Shirley Bassey - What I Did For Love (1979 Show #3)
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 19 апр 2011
- 1979 (Shirley delivers a stunning performance of this classic show tune that all will appreciate on her TV Variety Show)
Shirley recorded and released this song on her 1976 LP titled, 'Shirley Bassey - Love, Life and Feelings'
ABOUT the Musical, 'A Chorus Line':
The song, What I Did For Love, is one of the main numbers from this musical. A Chorus Line is a musical about Broadway dancers auditioning for spots on a chorus line. The book was authored by James Kirkwood, Jr. and Nicholas Dante, lyrics were written by Edward Kleban, and music was composed by Marvin Hamlisch.
With nineteen main characters, it is set on the bare stage of a Broadway theatre during an audition for a musical. The show provides a glimpse into the personalities of the performers and the choreographer as they describe the events that have shaped their lives and their decisions to become dancers.
The original Broadway production, directed and choreographed by Buffalo, N.Y. native Michael Bennett, was an unprecedented box office and critical hit, receiving 12 Tony Award nominations and winning nine of them, in addition to the 1976 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. It ran for 6,137 performances, becoming the longest-running production in Broadway history up to that time. It remains the longest running Broadway musical originally produced in the United States, and the fourth longest-running Broadway show ever. The show has enjoyed many successful productions worldwide and was revived on Broadway in 2006.
LYRICS:
Kiss today goodbye,
The sweetness and the sorrow.
Wish me luck, the same to you.
But I can't regret
What I did for love, what I did for love.
Look my eyes are dry.
The gift was ours to borrow.
It's as if we always knew,
And I won't forget what I did for love,
What I did for love.
Gone,
Love is never gone.
As we travel on,
Love's what we'll remember.
Kiss today goodbye,
And point me t'ward tomorrow.
We did what we had to do.
Won't forget, can't regret
What I did for
Love
What I did for
Love
Love
Love is never gone
As we travel one
Love's what we'll remember
Kiss today goodbye.
And point me t'ward tomorrow.
We did what we had to do.
Won't forget, can't regret
What I did for love.
What I did for love.
What I did for love 
Видеоклипы
Absolutely fantastic.
No one like her .
Sadly, unsophistication is the norm now a days. People are no longer able to appreciate overwhelmingly great talent like this. At least some of her greatness has been recorded. Imagine if it all died with her.
I think she is still with us! God bless
I so agree it is very sad talent like her is not appreciated nowadays
🌹🌹
WOW, this her song now, she owns it!
I heard a story told by Barbara Streisand where she had got a free ticket for her Mother and friends to see Barbara in Las Vegas. According to Barbara, her mother said, "we cant go, we already have tickets for Shirley Bassey and would much rather see her" ! -- In another Hotel in Vegas on the same night ! ! !
I'll give Barbra one thing; she's honest! Not many artists would pay this type of tribute to another artist. Barbra was also asked many years ago if she would pay to see any other artist, and she said, yes, Shirley Bassey.
Both singers have top tier voices. But, Shirley really outshines in a live concert setting because she is more extroverted. She is so sure of her vocals she can spend more time with her wonderful eye, hand, & body movements to help tell the story of what she is sings. When first starting out she was taught from veterans of the vaudville era. She is also a very emotional singer, and it comes through in every song she sings. Shirley would have made a great actress, but back in the day it was not easy for a mixed race person to get into the business. After a while she gave that dream up, and decided to concentrate on her music and to give the best live concerts and TV Specials that she could. And, she did just that..
She has every right to be a diva.
She put blood sweat and tears into her work over the years.
No manufactured Simon Cowell style warbler.
The real deal.
100% agree with that!
Maravillosa...única
Tremendous vocal prowess!
my mother met shirley when she was about to go to London for the first time.Oh what stories she told. Shirley you were my mothers favourite singer and she followed you untill the day my dear mum passed. God bless you you are and always will be the Best.
There are 'stars'......and then there is Shirley Bassey. This woman is TRULY in a class of her own....there is simply NO-ONE to compare. Wonderful.
This lady sounds as good in 2022 as she did in the 60s. Classy Dame Shirley will always be a favourite and a treat for the ears. Nobody like her, she has star quality regardless of the song chosen. Bravo Dame Shirley.
That voice is intoxicating
It's the tones in her voice that is incredible and her expression with the words. Such a talent! It's great to listen to it; It's amazing to see it... These eyes.
