Michele Legrand loved Shirley's voice, and agreed to play the piano on her show when Shirley performed his song. For those who don't know, Michele wrote the music and Alan and Marilyn Bergman wrote the lyrics. Who wouldn't love Shirley's voice and amazing vocal abilities! Now 86 yo, she STILL has the ability to sing anything
Come on: it is not only Shirley's voice. Michel Legrand playing live, the author of this song and others like The Windmill of your mind, summer of 42, Brian's song, the umbrellas of cherbourg.... Come on !!!!!!
The fact that a live performance can be so completely flawless... not a recording of the best of 100 takes... Dame Shirley Bassey is simply one of the greatest vocalists who ever lived!
I was at a wedding in Henley on Thames at the Phylis Court Club. They have concerts every summer and it’s all on the opposite bank of the River Thames. I went outside and suddenly heard Shirley’s stunning voice. It gave me goosebumps.
It's the perfect love song, no doubt. Shirley's version is the best. It's my favorite. I listen to it at least once a week. It never gets old. Love you Shirley.
How we need another Shirley Bassey!! The magic was Shirley... There should be 2000 Comments here in response to these great songs.............................
I prefer Dame Shirley's version with that big booming voice. She's a great vocalist and I remember watching her show when I was very young and being completely mesmerized by her beauty and talent! ❤😊
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.
RIP Mr Legrand that was our wedding song.We met him in New York one evening at the Blue Note for his first performance in NY.I know he had probably heard that about What are you doing the rest of your life before,but now that he is gone I’m happy we let him know how special that song was and is for us.Our version is interpreted by Johnny Mathis ,however Ms Bassey brings a whole another dimension to the song.
What are you doing the rest of your life? North and South and East and West of your life I have only one request of your life That you spend it all with me All the seasons and the times of your days All the nickels and the dimes of your days Let the reasons and the rhymes of your days All begin and end with me I want to see your face in every kind of light In fields of dawn and forests of the night And when you stand before the candles on a cake Oh, let me be the one to hear the silent wish you make Those tomorrows waiting deep in your eyes In a world of love you keep in your eyes I'll awaken what's asleep in your eyes It may take a kiss or two Through all of my life Summer, winter, spring, and fall of my life All I ever will recall of my life Is all my life with you. Que feras-tu le reste de ta vie ? Au nord, au sud, à l'est et à l'ouest de ta vie Je n'ai qu'une seule demande pour ta vie Que tu la passes toute avec moi Toutes les saisons et les moments de tes jours Tous les souvenirs et les soucis de tes jours Laisse les raisons et les rimes de tes jours Commencer et finir avec moi Je veux voir ton visage dans toutes les lumières Dans les champs de l'aube et les forêts de la nuit Et quand tu te tiens devant les bougies sur un gâteau Oh, laisse-moi être celui qui entend le vœu silencieux que tu fais Ces lendemains qui attendent au fond de tes yeux Dans un monde d'amour que tu gardes dans tes yeux Je réveillerai ce qui dort dans tes yeux Il faudra peut-être un ou deux baisers Tout au long de ma vie L'été, l'hiver, le printemps et l'automne de ma vie Tout ce dont je me souviendrai de ma vie C'est toute ma vie avec toi.
IF you go by heritage and not birth place, Shirley is half English on her mother's side. Her mother Eliza Jane migrated to Wales before Shirley was born.
This song is so special to me. And it's all the more special when she does it. It's saved to my favorites so I can grab it and watch it when I need it. Thanks whoever for putting this up on You Tube.
You have great taste in music. Both these ladies are simply the best. I am so glad that your comment is a plus for both ladies, as so many others feel a need to put down the artist who is not his/her favorite. Shirley and Barbra have recorded many of the same songs over the past 50+ years, but their voices are different. Different, but equally amazing in their own vocal qualities/abilities. Anyone who can appreciate the talent of both these ladies is someone who simply appreciates the best in music. If both ladies sounded exactly alike, it would be a boring world. Regards, Scot
I love this song and the song about the magic was so lovely to❣ I met her only 4 years ago (Glory2God🙌🏾 ) and she looks just as fantastic in person 💃🏾❣ but really something about watching such brilliance such genius such class such phenomenal Talent makes me so sad about what is considered music and Talent today bc TRULY it's #notevenclose....
