyAmandaV000 5 жыл бұрын

Shirley always brings me to tears with this song, she sings with so much emotion, she lives the lyrics she sings, there will never be another Shirley basset x

@mikmikTvv 3 жыл бұрын

The best story teller..my favorite singer who puts a lot of emotions into her songs..

@susanblanche9684 Жыл бұрын

Shirley had such power in her voice for a small lady and still does at 85!! A miracle. I love her expressions as she sings

@billielittle 8 жыл бұрын

Wow what a voice! She sounds exactly the same live as she does on her records. Incredible! What a gift.

@challloyd215 Жыл бұрын

I wish there was a video of Lana Cantrell singing this, but Shirley is absolutely one of the best. Even though Whitney's belting is the most beautiful tone ever, Shirley has a special way about her and she just has to sing one word and I burst into tears.

@Rosannasfriend 2 жыл бұрын

I came back here for the first time in a long time. Just an amazing and epic performance. I feel her emotions and the power in her voice still shakes me.

@sas9023055 12 жыл бұрын

Today, it's more about a unique trait to ones voice or a style to singing a song, which usually narrows the type of songs the singer can sing. Those with exceptional voices, like Bassey, can sing just about anything you hand to them. Again, today, it doesn't matter. Bassey is certainly one of the last few of the last generation of the great vocalists.

@luminitadobrescu 2 жыл бұрын

The best voice in the world !!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@alyxbryce4031 7 жыл бұрын

Absolute perfection,, I'm in tears of emotion every time this lady sings,,, BRAVA👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@wandacrandall4060 7 жыл бұрын

Alyx Bryce

@rogerlephoque3704 4 жыл бұрын

Not even the great Barbara Striesand can come anywhere close to a live performance by Shirley Bassey

@patricedecourcy4505 3 жыл бұрын

Barbra is a very different singer. Shirley would never sing so calmly, softly as only Barbra can. Barbra in almost every song is also powerful. But, well, Shirley sings her lungs out! No question about it. So powerful.

@rogerlephoque3704 3 жыл бұрын

@@patricedecourcy4505 I agree with you. It's like oranges and lemons; both are delicious but very different.

@patricedecourcy4505 3 жыл бұрын

@@rogerlephoque3704 Yes!

@DeerwoodGuestRooms 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree,, Nobody Shirley Was DARE to BE SPONTANEOUS and so AUTHENTIC ~ that what makes Her Real, people could relate to her emotions.. to Her tears on stage, Barbra was a little ... too stiff... not to mean to judge Her, everybody is different, love her too!

@homerosoares517 2 жыл бұрын

I came back to see Shirley DIVA singing again. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

@helenabesa1622 4 жыл бұрын

So much in love with her voice i thank god for giving entertainer ms shirley bassey

@EdtePas 4 жыл бұрын

The best of the best. What a woman, what a voice.

@bd3825 4 жыл бұрын

That's an ugly man.

@bjbandit1951 3 жыл бұрын

Flawless as always. I was lucky enough to catch her show in Las Vegas twice. I’m so glad I had the opportunity. She was and still is wonderful.

@lasfarKarim 10 ай бұрын

Her incredible voice triggers the best of one’s emotions . We are not the same after listening to her timeless songs

@stephanierlipford6041 9 жыл бұрын

Shirley Bassey has such a beautiful and powerful voice. Her voice and the music is WONDERFUL!

@jeangatchalian-music8709 4 жыл бұрын

2020 still listening... Powerful voice

@negrosilverio2869 3 жыл бұрын

@jeangatchalian-music8709 3 жыл бұрын

@@negrosilverio2869 great morning

@jimyeomans4299 7 жыл бұрын

I first saw Shirley Bassey at the London Hippodrome some 60 years ago and have been in love with her ever since. A true superstar to measured equally with all of the other greats. Thank you Shirley for a lifetime of great music and songs.

@metrojuan2000 7 жыл бұрын

She is the Best, Shirley Bassey!! Incredible voice!! Outstanding Talent. Only but the Best!! Thank you Shirley Bassey for your Music and Talent.

@LuciaTomasso 2 ай бұрын

Spectacular in every way Dame Shirley!❤️💐 We adore you!💐❤️

@louiemarquinez5340 4 жыл бұрын

Love to listing to this kind of music...she is one of the most singer that I adore

@reynaldobancod231 3 жыл бұрын

In my younger days I have heard her songs and I love it, so much love that whenever i hear her song played again my heart sing along

@chingbachiller2613 2 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful lady. She gave her best. Proud of you. 😘 Thank you for the. Music. 🎶

@jultolentino7515 2 жыл бұрын

Lucky to be alive to see and hear shirley bassey performance,great singer in our time.alhamdulilla

@emmcatherine1460 11 жыл бұрын

Thankyou Shirley for the great singing voice, words heart felt emotion. You have uplifted myself and many along your way

@ceduy4714 10 жыл бұрын

What a voice, soft and expressive at the same time booming and shattering!

