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| Dame Shirley Bassey (born January
8, 1937) is a Welsh singer of mixed racial origins. She was
born in the notorious "Tiger Bay" area of Cardiff. Her first
UK hit single was the "Banana Boat Song" (1957), but she is
probably best known for performing the theme from the 1964 James
Bond film, Goldfinger. She also performed themes for two other
Bond movies: Diamonds Are Forever and Moonraker. Bassey is also
known for her extravagant gowns. At the concert to celebrate
the opening of the Welsh Assembly in 1999, she appeared in a
dress made from the Welsh national flag. She bought an Avanti
in the early sixties and had it shipped to England. |
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