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Dame Shirley Bassey

The life and times of the icon from Tiger Bay, told through the magic of the 91Èȱ¬ Archive. Enjoy two hours of fascinating 91Èȱ¬ interviews and epic live performances.

The life and times of the icon from Tiger Bay, told through the magic of the world famous 91Èȱ¬ Archive.

Immerse yourself in the story of Dame Shirley Bassey, in her own words. From that first breakthrough in the West End, to her rise up the charts, to the tales behind those classic 007 theme songs…

Enjoy two hours of Dame Shirley's most fascinating interviews, epic live performances and her very best 91Èȱ¬ bits. Hosted by Huw Stephens, and with special thanks to the 91Èȱ¬ archive team.

Welsh Wonders is a new series celebrating Wales' greatest musical talents by dipping into their most unforgettable moments. To listen to other episodes celebrating Sir Tom Jones and Bonnie Tyler, search in 91Èȱ¬ Sounds for 'Welsh Wonders.'

1 hour, 52 minutes

Last on

Mon 29 Apr 2024 01:00

Music Played

  • Shirley Bassey

    Diamonds Are Forever

  • Shirley Bassey

    As I Love You (Glastonbury Festival, 2007)

  • Shirley Bassey

    Kiss Me Honey, Honey, Kiss Me (Glastonbury Festival, 2007)

  • Shirley Bassey

    I Am What I Am (Glastonbury Festival, 2007)

  • Shirley Bassey

    Climb Ev'ry Mountain

  • Shirley Bassey

    You'll Never Know

  • Shirley Bassey

    Burn My Candle (At Both Ends)

  • Shirley Bassey

    As Long As He Needs Me

  • Shirley Bassey

    I (Who Have Nothing)

  • Shirley Bassey

    Light My Fire (91Èȱ¬ Radio Wales, Faenol Festival, 2006)

  • Shirley Bassey

    Goldfinger

  • Shirley Bassey

    Where Am I Going (Live on 91Èȱ¬ Radio 2, 1972)

  • Shirley Bassey

    Without You (Live on 91Èȱ¬ Radio 2, 1972)

  • Shirley Bassey

    And I Love You So (Live on 91Èȱ¬ Radio 2, 1972)

  • Shirley Bassey

    I'd Like To Hate Myself In The Morning (Live on 91Èȱ¬ Radio 2, 1972)

  • Shirley Bassey

    Never, Never, Never

  • Shirley Bassey

    Jezahel

  • Shirley Bassey

    Big Spender

  • Shirley Bassey

    There's No Business Like Show Business (Live in Manchester, 1990)

  • Shirley Bassey

    Something (Live in Manchester, 1990)

  • Shirley Bassey

    Diamonds Are Forever

  • Shirley Bassey

    Moonraker

  • Shirley Bassey

    Shirley Do You Own A Ferrari?

  • Shirley Bassey

    La Passione

  • Propellerheads ft Shirley Bassey

    History Repeating

  • Shirley Bassey

    The Living Tree (91Èȱ¬ Radio Wales, Faenol Festival, 2006)

  • Shirley Bassey

    The Lady Is A Tramp (Glastonbury Festival, 2007)

  • Shirley Bassey

    Maybe This Time (Glastonbury Festival, 2007)

  • Shirley Bassey

    The Performance Of My Life

  • Shirley Bassey

    Who Wants To Live Forever

  • Shirley Bassey

    The Girl From Tiger Bay (91Èȱ¬ Electric Proms, 2009)

  • Shirley Bassey

    Goldfinger/Moonraker/Diamonds Are Forever medley (Glastonbury Festival 2007)

Broadcasts

  • Fri 29 Mar 2024 12:00
  • Mon 29 Apr 2024 01:00