It was a glittering night that would turn even the world-weary James Bond’s head, as singer Shirley Bassey joined a debonaire Prince Albert, actress Sharon Stone and director Cary Fukanaga at the screening of the latest installation in the 007 series, No Time To Die. She later helped to support her family by working in an Enamelware factory. Shirley Bassey: the working-class diva who went from grit to glamour As the Welsh singer releases her final album today, James Hall reflects on the triumphs and tragedies of her extraordinary life Dame Shirley Bassey Dame Shirley Bassey – Cardiff Youth Council Shirley Bassey : biography 8 January 1937 – Personal life Marriages Bassey’s first marriage was to Kenneth Hume (died 1967), a gay film producer, whom she married in 1961. ... Prague, Monaco and the south of France. Shirley Bassey - Wikipedia Ringo Starr's House in Monte Carlo, Monaco (Google Maps) (#5) Shirley was born in Tiger Bay, the rough, docklands area of Cardiff to Eliza Metcalfe, a Yorkshire woman who was on the run from an unhappy marriage, and Henry Bassey, a Nigerian seaman. Today she releases her grand finale album, her first in over five years, I Owe It All To You entirely dedicated to her fans. Her father was Nigerian, and her mother came from Teesside. British singer Shirley Veronica Bassey aka Shirley Bassey arrives for the annual Rose Ball at the Monte-Carlo Sporting Club in Monaco, on March 24, 2018. Dame Shirley Bassey Dame Shirley Bassey (C) and guests attend the Monaco Rose Ball 2011 at Sporting Monte Carlo on March 19, 2011 in Monte Carlo, Monaco. Their relationship turns up in divorce in 1977. I’d … Bassey furniture fetches £62,000. In 1999 she was made a dame, for her services to entertainment, and now lives in Monaco. Dame Shirley Bassey missed her housekeeper and assistant during lockdown. Dame Shirley Bassey returned to Australia for the 3rd time in March of 1962. A trainer comes to my apartment in Monaco three times a week. Who is Shirley Bassey husband? She is the only singer … The couple separated in 1964 and divorced in 1965 in the wake of the singer’s affair with actor Peter Finch. To all my fabulous fans, I wanted to do something special to thank you for 70 years in showbiz. Through all the trials and tribulations, Shirley Bassey has continued to sing and perform. Birthday: January 8, 1937 Age: 84 Sign: Capricorn If it helps, I’d be delighted to join him. Dame Shirley Bassey (David M. Benett / Getty Images) It's unclear whether Bassey enjoys the two treats mixed together in a single bowl or whether she keeps both separate when she treats herself. Roccabella's builders and owners are the mighty Pastor family. Created in 1954, it benefits the Princess Grace Foundation. Dame Shirley's last studio album was Hello Like Before, released by RCA in 2014. In 1999 she was made a dame, for her services to entertainment, and now lives in Monaco. I owe it all to you. Finest Collection. Shirley Veronica Bassey is an internationally acclaimed singer whose trademark, that propelled her into stardom, is her ‘larger than life’ voice. Discover Shirley Bassey's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. When you register to our service, you’ll enjoy instant access to Dame Shirley Bassey’s agent or direct contact details – allowing you to reach out in seconds. Dame Shirley's last studio album was Hello Like Before, released by RCA in 2014. Learn How rich is … The family also owns Bugatti cars. Feddback received for Shirley Bassey (page 1 of 3): Shirley Bassey Updated address - September 2nd, 2021 24, avenue Princesse Grace 98000 Monaco Monaco This is the correct address which should be used data base has 31 avenue princess grace listed Sent 7-25-21 Recd 9-2-21 Sent 2 3x5 cards with SASE they were kept. Dame Shirley described herself as a 'gym fanatic', with a personal trainer visiting her Monaco home three times a week. The star's new album will be released later this year and is described as a "grand finale", dedicated to her fans. [2][3][4] In 2000, Bassey was made a Dame by Queen Elizabeth II for services to the performing arts. Shirley Bassey during 2006 Monaco "Reggae" Rose Ball - Arrivals at 2006 Monaco "Reggae" Rose Ball - Arrivals in Monte Carlo, Monaco. 0:37. Dame Shirley Bassey is a true fashion and beauty icon. And her four grandsons are from her daughter Sharon Novak. Shirley Bassey attends the 71th Monaco Red Cross Ball Gala on July 26, 2019 in Monaco, Monaco. 1968–1979Kenneth Humem. NEW DAME SHIRLEY BASSEY ALBUM, I OWE IT ALL TO YOU, OUT NOW. Monaco at Eurovision. She is the only singer to have recorded more than one James Bond theme song. Mar 18, 2018 - Shirley Bassey Photos Photos - NO TABLOIDS.) - The Rose Ball is one of the major charity events in Monaco. In 2006, UK retailer Marks and Spencer hired Bassey… read more Shirley Bassey You Take My Heart Away Vinyl Record 70s Silly Love Songs I Need To Be In Love Vintage Album Retro LP Classic MysteryManRecords 5 out of 5 stars (114) $ 10.77. August 6, 2020 12:00 am. This compilation is an unusual double-CD set in the EMI Gold series, a sign of Bassey 's longevity and depth of success with the label. English: Dame Shirley Veronica Bassey, DBE (born 8 January 1937 in Cardiff) is a British singer from Wales.She found fame in the mid-1950s and is best known for recording the theme songs to the James Bond films Goldfinger (1964), Diamonds Are Forever (1971) and Moonraker (1979). She began as she meant to continue, with a powerful rendition of Diamonds Are Forever. Two very popular 'Audiences With Shirley Bassey' have aired on British TV, the most recent being in March 2006. She grew up in the adjacent community of Splott. Her mother was originally from Yorkshire, and her father was a Nigerian seaman who left the family when she was less than two. Description: Shirley Bassey was born in Tiger Bay, Cardiff, Wales, and raised in the nearby working class neighborhood of Splott. Monte Carlo, Monaco. The 82-year-old, who was born in Tiger Bay and now lives in Monaco, has sold more than 130 million records throughout her career. ... Prague, Monaco and the south of France. Long-time Monaco resident Dame Shirley Bassey is about to release her first new album in more than five years to celebrate her 70-year career. Shirley Bassey attends the Red Cross Summer Concert on July 16, 2021 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. Bassey's mother listed her first husband, And Dame Shirley Bassey continued to dazzle as she put on an effortlessly chic display while attending the Red Cross Summer concert in Monte Carlo, Monaco on Friday. Recording is taking place in Prague, London, and in Monaco. Many of its furnishings were auctioned for charity. Dame Shirley Bassey DBE . The diva was made a Dame in the 1999 New Year's honours list. DAME SHIRLEY AVOIDS FESTIVAL MUD IN £3K DIAMANTE WELLIES 25 JUNE 2007. It was quite an evening for fans of 007 in Monaco. 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