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My Take
To me, Shirley Bassey's voice is practically its own instrument — a force of nature out of Cardiff's Tiger Bay, born in 1937 and on stage by her teens. She remains the only artist to sing more than one official James Bond theme, and that Goldfinger belt still raises the hair on your arms. Dame, Legion of Honour, a Companion of Honour past eighty: the honours simply confirm what longevity already proves. In a business that chews through fashions, staying at the center for decades takes more than talent. She has my unreserved admiration.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Shirley Bassey
- Name (Japanese)
- シャーリー・バッシー
- Reading
- しゃーりー・ばっしー
- Born
- January 8, 1937 (age 89)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Ox
- Origin
- Tiger Bay, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- singer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Mayfield College
Awards & achievements
- 2000 Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- 2003 Knight of the Legion of Honour
- 2024 Order of the Companions of Honour
- 2023 Knight of the Order of Saint-Charles
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Shirley Bassey born?
Born January 8, 1937 (age 89).
Where is Shirley Bassey from?
Shirley Bassey is from Tiger Bay, United Kingdom.
What does Shirley Bassey do?
Shirley Bassey works as singer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.