A Ballad:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrB13eo1fuQ
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It is a nice recording. Sort of reminds me of some Ross/Masser collaborations.
I love DSB. She can do no wrong at this stage in her career. We are extraordinarily lucky to be gifted with a new recording from the 83 year old legend. I am thrilled by it.
Oddly enough, though I am the first to harshly criticize Ross's "FBTP" 90s era I must admit that the subsequent single, "Best Years Of My Life", is perhaps my favorite recording of this type -- a career retrospective thank you to the fans. I love the recording and I have loved hearing her sing it live -- she manages sincerity and exuberance. Those are the two elements missing from this DSB track.
Nice track. None of us will live long enough to see, but I would like to know how many of these current flavors of the month will still be around and still sound this good when they are her age.
I think the same quite frequently. I think it's a false comparison as media is consumed in such a different way nows-a-days. If I HAD to bet, my bet would be that after I am dead the recording artists that will be played in "'da footure" will be LatinX and rap artists that I know nothing about. AND ... like it or not, Taylor Swift will be the Bassey/Streisand in that same time frame.Quote:
Originally Posted by daviddesper
Thanks SO much for posting this. A lovely track, and 'The Sassy' sounds like ... Shirley Bassey!Quote:
Originally Posted by jack020
The lady, as we know, is without a shred of ego or drama [[... is my nose growing?) and totally appreciative of her audience's responsibility for her success [[vs her own efforts). OK. I went too far. BUT ... Bassey IS sui generis and has reached millions, so Brava diva!
She is a legend for sure, and if you are in any doubt of that she will tell you so herself!Quote:
Originally Posted by PeaceNHarmony
There can be no denying the enduring quality of that voice. A true one off which is a good thing for more than one reason!
Gorgeous. :cool:
Perfect pacing ,
pure with no theatrics .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrB13eo1fuQ
I fondly recall my first Bassey concert, in the mid-1970's. I had an orchestra seat, and during [[I believe) 'And I Love You So' I innocently dared to blink once. Without missing a lyric or perfectly rehearsed and timed choked-back sob The Sassy gathered up her gown's bejeweled train, strode out into the audience, slapped me and was back onstage in time to complete her rendition. Now THAT'S a pro!Quote:
Originally Posted by Bluebrock
That's Shirl for you! I recall her slapping me across the face for no apparent reason. I cannot even recall the exact situation but after a ten minute tantrum she promptly gave me a hug and a kiss on the lips! It was her way of offering me an apology without having to actually utter the dreaded S word. Priceless!Quote:
Originally Posted by PeaceNHarmony
Looking foward to the new album.
BTW: lyrics are by Don Black
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Black_[[lyricist)
Slapping people??? Say it isn't so!!!!!!!!!!!!
Goodness! I was only jesting! But the mere fact that you thought it could be true certainly does give one pause!Quote:
Originally Posted by Bluebrock
Concerning me, it isn't so - only joking for the sake of our Mr. B!Quote:
Originally Posted by daviddesper
I briefly met DSB after a show and she was lovely and gracious. I'd presented her with a bouquet of roses during her show. After the show, she saw me among the throng of fans waiting for her. I was standing way back because her fans can be...overzealous...but she saw me and beckoned me over to thank me for the flowers. She signed my CD and took a picture with me. She was all smiles and purring delight. This was 1998, I'd heard stories of her mercurial temperament so I was pleasantly surprised that she was so wonderful to me.
Bluebrock, I sincerely hope "the slap" is an exaggeration but I fear you will confirm it is not.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bluebrock
I most certainly am not jesting! She would not get away with it nowadays, but i don't think it would stop her from trying!Quote:
Originally Posted by PeaceNHarmony
It is not an exaggeration. There is more i could add, but we will leave it for now. Such behaviour was commonplace back in the day. I have had worse things happen to me.Quote:
Originally Posted by Guy
I guess even Ms Bassey has her good days!Quote:
Originally Posted by Guy
LOL! Every Diva has had their day. I have heard many reliable -- and some mostly reliable -- hair-raising tales of first-hand encounters with almost all the great divas that do not comport with their glittering, classy images; across a broad spectrum of age and genre.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bluebrock
Personally, I have only had great experiences meeting the few I've met. The only divas who have received consistent raves for being warm and friendly are Marilyn McCoo [[I can attest) and Natalie Cole. All the others...well, there are stories.
Both physical AND sexual abuse from The Sassy. That's quite a notch on one's belt!Quote:
Originally Posted by Bluebrock
Not a bad song from Dame Burly Slappy ;)
I was kind of relieved to hear she still has it. I thought her ‘Performance’ album superb as l prefer listening to her voice when the vocal theatrics are toned down. I’m not really a “Goldfinger” kind of guy although it’s fun in concert. Nice song that bodes well for the new album.
I recall a friend of mine who was once manager at one of the better known London hotels not being overly impressed with our “Get me it now” M’s Bassey lol.