Historical Artist Profile
Shirley Bassey
Biography & Overview
Dame Shirley Veronica Bassey (; born 8 January 1937) is a Welsh singer, known for her career longevity, powerful voice and recording the theme songs to three James Bond films – the only artist to perform more than one officially. Bassey is one of the most popular vocalists in Britain. Born in Cardiff, Bassey began performing as a teenager in 1953. In 1959, she became the first Welsh person to gain a no.
🇺🇸 US Billboard Tracking History
1 Charted Tracks
"Goldfinger"
Entered Charts: 1965
Peak: #8
🇬🇧 UK Official Charts History
26 Charted Tracks
"Ach For The Stars/Climb Ev'Ry Mountain"
Entered Charts: 1961
#1 HIT
"As Long As He Needs Me"
Entered Charts: 1960
Peak: #2
"Something"
Entered Charts: 1970
Peak: #4
"What Now My Love?"
Entered Charts: 1962
Peak: #5
"You'Ll Never Know"
Entered Charts: 1961
Peak: #6
"I (Who Have Nothing)"
Entered Charts: 1963
Peak: #6
"For All We Know"
Entered Charts: 1971
Peak: #6
"Never Never Never"
Entered Charts: 1973
Peak: #8
"I'Ll Get By"
Entered Charts: 1961
Peak: #10
"Tonight"
Entered Charts: 1962
Peak: #21
"Goldfinger"
Entered Charts: 1964
Peak: #21
"Big Spender"
Entered Charts: 1967
Peak: #21
"Far Away"
Entered Charts: 1962
Peak: #24
"Ave Maria"
Entered Charts: 1962
Peak: #31
"My Special Dam"
Entered Charts: 1964
Peak: #32
"(Whe Do I Begin) Love Story"
Entered Charts: 1971
Peak: #34
"Gone"
Entered Charts: 1964
Peak: #36
"The Living Te"
Entered Charts: 2007
Peak: #37
"With These Hands"
Entered Charts: 1960
Peak: #38
"Diamonds A Fover"
Entered Charts: 1972
Peak: #38
"No Gts"
Entered Charts: 1965
Peak: #39
"What Kind Of Fool Am I"
Entered Charts: 1963
Peak: #47
"Get The Party Started"
Entered Charts: 2007
Peak: #47
"Fool On The Hill"
Entered Charts: 1970
Peak: #48
"Sometimes"
Entered Charts: 1984
Peak: #86
"To All The Men I'Ve Loved Befo"
Entered Charts: 1986
Peak: #86