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Shirley Bassey
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Born
January 8, 1937 in Tiger Bay, Cardiff, Wales

Years Active:
50s | 60s | 70s | 80s | 90s | Current

 
Known to Americans most for her belting rendition of the theme to "Goldfinger", the 1964 edition in the James Bond series (as well as 1971's "Diamonds Are Forever" and 1979's "Moonraker"), Shirley Bassey was one of the most popular female vocalists in Britain during the last half of the 20th century. Known as Bassey the Belter and also the Tigress of Tiger Bay, her early career in touring shows and cabaret brought her a recording contract with Philips by the late '50s. ...
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Selected Discography:
  Album Title Released Label Price
Get The Party Started



2008 Decca $6.99
Greatest Hits (Remastered)



2001 Capitol $6.99
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