Astrid’s Simply Bassey #73

For the blog this week I have chosen two songs taken from a German television programme in the late 1980s. The songs performed are Something and This Is My Life and I particularly love this version of This Is My Life. I hope you enjoy it too and have a great weekend. Screen Shots from [...]

No Abu Dhabi.

It has been reported in a newspaper in Abu Dhabi that Dame Shirley will not now be appearing there on October 31st.  No reason was given why but stated that a big US artist was expected to be announced as a replacement. As far as I know she is till expected to perform at the Royal [...]

Exclusive Photos.

All the photos that are posted here today are exclusive to The Bassey Blog.  These were taken at the concert by my very good friend André.  He took over 200 and I’m slowly working my way through them all.  I thank you André for taking these photos and allowing me to share them with all [...]

BBC Electric Proms at the Roundhouse

For everybody who has not been able to see the fabulous Roundhouse concert of Dame Shirley at the BBC. tv on Saturday or through the BBC player which did not work for viewers outside the UK. here is the concert as broadcasted. I am sure you’ll all enjoy it! Part 1: Diamonds are forever & [...]

Simply Stunning!

What can I say?  If Dame Shirley needed any proof that she is still adored by her fans then 3000 of us certainly gave her that proof last night!  She gave us the performance of her life and blew the roof off the Roundhouse. Slightly later than expected Shirley took to the stage for her [...]

Astrid’s Simply Bassey #72

Dame Shirley Bassey perform live at Electric Proms 2009 Dame Shirley Bassey was giving her only performance of the year at the Electric Proms tonight. Live At Electric Proms 2009