Bassey brings an operatic edge to everything- vowels proud and strong and the heart of an Italian! - a true pop artist who is or could have ruled the Mezzo operatic world - a star
As a child in London your presence, your voice, your smile mesmerized me....as an adult ...all those attributes you have still do, you are true magnificence!
I've heard all the great versions (I think - B. S., Dusty, et al) - NO ONE, does this Michel Legrand classic, ("What are you doing...") with the meaning and mastery as Dame Shirley Bassey!
My Lord, I forgot how just wonderful she was. 👍No one today can match her.
That one composer could write this masterpiece AND "The Summer of 42," just stretches the imagination!♥
Michele Legrand loved Shirley's voice, and agreed to play the piano on her show when Shirley performed his song. For those who don't know, Michele wrote the music and Alan and Marilyn Bergman wrote the lyrics. Who wouldn't love Shirley's voice and amazing vocal abilities! Now 86 yo, she STILL has the ability to sing anything
I did not know that! Thank you. Summer if '42 is in my top five fav songs of all time.
Come on: it is not only Shirley's voice. Michel Legrand playing live, the author of this song and others like The Windmill of your mind, summer of 42, Brian's song, the umbrellas of cherbourg.... Come on !!!!!!
There are no current female artists who compares to the women of this era.
Probably the greatest song ever written, superbly performed.
So smooth voice
The fact that a live performance can be so completely flawless... not a recording of the best of 100 takes... Dame Shirley Bassey is simply one of the greatest vocalists who ever lived!
I second and third that...Regards, Scot USA
I was at a wedding in Henley on Thames at the Phylis Court Club. They have concerts every summer and it’s all on the opposite bank of the River Thames. I went outside and suddenly heard Shirley’s stunning voice. It gave me goosebumps.
beautiful
Fantastic! Dame Shirley Bassey with maestro Michel Lagrand, together. WOW!!~
Brilliant performance from Shirley but let's not forget Michel Legrand on piano. He was a fantastic pianist and world-beating composer.
World BLESSING
2 grands du musicol cette femme et ravissante très féminine une beauté de classe
I can't even listen to anyone else sing this song
God's gift to us all - Shirley Bassey.
It's the perfect love song, no doubt. Shirley's version is the best. It's my favorite. I listen to it at least once a week. It never gets old. Love you Shirley.
Born to sing ❤
How we need another Shirley Bassey!! The magic was Shirley... There should be 2000 Comments
here in response to these great songs.............................
I prefer Dame Shirley's version with that big booming voice. She's a great vocalist and I remember watching her show when I was very young and being completely mesmerized by her beauty and talent! ❤😊
The magic is you Dame Shirley Bassey. This is my 1000000000th time I listen to the video. I just love the way you sang the magic is you!!!!!
The best version of this song I have ever heard. Beyond stunning.
IanKeith100 I love the upbeat optimistic version of this performance. But my favorite rendition will always be Rosemary Clooney’s melancholy version!
LeGrand seemed to be really enjoying it which tells you everything - he wrote it and must have heard every version
2:45 SO A LEGENDARY UNDERGROUND RAP SONG BY BLEU DAVINCI FEAT FABOLOUS AND YOUNG JEEZY BROUGHT ME TO THIS SAMPLE… this is a great record too.
Shirley was just wonderful!! This comment section should include thousands of
positive remarks!!! Incredible..
Shirley is the best singer to perform this song pure feeling very powerful voice she the greatest 💕💕💕💕💕
One word "exquisite ".