Shirlwill never be equalled. The best ever
TOP KITTEN OUR SHIRLEY - ON RADIO SUTCH 1964
That power and control is a lost art...over a 4min song flawless and perfect execution...Dame Shirley Bassey ❤
Oh my.. just look at the artisticle dignity of entertainment back then. What a shame that's the past.
Bravo! Sister Dame Shirley Bassey
The age of such singers/ performers is over. There was a golden age of popular music in the 20th Century. Shirley belongs to the Elite of such people. For all the moments of joy she gave her audiences I wish her double that joy. Thank you for this video.
An absolute star my favourite lady singer ever
So very true. I hope one comes along who does all this and more one day but that might be a fools hope.
Not a torch song.not about romantic love
Who else in the world could do this better, she is fabulous
Surely the most Classiest of Voices of All time. We Love you Dame Shirley Veronica Bassey.
The king singer.
Kisses.
Listening to this song I get the impression that this woman can do anything she wants her voice to do. Such control and poise! WOW!
You can even close your eyes and feel the story behind the song.
@@CanoManuelGonzaga I Do , Sunday August 11 , Relaxing With Ms Shirley Bassey , From Spain , We Love You Ms. Bassey
You've hit exactly the right word there - control. That is Shirley's secret.
She can ...
Such a beautiful voice she has!!!❤
She nails this song.
She is without a doubt the definition of PERFECTION
I'm not saying this because I'm British but I don't think there will ever be such a perfect package like Shirley. .........Ever :p
I'm from the USA, and I second your comment! It's unfortunate, but because Shirley was born before WWII, and thus before the RUclips generation, so many young listeners outside of the UK don't know who she is unless you reference James Bond. Something else that urks me is when you look at the 'Best Vocalist' websites and singers like Britney Spears are ranked higher! Common! I understand that the younger generation doesn't relate to the amazing vocal abilities and qualities of Shirley Bassey, but the professionals who understand musical attributes should no better. They classify her as the 'Belter', but most fans know of how she can sing a simple lullaby beautifully with superbly rich and smooth sounds. But, thankfully to RUclips, more and more of the younger generation who are looking for great vocalists of the past stumble on to Shirley, and most become fans!
She embarrasses the teenybop girlie's, she is in a league of her own, pure class. To be precise she is from Tiger Bay, South Wales UK. She has everything, she is like a Godess. Tina Turner was as good but in different ways. I can't stop listening to her now, and thanks for the comment.
Shirley Bassy is one of the best female singers God made, including Sarah Vaughan.🇬🇾
ΥΠΕΡΟΧΗ , ΥΠΕΡΟΧΗ , ΥΠΕΡΟΧΗ ,,, ΑΓΑΠΗΜΕΝΗ
In those quaint old fashioned days when an audience gave respect to a great artist and listened in silence throughout a performance.
SHIRLEY THE BEST OF BRITISH - RADIO SUTCH 1964
Seen her perform 14 times and she never disappoints
A gift from God .The best of British Love from the u k 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 xxxxxxxxxxxx
This is the best version of this classic.
SHIRLEY ON TOP FORM - RADIO SUTCH 1964 WOW CANT FORGET -
I get goosebumps! That's how good she is!
Simply magnificent.
A storyteller...actress...masterful songstress in one package... Shirley's perfect enunciation, inflection given each lyric makes U long to hear her over and over and never stop...a marvel
Well said, this is an incredible performance that bring tears to my eyes.
@@SThompsonRAMM_1203 Your words brought a tears to my eyes. Hope you are still enjoying her. 💞
Amen.💞
Shirley could bring the heat... big time performance
One beautiful woman
She didn't just sing one of the best James Bond theme songs (GOLDFINGER) .... she excelled in everything she did... as witnessed here...
Bassey sings with the best of them. A true diva.
Beutfull...
Madame Shirley.
I love you.
Shirley Bassey, marvellous lady and voice. My cousin adored Shirley , and went around clubs singing like Shirley Bassey until one day her young daughter got run over and died, my cousin Denise never sang again and sadly passed away herself last year :-( Shirley, she loved you.. when I watch you I fill up thinking about her. Shirley Bassey is wonderfully beautiful...
I think ive said this 73 million times before.......Goddess.......
Captivating from start to finish. Every syllable matters. Dame Shirley is such s gift to us!
So lovely voice 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Unreal.. Great. Crying.
Her songs cannot be forgotten
Shirley - the Best of British xx
One of the BEST performances..... of ANY song......by ANY singer...... ever !!!!