@stuartboss81 9 жыл бұрын

@rosnarosna1813 3 жыл бұрын

She is a real legend! Nothing compare to new female singers!!!

@ailsaquino5241 Ай бұрын

What a great performance... im still amaze with her singing techniques! Superb

@paulj3249 8 жыл бұрын

She was the greatest performer on stage fabulous vocals ...

@michallenison1476 7 жыл бұрын

is the greatest she is still alive and well

@paulj3249 7 жыл бұрын

Michalle Nison yes i know ..still alive but I'm sure she stepped away last year final performance. .

@teresitabanquirigo1857 4 жыл бұрын

Always love dame shirley. This two of my favorite songs of hers this is my life and never never never. The most expressive singer who makes you feel every word of the song. Love you ms. Shirley

@joannlamonica8067 Жыл бұрын

Memories. Beautiful😉. 3/20/2023. Jo-Ann. America

@wilmah9002 Жыл бұрын

such a small woman with such a big voice you are amazing

@sas9023055 11 жыл бұрын

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.

@kinickiehickey 11 жыл бұрын

Dame Shirley was simply amazing at the Oscars!

@barryallen7894 4 жыл бұрын

My late dads favourite singer..what a voice

@marktrevelion4270 3 жыл бұрын

What a woman what a song absolutely fantastic she's the best ❤️❤️❤️

@bresies2 8 жыл бұрын

Love the way she sung this song... full of emotion... what a great talent...

@Brixen-wu6gg 4 жыл бұрын

Una delle più brave e talentuose cantanti di sempre. Una voce perfettamente educata, potente e precisa, non ha quasi bisogno di microfono.

@rohanieharricharan5195 2 ай бұрын

There is only one Shirley Bassey. love love love her.

@michaeldugenia4091 6 жыл бұрын

She is the 8th Wonder of the World! Her fabulousness is overwhelming! Her talent intoxicating.

@luismendes9420 9 жыл бұрын

no words to explain this voice, this incredible voice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@mathewbredeedebettini4424 6 жыл бұрын

Real brummie accent

@andywardell6261 6 жыл бұрын

I am who i am baaaey

@sussexlandrover9383 6 жыл бұрын

BLESSED ?

@CHE113A 5 жыл бұрын

Luis Mendes I know! I'm in Awe When I hear ' That VOICE'... Spectacular!!..

@IanMcKinney83 5 жыл бұрын

Drag performer Dean Cass brought me here.

@rodbryancuaresma1259 4 жыл бұрын

I C O N I C May 2020 - anyone???

@hildegundsmjmhohenfels3396 3 жыл бұрын

20th of August 2020 - with goosebumps & in tears

@karenebarclay834 3 жыл бұрын

@@hildegundsmjmhohenfels3396 Sept 9th CAN'T SLEEP JUST LOVING HER VOICE TORONTO CANADA

@hildegundsmjmhohenfels3396 3 жыл бұрын

@@karenebarclay834 I'm sorry for you, and wish you all the very best from Northern Germany. Lol :)

@jobucknall1408 Жыл бұрын

How can anyone be so phenomenal, DSB the greatest there has been and ever will be

@federicoacejo5962 8 жыл бұрын

Bravo! A singer and an actress rolled into one. The real performer who does not only sing but really expresses the feelings and emotions of the song. Impeccable!

@francoiselee3002 9 жыл бұрын

Dame Shirley songs shared my breakfast time- The Ocean seems more blue with her songs-

@mugesUSA 8 жыл бұрын

she is phenomenon!!

@arthurpalmer5645 6 жыл бұрын

Climb every mountain

@nevenajelenkovic889 10 жыл бұрын

as Barry White as a man and Shirley as a woman are something that can be explained in simple and conclusively easy way we call that people - GLORIOUS FOR EVER AND EVER because they presented so vivaciously and core heartly what they are that can nobody say that they are not what they are through years and that is why they are glorious

@vigensarkisian9604 3 жыл бұрын

What a voice , what a performance, BRAVO

@nachocarrasco5681 11 жыл бұрын

Jamás podrá nadie pronunciar las palabras vida (life) y amor (love) como esta impresionante Dama lo hace en esta maravillosa canción...jamás.

@billbright1755 8 жыл бұрын

Folks, this lady is a real show woman, Your in for a treat tonight!

@billbright1755 8 жыл бұрын

Danke Schöne mien Liebe.

@rubenaxalan3250 7 жыл бұрын

Bill Bright

@andredib4997 3 жыл бұрын

am number one fan for this beautiful Shirley since 50 years ago

@maryjbara42 4 жыл бұрын

I watched her as a 5 year old and I was smitten xxxxx

@maryjbara42 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Shirley xxxx

@carlosmoll9166 10 жыл бұрын

Ever since Miss Bassey started her singing career in London I have been a devoted fan of her. HM, the Queen has honored her in a most charming way. I don´t think HM music taste was known at all. Surprising to find her joie de vivre just like ours.