I love this woman.. I lost her album I must find it again and get another turn table that has returned in 2023🙏💫❤
Mas que encontro delicioso, uma extraordinária de Shirley Bassey o fantástico compositor Michel Legran. Lindo!
I will listen to this video, a million times, for always; one of the best from Bassey !!
Amber Holcomb but I adore Dame but on that song this 16 year old girl is more poignant and wistful
Magnifique!!!
🎉❤ utube Ένα χρυσόψαρο μέσα στη γυάλα John Bavas
Greet greet singer !!!!!!!!!!!
And great great componer . I LOVE them❤❤❤
SHE'S SO AWSOME!!
RIP Michel Legrand.
Two of my icons together here.
BRILLIANT!!!!!!!!!
Superb Shirley
WOW!!! So Beautiful Ms. Bassey!! YOU ROCKED IT OUT OF THE PARK GIRL :) :) :)
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.
Oh My God, what a beautiful song, one of the best I ever heard
Rest in peace, Michel Legrand.
Such a song, such a performance.......
What a gorgeous voice by Miss Bassey and wonderful piano playing by Mr Legrand. Wow! God bless!
I am enamored with this recording! I have song it, listened to it , and played it over and over again for the last three weeks. GO ON SHIRLEY!!!
Shirley is everything!
i love this lady !!!!!!!!!!1
I love you
Miss Bassey, don't you please ever leave us.
Ervin Neves Rodrigues I feel the same way
Wow! When legends meet ! Love this so much!
Shirley Bassey shows a lot of emotion singing that song!
Agree wholeheartedly.
.. 💞✨💞 PER.. FEC.. TA... 🙊 sencillamente.. FENOMENAL.. la AMO.. 💞
So amazing and so special. Shirley made the song her own! Love it!
I agree with you wholeheartedly she puts her signature on it and makes it her comprable Shirley Bassey.!
Dusty Springfield, imho, she was on another level....
So beautiful voice Shirley Bassey avec Michel Legrand so great duo marvellous tanks for sharing
Truly amazing! The magic is you, Dame Shirley!
Beautiful!
No one sings it like you ! you are the one and only Diva
Beautiful the best!!❤❤🎉❤
Shirley sang this song so beautifully with emotion; what a gifted singer.
Nancywong
beautiful voice
Can’t put it into words🤔
Just loved her singing this song. She did sing this song with a lot of emotion and feeling; well done
Nancywong
RIP Mr Legrand that was our wedding song.We met him in New York one evening at the Blue Note for his first performance in NY.I know he had probably heard that about What are you doing the rest of your life before,but now that he is gone I’m happy we let him know how special that song was and is for us.Our version is interpreted by Johnny Mathis ,however Ms Bassey brings a whole another dimension to the song.
What are you doing the rest of your life?
North and South and East and West of your life
I have only one request of your life
That you spend it all with me
All the seasons and the times of your days
All the nickels and the dimes of your days
Let the reasons and the rhymes of your days
All begin and end with me
I want to see your face in every kind of light
In fields of dawn and forests of the night
And when you stand before the candles on a cake
Oh, let me be the one to hear the silent wish you make
Those tomorrows waiting deep in your eyes
In a world of love you keep in your eyes
I'll awaken what's asleep in your eyes
It may take a kiss or two
Through all of my life
Summer, winter, spring, and fall of my life
All I ever will recall of my life
Is all my life with you.
Que feras-tu le reste de ta vie ?
Au nord, au sud, à l'est et à l'ouest de ta vie
Je n'ai qu'une seule demande pour ta vie
Que tu la passes toute avec moi
Toutes les saisons et les moments de tes jours
Tous les souvenirs et les soucis de tes jours
Laisse les raisons et les rimes de tes jours
Commencer et finir avec moi
Je veux voir ton visage dans toutes les lumières
Dans les champs de l'aube et les forêts de la nuit
Et quand tu te tiens devant les bougies sur un gâteau
Oh, laisse-moi être celui qui entend le vœu silencieux que tu fais
Ces lendemains qui attendent au fond de tes yeux
Dans un monde d'amour que tu gardes dans tes yeux
Je réveillerai ce qui dort dans tes yeux
Il faudra peut-être un ou deux baisers
Tout au long de ma vie
L'été, l'hiver, le printemps et l'automne de ma vie
Tout ce dont je me souviendrai de ma vie
C'est toute ma vie avec toi.