Fabulous! She is a class unto herself. Over the top wonderful.
Just WOW! 🤩💖💖💖💖💖💖🎵🎤🎶
Her voice (along with Stonehenge, York Minster and the Tower of London) is a British treasure.
A marvelous performance from one of the greatest vocal performers. I play this often when I need a feel good moment. Thanks Shirley!
I love seeing men loving this song. Hope you are still listening. Take care wonderful man.🌹
Basset has a beautiful voice and sang beautiful songs🇬🇾
Flawless performance. She is the greatest!
She's SENSATIONAL-'What A Voice!!!!!! 😘 💗 😘
Blackpearlguy.She is soo Amazing,with her boive,Its your heart .De will love her for ever!!!Thankyou Shierley😘😘
One of my Father's favorite songs. I miss my Father so so much.
This performance just made me a Shirley Bassey fan!
Oh the days when we had true artists like this. Her voice, I can't describe it. Just a natural singer, with no effort to roll that song out. She also did it without a light show and a dozen singers bouncing around too. Miss TRUE natural talent like this in modern times.
A musical performance with a class and elegance!
This is a truly diva
Wow what a performance cant compare to the new generation singers!
Oh how i miss seeing and listening to her
Lenda, voz poderosa, domina o palco.❤
Her Voice: simply PARADISE...!!!
Moving forever. Incomparable...that voice that woman.
❤Beautiful Song
Love her so much
God....she had me pinned in my chair with this performance! I was frozen and in a trance! She is extraordinary!
power,control,poise and storytelling performance. a true DIVA!
This is the ultimate in torch singing, a supreme listening pleasure courtesy of the one and only Diva.
Dame Bassey, the classiest of them all. What a voice, and no auto tune!!!
Many of the singer's of Shirley's generation don't even know what that is. I saw an interview with Aretha Franklin a few months ago and the interviewer asked her if she had ever used Auto Tune. Her Answer: What is that? I'm sure it's the same way with Shirley. They had to sing the old fashion way, and by practicing with grueling vocal excercises on a regular basis to make perfect. And, It has worked for both of these great ladies of music.
Perfect pitch
In the old times, if you wanna be a diva, you must really have that quality of vocals. A great set of pipes to be on the league of these greatest divas.
Bassey's breath control in this number is beautiful to listen to...what a unique artist
Pat Fraser and beautiful to watch! Just awesome!
We sang this in our bakers dozen choir in high school. Brings back memories....
shes so pretty
Wonderful Shirley Bassey, like Sinatra no one can ever replace her.
She was the greatest !!
Shirley Bassey is a great 👍 singer! Forever! 😍
She was JAWDROPPIN' Gorgeous... And the VOICE to split mountains apart
Malik I agree with you 100%. Beautiful in so many ways........
Shirley's rendetion of this song is too touching i cant control.my tears a very fabulous singer...
I simply love her.....
Shirley bassey the greatest female British singer of all time, Barbra streisand and the greatest ever Karen carpenter would be proud.
Three of my favorite singers!
They are all special and unique in their own way!
She can mesmerize you with her captivating self!!
Stunning vocals and presence. There is none like her today-elegant and graceful.
The one the only dame Shirley bassey , Awesome yet again.
Divina !🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷❤️❤️❤️
Love is never gone never regret what you’ve done in the name of love 💙
She was fabulous
this song is beautiful and her voice is just amazing
THE ONE AND ONLY, SHIRLEY!
goosebumps.
Quelle voix magnifique! je ne me lasse pas de l'entendre!
I can't believe anyone can be this good. But there it is.
I was fascinated by this song about 40 years ago when I was a student and travelling alone. I was encouraged to travel more by myself. My most favorite song!!
❤️❤️❤️❤️
The most beautiful girl in the world, Shirley. In side and out. True love.
UNPARALLELED, TIMELESS. A TRUE GODDESS.
A class act .those days are gone / a true performer . Who never played victim or the race card . God bless her
powerful voice
STUNNING PERFORMANCE 🌹. JO-ANN. AMERICA. 🇱🇷👑🙋♀️✈️🛩. 9/29/2023🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
Wow, as a Whitney Houston fan, if someone says SB is the best, no real argument from me. She just sings absolutely incredible and her round beautiful notes when she belts, no screeching, and the power, wow.
Whitney Houston would have even bow down to Shirley as Whitney was one of the most humble stars ever to grace the planet. Surely, even Mariah and Celine would give Shirley Bassey the standing ovation she deserves. 😇
Captivating!!!