John Barry: The Memorial Concert

It’s been announced that ‘John Barry: The Memorial Concert’ is to be held at the Royal Albert Hall.  It will take place on Monday 20th June at a time to be announced.  Dame Shirley is listed as appearing along with David Arnold, Sir Michael Caine and Sir George Martin.  Tickets are available from this friday [...]

What about today?

Today I would like to play one of my favourite songs from the DVD      ‘On TV Shirley Bassey’. The song was recorded for the 1971 show ‘Whittaker’s world’. Furthermore you can find below a newspaper article from the same year. (From the George Webb collection). What About Today? Music written by David Shire and words by [...]

DSB at Gorbechev 80th. birthday party (Part 2)

Here is the video that our own blog team member Susan made at the Royal Albert Hall for mr. Gorbachev’s 80th. birthday concert. Susan was one of the lucky fans that got a ticket for the event. Or CLICK HERE for the video. Susan asked me to put this following message on the blog for [...]

Astrid’s Simply Bassey #139

Today I would like to play the first of two requests for Lydia. This song is one of her favourites and as beautifully described by Lydia “alovely example of her easy breezy gracious vocal ability Every time I hear it,it transports me to an easy breezy summer day. I love it.” I hope you enjoy [...]