Epic. Passionate, expressive, and emotional.
She was and is a genius. And she sometimes wishes I was Welsh than rather than neighbouring English.
IF you go by heritage and not birth place, Shirley is half English on her mother's side. Her mother Eliza Jane migrated to Wales before Shirley was born.
I love her tone...she is a wonderful singer!
That was very beautiful
The best interpretion of this beautiful music I ever seen in my life,
Un seul pianiste joue comme ça... une énigme.
Magique!!!! 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
What an amazing voice and unique phrasing.
This song is so special to me. And it's all the more special when she does it. It's saved to my favorites so I can grab it and watch it when I need it. Thanks whoever for putting this up on You Tube.
Soooo great !!!!!! love Shirley
Le Grandi Note di Shirley!! 💛
I Love Shirley! I Love Barbra! They Are The Best! I Would Like A Video Of Them Singing Together!
You have great taste in music. Both these ladies are simply the best. I am so glad that your comment is a plus for both ladies, as so many others feel a need to put down the artist who is not his/her favorite. Shirley and Barbra have recorded many of the same songs over the past 50+ years, but their voices are different. Different, but equally amazing in their own vocal qualities/abilities. Anyone who can appreciate the talent of both these ladies is someone who simply appreciates the best in music. If both ladies sounded exactly alike, it would be a boring world. Regards, Scot
I can't help but feel wonderful listening to her sing. Awesome performer!
Nice shirt, Michel!
the wonderful dame shirley what more can anyone say aint she a blessing
Never tire of listening to this song by Dame Shirley she makes it sound so special .
Wow! such Epic Rendition, so full of love and passion in a grandeur manner! with a tinge of melancholy.
Love!!!
The legendary Bassey.
I love this song and the song about the magic was so lovely to❣
I met her only 4 years ago (Glory2God🙌🏾 ) and she looks just as fantastic in person 💃🏾❣
but really something about watching such brilliance such genius such class such phenomenal Talent makes me so sad about what is considered music and Talent today bc TRULY it's #notevenclose....
Que voz espetacular!
Bassey brings an operatic edge to everything- vowels proud and strong and the heart of an Italian! - a true pop artist who is or could have ruled the Mezzo operatic world - a star
I am still listening to this medley. It's just gorgious, nostolgic, and sheer heaven!
Voz de valor estraodinario pra que tem bom gosto
Shirley had a great fan in my dad, so she is not only a great performer she holds memories of him also.
once again bassey covers a song and puts the original in the shade.
As a child in London your presence, your voice, your smile mesmerized me....as an adult ...all those attributes you have still do, you are true magnificence!
Beautiful interpretation, Shirley!
And Michel...
WHAT ARE YOU DOING THE REST OF YOUR LIFE. Especial! S. Bassey
Wow, was she marvelous! That performance will forever be an unforgettable moment in Oscar history.
SINGING SONGS AS THE LANGUAGE OF MY SOUL...
what a wonderful singer, she `reads` the music and lyrics and then acts the performance...it is an art that few can do properly
Amazing!!! Love her! :)
MARAVILHOSA SEMPRE ! MISS BASSEY
The Magic is You,Dame Bassey.xx
I danced to this song at my first wedding!
1st?
I've heard all the great versions (I think - B. S., Dusty, et al) - NO ONE, does this Michel Legrand classic, ("What are you doing...") with the meaning and mastery as Dame Shirley Bassey!
beautiful, this is what music is all about
You are right dandy!!!
BRILLIANT ❤
magical quality to her voice
Qué personalidad y estilo de mujer!!! había olvidado qué bien canta.