Shirley Bassey

Shirley Bassey, known for her powerful vocals and iconic performances of James Bond theme songs, rose to fame in the late 1950s with chart-topping hits like "As I Love You" and "Reach for the Stars/Climb Every Mountain." Throughout her career, she continued to find success in the UK, France, and the Netherlands, solidifying her status as one of Britain's most enduring vocalists. Bassey's career highlights include being appointed a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in 2000 and releasing her first album in 50 years, "I Owe It All to You," in 2020, which reached the UK Top Five.

Born in Tiger Bay, Cardiff, Wales in 1937, Shirley Bassey began her singing career in the early '50s and achieved international recognition with hits like "Goldfinger" and collaborations with renowned artists like Nelson Riddle and the Propellerheads. Over the years, she continued to perform and record music, with notable releases such as "Get the Party Started" and "The Performance." Bassey's enduring legacy was further recognized in 2019 when she was awarded the Freedom of the City of Cardiff, and in 2020, she celebrated her 70th year in the industry with the successful release of "I Owe It All to You."